1/18 M1167 "Badger" HMMWV (w 25mm chain gun); WIP pics

[C130IM]

The "Badger" was used in close combat and for 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. Most 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 in recon, defense, and hit-and-run operations against alien forces.

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

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[saltymarine]

cool idea, reminds me of Vietnam gun trucks, they used a 5 ton 6x6 with an M113 with tracks removed mounted on the bed with a turret on it, they wer like modern MRAP truks in their day, used um for convoy protection, just like MRAPS today, I like it Man!!

[Nictus]

I like the direction of this but I would make one suggestion...add a cylinder beneath the turret

[gruppenfuhrer88]

I like the direction of this but I would make one suggestion...add a cylinder beneath the turret

^^THIS^^, looks awesome though man I dig it.

[C130IM]

Here are some updated WIP pics of the Badger. Hopefully it is starting to look better as continue with internal and external detailing.


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[minstrelboy]

Nice work. I like this custom a lot - what was referred to in the early days of the Iraq/Afghanistan wars as 'Mad Max' or 'Hillbilly' armor. I will tell you that as a mechanic, it made our jobs really difficult to work around the sandbags and added steel plates. But the custom work here is very clean. Any additional tweaks you plan on adding?

[C130IM]

... Any additional tweaks you plan on adding?

Thanks minstrelboy for your comments!!

I understand what you are referring to. Upgrading the armor on the HMMWV's was a big issue. Its odd that you see these modifications to vehicles in Vietnam and WWII. Afghanistan/Iraq war was no different especially with the HMMWV's.

This project; I'm still completing the uparmor of the HMMWV. Went with M1167 model (supposedly a heavier version then the M1097; not sure how true this is but was what could find online). Also figured the Avenger had turret mounted stinger system then I could probably push the limits with the LAV turret.

Stripped out the rear seating. Mainly a 3 manned vehicle (could carry more but little room with the ammo. Adding armor plate shutters to the windshield. Finishing the doors and adding or modifying the rear door. Finish the gunner station (controls). Add LED's. Paint, weather, add some damage and finished.

[musashi3000gt]

Bro, this is sick work! the amount of detail is insane. I love this thing. I specially like how the doors came out. The windshild is gonna look awsome with the armored plate shutters.

[C130IM]

Added new parts and details to exterior. Few other things left to do and then paint/weather.

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[DARKWIND]

Love it love it love it!!!!!

[C130IM]

1/18 Badger with base coat applied. Armor plates and sand bags painted. What's left: camo, removable armor, lighting, weathering, etc. fold down monitor for driver side for night driving which will light up.

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[Konigstiger]

Looks great. Still not sold on the M242 and LAV-25 turret, but the work is undeniably solid.

[C130IM]

Thanks Konigstiger! Trust me others ask same question. The concept is possible but would stretch the load limits of the current, heavy HMMWV variants. The Avenger air defense system sported a turret with stinger launchers.

The heavier HMMWV's have payload capacities up to 5100 lbs (granted not all centered on roof). The combat weight of the LAV-25 turret is 4254 lbs. Even today they continue to upgrade HMMWV's and are more variants out there then ones I've seen.

For purpose in this verse, the turrets used on the badgers were stripped down to basics. The frame, suspension, engine and transmissions were also upgraded to handle the weight of the gun, turret, ammo, and extra armor.

[GeneralxRon]

thats cool..looking like a zombie mobile to clean up the city with.

[Stryker927]

Absolutely awesome piece. Thanks for sharing!

[MarineSniper78]

Looking pretty sweet!