Revell Hummer H1 *progress*

OK, so we all know Revell Hummer H1 is a terrible kit, snap tite, poorly molded and the whopping 20 pieces in the kit which makes it kinda of simple to say the list.

I am going to modify it as a off-roader and try to make it as realistic as possible... mostly because its the only Revell kit on the market :p :rolleyes:

Ok so on with the progress.. this is the lovely kit... did I mention that the body is molded in RED plastic?? :grinno:

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/1_G.sized.jpg

Here are some scratch built items... some extra PIAA off road lights for the front brush guard. a new winch with actual jewelers chain, new gas caps (these are going to be screw on/offs) side view mirros, top nerf bar and side steps.

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/2_G.sized.jpg

Close up of the new exhaust stack, lights and scratchbuilt winch:

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/3_G.sized.jpg

This is the lovely and very red body with holes opened for fuel caps, step bar attachments and mirrors:

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/4_G.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/5_G.sized.jpg

Bits and pieces test fitted on to the body:

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/6_G.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/7_G.sized.jpg

I am going to be looking into the option of opening a door or two... perhaps a few more surprises :uhoh:

How about it so far?? come on help me out with some ideas...

Looks good so far, your winch is awsome!, but my suggestion would be to pull the side steps (nerf bars) up closer to the vehicle, they look a little to low IMO, nice stuff so far though

You went from the very sleek and aero Toyo to this brick! :lol2:

Looks like a neat project, the mods you have going are cool. This is one of those models that you have to attack with the proper attitude, and you did. You looked at the kit and saw it's potential rather than it's limitations.

Realistic finishes will be what makes this model work and you proved to have all the necessary skills. :iceslolan

Agreed! Not all snap kits are crap. Just most. :iceslolan

Attention to detail will bring out a beauty! Please tell us what non-red-red-reddy-red color it'll be... :D

some great ideas this time paul, cant wait to see more as usual :)

Thanks for the support everyone. The level of detail on the castings is quite soft so I would like to do a non complicated single color scheme so that whatever details there are would not get lost in the paint.

I am thinking of light gunmetal with flat black canvas top and black interior.... light gunmetal goes on easy and has great coverage, so I think I will stick with it... wish me luck.

Good luck!! I know you can pull it off!! :sunglasse

Looks like you got your work cut out for you! But it should be great. It seems to be coming along well, so far at least. I agree about the side steps, they are too low and too far out for an off-roader. Even if they go no further down than the chassis or axles, keep in mind when off road there isn't a nice paved shoulder, and those things could get rather nastily torn off. Personally, I would go without, but for the sake of realism you might want to reign them in a little. Otherwise, you've got something great coming and I can't wait to see it. I'd love to see opened doors, and any thoughts on opening the grills in front of and on top of the hood? Do a little engine detail and you'll have a beaut. Are you going to make a snorkel to go with that exhaust stack? Wee, talk about a fun project, a good chance to let your hair down! So to speak.

I'd go with a dark green or even black for the body. I think the green is the best choice :D

Updates time. I opened up the grill openings and opened up the headlights (going to change these to the option off road lights) sprayed my first primer coat and this is what it looked like :grinno:

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album13/1_G_001.sized.jpg

see the mold lines?? so out came the sanding sticks and another shot of primer to smooth everything out... then I applied the first coat of paint (plati-coat Hummer H1 Sunset pearl) original Hummer paint... I think it looks very nice:

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album13/2_G_001.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album13/3_G_001.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album13/4_G_001.sized.jpg

The great thing about Plasticaot paint is that the coverage is excellent! Thanks to Antonio for all the tips of using Plasti-Coat type of paints. The bad thing is that the paint goes on dull... you can see that the paint is dull and lack luster..

So Tamiya clear fixes that problem:

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album13/5_G.sized.jpg

check out the shine! ;)

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album13/6_G_001.sized.jpg

how is that for color?? the top is going to be tan canvas....

damn thats nice!!! you wouldnt think thats a snap tite looking at the amazing paint job and mods that are planned.

Look at the shine!! It's beautiful!!! I can't wait to see the rest of the buildup!! Looks like we're in for a treat!! :sunglasse

Now, that's the color for an H1! Very cool idea SLK. Looks to be an awesome project. Probably would look cool just stock height without the stepbars, but that's my opinion. Keep up the cool work.

I love it but I think it should be a black top...

very cool project!! your really giving this ugly duck quite the make-over. coming along great so far :D

I am still debating on the roof color.. might be black or light gray... I will have to dry brush the canvas pattarn to highlite the folds in the fabric... that might be kinda hard... we will see

Nah do the roof tan, and I reckon you need bigger tires and lifted suspension :sunglasse
Did you just spray the Tamiya clear on likea normal can of paint and it came out that smooth? I've heard taht Testors high gloss is excellent for clear coating.

Wicked.

I think you should do the roof black. :)

Nah do the roof tan, and I reckon you need bigger tires and lifted suspension :sunglasse
Did you just spray the Tamiya clear on likea normal can of paint and it came out that smooth? I've heard taht Testors high gloss is excellent for clear coating.

I spray Tamiya clear with good results. I have tried Testors gloss and it works equally good I think, but the faster drying tyime of Tamiya makes me use their gloss more often.

Both are real nice. I would like to try PPG clear flow paint but I have not yet been able to source a spray can of it... May be I will try some automotive stores later.

So far, so good!! :D I like the color; it suits the Hummer well...

more progress time, I guess there are a few people still following along. Finished the front brush guard. Added two PIAA spot lights, a scratbuild winch, a scratch built tow hook and straps.

began working on emblems and lights as well.. keep in mind this kit is very very simple, all the lights are molded in... also grilled had been opened up and metal mesh inserted:

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/1_G_001.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/2_G_001.sized.jpg

rear hatch with scratch built gas can and gas can holding straps.. trying to make it off roader

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/3_G_001.sized.jpg

close up of the grill:
http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/4_G_001.sized.jpg

check this out.. wipe grime :iceslolan

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/5_G_001.sized.jpg

so what do you think?

very cool!
more pix plz! :icon16:

gah that's simply amazing, best snaptite kit i've ever seen :)

you've made a crummy snap tite quite the work of art! the whole front looks incredible! :iceslolan

wtf!!! itz a snap tite??? damn it look super nice!!

Tight! I wonder why its called a 'brush guard' though. Not like you would deal less damage by brushing soemthing with taht thing on the front :eek:
Decided roof colour yet? What is your interior like at the moment?
Awesome details with the windscreen grime, but I still vote for bigger tires and a lift kit :biggrin:

do you know where I can get bigger tires and wheels? I can do the lift no problem.. but I can't sourse bigger wheels and tires in scale... :(

http://www.lookoutmodel.com/

that has some really nice bigger tires!

hope this helps, i have some aluminum look off road looking wheels i can take some pics of if you want this weekend, maybe i can send em to you for a cuople dollars!

cool hummer nice work

are those altezzas!? :O

no. they are not done yet.. I applied silver first so that when I put clear red and clear amber it will look realistic and reflective.

This is amazing!! The look is spot on and the craftsmanship is superb!!!:sunglasse

Theres a reissued AMT kit out, I think it's a Ford Bronco, it's got super swampers and some deep dish rims, dont know if the tires are any good (AMT).

Woah, rough stuff!

Love the looks of it, the mods, and the execution!

Would have loved making one, but dislike the fact that it's 1/25th...

As usual I would say, keep up the terribly good work.

Olivier

Took some outdoors pics.. trying to experiment with outdoor photography and wanted to give an idea of the outdoor colors. Plasticoat paints are really very beautifull, very close match to true automotive colors..

Went to my Hummer dealer over lunch and looked at the real thing again.. I think the snap tite kit body and front grille is right on :iceslolan

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/1_G_002.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/2_G_002.sized.jpg

rear shot:

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/3_G_002.sized.jpg

by the way, decided to do the top tarp black... we will see how it works out
http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/4_G_002.sized.jpg

My art shot of the "rockcrawler" in action.

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/5_G_002.sized.jpg

look at the color:

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/6_G_002.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/7_G_002.sized.jpg

what do you think so far? stay tuned for more progress pics.

I'm thinking tan top, I originally thought black... now I think tan would go better. It looks great otherwise, I love the rivet detail around the rear lights.

:sunglasse

finished the interior. scratch built heads up display, aftermarket pe stereo faces, seat belts, some interior junk, coke 32 oz cup, gauges were hand painted.. did I say the quality of this kit is crappy?

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/1_G_003.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/2_G_003.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/3_G_003.sized.jpg

added partialy opened rear window:

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/4_G_003.sized.jpg

scratchbuilt wipers:

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/5_G_003.sized.jpg

scratchbuilt roll down windows in the front:
http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album32/6_G_003.sized.jpg

What do you think? any suggestions?

Looks great! I like all the stuff you're doing on it, it doesnt look like its that bad a kit. It is the only Hummer Ute kit being made isn't it? So I guess it is the best you will get.

niice. but, if I'm not mistaken...doesn't this come with a roll-bar?

You turned a Snap-tight kit into an amazing kit. Great work with the detail, and the interior looks amazing. I can't wait to see this done.

you have insane talent man....keep up the good work

Unbelievable!

niice. but, if I'm not mistaken...doesn't this come with a roll-bar?

If you mean the front brush guard, then yes, it comes with a very basic simplified version. I added structurural beams, support for PIAA lights and new scratchbuild winch.

If you mean an actual interior roll bar, then NO. This kit does not come with it. The entire interior is no more than 5 pieces, so everything other than seats and basic dashboard has been scratchbuild.

Please understand that aside from the unique subject matter and a semi-decent body, this kit is complete garbage.. it is an oversimplified hunk of plastic. all together this kit has 38 pieces.. including tires and windows...


believe me when I tell you that the worst Fujimi kit is a gem compare to this thing...but I am trying to do my best with it :cwm27:

no slk...see where there's holes in the tent where the bed would be? I built this kit. and it came with a simplified 4pt roll bar for the rear. the rear struts dropped in those holes I think.

You have to keep in mind though that this is a Snap tight kit. It may not have much detail, but I bet there are a few Fujimi kits that are worse than this one. I've been this kit before.

It looks so good for a snap tite kit! Amazing detail and very realistic. I love the winch on the front.