Vehicles Custom Sky Hawk by Azoric

azoric · 04-01-2013, 11:31 PM

This is my first custom vehicle of any signifcance.

I started with an Iron Man Firestrike Assault Jet from Avengers

The first step is pretty basic: Just paint the wings, most of these come unattached. The rear and forward airfoil can be removed pretty easily by using a small phillips screwdriver to separate the top and bottom of the toy's chassis.

In order to pay better homage to the skyhawk I needed helicopter skies. The cheapest I could get was a set from an original Cobra Fang helicopter.

The rear stabilizing wings also serve as landing gear. With the skids this becomes unnecessary so I flipped them, painted some additional detail, and used a dremel and exacto knife to cut out the area between the spring-looking things and what used to be landing skids.

I took 2 .30 cal machine guns (that usually come with Roadblock). I cut off the handle on the back and using a 1/16" dremel attachment I cut 2 small holes in the bottom of the craft under the pilot's feet. I used the pegs already on the guns so they still swivle and can be removed if necessary.

The landing skids are currently only super glued on there. I was thinking of securing them better with green stuff or something.

The other option I was thinking was removing the sculpted wheel on the retrctable landing gear and using that as a bomb bay and putting a small bomb in there.

So here are some photos for your enjoyment!

Yo Joe,

az!

Troynos · 04-01-2013, 11:44 PM

Great job.

It actually solves some of the issues with the Skyhawk, which is my favorite Joe plane. When there Skyhawk's jets are rotated back, there's nothing to really keep it aloft, but you solved that issue with this since the fans can always point down and there's a jet in the back to provide thrust.

Like it.

r3v3n63 · 04-02-2013, 02:33 AM

Nice! I'm currently changing mine into a S.H.A.R.C. for my guys.

EvilMonkeyPrime · 04-02-2013, 05:05 AM

Hmm I was thinking IG due to the red and gold already there, but I'm liking the sky hawk mk2. The sky striker could probably donate some spare decals.

azoric · 04-02-2013, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvilMonkeyPrime

Hmm I was thinking IG due to the red and gold already there, but I'm liking the sky hawk mk2. The sky striker could probably donate some spare decals.

Great idea on the sky striker decals. I could combine that with the cobra stickers skyhawk sheet I plan to order.

DARKWIND · 04-02-2013, 06:40 PM

Yup gotta find one of these. . .

r3v3n63 · 04-02-2013, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DARKWIND

Yup gotta find one of these. . .

If you got access to places like Ross or TJ Maxx I'd check there. I've seen a bunch of vehicles from this line for under $10 at those places.

PFunk · 04-02-2013, 10:10 PM

I'm down with that.

azoric · 04-02-2013, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azoric

Great idea on the sky striker decals. I could combine that with the cobra stickers skyhawk sheet I plan to order.

Yep, I snagged this at TJ Maxx for $12.99

I've also got some more Avengers turned Joe vehicles to post. All of wich were bought at almost half off!

**Shin Densetsu** · 04-04-2013, 05:50 PM

Looks great, more of a Ghost HAWK than the Ghost HAWK II!

04-01-2013, 11:31 PM	#1
azoric Flag point mail in Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 1,335	This is my first custom vehicle of any signifcance. I started with an Iron Man Firestrike Assault Jet from Avengers The first step is pretty basic: Just paint the wings, most of these come unattached. The rear and forward airfoil can be removed pretty easily by using a small phillips screwdriver to separate the top and bottom of the toy's chassis. In order to pay better homage to the skyhawk I needed helicopter skies. The cheapest I could get was a set from an original Cobra Fang helicopter. The rear stabilizing wings also serve as landing gear. With the skids this becomes unnecessary so I flipped them, painted some additional detail, and used a dremel and exacto knife to cut out the area between the spring-looking things and what used to be landing skids. I took 2 .30 cal machine guns (that usually come with Roadblock). I cut off the handle on the back and using a 1/16" dremel attachment I cut 2 small holes in the bottom of the craft under the pilot's feet. I used the pegs already on the guns so they still swivle and can be removed if necessary. The landing skids are currently only super glued on there. I was thinking of securing them better with green stuff or something. The other option I was thinking was removing the sculpted wheel on the retrctable landing gear and using that as a bomb bay and putting a small bomb in there. So here are some photos for your enjoyment! Yo Joe, az! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Rock N Roll \| Fast Draw \| Chuckles \| Hulk Hogan \| And many More... Last edited by azoric; 04-01-2013 at 11:35 PM..

04-01-2013, 11:44 PM	#2
Troynos #voteblackjack Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northwood, NH Posts: 35,754	Great job. It actually solves some of the issues with the Skyhawk, which is my favorite Joe plane. When there Skyhawk's jets are rotated back, there's nothing to really keep it aloft, but you solved that issue with this since the fans can always point down and there's a jet in the back to provide thrust. Like it. __________________ Join the New England G.I. Joe Collector's Group: Battleforce New England Join the March of Cobra. Read the epic adventure on Kindle Worlds and visit the page to learn more. https://www.facebook.com/marchofcobra/

04-02-2013, 02:33 AM	#3
r3v3n63 Monster Maker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA. Posts: 1,994	Nice! I'm currently changing mine into a S.H.A.R.C. for my guys. __________________ Personal sculpting blog: http://monster-zer0.blogspot.com/ Hisstank threads I've started about sculpting... General Sculpting http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...ut-sculpt.html RTV mold http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...-tutorial.html The last thing you will hear is the cracking of your vertebrae, One... By... One!

04-02-2013, 10:27 AM	#5
azoric Flag point mail in Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 1,335	Quote: Originally Posted by EvilMonkeyPrime Hmm I was thinking IG due to the red and gold already there, but I'm liking the sky hawk mk2. The sky striker could probably donate some spare decals. Great idea on the sky striker decals. I could combine that with the cobra stickers skyhawk sheet I plan to order. __________________ Rock N Roll \| Fast Draw \| Chuckles \| Hulk Hogan \| And many More...

04-02-2013, 07:07 PM	#7
r3v3n63 Monster Maker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA. Posts: 1,994	Quote: Originally Posted by DARKWIND Yup gotta find one of these. . . If you got access to places like Ross or TJ Maxx I'd check there. I've seen a bunch of vehicles from this line for under $10 at those places. __________________ Personal sculpting blog: http://monster-zer0.blogspot.com/ Hisstank threads I've started about sculpting... General Sculpting http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...ut-sculpt.html RTV mold http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...-tutorial.html The last thing you will hear is the cracking of your vertebrae, One... By... One!

04-02-2013, 06:40 PM	#6
DARKWIND A CDL holdin' Alley Viper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Menifee Ca. Posts: 1,888	Yup gotta find one of these. . .

04-04-2013, 05:50 PM	#10
Shin Densetsu VALKYRIE Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Over the rainbow where your mom is at son Posts: 23,515	Looks great, more of a Ghost HAWK than the Ghost HAWK II! __________________ The Transformers! More than meets the eyes! For those who collect multiple toylines! Thundercats, HOOO!!! Kamen Rider, Super Sentai and more! CHECK OUT OUR RESOURCES! GI Joe Database Transformers Database Watch me FIX the Sky Striker XP21F! CLICK HERE!

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