Small Scale Military Headquarters

Does anyone know if the Solido or Maisto 1:18 scale Jeeps and Humvees are a true 1:18? Can you fit a 1:18 21st Century or BBI figure behind the wheel without removing their legs?

Well I have several Solido Jeeps. There spot on with the XD one`s if that`s any help.

I pref the Solido one`s i must admit,there cheap & plentyfull,compared to expensive & hard to get XD one`s.

As for maitso Humvee`s. I used to have 3 of them & they work well but parted with them ages ago & now only have PTE,BBI & XD Humvee`s.

Ja
Steel Bonnet

Solido and Gate Jeeps work great, Maisto Humvee not so much. The Maisto Humvee cannot hold a figure and with how cheap the XD version is there is no reason to get the Maisto version. The XD humvee is spot on 1:18 scale, the bbi version a little too big, and the Joe Humvee the biggest of the three. Also while the Maisto OD version is OK, the tri-color desert scheme is goofy imo.

digger ~ What about the Power Team Elite Humvees? Are they the right scale or are they a little big as well? Just curious because my local KB Toys has two different PTE Humvees for $14.99. They have the standard version and then the canvas covered transport version.

Well i have the PTE Humvee`s & they fit in well with the BBI & XD Humvee`s. All 3 are slightly (barely noticable) different but they do all work together very well. Add that PTE do have the cargo version as part of it`s lineup.
I`ll sort out a photo for tomorrow if you like?

Ja
Steel Bonnet

steel bonnet ~ a photo with the various Humvees side by side would be great for a comparison.

Anyone have any detailed pictures of the Power Team Elite Ford Jeep? I was wondering how good it is.

spect_spidey wrote:Anyone have any detailed pictures of the Power Team Elite Ford Jeep? I was wondering how good it is.

Terwible.
If you want one send me a PM and it's yours - I don't display it.

spect_spidey-

If you want a nice Humvee you need to locate an Exoto Humvee. They aren't cheap but they are in my opinion the best true 1/18 scale Humvee available. They are almost totally made of die-cast metal, weighing I believe close to 3-4 pounds each. Lots of operating features and super detailed too. I have three of them, 1 woodland camo and 2 desert camo versions. I love 'em. They can be hard to find but they are worth the effort. Check on eBay, they pop up there from time to time.

-Rob

USCGSARdog wrote:spect_spidey-

If you want a nice Humvee you need to locate an Exoto Humvee. They aren't cheap but they are in my opinion the best true 1/18 scale Humvee available. They are almost totally made of die-cast metal, weighing I believe close to 3-4 pounds each. Lots of operating features and super detailed too. I have three of them, 1 woodland camo and 2 desert camo versions. I love 'em. They can be hard to find but they are worth the effort. Check on eBay, they pop up there from time to time.

-Rob

I agree, I have a desert exoto hummer and it is very heavy and accurate.
BBI modern figs look great with it!

spect_spidey
Well here you go mate hope these help you decide. Here`s a few of my Humvee`s.

LtoR rear:-BBI Super Humvee,XD Turtle,BBI SWAT Turtle,PTE Cargo.
LtoR Front:- PTE Turtle,XD Turtle,PTE Turtle.


LtoR:- BBI Super Humvee,XD Turtle,BBI SWAT Turtle,PTE Turtle.






Well as you can see the XD one is the smaller (height wise mainly) of all 3 brands. The PTE pretty much match up with BBI though.

As said hope this helps mate.

Ja
Steel Bonnet

Steelbonnet,
I am kind of partial to the 'TOE" version Humvee in your pics.

Uh oh! We've got a 'foot' guy on the forum. Watch out!

Nothing like that! I just thought it was funny to see a toe in some of SteelBonnet pics and some of the Humvees use "TOW" missles so my "TOE" comment is a play on the word "TOW".
Comedy isn't pretty when you have to explain it...

My apologies to you. I noticed the toes in the picture as well, and was layering my comedy on top of your comedy. Ooops..

See? This is the kind of thing that happens when a thread gets hijacked..

HAHAHAHA Thank`s Razor......LOL

Well I thought the 1/18th TOW wasn`t powerfull enough so now my humvee`s have 1/1 Size 14UK (16US) TOES instead How`s that for serious power LOL

Ja
Steel Bonnet

steel bonnet ~ thanks for the pictures. it has helped me decide on what to get. I have a desert M1025 by 21st. So now I have decided to get the PTE cargo humvee, and either a woodland or SWAT BBi Humvee.

What about 1:18 scale military trucks and military ambulance vans by Mira? Do BBi & 21st Century figures fit behind the steering wheels of these? I found a few for about $20 each, but can't tell if they have enough room to accomodate a driver or passenger. Can anyone help me on this one?

Where did you see the Mira Humvee? I don't think I have ever seen one of these. Are they decent?

How do you like the PTE cargo Humvee? I was going to get one a while ago but I couldn't find them when I went back. Did you get yours at KB? I like the idea of another model Humvee other than the "turtle". I think we have enough of those .

-Rob

I haven't seen a Mira Humvee, just a 1950's Chevy military ambulance van and a 1950's Chevy military truck. The PTE cargo humvee is pretty cool. Although not historically accurate, it makes a nice replacement for the Dodge Weapons Carrier until I can actually find one in my area.