Up Armored HUMVEE ( Last Full Builds Done !! ? )
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Re: Up Armored HUMVEE ( Prosseing & Shipping in Progress )
In order to paint the parts by all means you need to soap wash the parts .
A primer is a must on resin parts . I use automotive paint .
You can now go to Home depot or Lowes for the paint matching.
I have matched the paint for
21st Humvee
21st Stuka
BBI Pavehawk
New BBI Blackhawk.
All almost perfect matches . Now they offer small test cans about the size of a small tomato paste can , and the price is about $3-$5
CHEAP !!!.
The trick is to let the paint totally cure out . Then one cured I seal everything with tester dull clear coat.
I have used a make up sponge to paint . This gets the job done but you need to apply about 2-3 coats. It is better if your sponge is wet first . Dip it in water ( purified or bottle water ) squeeze it dry then start dabbing paint.
You can also airbrush the Home depot paint . Every body says that you can use denature alcohol but I never had success with it . IT CLOGS EVERY 3 SECONDS .
So I us Windex to thin out the paint. THIS WORKS GREAT !!! JUST LIKE REGULAR PAINT !!!!
A primer is a must on resin parts . I use automotive paint .
You can now go to Home depot or Lowes for the paint matching.
I have matched the paint for
21st Humvee
21st Stuka
BBI Pavehawk
New BBI Blackhawk.
All almost perfect matches . Now they offer small test cans about the size of a small tomato paste can , and the price is about $3-$5
CHEAP !!!.
The trick is to let the paint totally cure out . Then one cured I seal everything with tester dull clear coat.
I have used a make up sponge to paint . This gets the job done but you need to apply about 2-3 coats. It is better if your sponge is wet first . Dip it in water ( purified or bottle water ) squeeze it dry then start dabbing paint.
You can also airbrush the Home depot paint . Every body says that you can use denature alcohol but I never had success with it . IT CLOGS EVERY 3 SECONDS .
So I us Windex to thin out the paint. THIS WORKS GREAT !!! JUST LIKE REGULAR PAINT !!!!
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Check out the location of the spare tire bracket slide it over so that it is up against the right side bumper bolt.
Also check out the locations of the 2 different types of u-bolts.



Here are the A/C vents and the smoke grenade launcher. the platforms may be a bit tall I need to recheck my measurements.





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Also check out the locations of the 2 different types of u-bolts.



Here are the A/C vents and the smoke grenade launcher. the platforms may be a bit tall I need to recheck my measurements.






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Re: Up Armored HUMVEE ( Prosseing & Shipping in Progress )
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The Majority of you have your kits by now.
I think the last 3-4 orders have yet to be filled .
How are you guys liking your kits ?
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The Majority of you have your kits by now.
I think the last 3-4 orders have yet to be filled .
How are you guys liking your kits ?
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Re: Up Armored HUMVEE ( Prosseing & Shipping in Progress )
Everything was perfect and Doug is a real nice guy to work with. Great job Matt. Thanks.
Sgt. John Ray 12/8/67 Hill 172
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99% of Americans try to avoid getting caught in traffic.
1% of Americans try to avoid getting caught in an ambush.
God Bless Our Troops.
Re: Up Armored HUMVEE ( Prosseing & Shipping in Progress )
Hi,
I just received my kit today and I love it Matt, a wonderfull work.
Thank you Matt, thank you Doug!
alf aka the happy armored humvee contest winner
I just received my kit today and I love it Matt, a wonderfull work.
Thank you Matt, thank you Doug!
alf aka the happy armored humvee contest winner

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Re: Up Armored HUMVEE ( Prosseing & Shipping in Progress )
alf wrote:Hi,
I just received my kit today and I love it Matt, a wonderfull work.
Thank you Matt, thank you Doug!
alf aka the happy armored humvee contest winner
Yes you are and you are welcome !!!
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It looks like we are getting down to the last kits .
I will start the full build / painted kits this weekend !!
I will start the full build / painted kits this weekend !!
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Lot of work but I finally have gotten done with one of my full builds of the HUMVEE.
Sooooooooooooooo many parts !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It took me about 30 hrs to complete. I used Home Depot paint through an airbrush cut with Windex using about 30 lbs of pressure on my airbrush.
But when you stopped spraying it almost always clogged up. So I would screw the nozzle closed and used a Q tip with alcohol to swipe off the tip. Then it was ready to go.







Sooooooooooooooo many parts !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It took me about 30 hrs to complete. I used Home Depot paint through an airbrush cut with Windex using about 30 lbs of pressure on my airbrush.
But when you stopped spraying it almost always clogged up. So I would screw the nozzle closed and used a Q tip with alcohol to swipe off the tip. Then it was ready to go.







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Re: Up Armored HUMVEE ( First Full Build Done !! )
COOL ! I am an aircraft' guy so maybe my question is stupid but what is the "Flag" on the front bumper for ? And by the way why did they put a periscope on the rear bumper ? As i told you i am not an armor expert.
PICKEL your job is fantstic

1/18 mirage 2000 & RAFALE should i say more ?
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The front flag device is an IED jamming device and the rear flag pole I am not sure some kind of incoming detection device ?supersonicfifi wrote:COOL ! I am an aircraft' guy so maybe my question is stupid but what is the "Flag" on the front bumper for ? And by the way why did they put a periscope on the rear bumper ? As i told you i am not an armor expert.PICKEL your job is fantstic
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Great Job - looks awesome.



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Re: Up Armored HUMVEE ( First Full Build Done !! )
Knocked it outta the park. Amazing detail.
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Re: Up Armored HUMVEE ( First Full Build Done !! )
Received this full build Humvee already and this is one of the fantastic work from Matt. Thanks you very much.
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Thanks Man !!!
I am glad you like it .
Here we go guys the last two HUMVEE builds.
Apprx.30 hrs each.
Now I can get started on the JUMBO and 251 backdate.







Here is a shot with the remade grill what a difference from stock !!


I am glad you like it .
Here we go guys the last two HUMVEE builds.
Apprx.30 hrs each.
Now I can get started on the JUMBO and 251 backdate.







Here is a shot with the remade grill what a difference from stock !!


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Re: Up Armored HUMVEE ( First Full Build Done !! )
Those look amazing. That is a Humvee I would pay $100 for. Great job.
Re: Up Armored HUMVEE ( First Full Build Done !! )
Nice builds. Can't wait to move onto mine once I finish my M113.
Re: Up Armored HUMVEE ( First Full Build Done !! )
Great work!
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Thanks guys .
$100 ?
Too bad the HUMVEES do not come like this .
I guess it is hard to put a price tag on 30 hrs worth of work.
$100 ?
Too bad the HUMVEES do not come like this .
I guess it is hard to put a price tag on 30 hrs worth of work.
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No worries my brother .


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Bump for ebayers .
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looks amazing. Matthew I am interested in a kit. I need to make sure I still have Humvee.
what brand Humvee do I need ?
what brand Humvee do I need ?