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ITALERI Mercedes Benz G230 Feuerwehr改造成軍用車 Military G Wagon

製作過程：

由於要安裝一顆V8引擎，因此水箱罩移除換3D列印品，引擎蓋在沒切開之前底下用白膠黏固定棒，以後切割引擎蓋後，泡水就能將固定棒移除；主要是因為在切割過程中擔心車殼硬度不足，加以固定。

後車箱門也切開，並將蚌殼式開法改成側開法。車尾的"第三剎車燈"移除。

ITALERI Mercedes Benz G230 Feuerweh → Military G Wagon

Production Process:

Due to the installation of a V8 engine, the radiator grille was replaced with a 3D-printed piece after removal. Before cutting the hood, stabilizing rods were temporarily fixed underneath with white glue, allowing them to be easily removed after soaking in water once the hood is cut. This step is essential to ensure the rigidity of the car shell during the cutting process.

The trunk lid was also cut, and its opening style was changed from a clamshell to a side-opening method. The third brake light on the rear of the car was removed.

引擎蓋切開後，空間變得很大，對照實際車輛進行補強加固，追加防火牆。因為是軍用車，因此輪胎勢必加大加寬，輪胎直接3D列印取得，車側擋泥板也加寬，車門稍加一些厚度。

車頂鋸開一個大洞，安裝自動槍塔，參考德國陸軍的 Fennek 的40榴彈機槍自動槍塔且稍加改良彈鼓安裝位置。追加細節：車頭兩側無線電接收天線，後照鏡框架改用金屬，車內追加安全帶、軍用設備、隔離網以及前保險桿增加絞盤、大型防撞架和後保險桿剪成兩段。

After cutting the hood, the space became more accommodating. Reinforcements were added, along with a firewall, to match the structure of the actual vehicle. Since it’s a military vehicle, the tires had to be enlarged and widened. The tires were 3D printed, and the side fenders were widened as well, with slight thickness added to the doors.

A large opening was cut into the roof to install an automatic gun turret, inspired by the German Army’s Fennek automatic 40mm grenade launcher turret, with modifications to the drum magazine’s position. Additional details include dual radio receiver antennas on the front sides, a metal frame for the side mirrors, added seat belts, military equipment, a barrier net inside the cabin, and front and rear bumper upgrades with a winch, large crash bar, and a split rear bumper.

地台：第2次作地台，第一次做的時候已經是2018年的事了。構思上車輛外面再站兩個士兵，選用MASTER BOX人形、炸斷的樹枝、泥巴和石塊。植被是好久以前買的終於派上用場的暗黃色植被。

車內駕駛則是田宮汽車維修工人加以改裝。

Base:

This is the second attempt at creating the vehicle’s base, the first attempt dating back to 2018. The concept includes two soldiers standing outside the vehicle using MASTER BOX figures, as well as broken branches, mud, and stones. The vegetation, which was bought long ago, is now finally put to use as dark yellow foliage.

The driver inside the vehicle is a modified Tamiya auto mechanic figure.

嚴格來說，目前現實中還沒有看到 G-Wagon 軍用車改裝成自動槍塔的例子，大多數軍用 G-Wagon 上仍以人力操控的機關槍為主。不過，隨著現代戰爭的發展，也許將來會出現類似的改裝，畢竟 G-Wagon 從 1970 年代以軍用車的身份出現，逐步走向民間市場，成為多功能車型的代表。希望這些改裝最終只是理論上的探討，願世界和平長存。

Strictly speaking, there are currently no real-world examples of the G-Wagon military vehicle being modified with an automatic gun turret. Most G-Wagons used in military contexts still primarily rely on manually operated machine guns. However, with advancements in modern warfare, similar modifications might become more feasible in the future. After all, the G-Wagon was introduced in the 1970s as a military vehicle and has gradually found its place in the civilian market, becoming a symbol of versatility and multi-functionality. Hopefully, though, these modifications remain theoretical, and peace continues to prevail.