MRAP's (WIP)
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Hello fellow fighters...I couldn't wait for the turrent to dry before I primmed it, and the doors are done for the most part(handles and filling sanding will be ongoing for awhile), pretty much I need to start filling and sanding now before stage3, the details. I chose the Oshkosh version because it reminded me of the Toyota 4x4's in th early 80's that I dreamed of having to lift and put big tires under. I'm very surpprised at how cool it looks...like its ready for a fight.
only half done so far...stay tuned for more....
Hello fellow fighters....here is the latest....Insta cure+,gap filling and medium viscosity
Got them from the remote control section in the hobby store.
Here is some more dev pics.....
Stay tuned for more....
Hellow fellow fighters, almost done eh,(the build part I mean). Now the question, which color scheme should I go with? I'm partial to 'Hunter Green' or just green. I've never seen one in green. But they will eventually as they get deployed around the world.I added the step bars, antena's(not all yet), bottom bolts that attach the bottom plate to the rig.
Let me know gents which color you would like to see.
Stay tuned for more....
this is just fantastic! Hard to believe you made that out of the Humvee.
Thanks Slay for reminding me....
This is what I grew up to be.
Just a little remider. I can hardly believe it myself.
You need to start making these with the ability to take them apart to be cast! lol
Or.. OR.. take commissions!
Or.. OR.. take commissions!
I'm kinda partial to the Mad Max color scheme myself 
It's mind bottling how quickly this came together...just wow...
It's mind bottling how quickly this came together...just wow...
Hello fellow fighters....here's the latest pics....
Talk about fuckin green eh! haha.
Stay tuned for the detailed painting, wash and drybrushing....
Hello fello fighters, thank you all for the cool positive comments. It wasn't long ago when I first posted my Humvee painted up, the first mod I've ever done. You all seem so shocked of what I can create ,so far, what I like. Well here is why I'm not afraid to try anything. I have a background in carpentry and automotive, with these two skills I learned how to cut wood into any shape I wanted(thats where the cutting skills come in). I've had over 187 vehicles in my life, so far, and have extensive body repare knowledge from fixing my own pieces of shit.
One time when I was a energetic 20 something and was working on a high-rise. I was in charge of assembling the outside elevator. As I was erecting the elevator and about 23 floors up when my saftey line snaped and the force from the break blew me off my footing. As I was falling I caught my claw hammer on one of the windows on the 14th floor and as my body swung itself form the force of the catch I could'nt hold on to the hammer, but that catch swung my body into the 13th story window and I landed on a pile of insulation. I was at work the next day.
From this experience I learned that death can come at any time anywhere. I'm not afraid to try or do anything as long as my family is ok with it. Now don't forget that I'm legaly blind and that I can only see 50% of what a normal person can see. I have been told ALL my life that I can never do the things that I wanted to do. For the most part they were right, but that didn't stop me from trying. I've worked as a carpenter for over 20yrs and every EVERY time I'm asked to do something I have to prove myself.
This is normal among people and I would probably be the same, but I've proven myself over and over and over again. Many times. I WILL TRY ANYTHING at first and if I can't or have a funny feeling about it, I won't.
Yes I was bullyed for along time untill I learned to play the guitar and sing. Then the guys(my friends) began to see girls GIRLS around me, that's when things changed and I was able to get the confidence to try anyting. I don't know how old you guys are here but I'm 43 now I know what I can do and what I can't do as a middle aged man. This stuff is fun to do and my little boys love LOVE these joes and there vehicles, and that daddy can make them whatever they want.
Thanks gentlemen for the site and opportunity to show off. I don't do automotive or carpentry as much,(or at all) anymore. So this is my creative outlet and I'm gonna use it. Like I said before I have many Ideas and am able it implement them and display here for you guys to see.
If you guys realy want something from me, pm me and we will talk. I can probably put out an MRAP every 2-3 weeks cause I don't know how to cast. I'm planning on learning though. When that happens, I'd like to see every one have one of my creations. I'm also not a greedy fucker so I can start from a base line price for the work. It's up to you guys, I'm quite content with my one of a kind creations and going on, but If you guys like em, I'd like to see you all with them.
Here's Duke and Ripcord in the MRAP....
I'm not sure I like the color so....mmmm...I have'nt washed or painted anything yet...will make decision soon....stay tuned for more....
Man, that post is loaded LOADED with eddieism gold!...I doubt we'll ever see the word "erecting" on this site again, let alone in the same post as "wood" and "blew" and MANY others...
You sick bastard...haha.
Hello fellow fighters...changed the color to 'desert sand' and I like it more that the green...mmm.
We need a jungle war. I'm tired of 'Desert sand' colored vehicles.
Yeah, the new color is better...the green looked too teal-y
EDIT: you need to get to work on the 6 wheeled variant
EDIT: you need to get to work on the 6 wheeled variant
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Yeah, the new color is better...the green looked too teal-y
EDIT: you need to get to work on the 6 wheeled variant
Hey Eddie, show me a pic of it.
They're on your first page...whole bunch of variations...all of which are awesome!
Here are just some references....
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I was thinking the one on the bottom right, or the one at the top right. The one on the bottom left is a British vehicle. I would like to do the one whatever is the partner to the Oshkosh MRAPATV one. I think it might be the bottom right(MaxxPro), but I'm not sure. The top right one would be alot easier to do. I think that the 6x6 one is the one NSA was refering too in a pm. That would be alot easier to do. Which one guys?
mmm...just taking a closer look...I think that the tires and wheels again from the PTE IFV would be perfect... mmmm....and I could swap em for pics till I learn to cast...mmm...also I think that the 6x6 is something that is missing from the modern theme..mmm
mmm...just taking a closer look...I think that the tires and wheels again from the PTE IFV would be perfect... mmmm....and I could swap em for pics till I learn to cast...mmm...also I think that the 6x6 is something that is missing from the modern theme..mmm
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Yeah, I think the top one would be best...though, I'm making that call w/o being able to properly see the others...
mind bottling
mind bottling
MIND BOTTLING
Goddammit, Eddie.
Digler, thanks for sharing that story. You never cease to amaze, and you're a true asset to our community.
mind bottling
mind bottling
MIND BOTTLING
Goddammit, Eddie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DFBoLZC3Bw
Well, excuuuuuuuuse me for not being a total Will Ferrell fanboi.
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