Post by lo51merc on Jan 28, 2009 16:18:24 GMT -5
Well, if this isn't an "other" model, I don't have any idea what would be. This is just for fun and as a diversion, and to get rid of a not so good Nomad kit. The following is "true" 
During the 1950's, G.M., working independently of the government,was developing a new type of "Armored Car. G.M.'s criteria was somewhat different than for previous Armored Cars. Of course, it would have an armored area for the occupants, and it would also have some form of projectile firing devices. But, G.M.'s top brass wanted much better performance than other vehicles of it's type, and more comfort for the aforementioned occupants. Also, a main concern was to be able to stow more gear inside the vehicle. The code name for this project was "NOMA-D".
All of the criteria came together in September of 1956 with the completion of the first prototype of the M57 CHV. It was then presented to top government officials who thoroughly checked all specifications and the feasability of a totally new direction in "Armored Personnel Carriers". After approximately 12 months of exhaustive testing, the government announced that it would prefer to study other proposals, so the M57 CHV project was cancelled.
All that remained of the farsighted "Project NOMA-D" was the original prototype, which after many hours and uncounted dollars, I have the good fortune to own and to have in my collection. Remember, this is a "true" story! Gary
During the 1950's, G.M., working independently of the government,was developing a new type of "Armored Car. G.M.'s criteria was somewhat different than for previous Armored Cars. Of course, it would have an armored area for the occupants, and it would also have some form of projectile firing devices. But, G.M.'s top brass wanted much better performance than other vehicles of it's type, and more comfort for the aforementioned occupants. Also, a main concern was to be able to stow more gear inside the vehicle. The code name for this project was "NOMA-D".
All of the criteria came together in September of 1956 with the completion of the first prototype of the M57 CHV. It was then presented to top government officials who thoroughly checked all specifications and the feasability of a totally new direction in "Armored Personnel Carriers". After approximately 12 months of exhaustive testing, the government announced that it would prefer to study other proposals, so the M57 CHV project was cancelled.
All that remained of the farsighted "Project NOMA-D" was the original prototype, which after many hours and uncounted dollars, I have the good fortune to own and to have in my collection. Remember, this is a "true" story!
Gary
I saw the title and thought "why post a nomad in other?"
It's an interweb thing.....