More update on my M1114 - It's going slow!
Texas, United States
Joined: December 22, 2001
KitMaker: 3,586 posts
Armorama: 2,556 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 05, 2007 - 07:39 AM UTC
Pete Becerra, Jr. SGT(RET)
HHC, 71st BfSB - TEXAS
HHB, 36th ID DIVARTY -TEXAS
B Co.(-), 949 FSB, 56th BCT, 36th ID - TEXAS
B Co., 324th FSB, 3rd Brigade, 24th INF DIV(MECH)
563rd ORD Co. - GERMANY
Grumpyoldman
ConsigliereFlorida, United States
Joined: October 17, 2003
KitMaker: 15,338 posts
Armorama: 7,297 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 05, 2007 - 09:24 AM UTC
Looks good so far Pete, I like the dusty interior. Just enough to convey to idea of the environment.
Character is what you do when no one is looking.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.- Mark Twain
Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure that there is one less scoundrel in the world.--Thomas Carlyle
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 15, 2006
KitMaker: 915 posts
Armorama: 797 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 05, 2007 - 03:06 PM UTC
Very nice.
Weathering the inside of the Humvee goes a long way to creating realism .I like it.
Pete, I look forward to seeing more of your humvee progress .
Excellent effort .
Cheers
Michael
Buskerud, Norway
Joined: July 31, 2005
KitMaker: 1,871 posts
Armorama: 1,423 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 05, 2007 - 05:02 PM UTC
Love it Pete!!! Another great build. And I'm very happy that it is not me who got to wash away the desert sand.
Erik
Delaware, United States
Joined: November 05, 2004
KitMaker: 581 posts
Armorama: 351 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 05, 2007 - 06:30 PM UTC
The Keyboard for the BFT is supposed to be mounted on the same mount as the screen.
And when I was in afghanistan, they were consifcating porno mags. FHM, Maxim and Stuff were ok. Hustler, no no.
Sic Semper Tyrannis
OEF VI/VII Veteran
Texas, United States
Joined: December 22, 2001
KitMaker: 3,586 posts
Armorama: 2,556 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 05, 2007 - 06:44 PM UTC
Thanks AJ for the correction. I couldn't find the correct way to position it in the TM I had. Plus, I haven't had the oppertunity to first hand play with one yet, but that is going to change.
The key word is confiscated AJ. You know us GI's(not me personally) have ways of keeping or getting things that are no no.
Pete Becerra, Jr. SGT(RET)
HHC, 71st BfSB - TEXAS
HHB, 36th ID DIVARTY -TEXAS
B Co.(-), 949 FSB, 56th BCT, 36th ID - TEXAS
B Co., 324th FSB, 3rd Brigade, 24th INF DIV(MECH)
563rd ORD Co. - GERMANY
Oklahoma, United States
Joined: March 01, 2002
KitMaker: 6,043 posts
Armorama: 4,347 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 05, 2007 - 07:26 PM UTC
looks pretty good to me also.
Question on the Mags.
Where did you get them?
Thanks
New Jersey, United States
Joined: March 12, 2002
KitMaker: 1,437 posts
Armorama: 1,303 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 05, 2007 - 08:27 PM UTC
Pete, looks nice. Will this be in a dio? Looking good so far.
Bob
New Jersey, United States
Joined: October 10, 2003
KitMaker: 783 posts
Armorama: 637 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 05, 2007 - 08:56 PM UTC
it might be coming along slow, but it looks really great Pete! Almost like you shrunk down the real thing! The seats came out good too. looks like you got the driver to fit OK. Nice work, keep us posted!
Gary
Indiana, United States
Joined: January 28, 2004
KitMaker: 2,716 posts
Armorama: 1,864 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 05, 2007 - 09:27 PM UTC
Man that thing needs a cleaning. Did you remove the rear bulkhead? Or has it just not been added?
Without even trying, it looks like we are both pacing at the same speed. I still need to paint mine. But hey, its summer! Speaking of vacation, where ya heading?
This is simply great. Can't wait to see it done.
Jeff
Sua Sponte - Ranger Challenge 2006
A person does not grow old and wise but for surviving the dumb "stuff" when they were young.
Life is tough. It's tougher still if you're stupid.
Texas, United States
Joined: December 22, 2001
KitMaker: 3,586 posts
Armorama: 2,556 posts
Posted: Sunday, May 06, 2007 - 05:56 AM UTC
Jeff,
I didn't want to mention it yet till I had orders in my hand, but my VACATION is going to be in the big sand box overseas. I passed my SRP and was told what unit I was going with. I know the date of departure, just waiting to see if I will actually get orders to go. I will let you all know if and when I leave.
The bulkhead is attached to the hatchback/roof already. I should of snapped a shot or two of that.
Jeff(sgtreef),
With a little tutorial from Gino(HeavyArty), I made the magazines on PowerPoint. If you want, send me a good email and when I get to work Tuesday, I will send you the files.
Bob,
Yup, I plan on putting it in a dio with a team getting ready to enter courtyard/building. I also have a burnt out T-62 that I've been working on and was thinking of adding it. I was aslo thinking of adding either a Bradley or a M1A1. I've been collecting bits and peices here and there for it, but it might have to wait till I get back to get started on it.
Pete Becerra, Jr. SGT(RET)
HHC, 71st BfSB - TEXAS
HHB, 36th ID DIVARTY -TEXAS
B Co.(-), 949 FSB, 56th BCT, 36th ID - TEXAS
B Co., 324th FSB, 3rd Brigade, 24th INF DIV(MECH)
563rd ORD Co. - GERMANY
Delaware, United States
Joined: November 05, 2004
KitMaker: 581 posts
Armorama: 351 posts
Posted: Sunday, May 06, 2007 - 10:58 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Thanks AJ for the correction. I couldn't find the correct way to position it in the TM I had. Plus, I haven't had the oppertunity to first hand play with one yet, but that is going to change.
The key word is confiscated AJ. You know us GI's(not me personally) have ways of keeping or getting things that are no no.
Oh yes I know. It just aint fun when your unit pulls Health and Welfare inspections and takes it. That porn is necessary for our welfare!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sic Semper Tyrannis
OEF VI/VII Veteran
Texas, United States
Joined: December 22, 2001
KitMaker: 3,586 posts
Armorama: 2,556 posts
Posted: Monday, May 07, 2007 - 12:03 AM UTC
Pete Becerra, Jr. SGT(RET)
HHC, 71st BfSB - TEXAS
HHB, 36th ID DIVARTY -TEXAS
B Co.(-), 949 FSB, 56th BCT, 36th ID - TEXAS
B Co., 324th FSB, 3rd Brigade, 24th INF DIV(MECH)
563rd ORD Co. - GERMANY
New Jersey, United States
Joined: October 10, 2003
KitMaker: 783 posts
Armorama: 637 posts
Posted: Monday, May 07, 2007 - 12:46 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted Text
Thanks AJ for the correction. I couldn't find the correct way to position it in the TM I had. Plus, I haven't had the oppertunity to first hand play with one yet, but that is going to change.
The key word is confiscated AJ. You know us GI's(not me personally) have ways of keeping or getting things that are no no.
Oh yes I know. It just aint fun when your unit pulls Health and Welfare inspections and takes it. That porn is necessary for our welfare!!!!!!!!!!!!
So what your saying is looking at Miss Afghanistan wearing a veil and burka just doesnt quite light your fire, huh??? LMAO
Gary
Dalarnas, Sweden
Joined: May 08, 2002
KitMaker: 2,264 posts
Armorama: 1,763 posts
Posted: Monday, May 07, 2007 - 01:22 AM UTC
Pete, I'm in love with it already. May I ask what you used to creative the dusty sandy look?
Charles
What we perceive to be may not be what we believe to be.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware, United States
Joined: November 05, 2004
KitMaker: 581 posts
Armorama: 351 posts
Posted: Monday, May 07, 2007 - 02:18 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted Text
Quoted Text
Thanks AJ for the correction. I couldn't find the correct way to position it in the TM I had. Plus, I haven't had the oppertunity to first hand play with one yet, but that is going to change.
The key word is confiscated AJ. You know us GI's(not me personally) have ways of keeping or getting things that are no no.
Oh yes I know. It just aint fun when your unit pulls Health and Welfare inspections and takes it. That porn is necessary for our welfare!!!!!!!!!!!!
So what your saying is looking at Miss Afghanistan wearing a veil and burka just doesnt quite light your fire, huh??? LMAO
Gary
Absolutely not. The men smell like sh*t, i can only imagine the females are like

GACK!
Sic Semper Tyrannis
OEF VI/VII Veteran
Oklahoma, United States
Joined: March 01, 2002
KitMaker: 6,043 posts
Armorama: 4,347 posts
Posted: Monday, May 07, 2007 - 07:04 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Jeff,
I didn't want to mention it yet till I had orders in my hand, but my VACATION is going to be in the big sand box overseas. I passed my SRP and was told what unit I was going with. I know the date of departure, just waiting to see if I will actually get orders to go. I will let you all know if and when I leave.
The bulkhead is attached to the hatchback/roof already. I should of snapped a shot or two of that.
Jeff(sgtreef),
With a little tutorial from Gino(HeavyArty), I made the magazines on PowerPoint. If you want, send me a good email and when I get to work Tuesday, I will send you the files.
Bob,
Yup, I plan on putting it in a dio with a team getting ready to enter courtyard/building. I also have a burnt out T-62 that I've been working on and was thinking of adding it. I was aslo thinking of adding either a Bradley or a M1A1. I've been collecting bits and peices here and there for it, but it might have to wait till I get back to get started on it.
Email sent Pete and thanks maybe thrown on Top of the M1.
Texas, United States
Joined: December 22, 2001
KitMaker: 3,586 posts
Armorama: 2,556 posts
Posted: Monday, May 07, 2007 - 10:33 AM UTC
Charles,
It's all MIG Powders. They are great! It took me a while to get enough guts to use them, but once I did, I can't turn back! The color I used is actually called Gulf War Sand P037
Pete Becerra, Jr. SGT(RET)
HHC, 71st BfSB - TEXAS
HHB, 36th ID DIVARTY -TEXAS
B Co.(-), 949 FSB, 56th BCT, 36th ID - TEXAS
B Co., 324th FSB, 3rd Brigade, 24th INF DIV(MECH)
563rd ORD Co. - GERMANY
New Jersey, United States
Joined: October 10, 2003
KitMaker: 783 posts
Armorama: 637 posts
Posted: Monday, May 07, 2007 - 08:39 PM UTC
[/quote]
So what your saying is looking at Miss Afghanistan wearing a veil and burka just doesnt quite light your fire, huh??? LMAO
Gary

[/quote]
Absolutely not. The men smell like sh*t, i can only imagine the females are like

GACK![/quote]
Well, Ive seen a couple without the veil. I think the poorest man in Afghanistan has to be the Tooth Fairy! LMAO
Gary
Virginia, United States
Joined: July 17, 2006
KitMaker: 1,558 posts
Armorama: 1,159 posts
Posted: Friday, May 11, 2007 - 07:40 PM UTC
Your M1114 is coming along very nicely, Pete! I really love the weathering and the amount of detail you've crammed in. What is the cable heading from the front top windshield to the front of the hood? Will that be connected to one of the counter-IED gizmos in use now?
Texas, United States
Joined: December 22, 2001
KitMaker: 3,586 posts
Armorama: 2,556 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2007 - 02:08 AM UTC
Lucas,
The cable is for the PLGR anntena that is going to be mounted there.
Pete Becerra, Jr. SGT(RET)
HHC, 71st BfSB - TEXAS
HHB, 36th ID DIVARTY -TEXAS
B Co.(-), 949 FSB, 56th BCT, 36th ID - TEXAS
B Co., 324th FSB, 3rd Brigade, 24th INF DIV(MECH)
563rd ORD Co. - GERMANY
Ohio, United States
Joined: February 06, 2007
KitMaker: 89 posts
Armorama: 61 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2007 - 10:09 AM UTC
Pete,
Can you give me a heads up on how you made the handset cords? I am at the stage of putting them in my M1114, and yours look fantastic.
Michael
Current Campaigns
Dragon OOB
Virginia, United States
Joined: April 03, 2006
KitMaker: 1,158 posts
Armorama: 950 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2007 - 07:02 PM UTC
Pete,
Looks great! Stay low on your "vacation."
Removed by original poster on 07/01/09 - 23:01:44 (GMT).
Texas, United States
Joined: July 16, 2005
KitMaker: 264 posts
Armorama: 263 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 12:02 AM UTC
it looks pretty good, but you might already know this #1 the US Army Hummers don't use the fording kits and two you wont find any huslter mag in the vehicle. Over all it looks great.
Yufkey