Topic: C130IM's Vehicles - 1:18 Militia Guntruck (Occupied US, GA Unit)WIP, 12 Apr 15

[C130IM]

Thanks Tamer and everyone for the comments! This tank had a mixed review which was kind of expected. The color scheme is outside what I typically use. I am looking at using another paint scheme and see how it comes out. Using more grays and possibly a darker green used more for railroad projects.

[Luke Sprywalker]

The build is brilliant Chad. The paint job does leave something to be desired. As you know I am a nut about weathering vehicles. I think you new paint scheme with some weathering would seal the deal.

[BlackThorne]

I think you new paint scheme with some weathering would seal the deal.

I agree, a little bit of dirty would provide a rocking visual. Regardless, this tank is a top quality kind of work. Impressed me a lot.

[C130IM]

Hey everyone! Feel like this is a good year for finishing old and starting new custom model projects. Thanks to the community for the support!

Repainted the 1:18 Invader, MAGAT (Medium Anti-Grav Assault Tank). The paint scheme on previous page wasn't my best paint work. Looks much better now and weathering helps, too.

[C130IM]

Customized Trumpeter China PLA Type-98 MBT model kit. Completed upgrade to 1:18 PLA Type-99A MBT.  Modified the turret configuration, added the reinforced armor, cut open copula and hinged hatches to open, painted digital camo and weathered.  Pic included showing difference between the Type-98 and the Type-99A MBT's.

The China PLA and other militaries do play a role in my verse.

[C130IM]

The 1:18 Invader P-DRAC fighter. Build is done and model primed. All this needs is final paint and it's finished.
 

[Luke Sprywalker]

Love both of these vehicles! The Tank is a real eye catcher. Great job on both builds.

[C130IM]

Thanks Luke! Not sure what's wrong with photobucket. Some photos are showing up duplicate even though the link is correct to my photobucket account.

[Tamer]

Nice. Man that paint job on that tank is fantastic. Back to the front page.

[spudafett]

dang, I thought that fighter ship was a stock toy and did a search trying to find where I could get my hands on one and I found your WIP pictures for it.  Very cool ship and very well blended together as far as all the parts.  Do you know where each part came from?  how many different lines do you have bashed togethere there?

[C130IM]

This is another 1:18 invader vehicle; Heavy Siege Tank Tracked, WIP

Not much to look at right now. This will look bigger to point where the turret doesn't consume the model. Granted turret is purposely large. Each part is being built as a individual component.


Still working on the turret. Built up the turret walls. The turret will have gantry on the side.  Front turret; need to redo the measurements and angles. It will have launchers in the turret.

Rear turret; two part build. Rear wall with hinge components (wiring, hoses). Second part MLPS system which raises/lowers from rear of turret.

Sides of the tank will be extended with armor/functional panels. Weapons installed.

Front of tank: will be beefed up and using movable panels. Finish crew cab.

All including the lighting and panels. Need to print the decals for the panels.

[wraithnine]

reminds me of the Jagpanzer a bit

[Tamer]

Looks great. Reminds me a bit of the Siege Tank from Starcraft a bit. On the front page.

[C130IM]

Thanks Tamer!! As always appreciate this groups support! Wraithnine, I had the same impression, lol.

When all said in done the tank will be about 10 inches wide when install the side panels (not armor skirts that you see on side's of Abrams or other MBT's). Their thicker and contain hidden weapons and a antigrav assist propulsion system (if the tracked system becomes disabled). When that runs, the main weapon goes off line due to power transfer to lift the tank.

You wont see too much of the road wheels or tracks. The front of the tank will have beefed up appearance to what you see now. Plus articulated panels in front of the tracks and cab section.

The cannon will have a lighting effect to rear of the barrel (dremeling out holes where see the yellow painted plastic on the barrel). Rear of the tank the turret will have a MLPS that can rise, lower, and lock seamlessly into the back of the turret. It will also sport around 40 to 100 removable rockects depending on type want to use (most likely going with 50 or 60).

I'm going through and sizing up decals to fit within the interior. Those will be printed on selfadhesive transparent and soft white inkjet decal paper.

Tamer, I'm still working on the TOVREX-S ground destroyer (the big scratchbuild). The HSTT is the little brother of the TOVREX. As matter of fact. I notice the links are broken on some of the custom pages. Do you see the photobucket error boxes on your end??

[Tankster]

WOW! man I always follow you on FB but this new Tank is wicked sick!