Artitec 6870541 US HMMWV Desert Shelter TK-HQ Unit 1:87 HO Scale Model

US HMMWV Desert Shelter TK-HQ Unit (6870541)

$47.95
$47.95
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Artitec 6870541 US HMMWV Desert Shelter TK-HQ Unit 1:87 HO Scale Model
  • Artitec 6870541 US HMMWV Desert Shelter TK-HQ Unit 1:87 HO Scale Model
  • Artitec 6870541 US HMMWV Desert Shelter TK-HQ Unit 1:87 HO Scale Model
  • Artitec 6870541 US HMMWV Desert Shelter TK-HQ Unit 1:87 HO Scale Model
  • Artitec 6870541 US HMMWV Desert Shelter TK-HQ Unit 1:87 HO Scale Model
US HMMWV Desert Shelter TK-HQ Unit (6870541)

US HMMWV Desert Shelter TK-HQ Unit (6870541)

$47.95
$47.95
Model Details
Manufacturer Artitec
Article Number 6870541
Product Release Year 2022
Scale 1:87 HO Scale
Build Type Ready-Made
Dimensions L: 2.2 in · W: 1.2 in · H: 1.1 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 Two-Tone Desert Tan and Olive Drab
Collector model. Not a toy. Recommended for ages 18+
Model Overview

A Ready-Made HO / 1:87 scale Artitec US Humvee Desert Shelter TK-HQ Unit with a realistic desert sand finish. This model represents a U.S. Army HMMWV fitted with a box-style rear shelter, giving it the look of a mobile headquarters, communications, or field-support vehicle.

The model features a desert tan body with a contrasting green soft cab cover and door canvas, subtle weathering, clear cab glazing, front brush guard, mirrors, antenna, rear lights, and tactical markings. The rear shelter adds a distinctive command-vehicle appearance, with molded panel lines, access hatches, exterior equipment detail, and a compact military field-service look.

  • Ready-Made HO / 1:87 scale US Army HMMWV
  • Desert sand finish with subtle dust, grime, and wear effects
  • Shelter / TK-HQ version with box-style rear command or communications shelter
  • Mixed field-service appearance with tan body, green cab canvas sections, and tactical unit markings
  • Detailed HMMWV body with front brush guard, side mirrors, clear windows, antenna, and rear body details
  • Fine exterior details including shelter panels, access hatches, exterior equipment box, cable detail, grille, lights, wheels, tires, and rear bumper
  • 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, and modern desert dioramas
Vehicle History

The Humvee, officially known as the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, or HMMWV, was developed as a highly adaptable light tactical vehicle for the U.S. military. Entering service in the 1980s, it replaced several older utility vehicles and became one of the most widely recognized military vehicles of the modern era.

Shelter carrier versions of the Humvee were designed to carry enclosed mission shelters rather than a simple open cargo body. These box-style shelters could be equipped for communications, command-and-control, electronics, repair, or other field-support roles. In this configuration, the Humvee became more than a transport vehicle; it functioned as a mobile support platform that could help coordinate operations, maintain communications, or house specialized equipment close to the field.

In desert operations, HMMWVs were commonly finished in sand-colored paint to better match arid terrain. Shelter-equipped vehicles could be seen around command posts, logistics areas, convoy staging points, and headquarters units, supporting larger formations such as tank, infantry, and support units. While less visually aggressive than a weapons carrier, the shelter Humvee played an important role in keeping units connected, organized, and operational.

The HMMWV’s ability to accept so many different bodies and mission packages is one of the reasons it became such a defining vehicle of late-20th and early-21st-century U.S. military operations.
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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