Barabbas 6 Posted February 11, 2015 My brother and I used to fantasise about owning a Tamiya car when we were little, but the pocket money never stretched. This year I got a fantastic birthday present: a well looked after second hand Humvee; the model I had always wanted. At thirty one with an income and the internet to learn lots of new tricks and skills I have spent a lot of time (and money) making many modifications. I am extremely pleased with the result (see photos). Inspiration from Crispy and the Rocketman: http://www.crispyandtherocketman.com/id33.html and Dirt-540: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=123302&id=23103. Headlight rig from Tugay Alpat (www.rclight.8m.net). Will try to get some field and night pictures soon; she is built to be driven. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1835 Posted February 11, 2015 Wow that Hummer looks fantastic. what scale are the accessories? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barabbas 6 Posted February 11, 2015 Most is home made. Some of the stowage bags and the cans are 1:10. Wheel is a SDI scale Dr. Gun is a repainted McFarlane M2 from the Coast Guard model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acprc 1443 Posted February 11, 2015 Great work, looks lovely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbi1977 1793 Posted February 11, 2015 If you covered the shock screw heads with something convincing I would be sure people looking at pictures would think that was 1:1. Truly a job well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr crispy 2293 Posted February 11, 2015 Great detail there Barabbas, got anymore photos? Those McFarlane 50cals fit the Humvee body so well don't they. Have you done anything to the chassis to convert it? Oh, and thanks for the crispyandtherocketman website name check, I'll let my brother know he has an admirer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barabbas 6 Posted February 11, 2015 Thanks all. Chassis has full bb upgrade, alum prop shaft and 55t motor on 17t pinion. Shocks adjusted for more travel. Front sus arms and driveshafts swapped for shorter version to bring wheels under arches and 4mm hexes fitted and backs of wheels ground out also. Weights added to wheels and chassis to counter heavy stowage. Rear diff locked. Front left stock for now. Front bumper replaced. Metal motor mount. ESC. Driver. Relay switch for lights on third channel. Springs plastic coated. All painted. Most of the effort was on the shell though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr crispy 2293 Posted February 11, 2015 Sounds like it should perform too then! Since my brother up armour detailed his one he's too scared to run it, the big girl! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted February 12, 2015 That is a fantastic custom work done to a wonderful Tamiya model! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Ax 9313 Posted February 12, 2015 That's an awesome job you've done there, fantastic attention to detail. I guess the added weight means it performs a bit more like the real deal too? I too lusted after the Hummer model ever since I saw it on the top shelf at my hobby store when I was about 13, it often finds itself on my wishlist but has thus far never found its way into my ownership. I do love the chassis, so one day... One day... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ad Lav 367 Posted July 17, 2015 Bringing up an old thread but just wanted to say live the Hummer! Forgot my password and couldn't log on (mobile version) until I realised if I pressed full version I could reset the password lol Will be adding photos of my lunchbox and hummer soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
