Mobile Command Center restoration

[wertdog91]

Figured I better I'd move this here. I rescued this out of my parents attic last weekend. It has seen better days. It I plan to remedy that. Here's the before pics
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/57a9d8ea.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/ee3b7ab6.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/36e5ee33.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/7d752c6d.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/5b97f3ef.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/4a745f8d.jpg
Heavy decal discoloration, dirty as hell but we'll see about that

Here's some disassembled cleaned pics
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/e1fa47fe.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/e12ab4ef.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/0addae0b.jpg
Hot water, spray nine and lighter fluid and she's clean and drying and waiting for paint

[wertdog91]

Here's some more
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/2410ee60.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/25eefad0.jpg

[Sgt_dp]

Nice work so far. I haven't seen a restoration in progress for the MCC so this is very cool!

[Cobraoner]

really cool, wert .. what all are you planing on doing with it ?

[wertdog91]

really cool, wert .. what all are you planing on doing with it ?

Some paint apps, some extra accessories. You know, the works

[wertdog91]

Here's a little start to the restro http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/be1d5b5b.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/94ea129c.jpg

[Laser Viper]

keep those pics coming! i would like to see the final results.

[Sgt_dp]

I like what you have going on here, can't wait to see more.

[wertdog91]

Another pic
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/854573d5.jpg

[In Like Flint]

I'd love to see a MCC in Olive Drab Green. Have you thought of repainting the whole thing? At least the outside?

[wertdog91]

What like this? I didn't want the whole thing olive cause then it would look like Jawas were driving it. So just the insert panels
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/c8ee1707.jpg

[wertdog91]

The cockpit seats, not done yet but a start
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/4b9a826c.jpg
Here's a CD jewel case I cut to make the glass for the map. Got to make another one, it got a little cracked during cut. I gotta be a little more careful
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/096a930b.jpg

[nath_1977]

nice!all is going well..just some clean up on the cd jewel case edges for the map and its good to go!..for the images..you can print on clear decal sheets or sticker paper, or scribe directly using a compass point or scribing pen..just a thought.

[wertdog91]

nice!all is going well..just some clean up on the cd jewel case edges for the map and its good to go!..for the images..you can print on clear decal sheets or sticker paper, or scribe directly using a compass point or scribing pen..just a thought.

Thanks bro. I'm surprised it worked as well. Ive got the decals for this coming , so I'll go with the original. Although I might put other screens up for the hell of it

[wertdog91]

I have decals on the way from Rueben, so I gotta get this thing done in a 12-15 day span. But I'm not gonna rush it

[FLINT YOJOE]

great work my fellow G-Men... keep it rolling.... what part of NJ? I am in Hudson county.

[Python Viper]

Wow!! Thats awesome!! I love the custom paint apps. Keep on going!!!

[wertdog91]

great work my fellow G-Men... keep it rolling.... what part of NJ? I am in Hudson county.

Middlesex County, near Princeton. Thanks for the feedback

[OSOK]

cool man, when youre done send it my way :)

[DaveViper]

Here's a little start to the restro http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/be1d5b5b.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/94ea129c.jpg

Shiny! Looking good wert! I got to get my MCC back along with all my other toys locked up and burrried in boxes at my parents house.

[wertdog91]

Shiny! Looking good wert! I got to get my MCC back along with all my other toys locked up and burrried in boxes at my parents house.

Thanks bro

[war009]

nice so far wert

[wertdog91]

Tanks War

[wertdog91]

Here's some additions to the computer systems
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/d6f83b99.jpg

Cockpit controls
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/1b68f86d.jpg

[wertdog91]

Here's something new
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/bed8dd86.jpg

[wertdog91]

Having dome slight paint issues right now with the outside. Working on a solution

[thealleyviper]

Great job, Wert! I really like the details you put into it, such as the utility panel.

[wertdog91]

Great job, Wert! I really like the details you put into it, such as the utility panel.

Thanks man, I used cut to fit pieces of my old CPU from my computer. I figured I needed to destroy it, what better way then to incorporate into customs

[cleomaster]

awesome job!!!!!!!

[wertdog91]

I fixed the mess up I had with the yellow. I also figured it would be a big freaking bullseye to have a fuel or hydraulic tank be bright yellow. Got some more detailing to do the the rear, add some hoses and tools, but that almost done.
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/f9941195.jpg
Inside the equipment bay
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/db0d2c67.jpg

[sbartek1974]

I'm gonna have to steal some of your ideas. I scored a Mobile Command Center, 100% Complete and is in transit to my house. I'm really excited. I never owned one of these.

[wertdog91]

I'm gonna have to steal some of your ideas. I scored a Mobile Command Center, 100% Complete and is in transit to my house. I'm really excited. I never owned one of these.

It's pretty sweet. Glad you're getting one whole and hopefully not in need of any painting. Good luck with it

[sbartek1974]

It's pretty sweet. Glad you're getting one whole and hopefully not in need of any painting. Good luck with it

From the pics it looked like the seller took really good care of it. I would just want to add a little more detail to it though.

[wertdog91]

From the pics it looked like the seller took really good care of it. I would just want to add a little more detail to it though.

Go for it, little paint here, some accessories there goes a long way

[Splintershins]

Nice work, it reminds me of this one. :-)
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs-finished-projects/156075-custom-mobile-command-center.html

I love the MCC in olive drab, even with a big orange target on the back.

[wertdog91]

Here's some progress on the beast. Got some minor painting to do here and there, and then wait for the decals, but she's getting there
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/baf759d5.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/da6271ff.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/4bc5a138.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/2c68ce8b.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/f184f514.jpg

[the odinson]

lookin' good wert, lookin' good.

[wertdog91]

Nice work, it reminds me of this one. :-)
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs-finished-projects/156075-custom-mobile-command-center.html

I love the MCC in olive drab, even with a big orange target on the back.

Props to you brother. I take a lot of my inspiration from your masterpiece. Except in Joe form. There's no way mine will be even close to yours

[Splintershins]

It's looking great, all the extra details you've added really kick it up a notch!

[wertdog91]

It's looking great, all the extra details you've added really kick it up a notch!

Thanks bro

[wertdog91]

Here's dome stuff I added that came in today
Fire extinguisher is removable
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/1ef76fdc.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/52e9e5ca.jpg
This was just an ammo box I cut and painted
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/d0177b21.jpg

[Cobraoner]

Damn this was one of the first few vehicles I bought my son when he was first born to get him into joes .. when he got older he lost a lot of pieces so i tossed the remaining pieces ... GAAAAAWWWDDDD I wish i had kept it to customize it ! Looking good wert!

[wertdog91]

Damn this was one of the first few vehicles I bought my son when he was first born to get him into joes .. when he got older he lost a lot of pieces so i tossed the remaining pieces ... GAAAAAWWWDDDD I wish i had kept it to customize it ! Looking good wert!

Thanks brother. That's a shame you don't have it anymore. Some parts are tough to come by. I just had the bumper come in from the Phillipines for this thing

[wertdog91]

A mock up of Steamroller
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/88473c80.jpg

[war009]

Here's dome stuff I added that came in today
Fire extinguisher is removable
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/1ef76fdc.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/52e9e5ca.jpg
This was just an ammo box I cut and painted
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/d0177b21.jpg

I dont know why but I had a image of Duke throwing Shipwreck
down the stairs and beating his ass for some strange reason.

[wertdog91]

I dont know why but I had a image of Duke throwing Shipwreck
down the stairs and beating his ass for some strange reason.

If I could find a lounge chair, I'd have Shippy sleeping in the top level while everyone else is working

[war009]

have you tried dollhouse furniture yet?

[wertdog91]

have you tried dollhouse furniture yet?

Haven't yet

[wertdog91]

Here's my finished Steamroller. The MCC is on hold till the decals get in.
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/9dac54aa.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/2a99d86d.jpg

[cryogenicdeath]

Mobile Command Center is looking great bro...cant wait to see the finished product.

A lot of my family is from Newark and E. Rutherford.

BTW...glad to see another NYG fan. :)

[wertdog91]

Here's some updates. She's just about done, a couple little things and decals and she's DONE
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/20ca66ec.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/528374b3.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/418d5e69.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/62284d1e.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/e4fc3d98.jpg

[The Batman]

Damn Wert.. your really pouring some time into this. Looking very nice!

[wertdog91]

Damn Wert.. your really pouring some time into this. Looking very nice!

Thanks Bats. I'm gonna have to take a break after this one

[wertdog91]

Just screwing around while I wait for the decals
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/fb0bde23.jpg
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/9e0c8dd1.jpg

[CrimsonGuard101]

NIce job, everytime i see one of these it screams Jawa Sand Crawler and "Hootenie" pops in my head...

Just screwing around while I wait for the decals

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m558/wertdog91/fb0bde23.jpg

Is Shipwreck sitting on the copier copying his butt?

[wertdog91]

NIce job, everytime i see one of these it screams Jawa Sand Crawler and "Hootenie" pops in my head...



Is Shipwreck sitting on the copier copying his butt?

I know doesn't it. That's why I didn't paint it all olive drab for that reason.

And that's exactly what Shippy is doing. Lol

[wertdog91]

Decals will hopefully get here today, and this will get moved to finished

[hahoo3]

Nice. I really want one of these!

[war009]

Nice Job Wert

[wertdog91]

Thanks guys, no decals today. Maybe tomorrow