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Offline Kerick

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Hovertank
« on: December 23, 2017, 02:19:50 PM »
This will be my attempt at building a hovertank.
The black sides and the white front are parts from computer printers cut down to approximately 1/35th scale size. The other white parts are plastic sheet. The louver on top is from a car part.







I have no idea what to use as a turret. I might go Swedish "S" tank and use no turret at all. Or I could use the spare M48 turret, M51 Isherman turret or the old CD player I have in the drawer. All suggestions are welcome.
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Offline finsrin

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2017, 05:09:07 PM »
Innovation abounds at BTS, including Kerick Industries. :smiley:
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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2017, 06:55:39 PM »
Just plop 'em all on & see which takes your fancy! :smiley: :smiley:
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Offline GTX_Admin

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2017, 02:32:14 AM »
I love it when people use everyday objects to do a build.
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Offline Brian da Basher

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2017, 07:04:30 AM »
Quote from: GTX_Admin on December 24, 2017, 02:32:14 AM
I love it when people use everyday objects to do a build.

Me too! That's some impressive imaginative thinking!

Brian da Basher
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Offline Camthalion

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2017, 04:36:02 AM »
very cool.  Looking good so far
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Offline Kerick

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2017, 12:09:32 PM »
Too cold for working tomorrow so I might get in some work on this puppy. Wind chill is going to be down around -20F.
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Offline Buzzbomb

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2017, 01:16:45 PM »
got me interested
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Offline Steve Blazo

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2017, 08:56:36 PM »
Great start, will be watching very close, am a big fan of hover vehicles.  :P
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Offline Kerick

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2017, 11:47:39 AM »
Making a little progress on the hovertank. I've closed in the front glasis plate area.


I tried the CD player as a turret but it was too big. I found this old base for a microphone in the drawer of stuff. It should make a good turret.



I glued on some plastic sheet to cover holes I don't want showing. I'm calling it applique armor.



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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2017, 04:30:42 PM »
Just need to greeble the flat surfaces a bit for interest. That turret is the bat's knackers! :smiley: 8)
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Offline finsrin

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #11 on: December 31, 2017, 06:24:37 PM »
Fine example of repurposing-recycling.  Commendable kitbashing and environmental effort.

 
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Offline Kerick

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2017, 10:05:29 PM »
Thanks every one!
I have drawers full of junk that supply me with flashes of inspiration.
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Offline GTX_Admin

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2018, 02:35:01 AM »
Looking good
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Offline Claymore

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #14 on: January 02, 2018, 12:57:00 AM »
Interesting concept and great work with the plastic card.  Looking forward to the end product.  :smiley:
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Offline Kerick

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #15 on: January 02, 2018, 11:45:46 AM »
I'm going with "vectorable anti gravity drive". A system able to climb hills and drive straight in a crosswind.
That's my story and I'm stickn' to it!

I managed to get a little work done on the turret. Too cold around here to do much else. I'll have pic tomorrow.
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Offline Kerick

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2018, 09:38:11 AM »
Just a couple of progress shots.
Basic turret is just about done, time to accessorize!





Gun barrel and hatch are from the M51 Isherman kit.
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Offline finsrin

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #17 on: January 04, 2018, 10:14:41 AM »
Enjoy progress shots. Thanks.
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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #18 on: January 04, 2018, 09:49:10 PM »
 :smiley: 8)
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Offline Claymore

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #19 on: January 05, 2018, 02:25:50 AM »
Quote from: kerick on January 02, 2018, 11:45:46 AM
I'm going with "vectorable anti gravity drive". A system able to climb hills and drive straight in a crosswind.
That's my story and I'm stickn' to it!

I managed to get a little work done on the turret. Too cold around here to do much else. I'll have pic tomorrow.

Go for it!  ;)

That turret is the dog’s giblets.  :-* 8)
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Offline apophenia

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #20 on: January 05, 2018, 06:39:16 AM »
Quote from: Claymore on January 05, 2018, 02:25:50 AM
...That turret is the dog’s giblets...

Agreed! Between that microphone base turret and the printer hull, this is a brilliant piece of objet trouvé mash-up  :smiley:
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Offline Kerick

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #21 on: January 05, 2018, 08:10:43 AM »
Quote from: Claymore on January 05, 2018, 02:25:50 AM


That turret is the dog’s giblets.  :-* 8)

That's the strangest phrase I've ever heard!!!!!

Thanks for the compliments!
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Offline Kerick

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #22 on: January 20, 2018, 08:37:55 AM »
Added a few bits to the turret.



Some sensor do hickies and smoke grenade launchers.



I also placed some Perfect Plastic Putty around the turret mounting plate to blend it in. Sanding and probably more putty await.

I need to know what I could do with the back side of this beast. Any ideas?



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Offline finsrin

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #23 on: January 20, 2018, 06:33:13 PM »
Is fascinating mix and results.  Cool 8)
Good eye for the right correct touches.  Happy hovering.  Keep posting.
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Offline Kerick

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Re: Hovertank
« Reply #24 on: January 21, 2018, 11:17:32 AM »
Thanks!
Not much to show but PSR right now.
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