Topic: spudafett's new vehicle thread. Tie/d advanced

[spudafett]

Cool mod in the cockpit, but to my eyes the micro machines scratch built ship is even more amazing!

Thanks,  My scratch builds usually don't come out that nicely! lol.   I am slacking on finishing the paint though...

[spudafett]

working on a variant of the HISS tank...  can you guess what this variant's environmental specialty will be?







and, a beefier version of the crimson HISS:


question on the crimson hiss... the turret is a slightly different color.  Is it too different?  I was hoping not to have to re-paint this one... but after looking at the picture it's pretty noticable.

[Mr. Black]

Love the work on the Missile Boat. The Gunboat is my favourite of the two, but I really like what you've got so far.

Great modding on the HISS cockpit too. That's how a cockpit canopy should look like, buddy!

[Tamer]

Looking good. The red one reminds me of an AAT just a bit. On the front page.

[StenHunter]

I'm in the process of working on a HISS too.. Though I haven't figured out what I want to do with it yet.... Your's are coming alone nicely!

[The Willoughbian]

I really like that turret mod on the Crimson Hiss. Makes it seem much more like a tank.

[spudafett]

More WIP pics of one tank:





Any ideas on what I'm doing yet? lol. 

Connecting the turret to the crimson tank:


practically finished:




I'll post better photos and a video showing the modifications to both later this week.  let me know what you think of this so far.

[Psyclone]

Great stuff!  I agree about your TIE Fighter game comments.  Stlll love that game and I played that for many many hours.  Too bad I don't have anything to play it on. I wish they would release an updated version.  I love your Imperial Gun/Missle Boat.  I'd like to see that in 1:18.

[The Willoughbian]

The crimson hiss looks awesome. The weathering came out nice and the turret is so very cool. The camo on the blue is looking good too.

[spudafett]

outdoor photos of the crimson hiss:








custom crimson viper gunner:


not a custom, but the crimson horseman (driver):






well... I realized that I forgot to find my decals and place a few decals on the crimson hiss... but other than that I think it's finished.  I have been thinking about adding lights to it though.  the rear compartment for the second figure (in the original tank design, not the added turret) has enough space for a battery pack.   I'm thinking that a few LED lights would look sweet in this thing....   I guess I'll cross that bridge in a few weeks when I get the nerve to take it all back apart again!

In the mean time, what do yall think?  good modifications? 

[Clonehead]

Sweet work on those Hiss variants, Spud! I like em all but put my favorite shot on the front page.

[Tamer]

Wow, that crimson hiss mod is fantastic. Glad to see Clint beat me to the front page for it.

[CloneSniper78]

Great job on that HISS tank. You are one of the best custom figure and vehicle builders out there.

[BlackThorne]

Cool! Love both tanks!

[spudafett]

finally ready to reveal the other hiss tank...

I call it the Hi.S.S.S,  High Speed Sentry Submersible...  or the amphibious hiss tank.

Special in it's ability to drive strait off the beach and into the surf the amphibious HISS' heavy treads keep it weighted down to the ocean floor.  When the driver of the HISSS finds a secure underwater location the vehicle separates.  Leaving the treads behind it now propels itself through the water with powerful turbines at greater speeds than the HISS has ever known on land!  Using it's two retractable claws the HISSS can manipulate it's underwater environment, snipping anchors, deactivating mines, wreaking havok with Joe vessels while hidden in the depths.   Painted with dazzle camouflage to break up it's outline and confuse wound be enemies (not that they've encountered anything like this before!) the HISSS is a formidable vehicle of the deep, and on shore!










I actually like this one better than my crimson hiss now...  it's just so different.  And the kid in me sees so much play value in a toy like this. lol.