Gun Truck

tderespino · Post by **tderespino** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 8:29 pm

I saw something like this on CNN,, they said they used "hillbilly armor"

http://community.webshots.com/album/547469350JpoSkT

Threetoughtrucks · Post by **Threetoughtrucks** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 8:46 pm

Looks like somebody too a 1 1/2 ton Dodge and dressed it it

Interesting job.

TTT

momaw nadon · Post by **momaw nadon** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 9:24 pm

Parts look to be 21st C Bradley (armor) and hood of Humvee, don't know which one those. Cool looking custom that is for sure. Closer look of it looks like the whole front cab of a Humvee. Very cool use of parts.

Needs some weathering and battle seen look. Awsome job.
momaw nadon

Threetoughtrucks · Post by **Threetoughtrucks** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 9:37 pm

Looks like just the hood is from a cammo Humvee, pic is not clear but the front fender is from the big Dodge, and the white star is a giveaway. What current trucks have a white star? None I think. That push bar looks good.

Over, with some paint, that vehicle is an eyecatching custom.

I like the guy with the Barrett .50 cal.

Nobody gonna get away from him hiding behind a concrete wall

TTT

tderespino · Post by **tderespino** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 9:52 pm

This was a rush photo job, I wanted to get some pics before I left for work and New York is getting hit with a blizzard!!

I work overnight for a phone company so I use their broadband to load my Pic's....

Good observations! Yes there are GI joe Humvee parts,, Bradley parts and a Dodge 2 1/5 base.

Like I said I saw something on CNN about the GI's getting armor plating added to their Trucks...

I am going to add some sandbags and other gear and take some better pics...

tomd

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 6:34 am

Nice work!!
those puppies are being used a lot in Iraq right now.
keep up the good work.
take care,
HOOAH!

digger · Post by **digger** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 6:53 am

That is bad ass. Much like the Cougar being introduced now. But with how few Cougars are in service you are probably more likely to see a gun truck like yours over there. Will some company please note the helmets on modern figures?

tderespino · Post by **tderespino** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 8:33 pm

thank's dig

yes HELMETS. There is a real problem with 1/18th modern helmets!!!

NO company releasing 1/18th modern figures have properly produced the current issue kevlar helmet!

My custom figures have GI Joe greenshirt 6 pack helmets painted a flat kaki drill. Note the wrinkeled texture and simple hat band, the goggles are BBI, they produced 2 versions.

Next I am going to try a vietnam version,, go to google image search and put in gun truck....

steelbonnet · Post by **steelbonnet** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 3:04 am

Tomd,

WOW mate that`s Awesome

Used a lot of OTHER stuff on this too I see.

Very creative mate & most certainly looks like something you`d see either in Africa,Bosnia-Serbia.

Excellent work mate

ja
Steel Bonnet