HEMTT M1142 Tactical Fire Fighting Truck

mark31 · September 7, 2022

My New project

The viggen is on hold because notting works like i hope it will go so will let it rest for a time.

This kit will be outoff the box.

Maybe im going for resin wheels but thats a problem for later.

The box

what is in the box more then 700 parts

Lets see what we can make off it and try to wheater it a bit.

Maybe i will put it on a small dio

Mark

DocRob · September 7, 2022

Quite an interesting beast Mark. I like those working vehicles, where function rules clearly over design.

Cheers Rob

mark31 · September 8, 2022

18 hours ago, DocRob said:

Quite an interesting beast Mark. I like those working vehicles, where function rules clearly over design.

Cheers Rob

Yes indeed.

And thats what i like about special vehicles in the army.

Mark

biggtim · September 8, 2022

4 hours ago, mark31 said:

Yes indeed.

And thats what i like about special vehicles in the army.

Mark

We use those in the civilian world, too, but they are called ARFF trucks (Airborne Rescue & Fire Fighting). In fact, a lot of civilian ones are surplus military. We don't get to call our stuff "tactical" because no one is shooting at us...usually.😁

mark31 · September 8, 2022

2 hours ago, biggtim said:

We use those in the civilian world, too, but they are called ARFF trucks (Airborne Rescue & Fire Fighting). In fact, a lot of civilian ones are surplus military. We don't get to call our stuff "tactical" because no one is shooting at us...usually.😁

Thanks for that info

Mark

belugawhaleman · September 8, 2022

Interesting subject for your build.....will be viewing!

biggtim · September 8, 2022

3 hours ago, mark31 said:

Thanks for that info

Mark

Slight correction on myself - the civilian ones are not surplus, but they are built by the same company (Oshkosh Defense) for the civilian market. https://oshkoshdefense.com/vehicles/aircraft-rescue-fire-fighting-arff/

An interesting subject, and very cool trucks!!

Peterpools · September 9, 2022

Mark

Absolutely the best way to avoid frustration when a situation isn't going well on the Viggen, just put it aside and think things through with a fresh mind and perspective.

Nice choice for your fill in/alternate build - will be following all the way. :popcorn:

mark31 · September 9, 2022

Thank you all

And yes Peter

Putting her aside for a bit.

Its not a easy kit but just now before the finish it go wrong.

So just going simple oob

Step 1 done

next up front drive train.

so far so good

next up the rear drive train and getting it fit on the chassis

then first paint otherwise i cant paint it anymore

Mark

Peterpools · September 9, 2022

Mark

You're speeding through the HEMTT M1147 and it's looking so good.

What was the holdup point on the Viggen?

mark31 · September 9, 2022

8 minutes ago, Peterpools said:

Mark

You're speeding through the HEMTT M1147 and it's looking so good.

What was the holdup point on the Viggen?

Problem with the fit off a few parts.

A decal screw up.

Canopy foggy....

But wil get over it just a set back

But after the weekend back on the bench almost there on the line.

Small details to go.

Mark

Peterpools · September 9, 2022

Thanks Mark for the update and a breather is the best way to take a fresh look at what needs to be done and then when you're ready, back to the build issues. Those limited run and resin kits - just have a mind of their own.