Tamiya #58154 M1025 Hummer

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Recently purchased a genuine Tamiya M1025 Hummer in need of a bit of work.

Had one of these 3 or 4 years ago and played about with it - gulf war look alike with scratch built bull bars and snorkel. However I sold it because I bought a Tamiya Full Option Sherman and the fact it was a touring car TA-01 modified with a Hummer shell.

Thankfully this is a 'proper' one with instructions etc. On first inspection it doesn't look too bad, apart from a dodgy purple paint scheme, which was then painted over in a not so bad Matt grey.

The body shell needs replacing however as somebody had a crash at some point and the front grill is smashed/missing.

New one ordered from jr-rc Japan.

Also ordered from the U.S a mcfarlane .50 cal and gunner which was recommended by Mr.Crispy and The Rocketman, they used one on their awesome Generation Kill Hummer.

Anyway, more to follow once I get time and some bits arrive!!

[mr crispy 2293]

Looking forward to this build, it's great to see what people do with these 😊

Ad Lav, when you're finished with the old Hummer shell id be interested in buying it even with damage.

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Certainly - thanks for checking in

Got to make some space on the workbench so I can take some proper pics.

I'll drop you a PM when the other one arrives.

I thought someone might be interested in the old body for a project!

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Mcfarlane .50 cal and figure arrived this week! Looks very well detailed.

May try and use the figure as a driver.

Body not here yet and spare wheels due soon.

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Some bits arrived from Japan and America today in the shape of a new Hummer body shell and a Mcfarlane .50 cal coast guard gunner.

Swapped over bits from the broken body shell and working out how much plasti card I need to use.

Plan is to add a snorkel, bendy aerial, new style wing mirrors, brush guard for grill, spare wheel and stowage.

More soon

Adam

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More work on the Hummer today, snorkel fitted and .50 cal trial fitted.

Do you think the guard is too big or about right? Looking at photos it seems ok.

[XV Pilot 1936]

I am no military expert, but it looks fine to me.

[mr crispy 2293]

Looks good to me too.

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Once everything is painted and fitted it'll match a bit better.

Ordered some new wheels and tyres and an antenna today.

Going to sort out the radio gear once the Sherman and Lunchbox have sold.

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Spent a bit more time on some of the finer details on the Humvee today.

The spare wheel covering the fixing posts, rear bumper guard, bolts heads from a rivet and bolt set.

Taken the front bumper guard off as it hinders the fitment of the body and looks too chunky.

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New tyres and wheels arrived - coat of primer and base coat and they on

[chevelle 997]

Looking good

[Ad Lav 367]

Thanks

Managed to make an exhaust and cover for it today, need to get the bendy bits for it somewhere.

Made it using a biro cut to length and then slid an exhaust cover from a 1:16 Tamiya Tiger onto it.

Going to abandon the brush guard this time I think.

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This was my original one, albeit on a touring car chassis and not an original Hummer.

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More progress today - got the main body primed and painted.

Painted the spare wheel green for a bit of contrast and added some tie downs in the form of paper clips.

Stowage and camo net to add [emoji1]

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Finally got the exhaust stack sorted.

Weathering and detail painting next, and that big ol' .50 cal needs painting.

Ordered a camo net too, should be here 'soon'

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Bit more work done over the last few days, weathering and .50 cal painted.

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How she looks now all chipped and weathered

[emory70 153]

If you could find or make the CTIS things for the wheels, that'd look super sweet

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Covers for the silver hex nuts?

I will have to look at some photos

[pininfarina 1009]

**** i love the .5 cal... where did you get?

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Lol

Came from the states - it's a Mcfarlane Military figure and weapon collectable.

Labelled as coastal gunner. I repainted it as it was Battleship blue/grey!

[ChrisRx718 4470]

I have had a quick online search for the same and couldn't find anything? Would work well with one of my long-forgotten projects haha

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Link for Amazon but got mine off eBay.com

http://www.amazon.com/McFarlanes-Military-Series-Gunner-Action/dp/B000TG6TA0