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12-26-2007, 03:11 PM | #1 |
I just want foam gliders.
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Work in progress, but I wanted to tell someone!!!
I'm going to augment the cool H.I.S.S. Tank version 5 with accessories from Marauder's and Build-a-rama.com to make a more rugged and battle ready tank. I really think it's going to look badass! *Courtesy of YoJoe.com First I'm going to paint that hideous gold black like the rest of the tank. Cut the missiles in half, remove the launcher firing mechanism, drill bigger holes for the missiles to fit deeper into the launchers, kind of like the Wolverine or Whale's missile launchers. I'm going to add a few ammo belts to those twin chin guns. Perhaps a tow hook. I'm still thinking of how to tackle the back end. Then I'm going to give that bulky turret that hangs down into the troop compartment a custom treatment so it doesn't block so much room. On the right opening I'm going to add storage for tools, crates and weapons. On the left will be for troops or whatever. *Courtesy of Generalsjoes.com All over the rest of the tank will be stuff like this... I'm also going to add some antennas, maybe a radio in the turret, a Cobra flag... I'm stoked! I already ordered the Hiss tank from eBay and it should arrive by the end of the week. I'll be making my Marauder and Build-a-rama order soon, and I'm going to scour my local hobby shops and toy stores to kit bash. I'll keep you all posted!
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12-27-2007, 11:39 AM | #2 |
Cobra Viper
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I own this tank, and I honestly cannot think of a decent way to mess with the turret. The best thing I can think of is modding it so the gunner either is sitting down (which could be odd) or he's actually hanging down with nothing around him (which would be even odder.)
I tell you what, though--while the concept of the machine guns up front is pretty cool, I never actually liked where they were positioned on the HISS itself--I blame the fact that they had to be removable on their position, but I've always thought they should be...well, closer to the grille. Like, if I remember right, the original HISS? Also of note: The back end has space for one--maybe two--figures to stand on and ride, but I always wondered why there weren't any similar platforms on the side. |
12-27-2007, 11:53 AM | #3 |
f/k/a Knighthawk
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what version of HISS Tank is this? I'm trying to rack my brain, but the original I had as a kid didn't have the troop compartment, did it?
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12-27-2007, 01:19 PM | #4 |
I just want foam gliders.
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Originally Posted by Onslaught Six
I own this tank, and I honestly cannot think of a decent way to mess with the turret. The best thing I can think of is modding it so the gunner either is sitting down (which could be odd) or he's actually hanging down with nothing around him (which would be even odder.)
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Originally Posted by Knighthawk
what version of HISS Tank is this? I'm trying to rack my brain, but the original I had as a kid didn't have the troop compartment, did it?
Thanks, I'm getting the tank today and I already ordered most of the stuff from Marauder's.
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12-30-2007, 06:40 AM | #5 |
I just want foam gliders.
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Here are some progress shots... Please remember that with a flash, the dry brush looks a lot brighter than it is... it really isn't as silver as it looks...
Of course I still have a ton of touch ups and a lot more stuff to add on, but I wanted to show you guys how painting over the gold looks. Original version... Work in progress... I painted the gold on the launchers, the gold on the tread covers and on the canopy. I need to do a few more coats on the canopy and I still need to drill out the missle launchers so the missles can fit in there flush. I painted the two tanks under the side doors, still needs a little touch up. I still have a lot to more to do. Here're the chin turrets, I removed the handles and will add some ammo belts as soon as they arrive. Please remember that the flash on my camera makes it look a lot more silver than they really are... Oh, I've been having so much fun dry brushing that I tried it on the weapons that I'm going to add on... Again, the flash makes them look more silver than they are, they look great in person. My wife thinks the red missles look dumb, but I like them red, like the Stinger Jeep missles, what do you guys think? Should I paint them grey and black or leave them red? Maybe add some black trim to the red? (They'll be inside the launchers, so you really won't be able to see them... but anyway...)
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12-30-2007, 09:01 AM | #6 |
AKA Shipwreck Jr.
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aw man keep them red! deffinately has a very '80s cobra feel to it, like you said the stinger! and once you get them all sunk in, they will look bitchin!
as for your turret mod for more interior room, maybe if you cut out the "cup" leaving an upside down "T" shape, like just enough for a trooper's feet to stand on? almost like a pogo stick? that could work. just be careful not to snap it off! maybe re-enforce it with some strip sytrene near the top? awesome project man. i really wish i had room to customize some vehicles...
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01-01-2008, 05:29 AM | #7 |
Cobra Viper
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Holy crap, I never noticed those pipes or whatever on the sides of the HISS until just now.
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01-01-2008, 11:10 AM | #8 |
Elite Officer
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Leave the missiles red. They look sweet and stand out against the black hiss. The drybrushing looks great. Any tips for us n00bs on how to drybrush?
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01-01-2008, 11:21 AM | #9 |
All Hail COBRA!!!!!!!!!!!
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looks great as hell man
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01-01-2008, 11:58 AM | #10 |
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Originally Posted by Xerofall
Oh, I've been having so much fun dry brushing that I tried it on the weapons that I'm going to add on...
Love the detailing your doing on it, can't wait to see all the mods |
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