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Nemrod/Historex Tamiya, Inc.
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M1025 Humvee - Operation Iraqi Freedom

Mario Matijasic builds a 1/35 scale Tamiya M1025 Humvee adding a complete interior, Blast updates, DEF wheels, Live Resin weapons and Nemrod figures. A simple base sets the model in early stages of occupation of Iraq.

I decided to do an early OIF vehicle and was looking forward to combining 3 color NATO camouflage and sand color add-on armor. I got Humvee OIF upgrade sets from Blast Models for the build, but then decided not to use aftermarket add-on armor, instead building my own from scratch. I added some rivets as well. The doors are from Blast Models.

I usually start the painting process by giving a black undercoat to the entire model.

As I wanted to paint the vehicle in 3 tonne NATO camouflage, I wondered what would be the best way to get the camo pattern as close to the real thing. I opted for J's work masks and those were great help, accurate and very easy to work with. I started by airbrushing Tamiya NATO Green, masked and painted Tamiya NATO Brown, masked again and finished with Tamiya NATO Black.

The finished camouflage looks really good.

The add-on armor was painted in sand color.



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