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Post by paulh. on Mar 1, 2014 10:26:16 GMT -5
This is the one I finally decided on;  and the ubiquitous money shot  As you can see this is a nice simple weekender, but its probably going to take me a bit longer  P |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 1, 2014 10:43:55 GMT -5
AWESOME! Count me in... I am on my way so what kind of beer you want me to bring over?
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Post by dupes on Mar 1, 2014 11:40:17 GMT -5
Nice! I've heard that the wheels on these Italeri kits are way undersized...but it looks like a Humvee to me?
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 1, 2014 11:42:18 GMT -5
Easy solution to the undersized wheels... add more air?  |
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Post by paulh. on Mar 1, 2014 12:16:54 GMT -5
AWESOME! Count me in... I am on my way so what kind of beer you want me to bring over? Alcoholic and cold  - take a left out of Cardiff airport and drive for a bout 20 minutes- we're up about half-way on the hill side....  . |
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Post by robbo on Mar 1, 2014 12:23:51 GMT -5
New blog, I'm in |
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Post by paulh. on Mar 1, 2014 13:04:35 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Robbo.
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 2, 2014 16:00:05 GMT -5
Nice choice Paul, looking forward to more on this one.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2014 16:53:28 GMT -5
nice! an interesting variant
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Post by paulh. on Mar 3, 2014 17:53:23 GMT -5
Cheers fellas- hope it lives up to your expectations!
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Post by imatanker on Mar 3, 2014 17:55:22 GMT -5
I still think you can stuff that V-Dub in the back of this some how I'm in |
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Post by paulh. on Mar 3, 2014 18:05:12 GMT -5
Well I've not totally written off that as an idea...
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Post by paulh. on Mar 6, 2014 3:33:37 GMT -5
Built and primed!
No major problems just a minor issue with the cab/loadbed wall. This is to short by about 2mm so needed a fillet each end to bridge the gap.
(pics to follow)
Now the question is what colour scheme...? I have a few ideas in mind but am open to suggestions/ ideas!
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Post by Leon on Mar 6, 2014 4:25:49 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing the pics Paul. |
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Post by paulh. on Mar 6, 2014 18:35:09 GMT -5
Cheers Leon! Picture time- all painting using Vallejo Model Air; Primed- NATO Black (from the ISAF set):   And then a basecoat of Loam Beige - again from the ISAF set:  And yup -I've started masking for some form of digital-cam scheme. Dont know if a hummer ever wore one and tbh don't care- doing it cause I can Not sure if I'm going to do it all over or simply just on the hood/bonnet. Time will tell. and yes I ave notied the knockout holes on the cab wall. planning to hide them with some judicious use of traps later nighty night. P |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 6, 2014 18:39:17 GMT -5
Nice start to the paint work Paul, looking forward to your digi-experiment!
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Post by imatanker on Mar 6, 2014 18:43:37 GMT -5
Looks like it went together pretty well Paul. Certainly fast enough Primer looks sweet and the base color suits. Digi- Camo? I agree, who cares if it had it or not. I think it will be awesome and I vote for the entire build to have it.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 6, 2014 19:45:05 GMT -5
WHY NOT! I am positive that US Army did an experiment on that too... can't wait to see how it comes out.
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Post by Leon on Mar 6, 2014 22:14:27 GMT -5
Have to agree with the guys Paul,looking forward to you having some fun with the Digi Camo. |
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Post by paulh. on Mar 7, 2014 3:18:15 GMT -5
Thanks fellas!
Im not sure what I've started with this....the hood took an hour to mask and that's for just a single Colour. What ever happens next is not going to be quick- though i have to admit it was strangely relaxing !
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Post by TRM on Mar 7, 2014 5:50:47 GMT -5
Nice beginnings Paul and no hang ups in the gate!! Loving the Digi Thought!! Why the hell not?! Bring it on! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2014 11:49:28 GMT -5
digi camo! cool!!
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Post by paulh. on Mar 7, 2014 17:05:40 GMT -5
Cheers Gents Well I got a bit carried away with myself this evening P-)and just went for it whislt Mrs H was watching Titanic! Base colour Loam Beige (RAL 1040) followed up with Yellow Brown (RAL 8031) and Light Olive (RAL 6040) and this is what it ended up like;     Well it obviously needs tidying up in places but I am rather happy with how this little experiment has turned out so far  , but as always folks- all comments etc very graciously received. P |
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Post by imatanker on Mar 7, 2014 17:12:14 GMT -5
Let me ask you a question Paul. HOW CAN YOU NOT LIKE THAT? Bee's Knee's Sir |
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Post by paulh. on Mar 7, 2014 17:23:24 GMT -5
Thank you very much Jeff.
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Post by Leon on Mar 7, 2014 18:20:48 GMT -5
WOW nice work on the Digi Camo Paul.Looking uber cool. |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 7, 2014 20:00:27 GMT -5
Very cool! I keep expecting to see a zombie coming around the corner of your workbench... |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 8, 2014 0:39:51 GMT -5
Looking great! Once you spray heavy thinned base coat it will make the camo blend together. It will look superb!
Lucky your wife watched the Titanic... 4 or 5 hours long movie... my wife will never watch anything that long so I can sneak into my man cave. LOL
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Post by paulh. on Mar 8, 2014 4:30:48 GMT -5
Thanks a lot everyone.
Fastest box to paint job i ve done in a very long time and still loads to do yet before it even approaches the end.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2014 15:47:14 GMT -5
Great job on your HMMWV. Any day a HMMWV gets built is a good day. Here is a Lebanese HMMWV in digital camo.  I have a website....www.hmmwvinscale.com that focuses specifically on HMMWV's. I would love to receive pictures of your model for posting on the site if your interested. |
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- take a left out of Cardiff airport and drive for a bout 20 minutes- we're up about half-way on the hill side.... 
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, but as always folks- all comments etc very graciously received.