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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Land => Topic started by: Kerick on December 23, 2017, 02:19:50 PM

Title: Hovertank
Post by: Kerick 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.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4683/38353008405_90c38227a4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21r8ccB)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4638/39228403611_86b9bc5769_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22LtPGp)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4595/38520803384_8fc786d467_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21FXbNu)

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.
Title: Re: Hovertank
Post by: finsrin on December 23, 2017, 05:09:07 PM: Innovation abounds at BTS, including Kerick Industries. :smiley:
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Post by: Old Wombat on December 23, 2017, 06:55:39 PM: Just plop 'em all on & see which takes your fancy! :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: GTX_Admin on December 24, 2017, 02:32:14 AM: I love it when people use everyday objects to do a build.
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Post by: Brian da Basher 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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Post by: Camthalion on December 27, 2017, 04:36:02 AM: very cool. Looking good so far
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Post by: Kerick 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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Post by: Buzzbomb on December 27, 2017, 01:16:45 PM: got me interested
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Post by: Steve Blazo 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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Post by: Kerick on December 31, 2017, 11:47:39 AM: Making a little progress on the hovertank. I've closed in the front glasis plate area.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4588/38691792934_4e065955d2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21X4y3b)

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.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4596/39369626142_d8709cdcfd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22YXCeC)

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

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4638/38691780704_697d780d0a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21X4upj)
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Post by: Old Wombat 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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Post by: finsrin on December 31, 2017, 06:24:37 PM: Fine example of repurposing-recycling. Commendable kitbashing and environmental effort.
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Post by: Kerick 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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Post by: GTX_Admin on January 01, 2018, 02:35:01 AM: Looking good
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Post by: Claymore on January 02, 2018, 12:57:00 AM: Interesting concept and great work with the plastic card. Looking forward to the end product. :smiley:
Title: Re: Hovertank
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Hovertank
Post by: Kerick on January 04, 2018, 09:38:11 AM: Just a couple of progress shots.
Basic turret is just about done, time to accessorize!

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4639/27707601149_82b3e94c78_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JdqGvc)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4729/27707609149_e035e0ec6f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JdqJT8)

Gun barrel and hatch are from the M51 Isherman kit.
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Post by: finsrin on January 04, 2018, 10:14:41 AM: Enjoy progress shots. Thanks.
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Post by: Old Wombat on January 04, 2018, 09:49:10 PM: :smiley: 8)
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Post by: Claymore 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)
Title: Re: Hovertank
Post by: apophenia 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:
Title: Re: Hovertank
Post by: Kerick 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!
Title: Re: Hovertank
Post by: Kerick on January 20, 2018, 08:37:55 AM: Added a few bits to the turret.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4658/39787470151_bede2f4d25_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23BTbGF)

Some sensor do hickies and smoke grenade launchers.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4603/24917159127_78ed59ae19_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DXQXiR)

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?

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4612/39077239594_403c28fb53_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22x84Uf)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4667/39755731772_fe5123a8b7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23z5vZf)
Title: Re: Hovertank
Post by: finsrin 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.
Title: Re: Hovertank
Post by: Kerick on January 21, 2018, 11:17:32 AM: Thanks!
Not much to show but PSR right now.
Title: Re: Hovertank
Post by: Rickshaw on January 28, 2018, 08:54:49 AM: For the back of the vehicle you'll need some form of method of projecting the vehicle forward/reverse/sideways. I'd recommend some form of jet exhaust as the simplest method. However, that could lead to problems of property damage and fire. Better make it a cold exhaust, rather than a hot one, with air being forced out. That would also need some form of air inlet as well, on the sides. Add some form of infantry telephone box (although getting to it and using it might be interesting). Add some tools as well. Personally, I prefer them to be in boxes, rather than clamped in the open - it prevents theft and protects them from being snagged by bushes/trees.
Title: Re: Hovertank
Post by: Kerick on February 05, 2018, 04:17:04 AM: I put some paint on this bugger without any disasters!

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4610/40051936722_a7d774cb28_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/242fDp9)

I think i got the back end figured out.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4665/40051916832_5ec7c3fafa_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/242fxud)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4650/39373549404_3c359769ca_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22ZiJu5)

Next up some decals/transfers, tools and detail paint.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4627/40051881022_1db3bc506b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/242fmQN)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4609/40051865152_f04912648a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/242fh8b)
Title: Re: Hovertank
Post by: finsrin on February 05, 2018, 07:27:09 AM: Fine color for hovertank. You be better with paints than I. No runs, no drips, no errors :smiley:
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Post by: Old Wombat on February 05, 2018, 05:38:22 PM: Looking gooder! :smiley:
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Post by: LemonJello on February 05, 2018, 08:11:25 PM: Looks like it just hovered off the showroom floor...does it still have the new hovertank smell?

Great work, really inspiring!
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Post by: Steve Blazo on February 05, 2018, 09:02:42 PM: :smiley: Very nice work, has a great look !! :smiley:
Title: Re: Hovertank
Post by: GTX_Admin on February 06, 2018, 02:41:57 AM: Quote from: Steve Blazo on February 05, 2018, 09:02:42 PM
:smiley: Very nice work, has a great look !! :smiley:

What he said
Title: Re: Hovertank
Post by: Kerick on February 06, 2018, 08:35:25 AM: The Model Master Sand Beige dried gloss so that will make decals go on much easier.