This commission is for two Marine tanks for a tanker.
I'm using Dragon's AIM kits, one of his last deployment with updated parts from Dragon's SEP kit - tracks, infantry phone...and I'll scratch the rest.

His other track is of a customized version during his tour in OIF1.

More details and photos in due time.

Look Good
Waiting for the post on the Humvee

Congratulations...it's twins!

Howdy Nick, what was your customers bumper number in OIF 2003? Outta here, Mike sends . . .

Can't wait to see more on these, spent more time than I care to admit out at 29 Stumps.

Seb..... Hmvees posted!

Sean...... Triplets here: Humvee

And Quintuplets here: AAVs

Mike, I'll get back to you on that soon... BTW, they say you were quite the Legend in the Marine Corps..

Tom, I may be going up there this year..
Why "STUMPS"??

GLad I see more of your models.

Lars

Thanks Lars, for posting on all my blogs..good to see the same fellows following my stuff..

Hey Mike, I've sent you a pm...



I'll post more info towards the end of the build.

You're keeping busy.... The humvee link don't work, but I found them anyway. That thread I'll be following!

Cheers,
Sean

A very good friend of mine was stationed there about 6 or 7 years ago. It was so exciting the only thing he really remembers is going to Palm Springs. I was there for a CAX once and once to visit my buddy. Plenty of time to think there.

Plenty of time to think that is for sure. I did 6 mths in comm school, most of which was on working parties awaiting a slot to open in school. Then once I got to the fleet I think I did a 3 month CAX every year until I got out. Between 94-98 there wasn't much going on the world so we trained alot.

"Stumps" was just kinda what we referred to the place as because I don't think I saw 29 Palms the entire time I was out there.

Sorry to Hi-jack your thread Nick.

Sean I fixed the Humvee link.

Guys, what's CAX?


Yeah, Mike Mummey, told me 29 Palms is one big empty place you guys use for live firing.

We don't have nothing like that down here..of course.

I recall someone did the adjustments for the wheel arms inorder to give the forward weighted angle because of the mine plow. Can someone please post the link?

CAX - Computer Aided eXercise. Lets the commanders make mistakes with pixels before fricking around with the troops.

I like the barrel slogan "Wrath". Perfect for such a fine machine of destruction!

Howdy Nick, my apologies for the late response, PM sent. CAX= Combined Arms eXercise. Bring evertything that will launch a projectile to include aircraft!! Outta here, Mike sends . . .

COOOOL...

Mike PM sent too!

Nick, talk about a double headache!! I can just barely handle one kit, let alone two at the same time. Looks good, happy building!!

CAX Combined Arms Exercise.

29 Palms is one Gigantic impact area. We had some idiot once tossing rocks at an unexploded 155mm round. I still have my desert water bag floating around somewhere I think, lol.

Hi guys... old progress pics here.. but figured I'll just update... I hope to update a final time once EVERYTHING is done and I can take pics again which will include the TAGS, Cooler, Snorkel..etc.. Realllllll Busyyyyy now with other projects...

So just some quick info...

MCD details were done with the thinnest stryene sheet (like paper) added the long strips first then carefully cut out the individual pieces with a new blade.. Also added the weld line on one side..

The "300" 's wheel arms are angled lower towards to front to depict the weight of the mine plow when attached..

Mine plow details are slightly different to the regular ones.. (thanks to those who helped with pics) Pics don't show completed version.

Scratched all the grab handles....modified the Tow bars...Etc,etc...

Also added a butt stock to the M240..

Howdy Nick, everything is looking good. The M257 smoke grenade launcher detail is really nice. The MCD is top notch as well as the fording kit air intake plate.. Regarding the TCs hatches they should be vertical and not slanted back. Outta here, Mike sends . . .

Roger that on the TC hatch Mike.

I'll have more pics once I can find the time.

Nick, looks like your doing very good job. I can't wait to see these once they are complete. Also, like the way you organize all those small part in that box.

Mike

Amazing attention to detail!