Author Topic: HMMWV with Quad .50 Finished! (Read 27784 times)

Frank3k · « **Reply #25 on:** January 23, 2012, 05:44:32 AM »

Almost done - All I need now is to glue the windows in, add the spare, the decals and do some weathering. The Vallejo paints are great and I don't think I'll need to give it a coat of matte finish.

I think the red headlights are wrong, but that's how they came with the kit and by the time I noticed how odd they looked, they were glued in and painted:

8 spare magazines, two 40mm grenade containers, a box with for the spare .50 cal barrels and a 5L fuel and 5L water can:

I also tried it with a second set of doors (as seen in Jeff's Sketchup drawing) but I'd have to paint them to match:

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #26 on:** January 23, 2012, 05:55:29 AM »

Looking good Frank! Even better than that 3D kit bashing I did on SketchUP. All that is missing is the personal gear and some pogie bait and it would fit right in with any convoy traveling through the badlands.

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #27 on:** January 23, 2012, 08:41:49 AM »

That monster gets to park wherever it wants!

Most excellent, Frank!

Brian da Basher

Feldmarschall Zod · « **Reply #28 on:** January 23, 2012, 09:51:31 AM »

Frank
That looks great :)

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #29 on:** January 23, 2012, 04:39:10 PM »

Brilliant!

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #30 on:** January 25, 2012, 06:12:46 AM »

Must agree a stunner for sure. I still don't think she should go up against those AT-AT's though $:-\$ :)

Frank3k · « **Reply #31 on:** January 27, 2012, 04:20:26 AM »

Finished! I did only a little bit of dirt, mud and weathering.

The warnings next to the gun mount say "STAND CLEAR WHEN GUNS ARE FIRING"

Black decals on a dark camo pattern are hard to read, especially under the dirt and mud:

It reads "NOTHING PERSONAL JUST BUSINESS"

Graffiti reads "How's my shooting?"

Thanks for all the comments!

And thanks for Jeff for sending me the M55 kit. It motivated me to finish the M998 kit that had been languishing for months. This was a really fun project!

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #32 on:** January 27, 2012, 04:59:47 AM »

With the light weathering that model looks very convincing. Was glad to assist with your project.

finsrin · « **Reply #33 on:** January 27, 2012, 05:20:02 AM »

Fabulous inside and out. And right, it is a heck of a street sweeper. Fire power is right on.
When are you traveling the country giving model building classes?

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #34 on:** January 27, 2012, 05:21:35 AM »

I'm gonna go hide behind the couch until that thing drives past.

Outstanding Frank! The weathering is just right and the warning and graffiti gives it a nice personal touch!

If only I could get guns like that on my Chevy Cavalier. It would make my commute easier.

Brian da Basher

Doom! · « **Reply #35 on:** January 27, 2012, 05:23:11 AM »

HOLY MOLY! That came out great!

:)

ChernayaAkula · « **Reply #36 on:** January 28, 2012, 08:38:05 AM »

Utterly brilliant! :) That's going to ruin someone's day good!

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #37 on:** January 28, 2012, 08:52:37 AM »

Most excellent finish Frank. I most especially love the grafitti

. Superior build all around.

Weaver · « **Reply #38 on:** January 29, 2012, 02:11:21 AM »

That really looks the business - lovely job!

ysi_maniac · « **Reply #39 on:** March 08, 2012, 11:07:50 PM »

Very well conceived and executed!

minuteman1636 · « **Reply #40 on:** March 20, 2012, 11:02:49 AM »

Great work....I love it!!

aeroplaneDriver · « **Reply #41 on:** March 20, 2012, 11:48:20 AM »

Very nice!

Frank3k · « **Reply #42 on:** March 20, 2012, 12:30:03 PM »

Thanks guys. I really enjoyed building this. I've been tempted to post it on a "real" site like Armorama.

ChrisF · « **Reply #43 on:** March 20, 2012, 04:27:37 PM »

Do it !!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #44 on:** March 20, 2012, 04:38:24 PM »

Quote from: ChrisF on March 20, 2012, 04:27:37 PM

Do it !!

Yes, go for it.

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #45 on:** March 21, 2012, 03:35:58 AM »

You oughtta post this beauty over there, Frank! Come up with a suitable designation (HMMV-AA14) and before you know it, you'll have guys claiming they spent five years fixing the things ("...we found out the suspension wasn't robust enough for long-range patrols...").The hijinks will be worth it!

Brian da Basher

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #46 on:** March 21, 2012, 04:46:19 AM »

Quote from: Brian da Basher on March 21, 2012, 03:35:58 AM

You oughtta post this beauty over there, Frank! Come up with a suitable designation (HMMV-AA14) and before you know it, you'll have guys claiming they spent five years fixing the things ("...we found out the suspension wasn't robust enough for long-range patrols...").The hijinks will be worth it!

Brian da Basher

You're evil....

Sentinel Chicken · « **Reply #47 on:** March 21, 2012, 11:31:27 AM »

I need this vehicle for commuting on the DallasFortWorthistan freeways. Seriously.

elmayerle · « **Reply #48 on:** March 21, 2012, 12:48:47 PM »

Quote from: Sentinel Chicken on March 21, 2012, 11:31:27 AM

I need this vehicle for commuting on the DallasFortWorthistan freeways. Seriously.

Agreed!! Though I'd argue, from experience, that LA freeways are equally deserving.

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #49 on:** March 21, 2012, 12:55:15 PM »

Quote from: Sentinel Chicken on March 21, 2012, 11:31:27 AM

I need this vehicle for commuting on the DallasFortWorthistan freeways. Seriously.

Quote from: elmayerle on March 21, 2012, 12:48:47 PM

Quote from: Sentinel Chicken on March 21, 2012, 11:31:27 AM
I need this vehicle for commuting on the DallasFortWorthistan freeways. Seriously.
Agreed!! Though I'd argue, from experience, that LA freeways are equally deserving.

It would be handy around here too. The highway system in and around Seattle-Tacoma is horrible.


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