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M977 Hemtt
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Posted: Friday, November 24, 2006 - 01:57 PM UTC
Charles King built this M977 Hemtt. As he says....

..This vehicle is used to mount two 150-kw, 400-hz diesel engines that are interconnected through the power distribution unit and are mounted on a 10-ton M977 Hemtt. This is usually used in conjunction with Patriot missile systems....

Thanks Charles.

M977 Hemtt



If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
jazza
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Posted: Friday, November 24, 2006 - 04:22 PM UTC
Really like how Charles constructed this kit. Subtle weathering and not overdone.

Great work on the detailing inside the driver panel too. Well done!
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Posted: Friday, November 24, 2006 - 09:22 PM UTC


That is nice!

Gary
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Posted: Saturday, November 25, 2006 - 12:48 AM UTC
Charles once again you out did yourself. I like this one, has a balanced out look to it. Your cargo bed is sharp, nice detail work inside it especially with the tiedowns. Great Job man...

Joe
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Posted: Saturday, November 25, 2006 - 03:43 AM UTC
Nicely done Charles, always amazing what you are able to come up with on these modern subjects.
ti
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Posted: Saturday, November 25, 2006 - 10:32 AM UTC
Thanks everyone. Just to let everyone know that this version I tried to build is called the EPP which stands for ELECTRIC POWER PLANT. The real vehicle is the prime power source for this mobile power generator.
ErikHagglund
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Posted: Saturday, November 25, 2006 - 10:39 PM UTC
Again ti, congratulation on this model. You have done a very good job. I can not wait to see your next model
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Posted: Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 12:25 AM UTC

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..........is called the EPP which stands for ELECTRIC POWER PLANT............



Sorry Charles! I should have said this in the first post! I copied your text submitted with the pics, but somehow missed that bit!

Vinnie
ti
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Posted: Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 03:46 PM UTC
No problem Vinnie.
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jasondiggs
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Posted: Monday, November 27, 2006 - 07:41 PM UTC
I must say this is a very impressive build. I love the details in the cabin and the tie downs. May I ask how you did the tie-downs? I never knew of this version of Hemtt. I seem to learn something everyday. I have been looking at some of your work and they are really impressive. I see you build alot of usual stuff. Makes a nice change from the everyday stuff you see. Good job. Can't wait to see more of your work.

Have you entered any competitions with your work.

ti
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Posted: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:24 AM UTC

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May I ask how you did the tie-downs? I never knew of this version of Hemtt. I seem to learn something everyday. Have you entered any competitions with your work.



Thanks for your comments. The tie-downs were done simply taking a thin styerene rod and placing it the length of all the holes in a row. Then I just turned it over and voila. Simple and not too complicated.

The only model I ever entered into a competetion were the M1075 and a old model I had built a long time ago. The competition was over two years ago. I didn't get anything.
jasondiggs
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Posted: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 04:11 AM UTC
Thanks for replying. That procedure seems simple enough. Thanks again. looking forward to your next build.
ti
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Posted: Monday, December 04, 2006 - 06:17 PM UTC
Yeah, it's simple but I guess there are other ways to acheive the same results, probably better. Maybe others have a much better way than the one I used. But like you said, it's simple.
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