My latest work, which I haven’t had time to post (hockey 
and work 
are slowing my progress), is an M1165 GMV for a customer.
I am converting the Academy M1151 Armored HMMWV to make the M1165.
I am following the excellent article on building one by Ettore Galasso.
M1165 US Army GMV with Priamide Models conversion parts
I am also using the 3D printed parts that he designed for his build of it, which are available through the 3Dp Train site. 3Dp Train - 1/35 Scale
The conversion includes new side armor and cutting off the rear of the M1151 roof and adding a rear wall to make the M1165. The doors require some reshaping and new window carriers. The rear is boxed in with armored walls as well. The spare tire carrier is added on the right side, along with an additional fuel filler cap for a second fuel tank. A new front bumper, tool rack, antennas, etc., etc., etc… All the needed parts are listed above in Ettore’s article.
Here it is with most of Etorre’s parts installed. His parts are awesome and fit perfectly. They installed without issues as well. I printed the SAG II turret on my 3D printer. I am very happy with how it came out too. Unfortunately, these are the only unpainted/in-progress shots I took.
Here it is painted up. I still need to install the weapons and tools, a couple fuel and water cans on the back, and paint all the lights and mirrors. I also used the Def Model M1151 sagged wheels on it.
The interior is fully detailed but mostly can’t be seen as the buyer wanted it all closed up. You can see the radios through the top hatch though.
