Desert Storm: USMC M151A2 FAV

[MarChant]

The Dutch modeling-forum MODELBROUWERS.NL also has group-builds. Currently, the theme is 'Desert Storm'. I happened to have a M151A2 from Tamiya that I had no use for, prior to this build. The M151A2 saw some action in Desert Storm, but only as a USMC FAV, so I had to modify the kit a bit. Together with two figures from Verlinden, this is the result:

[Tom Houlihan]

He models Marines. I like him.

I like the model, too!

[Frizzenspark]

Used to drive the M-151, loved them, I still feel it was a mistake to pull them off the line.....I feel that the military exagerated the dangers of these vehicles so they could get Hummers instead.

[McCoy]

Great! i love your uniform painting.

[Commander Waffle]

(hehe naturally, all my attention is on the weapons) can you get a close up on your .50? Your camo es excellenant!!! I've only seen that done once, but not as well as yours is! Outstanding!

[MarChant]

Hehe....the .50 gave me some trouble. Because it was not provided in this kit, I used one from another wich was too small for the pedestal from yet another kit. The solution I used was 2 small pieces of polysterene to make it fit in between. It doesn't show from a distance, but close-up I'm not too proud of the result. The handle is made of two small staples

Thanks for the compliments about the camo!

[Panzermacher]

That Uniform camo is awesome Martin....good technique!

[Whiterook]

I agree on the camo on the uniforms....splendid! I especially like the photographer....looks awesome, including the camera !!!

[Geek44]

Awesome mate. The figures are excellent. It's a great little vignette and a really good example of the 'less is more' idea. Thanks for the pics.
Peace.

[Freightshaker]

Used to drive the M-151, loved them, I still feel it was a mistake to pull them off the line.....I feel that the military exagerated the dangers of these vehicles so they could get Hummers instead.

We HAD to weld a roll cage onto our because it flipped so easily.