cahilj Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) This build has been going for maybe 6-7 years now. On and off, home and abroad. I started with the basic Tamiya M1026 HMMWV to convert to an M1114. When i started this build, there were next to no conversion or upgrade kits out there, so I scratchbuilt most of it. Last year, I went ahead and picked up just a few upgrade kits to make my life easier and someday get this done.... When first started I didn't have a direction for it, then I ended up using one in real life, so I decided to replicate it. That's me- Added interior panels- Modified dash- Kitbashed the roof- The scratchbuilt doors I later replaced with aftermarket- Scratchbuilt front bumper- Edited April 17, 2012 by cahilj
cahilj Posted April 17, 2012 Author Posted April 17, 2012 Hmmm I guess I can only add so many pics per post, so here are the rest- More kitbashing and scratching- I scratched this tire rack, but took it off after I changed the build direction- Radio mount- The "new" door compared to mine- Fuel can rack- Old turret. I ended up building a brass one, but I don't have any pics of it- That's all for now. I need to get some paint on it, but I don't have an airbrush where I am, and probably won't until maybe the end of the year. I've waited this long, what's a few more months?
Jantrix Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 James welcome to the forum and thanks for bringing such fine work with you. From one vet to another, thanks for your service. And lets see some more building!
Agent G Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 Nicely done! Interesting camo job on the 1:1 version. G
Foxer Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 It's nice to have your real 1:1 to model after. I used my Army ride to model too .. This looks really good. Very nice modifications to make it "yours".
DPink Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 I have that same m1025 and i somehow put the headlights in backward and front axle on backward
jeffs396 Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 Great work you're doing James! And thank you for your service!
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