Author Topic: The Abominable Frankenthing  (Read 2721 times)

Offline eitan55

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The Abominable Frankenthing
« on: December 13, 2018, 04:43:24 AM »
Hey folks, here's my first kitbash. I called it the Abominable Frankenthing based on a friend's reaction to it.
As far as I'm concerned, it's a medium scout and fighting AFV based on the ZSU 23-4's hull and the Chieftain MK.5's turret, albeit with a smaller caliber gun and multiple antenna and sensors added.



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Re: The Abominable Frankenthing
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2018, 04:51:06 AM »
Excellent work!  I hope your friend was annoyed by your efforts.  :) 

Interesting combination of hull and turret. 
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Offline eitan55

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Re: The Abominable Frankenthing
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2018, 05:11:57 AM »
Thanks! It basically came about after I realized a spare Chieftain turret that I had laying around fit in the Shilka's turret ring almost perfectly.

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Re: The Abominable Frankenthing
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2018, 06:59:01 AM »
That looks purposefully mean.  Beautiful!!

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Re: The Abominable Frankenthing
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2018, 08:37:15 AM »
Great stuff! Love the kitbash and the paintwork is quite nice too!

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Offline finsrin

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Re: The Abominable Frankenthing
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2018, 10:52:10 AM »
Everything looks in order to me,,, including it's fine paint job.  :smiley:

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Re: The Abominable Frankenthing
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2018, 02:47:17 PM »
It's got everything to annoy! ;D

I'd guess at least 3 different vehicle bits & a glossy IDF AF paint scheme. Love it!* 8)




*: OK, maybe not the "glossy" bit but I am a traditionalist in that respect. ;)
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Re: The Abominable Frankenthing
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2018, 09:51:16 PM »
What kitbash? You're telling me that isn't a kit made right out of the box?

Nicely done all around. 

Offline ed s

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Re: The Abominable Frankenthing
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2018, 10:08:01 PM »
Very believable. Good one.

Offline Story

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Re: The Abominable Frankenthing
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2018, 11:14:46 PM »
Reminiscent.

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Re: The Abominable Frankenthing
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2018, 03:16:49 AM »
 :smiley:
All hail the God of Frustration!!!

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Re: The Abominable Frankenthing
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2018, 12:25:50 PM »
Great combination of tank parts! They look like they belong together.