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Modelling => Completed GBs => Group and Themed Builds => Racing Theme GB => Topic started by: Antonio Sobral on August 04, 2017, 06:59:58 PM

Title: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: Antonio Sobral on August 04, 2017, 06:59:58 PM

Hi guys

Since this great GB deadline was extended, allow me to submit my tiny little project: the Kubus Hovercraft.

Based on the famous 1943 Warsow Ghetto Uprising vehicle 1/72 kit, by Mirage Hobby.

(http://i.imgur.com/MAzVaSH.jpg)


But with the seashore as the landscape...

(http://i.imgur.com/SirbHvT.jpg)


And this time manufactured in a composite alloy, and transformed into an hovercraft version...

(http://i.imgur.com/L3nTzH2.jpg)


And here it is:

(http://i.imgur.com/6rSXCe6.jpg)


(http://i.imgur.com/2gO8yi1.jpg)


(http://i.imgur.com/TCxPhuP.jpg)


(http://i.imgur.com/rcA4CKF.jpg)


(http://i.imgur.com/qgfR1in.jpg)


I think I forgot to mention jet propulsion :)


There are some pieces still missing, but you got the general idea.

Sorry for no better backup story, but my imagination is currently on vacation... :)

Thanks for watching!


Regards

Antonio

Title: Re: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: Buzzbomb on August 04, 2017, 08:43:11 PM

Yes. I do.

As always.. great vision

Title: Re: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: andonio64 on August 04, 2017, 10:50:30 PM

Antonio the Great!

WOnderful idea, I can't wait to seeing it finished!

 :)

Title: Re: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: Old Wombat on August 04, 2017, 10:59:38 PM

Interesting & neat concept. :smiley:

Title: Re: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: Frank3k on August 04, 2017, 11:05:16 PM

That's awesome! Is the driver 1/32 or 1/35 scale? I have the Kubus in 1/35 and it was a pretty simple kit to put together. It definitely looks good rescaled into a racer!

Title: Re: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: Brian da Basher on August 04, 2017, 11:38:42 PM

Great stuff! Love the driver peeking out of the top!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: Antonio Sobral on August 05, 2017, 12:19:23 AM

Hi

I forgot to mention the question of the scale.

The original kit is the 1/72 version, but I thought it to be too big for a one-manned vehicle,  so I "shrank it" by adding a 1/48 pilot from the spare box. :)


Thanks for the nice words!

Title: Re: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 05, 2017, 03:14:36 AM

Wow!

Title: Re: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: Artoor_K on August 07, 2017, 02:38:58 AM

I had an idea of Kubus as a steampunk tank but hovercraft-way never crossed my mind :D I love it :D

Title: Re: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: elmayerle on August 07, 2017, 04:07:04 AM

Oh, that's a gorgeous concept and execution.

Title: Re: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: jcf on August 07, 2017, 04:33:20 AM

Very cool.  :smiley:

By chance is the race course some sort of track with sides to compensate for an ACV's inherent lack
of directional stability and steering accuracy?
 ;)

Something like this perhaps?

(http://photos.smugmug.com/BTS-2/i-VM4WXkq/0/44a8637b/O/BERT_AEROMOB_TRACK-1.jpg)

(http://photos.smugmug.com/BTS-2/i-CfFxV9x/0/eea00829/O/BERT_AEROMOB_TRACK.png)

Title: Re: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: TimJ on August 10, 2017, 04:37:11 PM

A great idea very well executed.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: Antonio Sobral on August 31, 2017, 06:46:30 PM

Hi guys

Here is the finished gizmo:
(http://i.imgur.com/WVFqNsj.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/NyxKp3w.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/qeN6f8t.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ekyCUlB.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/dtbCFy3.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/vVzntYC.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/HINQuN8.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/VYRdJJX.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/cOHCKlg.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/jSFXl8f.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/intBe89.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ShuDjAk.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/cNNBgE1.jpg)


Sorry for this last minute entry.



Thanks for watching!

Title: Re: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: Brian da Basher on August 31, 2017, 08:14:45 PM

Wow did that beauty ever finish up a treat!

Love the bright red finish and very cool markings which compliment it very nicely!

Looks every bit the winner to me!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: Old Wombat on August 31, 2017, 10:27:13 PM

Looks like Little Red Riding Hood has gobbled up the Big Bad Wolf! ;D


Great build, Antonio! :smiley: :smiley:


Mind you, I wouldn't want to drive it, so I can understand the look of apprehension on the driver's face. ;)

Title: Re: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 01, 2017, 03:20:27 AM

Love it! :smiley:

Title: Re: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: Claymore on September 01, 2017, 05:09:09 AM

Looking very red but still cool as they come!  :smiley:

Title: Re: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: TimJ on September 02, 2017, 03:21:45 AM

Great job Antonio.

Title: Re: Kubus Smooth Racer in a hovercraft kind of way
Post by: andonio64 on September 14, 2017, 01:19:01 AM

Wow, I missed this completed!

Fantstic model!

Antonio