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M923 'Hillbilly' Gun Truck (Custom)
maxafizz
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Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 08:00 AM UTC
Hello All

Just finish my M923 Gun truck, there is some additional stowage and weapons i'd add up include that rusty chain.
at the end i've find put that i'm suppose to change tyre, coz this out of the box tyre are just not really accurate to the actual m923.

M923 'Hillbilly' Gun Truck
Brand Model: Italeri
Scale: 1/35
Tamiya: 1/35 Modern US Military Equipment Set
Italeri: 1/35 Modern Battle Accessories
Voyager Models: 50cm chains set
Live Resin: M134D Minigun + M89A Surefire HellFighter Mount Assembly on heavy pedestal and S.A.G

Thank you
love to see critics and comments

Removed by original poster on 02/19/18 - 03:03:02 (GMT).
maxafizz
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Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 08:03 AM UTC
maxafizz
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Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 08:09 AM UTC
Here's another angle


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more
maxafizz
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Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 08:11 AM UTC
front angle

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Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 08:12 AM UTC
the other side
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Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 08:13 AM UTC


M2 Browning + HArdox & Armox 500t hardened steel armor
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Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 08:14 AM UTC


another
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Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 08:16 AM UTC
back
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Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 08:18 AM UTC
Gattling!
M134D Minigun
brrrttttt srtttttttttttttsrtt tat tat
maxafizz
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Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 08:19 AM UTC
What's inside?
5thMech
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Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 08:52 AM UTC
NICE JOB! Your painting is great.

Not certain about this but I don't think the M-134 Minigun would be used on a gun truck's ring mount. That gun system with its ammo box, power module and other pieces would probably be too "bulky" for an ordinary ring mount. The M-134 seems more suited to a pedestal mount on the truck's rear bed. As stated, not sure about this but hopefully a gun truck weapons expert out there in Armorama Land will weigh in with the definitive word.
maxafizz
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Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 09:16 AM UTC
Hi Sir

Thank you for the feedback, yerp the minigun module and ammo will be below the passenger sit. Will add it up in few days. After all, i'm worried about the mounting. Could it possible to mount it there?
HeavyArty
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Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 07:37 PM UTC
It looks like a pretty good start. As you said, the tires are horrible and should be replaced. The M134 isn't accurate on an M923 "Hillbilly" gun truck in Iraq for a couple reasons. These vehicles were only used for a short period of time before actual armor kits were added to them. The type of mount and such on the gun wasn't used when these trucks were in use. Also, the gun and its battery, ammo box, ect. would be too heavy for the truck's gun ring. Lastly, M134s are not allocated to truck companies. They are usually only used on special operations helicopters. A .50 cal would be more appropriate. Also, the water jugs you have in the back are a mix of different countries designs. The one with the cap that has two pins on it is the US style. They should all be that type. The US military doesn't use the other types. They should all look like the one below in either sand or black.

5thMech
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Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 11:08 PM UTC
Thanks, Heavy Arty. I knew there would be someone out there in Armorama Land who would have the scoop on the M-134 and gun trucks.

Glad you could provide input for Max and his model.
j76lr
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Posted: Monday, April 30, 2018 - 03:08 AM UTC
Great Job !!!!
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