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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Land => Topic started by: Buzzbomb on January 06, 2019, 04:22:15 PM

Title: Post Apoc Humvee
Post by: Buzzbomb on January 06, 2019, 04:22:15 PM: So on Saturday I decided to extract the digit and slammed together an early Tamiya Hummer, the version with the Bushmaster cannon. Quick easy 2 hour build, with suitable distractions.

So here is the raw material to work up what will most probably become a Post Apoc Hummer

(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/AFV/hummer/hummer1.JPG)

Adding the bushmaster to a Post Apoc vehicle is probably a little over the top, but definitely more to follow one I get the vibe on where to take this.
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: Zaskar24 on January 06, 2019, 11:33:18 PM: Looks good so far buzzbomb. I have one of those in the stash and am trying to decide what to do with it. It could always be a Twilight 2000 Hummer. I know that they had them in the 2nd Edition of the game. Loaded up with all kinds of extras and pulling an ethanol still could be an option.
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: Old Wombat on January 06, 2019, 11:47:41 PM: Watching! Waiting! :smiley:
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: LemonJello on January 07, 2019, 01:36:05 AM: Looking forward to updates as this develops. Looks like there's a lot of potential with this base kit.
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: Frank3k on January 07, 2019, 03:29:47 AM: Looks good! That early Tamiya (and the Italeri) make good blank canvases. If you want overkill, a Cockerill 90mm turret might fit...
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on January 07, 2019, 04:10:48 AM: Maybe fitting a 'skate ring' with a GPMG and mount to the hole in the roof would be a practical solution for arming your HMMWV?
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: Story on January 09, 2019, 07:26:28 AM: Quote from: Frank3k on January 07, 2019, 03:29:47 AM
If you want overkill, a Cockerill 90mm turret might fit...

Why do you hate the Maintenance Section?

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Buzzbomb - ever hear of the RPG game TWILIGHT 2000? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight:_2000 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight:_2000)

Some form of twin belt-fed machinegun (in lieu of that heavy-ass 25mm) might be in order.

Where this vehicle was after things went into the crapper would dictate what sort of weaponry it'd haul, based on ammunition availability.

You could rob a 40mm Mk 19 from a Styker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU1l9v2KkI0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU1l9v2KkI0)

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/live-resin-lre-35076-mk19-3-40mm-grenade-machine-gun-on-mk93-machine-gun-mount-set-2--221174 (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/live-resin-lre-35076-mk19-3-40mm-grenade-machine-gun-on-mk93-machine-gun-mount-set-2--221174)

For example - if one of the local German tribes owned it, they might mount quad MG3s (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/69/e1/cf/69e1cf91c5cdd7bdd04c769762196fcd.jpg)

Further East? Single or twin 12.7mm? http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNRussian_12.7mm-79_DShK.php (http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNRussian_12.7mm-79_DShK.php)

USMC Norway? How about a twin .50? http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_50cal-M2_MG.php (http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_50cal-M2_MG.php)

Sample twin mounts http://gunmounts.com/portfolio-view/twin-mounts/ (http://gunmounts.com/portfolio-view/twin-mounts/)
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: Buzzbomb on January 10, 2019, 02:49:48 PM: Quote from: Story on January 09, 2019, 07:26:28 AM
Quote from: Frank3k on January 07, 2019, 03:29:47 AM
If you want overkill, a Cockerill 90mm turret might fit...

Buzzbomb - ever hear of the RPG game TWILIGHT 2000? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight:_2000 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight:_2000)

he asks the bloke who has the original boxed 3 book set of Dungeons and Dragons by Gygax and Arneson ? ;)
Yep, sure have and played as well. Have done a couple of t2000 Models, but my aim here is becoming what would I put on a vehicle in a Post Apoc scenario. My Bushmaster Zombie vehicle was done the same way, I am aiming for achieveable in a workshop and practical.
Although that many MG42 rig has a certain "yeah baby" in its own right..

I suppose I should be basing it on an Aussie G Wagon or a Hilux, but did not have one of those in the stash.
Mantra for this year is build 'em, don't buy 'em ???
Work is progressing.
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: Old Wombat on January 10, 2019, 10:05:02 PM: I have sufficient Meng Hiluxes & LandCruisers to start a small bush war (3 or 4 of each ... I think ... ) & a fair number of Land Rover's, too (HobbyBoss & Italeri).

Oh, & 2 x Meng F-350's. ;)
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: Buzzbomb on January 18, 2019, 06:32:44 PM: Thanks guys, work continues

Settled on the basic layout, some guards/Guides/bars and lots of stowage.
Styrene work at this stage, with some etch for the window mesh
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/AFV/hummer/hummer2.JPG)
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/AFV/hummer/hummer3.JPG)

Just could not tear myself away from some sort of Zombie Plough attachment
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/AFV/hummer/hummer4.JPG)

Bit more stuff to go on, some preposterous weaponing up and see how it looks
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: Old Wombat on January 18, 2019, 07:24:52 PM: Lookin' good, B! 8)
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: finsrin on January 18, 2019, 07:27:44 PM: Quote from: Old Wombat on January 18, 2019, 07:24:52 PM
Lookin' good, B! 8)

Yep, sure is. 8)
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: Ramba on January 18, 2019, 09:12:10 PM: Terrific scratch work. The cages around the windows came out great.
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: Kerick on January 18, 2019, 11:25:17 PM: For this set up you don’t want things to look too perfect. Needs to have some salvaged material thrown together look. Just my $0.02 worth.
I say that because your craftsmanship is awesome.
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: Frank3k on January 19, 2019, 12:15:06 AM: Looking good. The cow/zombie catcher looks effective. Does it swing up if needed or is it fixed?
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: Antonio Sobral on January 19, 2019, 03:32:44 AM: Great looking add-ons!

And you made me look in the dictionary the difference between plough and plow ;)
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: Brian da Basher on January 19, 2019, 05:06:35 AM: Those are some fine additions and it's really starting to look the part.

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: apophenia on January 19, 2019, 07:07:58 AM: Looking great ... a tough, mean, psychotically-good kinda way :smiley:

Quote from: Antonio Sobral on January 19, 2019, 03:32:44 AM
And you made me look in the dictionary the difference between plough and plow ;)

One of 'em is just spelled wrong ;)
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: 35th-scale on January 19, 2019, 06:32:37 PM: Awesome! But it’s a Humvee. Hummers are those civic versions favored by pimps and drug dealers 😀
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: Some Duck with an Ultimax on January 19, 2019, 07:46:21 PM: Is the box thing on top from a Takom FV432?
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: tiking on January 20, 2019, 12:30:44 AM: Totally awesome.
Title: Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
Post by: Buzzbomb on January 20, 2019, 12:08:17 PM: Quote from: 35th-scale on January 19, 2019, 06:32:37 PM
Awesome! But it’s a Humvee. Hummers are those civic versions favored by pimps and drug dealers 😀

Fair point.. and I got a laugh as well.. cos' seeing a pimp/drug dealer in a post apoc situation has some interesting side stories.

and yes the box is ex FV-432
Title: Re: Post Apoc Humvee
Post by: Buzzbomb on January 22, 2019, 06:33:26 PM: Just about there. Getting better wheels though, chunkier, more ooomph.

so lotso stuff
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/AFV/hummer/hummer5.JPG)

don't all Post Apoc vehicles need a Barrett Sniper Rifle.. you know, just in case ?
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/AFV/hummer/hummer6.JPG)

plus other ready to hand surprises.
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/AFV/hummer/hummer7.JPG)

Bit more tweaking to go then paint ;)
Title: Re: Post Apoc Humvee
Post by: finsrin on January 22, 2019, 07:33:26 PM: Well thought out. Lot to take in. Particularly like PE and white plastic fabrication. :smiley:
Is white tube solid or hollow ? Use hair drier or what to bend it around what ?
Title: Re: Post Apoc Humvee
Post by: Brian da Basher on January 23, 2019, 07:29:52 AM: Those details look great!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Post Apoc Humvee
Post by: Buzzbomb on January 23, 2019, 06:03:15 PM: Thanks guys, lets hope the last bits don't tip it over the edge

Quote from: finsrin on January 22, 2019, 07:33:26 PM
Is white tube solid or hollow ? Use hair drier or what to bend it around what ?

It is solid round Styrene. On this build, I used some jewellery looping pliers similar to these, as mine are a noname brand probably cheaper.
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/AFV/hummer/loopingplier.PNG)

used carefully they work quite well, but sometime can leave a bit of a mark, but if you are not fussy, far less faffing around than the other tried and true methods mentioned such as hot water or hair drier.
Check out craft stores or craft markets. The Jewellery boys and girls have some quite neat toys and tools that are worth a look.
Title: Re: Post Apoc Humvee
Post by: Camthalion on January 24, 2019, 11:39:06 AM: Looks great. Nice work
Title: Re: Post Apoc Humvee
Post by: andonio64 on January 25, 2019, 02:07:13 AM: Great work here! I hope all the beautiful things you put inside will be visible after closing the lid.
8)
Title: Re: Post Apoc Humvee
Post by: Story on January 27, 2019, 11:51:15 AM: Quote from: buzzbomb on January 22, 2019, 06:33:26 PM

don't all Post Apoc vehicles need a Barrett Sniper Rifle.. you know, just in case ?

Because Graboids. Wrong Rec Room - you're in it.
Title: Re: Post Apoc Humvee
Post by: Buzzbomb on February 13, 2019, 05:33:51 PM: the HMMWV proceeds, albeit slowly. Much improved resin wheels only highlights the poor construction of the suspension. It is a bit see saw. Base will fix that

So paintshop and things are almost, almost there
considering you can see almost nothing of the gear in the back
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/AFV/hummer/hummer8.JPG)

Stuff needs to be tied on
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/AFV/hummer/hummer9.JPG)

Couple more bits to go on
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/AFV/hummer/hummer10.JPG)

Few final paint jobs, some final bits and bobs then back to you shortly with the finished model
Title: Re: Post Apoc Humvee
Post by: Some Duck with an Ultimax on February 13, 2019, 05:41:08 PM: Wow. This looks great!
Title: Re: Post Apoc Humvee
Post by: LemonJello on February 13, 2019, 09:41:06 PM: You're all set for a post-apocalyptic camping trip! Really liking all the work you've put into this one.
Title: Re: Post Apoc Humvee
Post by: Old Wombat on February 13, 2019, 10:24:30 PM: Great work, B! Really liking this one! 8) :smiley:

I really should get the lead out & build some of my planned PA builds. :-[
Title: Re: Post Apoc Humvee
Post by: Brian da Basher on February 14, 2019, 07:19:43 AM: I like the splash of color on the details. The weathering is superb too.

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Post Apoc Humvee
Post by: finsrin on February 14, 2019, 07:41:45 AM: Oh my,,, weathering 8)
How you and other armor builders decide what places to weather what way and then do weathering so well is beyond me.....
Title: Re: Post Apoc Humvee
Post by: Kerick on February 14, 2019, 07:45:42 AM: My stuff always looks like it just rolled out of the factory. Weathering is such an art and this is a great example.
Title: Re: Post Apoc Humvee
Post by: andonio64 on February 19, 2019, 02:09:28 PM: I join the chorus : the wheathering is perfect!
Great job here buzzbomb
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