M-998

[maus]

Going to build this straight out of the box. There are two option US Army and USMC with only two paint options identified dessert (1991) or NATO. I think I will do the USMC NATO version.

 

[Iron Mike]

Don't forget to hit insert when you attach.

 

[maus]

So far the kit is has been a easy build, unfortunately there is a lot of injection pin markings on the under carriage and on the inside of the vehicle. I am hoping the seats and floorboards cover up most of the top side pin marks. Putty and weathering will hopefully take care of the one below.

James

 

[maus]

Thanks,

It has been a while since I submitted anything and just realized my error. Thanks.
When I uploaded the last two photo's for some reason my photos were turned upside down, not sure why but it has happened in the past.

James

 

[moon puppy]

 

[jknaus]

Ditto
James

 

[MrT]

Wow! I'm falling behind. Good stuff!

 

[tom1815]

 

[Skinny_Mike]

Moving right along on this one! Nice work!

 

[maus]

I should have posted this back in Oct but didn't have time before I went on a business trip.
The kit is coming together pretty quickly, some small fit issues but nothing sanding and putty can't fix.

I have to modify the exhaust as according to my references the exhaust is alongside the vehicle where if unmodified the exhaust would be sticking out a couple of feet from the side.

Everything dry fitted.

A little surprised with dashboard, but when I checked the ones from my Tamiya and Italeri kits the dashboard is the same, so same molds or something isn't right, as it doesn't look like the photo reference I found.

Cheers
James

 

[Iron Mike]

Looking good.

 

[moon puppy]

Great James,

 

[maus]

Had to purchase a new air compressor in order to finish the paint scheme. The roof is just sitting in place. Time to add the windows and troop seats in the back.

James

 

[moon puppy]

Cool! Nice job James.

 

[Iron Mike]

 

[razordws]

 

[Skinny_Mike]

 

[tom1815]

Like it

 

[Frank]

Frank

 

[maus]

Finally got some energy and interest in working on the HUMVEE. The roof is only sitting in place and I still have to add the main window and headlights. For some reason the kit does not provide clear plastic for the side windows, so with the advice of James K. I attempted to scratch build the plastic style windows that is normally associated with soft doors and cover. I used thin plastic wrap with a thinned yellow wash. I think it turned out ok for the effect I wanted. Hoping to get into washes and weather within the next week.

James