Hovertank part 2

kerick · December 30, 2017, 08:18:19 PM

It appears that my hovertank post has disappeared, at least I can't find it. So here is the original post and my latest update.
Thanks to all who commented. I appreciate your input.

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.

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.

Making a little progress on the hovertank. I've closed in the front glasis plate area.

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.

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

zenrat · December 30, 2017, 10:15:48 PM

Ohhh yes. This is good.
Use the thing you have mocked up as the turret, it looks great.

PR19_Kit · December 30, 2017, 11:09:22 PM

It looks pretty good so far, but I can't remember seeing a previous thread about it. When did you start it off?

Dizzyfugu · December 31, 2017, 01:41:27 AM

The turret shape looks cool. A mouse (part of)?

kerick · December 31, 2017, 05:59:37 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 30, 2017, 11:09:22 PM
It looks pretty good so far, but I can't remember seeing a previous thread about it. When did you start it off?

23 Dec.

kerick · December 31, 2017, 06:02:15 AM

Quote from: Dizzyfugu on December 31, 2017, 01:41:27 AM
The turret shape looks cool. A mouse (part of)?

The base for a mike. They are really handy.

kerick · January 01, 2018, 07:47:30 PM

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.

kerick · January 03, 2018, 05:35:05 PM

Just a couple of progress shots.
Basic turret is just about done, time to accessorize!

Gun barrel and hatch are from the M51 Isherman kit.

Rick Lowe · January 03, 2018, 11:50:14 PM

Looking good!
The muzzle brake still looks futuristic, even now...

zenrat · January 03, 2018, 11:57:29 PM

I presume the vectorable anti-grav drive also includes recoil compensation?

Rick Lowe · January 04, 2018, 12:21:56 AM

Quote from: zenrat on January 03, 2018, 11:57:29 PM
I presume the vectorable anti-grav drive also includes recoil compensation?

Well, with all the lessons the Slammers have taught us, I should darn well hope so!

Quote from: kerick on January 03, 2018, 05:35:05 PM

Basic turret is just about done, time to accessorize!

Don't forget the essential rules:

No stripes with dots

No checks under any circumstances

Tartan is just WRONG!!

Basic Black is always in fashion.

Dizzyfugu · January 11, 2018, 04:43:10 AM

Quote from: kerick on December 31, 2017, 06:02:15 AM
Quote from: Dizzyfugu on December 31, 2017, 01:41:27 AM
The turret shape looks cool. A mouse (part of)?

The base for a mike. They are really handy.

Cool!

ti · January 16, 2018, 06:44:24 AM

I love it.

kerick · January 16, 2018, 07:03:23 PM

Thanks for the kind comments!
Real life is in the way lately but things do progress. Pics soon.

kerick · January 19, 2018, 04:28:40 PM

Added a few bits to the turret.

Some sensor do hickies and smoke grenade launchers.

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?