Hover tank challenge
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A sign advertising the local Hooters?modelnutz wrote:
... Question...any ideas as to the ideal urban camo ?
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Wait, wait, that would *draw* the eye, not help evade notice. If I were in a cynical mood, I could suggest some things...
What you want is something that everybody sees in any city but never really notices. Maybe painted up like a garbage truck? Every city has those, don't they?
Also, a bit late, I found an awesome turret at a thrift shop, so I can actually start my entry. I've had the hoverfan intakes cast up for months, but I have been holding off on the rest of the build til the proper turret had been found.
...also, I'm a really slow builder.
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I opened the box I have my project stored in. I might make a push to finish before Wonderfest.
Of course WF is crunch time for the business so I may get noting else done!![Crying or Very sad :cry:](./images/smilies/icon_cry.gif)
Of course WF is crunch time for the business so I may get noting else done!
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- Robert A. Heinlein
Our only chance of long-term survival is not to remain lurking on planet Earth, but to spread out into space.
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Not a hovertank, but still cool
http://up-ship.com/blog/?p=10150
http://up-ship.com/blog/?p=10150
More life.
So after a relatively quiet period. How are the projects coming. Mine has stalled but remained in good shape. I entered it in a contest as a stand alone last year and it got a silver in category. I plan on a figure and base for it. Anyone have any updates? I may start another tank as i have found more model board scraps and my Mini lathe is working! This challenge is ongoing. Use it whenever you get a dead patch or lull in your building. Just remember no pre existing tank kit hulls can be used just greeblies.
So after a relatively quiet period. How are the projects coming. Mine has stalled but remained in good shape. I entered it in a contest as a stand alone last year and it got a silver in category. I plan on a figure and base for it. Anyone have any updates? I may start another tank as i have found more model board scraps and my Mini lathe is working! This challenge is ongoing. Use it whenever you get a dead patch or lull in your building. Just remember no pre existing tank kit hulls can be used just greeblies.
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Mine has not changed in ages. The parts are in a box on the shelf. They need to be glued together then shaped.HWR MKII wrote: So after a relatively quiet period. How are the projects coming.
Maybe I will find the time this year.
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BUILDING THE FUTURE!
"In the universe, space travel may be the normal birth pangs of an otherwise dying race. A test. Some races pass, some fail."
- Robert A. Heinlein
Our only chance of long-term survival is not to remain lurking on planet Earth, but to spread out into space.
- Stephen Hawking, 2011
The Blaposphere
"In the universe, space travel may be the normal birth pangs of an otherwise dying race. A test. Some races pass, some fail."
- Robert A. Heinlein
Our only chance of long-term survival is not to remain lurking on planet Earth, but to spread out into space.
- Stephen Hawking, 2011
The Blaposphere
This just might re-energize me!HWR MKII wrote:Well WF is over and id like to revitalize this section. SO post any updates ya got guys!
BUILDING THE FUTURE!
"In the universe, space travel may be the normal birth pangs of an otherwise dying race. A test. Some races pass, some fail."
- Robert A. Heinlein
Our only chance of long-term survival is not to remain lurking on planet Earth, but to spread out into space.
- Stephen Hawking, 2011
The Blaposphere
"In the universe, space travel may be the normal birth pangs of an otherwise dying race. A test. Some races pass, some fail."
- Robert A. Heinlein
Our only chance of long-term survival is not to remain lurking on planet Earth, but to spread out into space.
- Stephen Hawking, 2011
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I have not worked on my tank in a while, but I did just finish the card stock prototype of a companion piece. It's either a grav lift version of a jeep/armored car or a very light tank. If I get off my butt, I'll post pics this weekend. I designed and built it while watching FX repeatedly air Battle: Los Angeles.
Imagine Greater. I did and I keep coming up with Sci-Fi.
Re: Hover tank challenge
Turret and main gun
https://public.fotki.com/artic316/my-fi ... /tank.html
tank body
https://public.fotki.com/artic316/my-fi ... -body.html
let me know if the link works
https://public.fotki.com/artic316/my-fi ... /tank.html
tank body
https://public.fotki.com/artic316/my-fi ... -body.html
let me know if the link works
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The links work fine. Interesting choice of chassis! ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_cheesygrin.gif)
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"Semper fiendish"-Wen Yo
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Happy Christmas Dr Yo
Nice to see this old Forum is alive again.
I have been a missing member from this site for a long time. Life is to busy, I havn't picked up a paint brush for 1/4 year.
Maybe this should be my New Year resoloution?
DEC
Nice to see this old Forum is alive again.
I have been a missing member from this site for a long time. Life is to busy, I havn't picked up a paint brush for 1/4 year.
Maybe this should be my New Year resoloution?
DEC
look sir.............Droids
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Back at you, and a Happy New Year, too - glad to see you posting again. Build yourself a hover tank-all of the fire power, none of the trackwork!
"Semper fiendish"-Wen Yo
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Hi Dr Yo
Hmm, I have something thats been a long time sat on the back burner. It hovers, but is more patrol craft than Tank. We shall see what this year brings.
Have a good 2018.
DEC
Hmm, I have something thats been a long time sat on the back burner. It hovers, but is more patrol craft than Tank. We shall see what this year brings.
Have a good 2018.
DEC
look sir.............Droids
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Hi, Dec!
Good to hear from you again.
If you don't have any solid plans for your hover tank - and if you do I might try this one - you could always base it on a Land Rover.
I can still hear you saying "Nobody messes with a Landy!" ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Dimitry
Dimitry
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Hello Scotaidh
I must have felt a disturbance in the force, It has been an age since I looked on the site, yet tonight a few hours after you post, here I am.
I did start work on that recent idea. 100% scratch build. I successfully cut the top of my finger of with a mini circular saw while doing it. So the thing suddenly stoppped. I have yet to restart ( or find the inclination).
My Sci fi modelling did have a sudden and rewarding bout at the end of Summer https://www.facebook.com/29606188049190 ... =3&theater and https://www.facebook.com/29606188049190 ... =3&theater
But for the most part - too much work, too little time for hobby.
All the Best
Dec
I must have felt a disturbance in the force, It has been an age since I looked on the site, yet tonight a few hours after you post, here I am.
I did start work on that recent idea. 100% scratch build. I successfully cut the top of my finger of with a mini circular saw while doing it. So the thing suddenly stoppped. I have yet to restart ( or find the inclination).
My Sci fi modelling did have a sudden and rewarding bout at the end of Summer https://www.facebook.com/29606188049190 ... =3&theater and https://www.facebook.com/29606188049190 ... =3&theater
But for the most part - too much work, too little time for hobby.
All the Best
Dec
look sir.............Droids