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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Land => Topic started by: Steve Blazo on November 03, 2017, 03:26:39 AM

Title: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Steve Blazo on November 03, 2017, 03:26:39 AM
SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES

After a long absence, forced by my lap top used to post photos crapping out, here are a few pictures of SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES recent projects. More pictures will be posted in the appropriate sections soon.

First up is a Sturmtiger, the white square on the side is battle damage from being displayed at the Great State Fair of Texas this year.

(http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4479/26335922409_791ee4217d_h.jpg)


Next up is a BRMD-2 Late that was also at the Texas State Fair.

(http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4452/24260242828_570c9a3026_h.jpg)


This is an AMB-S scratch built from the old 1991 Dragon BMP-1.

 (http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4454/24260242738_dbe75c7877_h.jpg)


Now for something different.

This is a Siberian Logging Tractor made from the 1/35 Dragon Scud B Maz-543 TEL

(http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4474/24260242558_df6f64babb_h.jpg)

A couple hovertanks.

From the Revel 1/35 SPz Puma

(http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4470/38112492291_90cb1de3b8_h.jpg)

Scratch built hull, turret from Trumpeter 1/35 E-100

(http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4493/38081116652_e6dfb0c100_h.jpg)

Bandai’s 1/100 Tactical Pod Glaug, a.k.a. BattleTech Marauder

(http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4452/38112492351_5ff70ebb9d_h.jpg)

On the production floor:  Leopard 2A4 in Turkish colors in Syria.
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Old Wombat on November 03, 2017, 08:47:36 AM
Very nice builds, Steve! Very nice, indeed! 8) 8)

What did you use for the track-base for the Siberian log hauler? ???

Currently building a Trumpeter BDRM-2 (Late), which I assume is the same kit, hope I can get mine up to the same standard. :smiley:

Seriously, I can't pick a favourite, they're all awesome! :icon_alabanza:
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: finsrin on November 03, 2017, 09:14:08 AM
WOW - those are some builds. :smiley:
Was BRMD-2 used to play army in back yard or wherever (see its dirty) ?
Paint wear on Siberian Logging Tractor is ultra realistic.
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Frank3k on November 03, 2017, 11:09:46 AM
Some awesome models! The BRMD-2 looks well worn and muddy!
The MAZ Siberian logger is amazing - The MAZ 537 has been transformed into so many real world vehicles, that this looks like a very believable conversion.
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Steve Blazo on November 03, 2017, 08:17:24 PM
Very nice builds, Steve! Very nice, indeed! 8) 8)

What did you use for the track-base for the Siberian log hauler? ???

Currently building a Trumpeter BDRM-2 (Late), which I assume is the same kit, hope I can get mine up to the same standard. :smiley:

Seriously, I can't pick a favourite, they're all awesome! :icon_alabanza:

The track base is all scratch built, inspired by a picture I found on the net of a wargame minature. The tracks are from the Trumpeter E-100 with the wheels/bogies cut in half to make enough to go all the way around. The treads actually only go an inch and a half into the covers on top.
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Old Wombat on November 03, 2017, 11:46:42 PM
Cool! 8)

Thanks! :smiley:
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: GTX_Admin on November 03, 2017, 11:55:50 PM
Great work.
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Brian da Basher on November 04, 2017, 05:52:44 AM
Great work.

Indeed! I especially like the look of that armored car!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: GTX_Admin on November 04, 2017, 06:13:44 PM
I like the logging tractor
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: sletch on November 04, 2017, 07:14:49 PM
Hello,
I like the logging tractor
So do I!  :D

To be honest, all of them are realistic. I just fancy the logging tractor a little bit more.  It looks like escaped from the Thunderbirds serie  ;)

Frederic
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Steve Blazo on November 07, 2017, 09:04:17 PM
Thank you all for the comments. They mean a lot. :smiley:
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Antonio Sobral on November 12, 2017, 05:14:27 PM
Great builds and even greater imagination!

I just love the Siberian Logging Tractor!
Definitely my favorite, even though the hover-tanks fall shortly behind :)

Could you share with us some more pictures from different angles? Thanks!
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Gingie on November 13, 2017, 04:17:40 AM


From the Revel 1/35 SPz Puma

([url]http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4470/38112492291_90cb1de3b8_h.jpg[/url])



So much like for this one!!
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Gingie on November 13, 2017, 04:18:34 AM
Would love to see any WIP photos if you got em!
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Steve Blazo on November 13, 2017, 11:30:07 PM
Great builds and even greater imagination!

I just love the Siberian Logging Tractor!
Definitely my favorite, even though the hover-tanks fall shortly behind :)

Could you share with us some more pictures from different angles? Thanks!

Yes, I will post more pictures of all soon. I have to post from work, so it goes slower as I work around work.
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Steve Blazo on November 13, 2017, 11:35:06 PM


From the Revel 1/35 SPz Puma

([url]http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4470/38112492291_90cb1de3b8_h.jpg[/url])



So much like for this one!!


Thank you Gingie, think its one my better for sure, Apologies tho I am not good at WIP pictures, always in hurry to finish. I will try to take some on future builds now that I can post again, starting with the UAV Group build.
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Steve Blazo on November 21, 2017, 09:37:07 PM
SLB Heavy Industries latest- Turkish Leopard 2A4 in Syria

(http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4565/26785270119_3a0b87ac37_h.jpg)
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Old Wombat on November 21, 2017, 09:48:47 PM
OK, not a piece of hardware I'm familiar with ... but I like it! 8) :smiley:
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: GTX_Admin on November 22, 2017, 02:26:32 AM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Brian da Basher on November 22, 2017, 08:29:14 AM
Looks every bit the business and that two-tone scheme is a winner all the way!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: andonio64 on November 23, 2017, 10:33:13 PM
Looks every bit the business and that two-tone scheme is a winner all the way!

Brian da Basher

Cna't do any better than quoting BdaB!

;-)
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Old Wombat on November 23, 2017, 11:02:14 PM
OK, not a piece of hardware I'm familiar with ...

OK, that was a little white lie ... I was almost certain it was a mark of Leopard 2 ... Almost!

Now, having checked, I know it's a Leopard 2A4.

Happy Daze! ;D
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Camthalion on November 25, 2017, 05:45:39 AM
very nice work
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: GTX_Admin on November 26, 2017, 02:56:00 AM
A comparison photo of the real thing for everyone to appreciate the quality of Steve's work:

(https://i.imgur.com/8hFQ9Zh.jpg)
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Steve Blazo on November 27, 2017, 09:55:52 PM
A comparison photo of the real thing for everyone to appreciate the quality of Steve's work:

(https://i.imgur.com/8hFQ9Zh.jpg)

You are correct Sir !!  That was the only good photo I could find for reference, I really like the colors, they break up all the green, brown, tan and grays in the display case.
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Steve Blazo on April 30, 2018, 09:47:00 PM
Griffin hovertank finished -

(http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/909/41760067852_c6bae9cc52_h.jpg)

(http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/828/27933391018_93dbc0c053_h.jpg)

Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Steve Blazo on April 30, 2018, 10:01:08 PM
SLB Heavy Industries next project – MBR-04-MkVI DESTOID TOMAHAWK
a.k.a.  Battletech Warhammer
(http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/903/41801710941_f7644e1040_b.jpg)

Started this Saturday, must say the kit is engineered very well, no sink holes, no flash and all the sprue tabs are located where they do not show. Most of the major seam lines, except a few, are hidden after assembly. Great fit too. Will have to look at other kits by Wave Corporation (??).  By the way, I did order this from Japan for a pretty penny.
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Jacques Deguerre on May 01, 2018, 01:22:11 AM
Steve, the Griffin hovertank turned out great! I really appreciate the big stompy robot as your next project since I have a couple Gundam kits in the queue myself. If only I could sit down and work without hearing “Daaa-Deee” every few minutes!  ;D
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Old Wombat on May 01, 2018, 05:22:49 PM
As said elsewhere about the Griffin hovertank:

Weathering takes it into a whole new realm of "That looks so right it's scary! :o "

Definitely love it! :-* 8)
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Steve Blazo on September 10, 2018, 10:01:26 PM
SLB Heavy Industries latest project- ELUNIA Hovertank

(http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1881/44544009972_270da40b65_b.jpg)

(http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1866/30723432868_d8eb8b921f_b.jpg)

(http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1900/42783836780_fc77bcb508_b.jpg)

(http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1890/29655923147_2d0d3ac6c2_b.jpg)

(http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1865/42783838450_b8bb4cc19c_b.jpg)

(http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1876/29655924957_b4a68d8776_b.jpg)
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: proditor on September 11, 2018, 01:54:37 AM
This is an awesome body of work! I really love the hovertanks, but they are all simply gorgeous. Amazing work!
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: apophenia on September 11, 2018, 03:18:13 AM
 Your ELUNIA Hovertank is gorgeous ... and mean-looking  :smiley:
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 11, 2018, 09:49:59 AM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on September 11, 2018, 12:42:34 PM
@Steve - A most impressive return with your latest creation.   
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Old Wombat on September 11, 2018, 05:02:06 PM
Direct copy from t'other post:

M60A2 "Spaceship" almost living up to the nickname here. ;)

Great build, Steve! Very cool! 8) 8)

You do that worn look much better than I've ever been able to achieve. :smiley:


I can see the Griffin & ELUNIA tanks going into battle side-by-side*! :D


... or, alternately, against each other! :icon_surprised:





*: or at least as side-by-side as you'd want to in a tank battle with counter-fire flying everywhere.
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: LemonJello on September 11, 2018, 07:54:17 PM
Another winning addition to the SLB Heavy Industries line of products.  Gives me the itch to make an armed/armored hover vehicle.
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Brian da Basher on September 13, 2018, 07:45:01 AM
It's a treat to see another one of those great hover tanks Steve!

Your weathering is superb.

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: tanktastic43 on December 07, 2018, 08:14:52 PM
Superb paint work.

Well done.

tt43.
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Steve Blazo on October 09, 2019, 08:24:57 PM
SLB Heavy Industries latest.
IDF Achzarit
Meng’s Achzarit (early) with Trumpeter tracks and Meng’s IDF load carrying equipment.


(http://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48870003906_c19b2e42b1_b_d.jpg)

Hydra Hovertank.
Scratch built from sheet styrene and tube. Body is based on a Panther hull. The turret of course is a Tiger I, and the secondary turrets are from a couple of BTR’s.

(http://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48869493303_6df0dc2aec_b_d.jpg)


Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Old Wombat on October 09, 2019, 09:13:30 PM
Good to see your armour, again, Steve! :smiley: :smiley: 8)
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Volkodav on October 09, 2019, 09:55:02 PM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on October 10, 2019, 01:11:10 AM
Glad to see you back on BTS with more great looking models. 
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Steve Blazo on October 10, 2019, 01:56:55 AM
Thanks guys.
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: apophenia on October 10, 2019, 04:09:42 AM
Hydra Hovertank.
Scratch built from sheet styrene and tube. Body is based on a Panther hull. The turret of course is a Tiger I, and the secondary turrets are from a couple of BTR’s.

Ooo, love this multi-turreted hovertank! Great stuff  :D
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Buzzbomb on October 11, 2019, 04:29:11 PM
Nice work and back on the forum

Great work Steve
Title: Re: SLB HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Post by: Gingie on July 13, 2020, 06:08:01 AM
Griffin hovertank finished -

([url]http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/909/41760067852_c6bae9cc52_h.jpg[/url])




This one looks like it might be in the Sequel to "District 9"!