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 Post subject: 1/18 M1167 "Badger" upgraded HMMWV. Completed 6 Jun 12.
PostPosted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:07 pm 
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The "Badger" was used for close combat and infantry support. The few built were at a TACOM facility in Virginia. Used uparmored HMMWV's and the 25mm main chain gun canned from damaged LAV's. Modifications were made to the chassis and mechanical equipment to support the turret and additional weight of operating equipment and ammunition.

Resource constraints placed on the military during the alien invasion limited mass production of modified, existing weapon systems. The "Badgers" were limited in number. Majority were sent into combat zones in South Eastern US where they were desperately needed. It was not uncommon to see militia forces employing "Badger's". Militia used them in recon, defense, and hit-and-run operations against alien forces.

Militia and regular military units would do infield modifications; adding additional armor or sandbags for additional protection in areas where the fighting was most intense. It was welcome site for militia forces who were engaged in most fighting in the occupied southeast US. The heavier fire power could easily take out troops and potentially light vehicles.

Finished project. Paint, detailed, weathered, and created blast marks on trucks armor panels. Panels are removable. Driver side has fold up/down (LED) LCD screen providing video feed, NAV data, and night vision. All hatches, doors, armor shutters, view port covers are moveable. Headlights came out real dim but still works for this vehicles purpose,

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 Post subject: Re: 1/18 M1167 "Badger" upgraded HMMWV. Completed 6 Jun 12.
PostPosted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:20 pm 
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Holy crap dude this came out amazing. The battle damage put it over the top.

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 Post subject: Re: 1/18 M1167 "Badger" upgraded HMMWV. Completed 6 Jun 12.
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this is awesome


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 Post subject: Re: 1/18 M1167 "Badger" upgraded HMMWV. Completed 6 Jun 12.
PostPosted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 3:24 pm 
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Wow thats one awesome custom. Great detail through out, Retail Price $ 39.99......49.99 with driver.
Very Cool

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 Post subject: Re: 1/18 M1167 "Badger" upgraded HMMWV. Completed 6 Jun 12.
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yeah, that's pretty damn impressive. I read right, that you wired the driver's nav system to actually light up, correct?

I also dig the back story on this.

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 Post subject: Re: 1/18 M1167 "Badger" upgraded HMMWV. Completed 6 Jun 12.
PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:11 pm 
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drbindy wrote:
you wired the driver's nav system to actually light up, correct?

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Thats the money shot on an overall fantastic custom.

I love all the kibble that has so much layer and depth. Just an outstanding piece of work.


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 Post subject: Re: 1/18 M1167 "Badger" upgraded HMMWV. Completed 6 Jun 12.
PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:47 am 
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Thanks guys for the comments! I'm glad it turned out as it did. In beginning wasn't sure it would work out. Glad to see that the custom work and scratchbuilds are turning out well.


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yeah, that's pretty damn impressive. I read right, that you wired the driver's nav system to actually light up, correct?

I also dig the back story on this.


Appreciate it drbindy! And yes I built a little styrene monitor, used green transparent acrylic sheet plastic for the screen. Ran a small LED into the side. What missing was a custom sticker that would actually overlay the screen simulating night drive on road or something. But my ink printer is out of ink. The screen can be folded up to the ceiling as well when driver doesn't need it.

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