Artitec 6870538 US Humvee Desert Armored .50 MG 1:87 HO Scale Model

US Humvee Desert Armored .50 MG (6870538)

$47.95
$47.95
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Artitec 6870538 US Humvee Desert Armored .50 MG 1:87 HO Scale Model
  • Artitec 6870538 US Humvee Desert Armored .50 MG 1:87 HO Scale Model
  • Artitec 6870538 US Humvee Desert Armored .50 MG 1:87 HO Scale Model
  • Artitec 6870538 US Humvee Desert Armored .50 MG 1:87 HO Scale Model
  • Artitec 6870538 US Humvee Desert Armored .50 MG 1:87 HO Scale Model
US Humvee Desert Armored .50 MG (6870538)

US Humvee Desert Armored .50 MG (6870538)

$47.95
$47.95
Model Details
Manufacturer Artitec
Article Number 6870538
Product Release Year 2022
Scale 1:87 HO Scale
Build Type Ready-Made
Dimensions L: 2.1 in · W: 1.2 in · H: 0.9 in
Historical & Vehicle Details
Country United States
Military Branch U.S. Army
Era Modern Era
Historical Setting Gulf War
Vehicle Type Light Utility Vehicle
Vehicle Family HMMWV
Paint Scheme Desert Sand
Collector model. Not a toy. Recommended for ages 18+
Model Overview

A Ready-Made HO / 1:87 scale Artitec US Humvee Desert Armored .50 MG with a realistic desert sand finish. This model represents an armored U.S. Army HMMWV fitted with a roof-mounted .50 caliber machine gun, making it a strong addition to modern military layouts, convoy scenes, security checkpoints, and desert combat dioramas.

The model features a hardtop armored body, open roof weapon station, detailed machine gun mount, clear cab glazing, front brush guard, side mirrors, antenna, rear lights, and tactical markings. Subtle dust, grime, and wear effects give the vehicle the look of a field-used Humvee operating in harsh desert conditions.

  • Ready-Made HO / 1:87 scale US Army HMMWV
  • Desert sand finish with subtle dust, grime, and wear effects
  • Armored weapons-carrier version with roof-mounted .50 caliber machine gun
  • Detailed hardtop body with armored doors, roof hatch, front brush guard, side mirrors, clear windows, antenna, and rear body details
  • Fine exterior details including turret ring, machine gun mount, door paneling, wheels, tires, lights, grille, rear bumper, and small tactical markings
  • Hand-painted, collector-quality Artitec model made from resin with etched-metal detail parts

  • Suitable for military collectors, HO-scale layouts, vehicle displays, convoy scenes, checkpoint scenes, and modern desert dioramas
Vehicle History

The Humvee, officially known as the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, or HMMWV, became one of the most important U.S. military light tactical vehicles of the modern era. Designed as a highly adaptable platform, it was produced in many versions for troop transport, cargo movement, command support, ambulance service, weapons mounting, and reconnaissance.

Armored Humvees fitted with roof-mounted weapons were widely used for convoy escort, patrol, base security, and support roles. The .50 caliber machine gun gave the vehicle heavy defensive firepower while still preserving the mobility and flexibility that made the HMMWV valuable. These vehicles were especially common in desert operations, where they supported larger armored and infantry formations, guarded supply routes, and provided mobile fire support.

In sand-colored desert finish, armored HMMWVs became a familiar sight in U.S. military operations from the Gulf War era onward. Their combination of speed, off-road capability, modular body styles, and adaptable weapon stations made them useful across many mission types. While not a tank or armored personnel carrier, the armed Humvee filled an important role between light transport and heavier combat vehicles.

The .50 MG Humvee remains one of the most recognizable configurations of the HMMWV family, representing the vehicle’s shift from general-purpose utility transport toward armed patrol and convoy protection duties.
About Artitec Ready-Made Models

Artitec's Ready-Made models are handcrafted from high-quality resin and produced in limited runs. Each model is expertly preassembled, hand-painted, and often subtly weathered to recreate the appearance of a real vehicle in use. Because every model is finished by hand, small variations may occur, making each piece unique.

Artitec uses vacuum-cast resin to reproduce exceptionally fine, true-to-scale details that can be difficult to achieve with conventional manufacturing methods. Etched-brass parts are added where appropriate to capture delicate components and further enhance realism.

Each model is assembled, painted, and weathered by skilled specialists—a process requiring considerable time, precision, and experience. Artitec Ready-Made models are ideal for collectors seeking exceptional detail and realism without the time and effort required to build and finish a model kit.

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