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Offline Buzzbomb

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Post Apoc Humvee
« 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



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.
« Last Edit: January 20, 2019, 12:08:58 PM by buzzbomb »

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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2019, 11:47:41 PM »
Watching! Waiting! :smiley:
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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #4 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...

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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #5 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?
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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2019, 07:26:28 AM »
  If you want overkill, a Cockerill 90mm turret might fit...


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Buzzbomb - ever hear of the RPG game 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.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 

Further East? Single or twin 12.7mm? 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

Sample twin mounts http://gunmounts.com/portfolio-view/twin-mounts/

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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2019, 02:49:48 PM »
  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


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.
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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #8 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. ;)
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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #9 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



Just could not tear myself away from some sort of Zombie Plough attachment


Bit more stuff to go on, some preposterous weaponing up and see how it looks


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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2019, 07:24:52 PM »
Lookin' good, B! 8)
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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2019, 09:12:10 PM »
Terrific scratch work. The cages around the windows came out great.

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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #13 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.

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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #14 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?

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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #15 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  ;)




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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #16 on: January 19, 2019, 05:06:35 AM »
Those are some fine additions and it's really starting to look the part.

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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #17 on: January 19, 2019, 07:07:58 AM »
Looking great ... a tough, mean, psychotically-good kinda way  :smiley:

And you made me look in the dictionary the difference between plough and plow  ;)

One of 'em is just spelled wrong  ;)
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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #18 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 😀

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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #19 on: January 19, 2019, 07:46:21 PM »
Is the box thing on top from a Takom FV432?
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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #20 on: January 20, 2019, 12:30:44 AM »
Totally awesome.
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Re: Post Apoc Hummer ???
« Reply #21 on: January 20, 2019, 12:08:17 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

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Re: Post Apoc Humvee
« Reply #22 on: January 22, 2019, 06:33:26 PM »
Just about there. Getting better wheels though, chunkier, more  ooomph.

so lotso stuff


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


plus other ready to hand surprises.


Bit more tweaking to go then paint ;)

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Re: Post Apoc Humvee
« Reply #23 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 ?                                                                     

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Re: Post Apoc Humvee
« Reply #24 on: January 23, 2019, 07:29:52 AM »
Those details look great!

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