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

US Humvee Desert Armored .50 MG (6870538)

Name: US Humvee Desert Armored .50 MG (6870538)
Brand: Artitec
SKU: 6870538
Price: 47.95 USD
Availability: InStock

$47.95

Manufacturer
Scale	1:87 HO Scale
Dimensions	L: 2.1 in" W: 1.2 in" H: 0.9 in"
Era / Conflict	Desert Storm
Country	United States
Military Branch	U.S. Army
Model Type	Light Utility Vehicle
Assembly	Ready Made
Paint Scheme	Desert Sand

About the Model

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

This is not a toy and not to be used by children younger than 16 years of age.

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.

Artitec’s ready-made models are authentically handcrafted, made from high-end resin. Each model is pre-assembled, painted by hand, and often subtly weathered to create a realistically aged look and feel. Models are unique collectables, manufactured in limited production runs.

Artitec models are made using plastic (resin) casting technique, under vacuum conditions. This allows for finer, to-scale details, unachievable by other methods. Small details are added by using etched brass parts.
These ready-made models are pre-assembled by experts. Assembling model kits can be time consuming and require significant effort to achieve high quality results.
Models are hand painted by disciplined artists. Painting and weathering models is not a quick activity, and requires years of refined skill. Perfect for customers looking for realism without the time commitment.