| Date of Review |
September 2006 |
| Manufacturer |
DML |
| Subject |
HMMWV Cargo and Troop Carrier w/field add-on armor and HMMWV Cargo and
Troop Carrier w/canvas tilt |
| Scale |
1/72 |
| Kit Number |
7309 |
| Primary Media |
158 parts (117 in grey stryene, 22 clear
styrene, 10 vinyl tires, 9 etched brass) |
| Pros |
Two more variants to the growing DML line
of 1/72 scale Humvees |
| Cons |
line is becoming confusing with similar
models in each box (kit is very similar to No. 7297) |
| Skill Level |
Intermediate |
| MSRP (USD) |
$13.95 |
It would seem that DML is now bent on producing as many variants
of the M998 series HMMWV as there are in US Army service! The latest
two provide for a straight cargo carrier with canvas top and another
variation on a "Gun Truck" from Iraq.
What the modeler gets in the box are two identical chassis sets
with the now-standard DML HMMWV body (unarmored) and the 35 part "boilerplate" sprue
with details and interior parts, the "boilerplate" styrene
sprue for the windshield and doors, and then the new bits.
Two canvas tops are included as are several options for finishing
the model, so the modeler may make two cargo carriers with tops
if he so desires. One cargo carrier may be finished with the bows
up and details, and the other may be made into a gun truck.
This gun truck variant combines a "Drop-In" seat package
with a pedestal mount for an M60 machine gun and locally made – usually
called "hillbilly" – armor applique sheets for
upgrading its protection. This is based on a prototype from Iraq
used by the 9th Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in Iraq
during late 2003.
Markings and finishing directions are provided for three vehicles:
the above mentioned gun truck, a 101st MI Battalion 1st Infantry
Division cargo carrier in Iraq, 2003, and another vehicle from
the 82nd Engineer Brigade (actually battalion) attached to the
1st Infantry Division in Germany in 2003. The latter vehicle has
the tactical seats and other kit from the gun truck but no gun
and no armor.
Overall these are nice little models, but as noted they are becoming
a bit confusing.
Thanks to Freddie Leung for the review sample.
Sprue Layout
A 35x2 HMMWV common base parts (wheels,
axles, details)
B 9x2 clear styrene doors and windows
C 1x2 HMMWV body
D 4 clear styrene doors
L 18 Gun truck parts
K 25 Gun truck parts
- 1x2 Canvas tilt
MA 2 etched brass seat backs
MB 7 etched "hillbilly" armor
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