Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Scifi and Fantasy => Topic started by: Buzzbomb on May 08, 2025, 07:29:53 AM
-
Ok, so it is actually the Border Models Apocalypse tank, which in some form or another comes from the same Command and Conquer regime
Frank has done a terrific build on this.. Apocalypse Tank (https://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=10709.0)
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/j3zz79ks8dmcxhrna6dov/GDI_Tank_1.JPG?rlkey=xea3qvabs6i8k5zcn486c3u2l&st=5ki09kbt&raw=1)
Forgot to take pictures after finishing the assembly, Franks build has one.
The kit is snap together and the parts fitting is mightily impressive, really do not need glue. But I did on some parts to get a snugger fit.
Doing this fully out of the box, had to remove the absurd raised soviet insignia on the glacis plate though, filled and textured with Tamiya putty
In a brown undercoat
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ndv6opp168e3bckhy8yqu/GDI_Tank_2.JPG?rlkey=q06aw4za1375efb26o7umsxkl&st=n7v68q3u&raw=1)
Closer to the GDI Colour scheme
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5zy6c9bu1j8d5milexhzp/GDI_Tank_3.JPG?rlkey=4j1sm5gojj4z4yjsd9ee4dz4w&st=s3rd8ycb&raw=1)
I chose not to use the choppering things on the front.. because.. really !
-
:smiley: Going well with the "desert" colour scheme.
I think the mounts for those "choppering" things would work well as bulldozer mounts ;)
Always thought this kit cries out to be articulated - if I can find a cheap enough kit, I will try that (models are getting quite expensive).
-
:smiley: 8)
-
Definitely looks much better without that strange bit on the front.
The twin main gun does cause me much consternation though. :smiley:
-
Awesome build! I love the colors you picked.
It's a fun kit - it has issues here and there, but I found the enjoyment level worth the price of the kit. Plus I got some spares.
-
Thanks team,
Full day on the bench and almost done.. aside from some clear fix ups needed
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/48q94dpimvw5p686kighu/GDI_Tank_4.JPG?rlkey=2alqmgs2zqre3m197ywwaztuw&st=86el0dgx&raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vspn1y5zu2sg3nesfaeje/GDI_Tank_5.JPG?rlkey=ms0kj70gc4btz46qm0hao135v&st=9kfvhdze&raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/yqhifxmhy53xg28e76qzy/GDI_Tank_6.JPG?rlkey=xhrrorjla28iiqvqs4zyl8tzi&st=vttj2iah&raw=1)
I have to say, for a snap together, the fit is awesome, plus it really helps with taking stuff apart to paint
Now progressing to get it on a base. After the fix ups of course ;)
-
Terrific job! Cool camo!
-
Agree with the esteemed gentleman above! 8) :smiley:
-
Thirded! A lovely build and great camo :smiley:
And for anyone else as clueless as me about the backstory world:
-- https://cnc.fandom.com/wiki/Global_Defense_Initiative
-
Thanks again Team.
Enjoyed this one, a no fuss, easy build kit and room to play with colours. If you really wanted to, you could seriously go to town with this.
On a "set the scene" base, with a bit of Tiberium to give it context
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/at47d9rebqy897ey32okv/GDI_Tank_7.JPG?rlkey=j1324a3kgsfwfjzmpgapzlbv0&st=ncxqpxqo&raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mjfzkwpmc2qd2sjtnp51u/GDI_Tank_8.JPG?rlkey=y4orrly91j9eda7vhmu81y5uc&st=xpgsv07j&raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wt9oarkxx55yx6z57lis4/GDI_Tank_9.JPG?rlkey=2hsavjbc6psppsu371ai39ddj&st=6bg7hu0k&raw=1)
-
Not familiar with the game but the build-&-base is excellent! :smiley: :smiley:
-
Tank and base look excellent!
-
Very nice and a great finish! :smiley:
-
Another terrific job!
-
:smiley:
-
Brian, did you add the lights? My tank's lights still work.
-
Thirded! A lovely build and great camo :smiley:
And for anyone else as clueless as me about the backstory world:
-- https://cnc.fandom.com/wiki/Global_Defenseu_Initiative
TTMI for me. Btw anyone make tank in 1/72?
-
Brian, did you add the lights? My tank's lights still work.
yes, just standard fit, mixing colours would have required a full rework as the voltage from the chip appears to be set for Red LED so very low. The only adjustment I made was to mount the chip and battery in the turret and add a connector for the hull lights so the turret could be removed.
I placed the touch sensor under the "loaders" hatch, so I can turn off and on easier
-
Well, my fondness for double barreled tanks is a known quantity ;) Beautiful, beautiful build and finish.
I could wish it were available in 1/72 (Sorry, Kim, I don't think it is- Border does do 1/72 scale tanks, but it is very small range. (three kits, and two of them are Tigers... ???)
-
Everything about it is great :smiley: