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hummer convoy
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18Bravo

Joined: January 20, 2005
KitMaker: 7,219 posts
Armorama: 6,097 posts

Posted: Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 04:50 PM UTC
This is probably the nicest effort of yours that you've posted so far. The vehicles aren't bad - but lose the cast plastic stowage. It rarely looks right.
Now on to the layout:
What exactly is going on here? Is it a far ambush? A troop dismounting at the LCC for a hit?
There should be someone on the .50 providing max firepower to the front, or rear security. It does no good where it is, and certainly not unmanned. Also, no matter what the scenario, the driver ALMOST always stays in the vehicle. His only job is to drive.
Also, home slice at the right rear of the first vehicle is going to learn the hard way the difference between cover and concealment. A buddy of mine learned - PK round went right through the side of an up-armored HMMWV's hatch, out the back, through the spare wheel AND tire, and lodged under his armpit, missing his body armor. Luckily he was only bruised. The soft cover would be a different story altogether.
If time permitted, these vehicles would have herringboned out to provide a better field of fire for the gun, provide better cover for the dismounts (behind the wheels) and provide a better avenue of escape should the lead vehicle take a hit.
A little rearranging can add a lot more sense of urgency, as could a few rounds through the hood and windshield of the first HMMWV.
Now on to the layout:
What exactly is going on here? Is it a far ambush? A troop dismounting at the LCC for a hit?
There should be someone on the .50 providing max firepower to the front, or rear security. It does no good where it is, and certainly not unmanned. Also, no matter what the scenario, the driver ALMOST always stays in the vehicle. His only job is to drive.
Also, home slice at the right rear of the first vehicle is going to learn the hard way the difference between cover and concealment. A buddy of mine learned - PK round went right through the side of an up-armored HMMWV's hatch, out the back, through the spare wheel AND tire, and lodged under his armpit, missing his body armor. Luckily he was only bruised. The soft cover would be a different story altogether.
If time permitted, these vehicles would have herringboned out to provide a better field of fire for the gun, provide better cover for the dismounts (behind the wheels) and provide a better avenue of escape should the lead vehicle take a hit.
A little rearranging can add a lot more sense of urgency, as could a few rounds through the hood and windshield of the first HMMWV.

Blaze24

Joined: December 08, 2008
KitMaker: 123 posts
Armorama: 72 posts

Posted: Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 05:01 PM UTC
I know it kinda sucks but i dont have a figure for the .50 cal or drivers for the hummers. Send a pm on how i can fix the issues for this set up. This is why i joined to get correct feedback not fake it looks good ones you get on other boards.

18Bravo

Joined: January 20, 2005
KitMaker: 7,219 posts
Armorama: 6,097 posts

Posted: Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 05:09 PM UTC
Got your PM. Give me two weeks and I'll send you two driver nugs and an up gunner.
Posted: Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 05:24 PM UTC
Chris no-one is saying your models suck, there is a wealth of information here that all members are willing to share. What they will do is point out errors to you which vary from easy to fix to very involved, as most of your builds are modern 18Bravo and Gino, are just two of many members that can help you greatly.

jimz66

Joined: December 15, 2006
KitMaker: 1,165 posts
Armorama: 1,105 posts

Posted: Monday, December 08, 2008 - 03:03 PM UTC
Chris, great job on that dio. I don't know much about the HUMMVEE, can you tell me about the back one and what its roll is, I have never seen that configuration before.

HeavyArty


Joined: May 16, 2002
KitMaker: 17,694 posts
Armorama: 13,742 posts

Posted: Monday, December 08, 2008 - 05:27 PM UTC
The second HMMWV was a prototype that the US Military did not buy. It was designed as a troop carrier with two seats that ran the length of the rear fenders, facing in. It was supposed to hold 6 guys in the back section. Good dio idea, but as stated above, it needs some tweaking.

troubble27

Joined: October 10, 2003
KitMaker: 783 posts
Armorama: 637 posts

Posted: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 - 07:19 AM UTC
Hi Chris,
I wouldnt say your dio sucks. In fact, all things considered, its pretty good. Accuracy issues aside, the Testors Humvees arent the best to work with, and the Tamiya "Modern" infantry really arent modern any more. But you did do a good job of assemblng, painting and weathering everything. In fact, I dont think anyone could really get much more out of the kits that you used. Most importantly, you clearly learned some lessons from these kits that I am sure you will take to bigger more detailed projects in the future.
I wouldnt say your dio sucks. In fact, all things considered, its pretty good. Accuracy issues aside, the Testors Humvees arent the best to work with, and the Tamiya "Modern" infantry really arent modern any more. But you did do a good job of assemblng, painting and weathering everything. In fact, I dont think anyone could really get much more out of the kits that you used. Most importantly, you clearly learned some lessons from these kits that I am sure you will take to bigger more detailed projects in the future.
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