Helo_Dud Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Here is one of my current armor projects, Bronco’s 1/35 M1114 Up Armored HUMVEE. I plan to make this into a diorama. I will also scratch build a steel truss bridge using internet reference searched under Iraq steel bridges. Dio setup…Humvee parked just short of the mouth of the bridge, EOD figure walking out over the bridge, second figure setting up robot and the third scanning the sector. The figures a from Black Dog’s EOD sets. I did a little work to the back wall by adding in sliding doors and used cigarette foil. These photos show some of the wiring and the interior finished. Here I added some bits and pieces, cooler, Red Bull case, maps, cigarette packs and Doritos bags, Fire Jel blanket container. Here is the interior roof and back wall, I scratched the fire suppressant system. I started the weather to the underside before adding the frame. The weathering powder used is from MMP #5 sand and #4 desert dust. More to follow. Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ro-Gar Hobbies Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Thats looking pretty awesome, can't wait to see your finish model! Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Here an update, I started working on my Sparks system using Evergreen Plastic. I was able to score some measurements from a friend. The Humvee is 97% finished, just need to add on the doors, weapons and some weathering. Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevenichols Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Superb build indeed, keep the pictures coming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Here is a little more progress I made tonight, should have this finished by Monday. Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 Small update and getting close to finished. I just need to add a few small bits and hydraulic lines. Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arkhunter2002 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Looks great Joe. That's a crazy amount of scratch building. Is it an M1114 Frag 5? Is that why there's extra armor around the door frame? Take care, Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) Ta Da it’s finished and painted. SPARKS added to vehicle Sort of finished I’ll post the final finished photos later. Happy Modeling, Joe Edited September 23, 2011 by Helo_Dud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 That looks awesome Joe. Great scratch-build job. I love it. By the way, I started the UH-60L MedEvac using the set you mastered for Werner's Wings. It is coming along great. I'll post some pics tomorrow of it in the Helo Forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevenichols Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 WOW That is a heck of a build. Beautifully done indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arkhunter2002 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Great job Joe! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Thanks Austin, Steve and Gino! I just had a look at your progress Medevac Hawk Gino, great stuff. Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Well I got her finished. I was able to get done Friday afternoon. After which I finish off another a project that I started sometime ago. Both projects were going to be entered into a IPMS contest, so both were packed and stacked into a car pooling vehicle and left town. The results… First place in 1/35th soft skin post Korean. First place in Scratchbuilt/Major Conversion all scales. Best Armor for the M1117 HUMVEE HA. My second entry was a Scratchbuilt M984A1 wrecker. If your interested in looking at the progress photos then look here. M984A1 Here is a link to many of my other projects. Project Albums Happy Modeling, Joe Edited September 27, 2011 by Helo_Dud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyT Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Well done, I bet your on cloud nine about now :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevenichols Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Congratulations, well deserved indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Congrats Joe. They both look great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Thanks Guys! I'm now getting around scratchbuilding the M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicle I been wanting to do. Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Thanks Guys! I'm now getting around scratchbuilding the M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicle I been wanting to do. Happy Modeling, Joe Very nice. I'll be watching for the Herc. Good luck with it, I know it will come out great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emvar Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Joe, Damn fine job!!!! You are a true master! Emil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 The results… First place in 1/35th soft skin post Korean. First place in Scratchbuilt/Major Conversion all scales. Best Armor for the M1117 HUMVEE HA. .....Joe EXCELLENT builds. And CONGRATULATIONS on the two First places and the BEST ARMOR.... It is EXQUISITE build and I think the Judges made the right decison...BRAVO.. KUDOS on your win and AMAZING builds !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
minuteman1636 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Your scratchbuilding is just amazing Joe!! Great job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Wow. Very nice build! Just awesome scratchbuilding. Really cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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