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M1151 PKW Afghanistan, 1:35
Robroy1
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Posted: Saturday, August 06, 2016 - 12:20 AM UTC
Hi!
Next model from the family "Humvee"
Base: Humvee M1151 Enhanced Armament Carrier



Valorisation:









Vehicles from photos below:





work and progress






















Polish radio "Radmor RRC-9200-3"























To be continued
WXerock
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Posted: Saturday, August 06, 2016 - 01:49 AM UTC
Robert, first if all I'd like to say this looks fantastic so far. I like that you corrected the rear frame where it meets the bumper. I am frustrated that Bronco and Academy got this wrong when they got other things right. I also notice you changed the muffler. I have been unable to find clear photos of this area. What did you use for reference? Is the photo etch for the underside available commercially? I know that it is used by a few of you from Poland. It looks great. I like the work you did on the cabin wall and fire extinguisher. It all adds up to a very clean interior build.

Regards,

Eric
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Posted: Saturday, August 06, 2016 - 02:40 AM UTC
Looking great Robert. Keep up the the updates.
WilliamDeCicco
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Posted: Saturday, August 06, 2016 - 05:59 AM UTC
This is going to be a very informative build, I will be following this.

Happy Modeling
youngtiger1
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Posted: Saturday, August 06, 2016 - 02:44 PM UTC
Looking really nice so far. You sure are already on the roll. May I ask how makes those soda cans and water bottles boxes? I see Scorpion but not sure if that a company name. TIA
Robroy1
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Posted: Saturday, August 06, 2016 - 06:38 PM UTC

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[...] I also notice you changed the muffler. I have been unable to find clear photos of this area. What did you use for reference? Is the photo etch for the underside available commercially? [...]


No problem
Muffler:





You can find a lot of photos here (Polish humvee forum)
http://www.humvee-models.com/portal.php
you just have to register!


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Looking really nice so far. You sure are already on the roll. May I ask how makes those soda cans and water bottles boxes? I see Scorpion but not sure if that a company name. TIA


The soda cans and water bottles boxes will be from different sets. Among others:

Real Model (35154 - OIF water, soda boxes - mixted. Part 3.)
Steel Scorpion (B35006 - Cool drinks, mix pepsi cola, coca cola, 7 up)
Meng (SPS-10 - Supplies Series Water Bottles for Vehicle/Diorama)
Accurate Armour (A042C - Commercial Bottled Water - Clear)

Greetings,
Robert
jwest21
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Posted: Saturday, August 06, 2016 - 09:12 PM UTC
wow, that is fantastic work!
parrot
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Posted: Saturday, August 06, 2016 - 09:37 PM UTC
Really nice work.It's a great kit,have one still in the stash.3rd or 4th.
Haven't done any to the degree of detail you have.
Will be watching.

Tom
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Posted: Saturday, August 06, 2016 - 11:42 PM UTC
Great build so far!
Your attention to details is excellent, as your skills for scratching
galactica
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Posted: Sunday, August 07, 2016 - 02:49 AM UTC
Very good job so far.
One question: why are you planning to use the Wind Mark bonnet and radiator ?
Isn't the bonnet of the Academy kit suitable for an M1151?

Robroy1
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Posted: Sunday, August 07, 2016 - 02:41 PM UTC

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Very good job so far.
One question: why are you planning to use the Wind Mark bonnet and radiator ?
Isn't the bonnet of the Academy kit suitable for an M1151?



Thanks

The Wind Mark is more accurate are not big but they are.

Next little update



youngtiger1
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Posted: Monday, August 08, 2016 - 12:23 AM UTC



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The soda cans and water bottles boxes will be from different sets. Among others:

Real Model (35154 - OIF water, soda boxes - mixted. Part 3.)
Steel Scorpion (B35006 - Cool drinks, mix pepsi cola, coca cola, 7 up)
Meng (SPS-10 - Supplies Series Water Bottles for Vehicle/Diorama)
Accurate Armour (A042C - Commercial Bottled Water - Clear)

Greetings,
Robert


Robert, thanks for the information. I assumed it was all by one manufacture. I'll have to grab me some of these. Btw, great work on the inner roof Cannot wait to see more
Robroy1
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Posted: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 - 07:08 PM UTC
Small update - turret









youngtiger1
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Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 02:17 PM UTC
Nice work on the turret. I like the extra detail you have scratch build into it.

Another question for you as I'm still trying to get familiar with this kit...why use the WM resin hood set? Is it just because it better detailed or is it because the kit part is wrong, like it suspension, and is a must add set to capture the accurate look? TIA
kubisz
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Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 02:55 PM UTC

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why use the WM resin hood set? Is it just because it better detailed or is it because the kit part is wrong, like it suspension, and is a must add set to capture the accurate look?

Let me answer. But let the photos answer first:
http://blog.naver.com/tech61/90112453241
http://blog.naver.com/tech61/90112689125
http://blog.naver.com/tech61/90120352581
http://blog.naver.com/tech61/90119183405
Of course You can see both grills moulded as a one piece elements with hood and front grill (no meshes). At the first link You'll find a comparison between real Humvee and Academy's model (headlights too low). At other links You'll see some shape mistakes. These mistakes are very small, so - in my opinion - there is no big need to buy WMM correction set. Upper grill can be replaced by a PE element, front one You can drill out and glue any mesh inside. But to capture the accurate look - You must answer yourself
gigi63
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Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 05:35 PM UTC
Excellent work with a lot of details!!!!
Amatsukaze
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Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 07:33 PM UTC
Impressive work! I look forward to following along on this build.
Robroy1
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Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 - 05:50 PM UTC
Thanks
whorkshop updated:















youngtiger1
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Posted: Friday, August 19, 2016 - 12:10 PM UTC

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why use the WM resin hood set? Is it just because it better detailed or is it because the kit part is wrong, like it suspension, and is a must add set to capture the accurate look?

Let me answer. But let the photos answer first:
http://blog.naver.com/tech61/90112453241
http://blog.naver.com/tech61/90112689125
http://blog.naver.com/tech61/90120352581
http://blog.naver.com/tech61/90119183405
Of course You can see both grills moulded as a one piece elements with hood and front grill (no meshes). At the first link You'll find a comparison between real Humvee and Academy's model (headlights too low). At other links You'll see some shape mistakes. These mistakes are very small, so - in my opinion - there is no big need to buy WMM correction set. Upper grill can be replaced by a PE element, front one You can drill out and glue any mesh inside. But to capture the accurate look - You must answer yourself


Thanks again Kuba, those links with photos. They show exactly what you are saying very clearly. You are right as it's a small problem but if you want to make as accurate of a representation them it's a issue to be addressed. Of course, the other bad problem is...now I know the issue. So, it will be hard to ignore
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Robroy1
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Posted: Sunday, August 21, 2016 - 06:49 PM UTC
Next update:
Commodity box I still need to have the bottle lids painted.





youngtiger1
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Posted: Monday, August 22, 2016 - 10:46 AM UTC
Looking good Robert. It reminds me of a chick cage racks I have seen when I was a kid. The soda boxes sure add a splash of color and will set the model as whole apart from the rest.
Platycqb
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Posted: Monday, August 22, 2016 - 06:14 PM UTC
Hi Rob,
Nice work so far.
Care to share what you are using to do the "chicken cage"? Is it some kind of mosquito/bug netting?

Thanks!
Robroy1
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Posted: Monday, August 22, 2016 - 09:41 PM UTC

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Hi Rob,
Nice work so far.
Care to share what you are using to do the "chicken cage"? Is it some kind of mosquito/bug netting?

Thanks!


Thanks
I use part (Aber S 14 http://www.aber.net.pl ) for "chicken cage " - funny name

Oryginal "chicken cage"

Robroy1
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Posted: Thursday, August 25, 2016 - 02:01 AM UTC
The back box is almost ready





What is the thing in the red circle?



Greetings,
youngtiger1
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Posted: Thursday, August 25, 2016 - 02:11 PM UTC
It's hard to see in that pic what exactly it is. First I was thinking it looks like a rolled up stretcher but zooming in and its not. Hopefully someone here will point you in the right direction.

Oh and the box is looking nice
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