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Tamiya M151A1 Vietnam MP jeep w/crew

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  • Member since
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  • From: Valrico, FL
Tamiya M151A1 Vietnam MP jeep w/crew
Posted by HeavyArty on Thursday, July 2, 2015 8:15 PM

This is the Tamiya M151A1 Vietnam jeep done up as an MP vehicle using the kit decals.  You can see the build of the jeep here.   I also used the Legend M151A1 detailing Set (LF1277).  I also added a red light/siren that I got off eBay.  It was intended for a 1/32 fire truck.  Lastly, I added the excellent Bravo 6 Vietnam MP set.  The figures are really nice and only needed a strap added to the M16A1 to be complete.  They have a bunch of details molded onto them.

Here it is:








"Big Sarge"


As always, all comments are welcomed.

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  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Thursday, July 2, 2015 8:35 PM

Ya can't spell "wimp" without an M.P. Wink

Very nice work on both the jeep and the figures! Especially the red earth dust on everything in a slightly noticeable amount.Yes

 

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  • From: Orlando, Florida
Posted by ikar01 on Thursday, July 2, 2015 9:52 PM

What comes in that detail set?  I may have to get one.

The 151s were fairly comfortable, especially compared to the CJ-5s used byvarious support squadrons and squadron commanders.  One of their main flaws was the independent rear wheel suspension which gave a slight tilt to the rear wheels which could be a bit dangerous.

Also, ours weren't in that great a shape:

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Posted by Axeman on Thursday, July 2, 2015 10:26 PM

keep 'em comin and i might have to build some Vietnam era vehicles....nice work!!!

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Friday, July 3, 2015 8:00 AM

Very cool! I too love the red Vietnam mud and dirt. Figures look really good.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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    December 2002
  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Friday, July 3, 2015 10:16 AM

Thanks guys.  I'm glad you like them.  The Tamiya M151A1 is a really nice kit.  The Legend Detail set really dresses it up too.  The set is pretty complete and I only used the seats, radio and antenna base, rear fuel can, and a few other small pieces from it.  Here is a review I did of it at Armorama to see what all comes in it:  armorama.kitmaker.net/modules.php

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Posted by GMorrison on Friday, July 3, 2015 10:56 AM

Very nice. I remember riding in one at an air show. Big stenciled notice on the dash "sudden turns mean sudden death".

I'm looking for a bunch of early 60's MP figures, more European area and cold weather. I'll look at Bravo.

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  • From: Poland
Posted by Pawel on Friday, July 3, 2015 4:22 PM

Hello Gino!

Nice work on that jeep! Ten or eleven years ago, before all the goodies were there, I tackled a similar subject - one photo of it is even in my avatar! More on my build, for comparison, here:

www.vietnam.net.pl/M151en.htm

Keep 'em babies comin' - good luck with your builds and have a nice day

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

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  • Member since
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  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Friday, July 3, 2015 5:31 PM

Thanks guys.  

Pawel - yours looks great too.  Good job on the A1 corrections and figures.

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Posted by infofrog on Sunday, July 5, 2015 11:05 AM

Nice Job Gino

Rick

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Sunday, July 5, 2015 11:24 AM

That does look nice, both vehicle and figures. Nice subtle weathering as well.

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  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Sunday, July 5, 2015 11:50 AM

Thanks Rick and Bish.  It was a fun build.

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