LOL! Thanks Capn. The dreaded midnight requisition....

Yeah, I suppose one could always add the chain and padlock for the steering wheel to super detail such a project. That’s something that I never see on builds- the locks and their associated points on certain areas. I had forgotten all about those until you mentioned locking this up. 

That looks so good, it makes me vervous that it needs locking up i nthe Motor Poll, lest it grow legs . . .

Brandon and Grey, thank you.

Rob, I suppose that there is another barely tapped market out there. 1/24 scale wheeled military utility vehicles and 1/48 modern AFVs. 

Came out very nice stik. 

stikpusher

Thank you Rob. Yes it would be nice to have a 1/24 or 1/25 M151 kit. I know that there is a Willy’s MB Jeep in that scale. And a Land Rover 109 as well. More large scale wheeled military utility vehicles would be cool.

 

Excellent work. I will have to refer back to this one when I build mine. Well done.

BK

Thank you Rob. Yes it would be nice to have a 1/24 or 1/25 M151 kit. I know that there is a Willy’s MB Jeep in that scale. And a Land Rover 109 as well. More large scale wheeled military utility vehicles would be cool.

All of these modern "Army Jeep" kits are great little models. Yes, there are some inaccuracies, but overall are very well done models. This was one of the first military vehicles I learned to drive along with the M113A2.

Your kit is an excellent, solid build. Twenty years ago, I got the Academy hardtop M151A2 with trailer that makes the ubiquitos USAREUR commander/first sergeant jeep. These rides were the backbone of tank companies and armor battalions in the 1980s.

It would be awesome to see one in a larger car scale (1/24-1/25), but it would still be rather small.

M1, Harold, Gamera, Thank you guys! I’m happy to read that you like this little guy. Simple, fun, and comparatively quick for a project of mine.

Great job and good to see her done! Love the camo and the mud on the tires looks just right! 

stikpusher

Comments and critiques are welcome.

 

Excellent build as per the usual, Stik. Unique camo as you've mentioned before, and I really like your added accessories.

Thanks PJ. I’m very happy with how this turned out. Definitely not the same ole, same ole on this jeep. Between OD and MERDC, there was MASSTER. Oh and 2nd ID in Korea had their own camo scheme going at this time as well. 

It  looks very good. The colors are different than the usual and the washes look just right . Well done!

Thanks guys!

I’m calling this one finished. I built this as a quick project, with minor modifications, so as not to slow me down. I did not correct the rear suspension, which Academy molded as the A2 type, but then again, no one will see that on my display shelf. I painted in the 70’s era MASSTER scheme used in Europe by 7th Army units using Humbrol enamels. Markings are a mix of kit decals and decals from my decals drawer. I tried scratching up the antenna using telescoping brass to better replicate the tapered shape of those things, but it did not turn out as well as I wanted. Better luck next time I guess. The map case and medium ALICE pack are from my spare parts bins. All in all a fun little project.

Comments and critiques are welcome.

Nice! And you might finish her before the end of the year! 

Man, that thing looks spot on. 

BK

It is coming along really nicely.  Can't wait to see it finished.

stikpusher

Yes, it needs an antenna. The standard FM two piece type.

Yup, 2 3/4 inchs in 1/35 scale.

Yes, it needs an antenna. The standard FM two piece type.

Looks awsome Stik!  Right at the goal line.  Putting a big whip on it?

Yeah, lookin' sharp!

Today’s update, wash clean up...

A flat coat, a bit of detail item painting and some last parts to glue on and this one is done.

Gamera

Oh cool, she looks sharp!

 

Shes getting there... not too much more to do.

Oh cool, she looks sharp!

Oil wash on...

Letting it dry so I can clean it up tomorrow

Merry Christmas Joe. Yes, some minor progresson this one, but nothing worth taking photos of yet. Trying to finish up the bumper codes on the rear... one more letter to apply... lol.

Any progress on this one Carlos? 

Btw....Merry Christmas pal.

Yes, many folks don't believe that the old school duty day for soldiers in the barracks begin at 5:30 am, with PT formation at 0600, personal hygiene from 0700-0730, breakfast 0800-0830, first formation 0900, final formation 1700.

Then Article 15s are after duty hours 1700-1800. And any additional duty chores are after that til about 2000 (8 PM).

Then if you have CQ, guard duty, CQ runner, Staff Duty Officer or SDO driver, we still had guard mount and soldiers at the motor pool guarding it. Some days, it seems like your day never ends and the next day just begins.