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08-11-2015, 08:28 PM | #1 |
Solo Operative
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Memphis, TN
Posts: 2,137
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What's up, guys! Long time no post!
The new True Heroes hovercraft inspired me to do a little customizing. It comes in olive drab, so for those not interested in customizing, it makes a great vehicle as is. I decided to throw a little Navy gray on it and like it much better. And sorry about the pics. I don't have a good camera at the moment. The blue VAMP w/ Flint and all the blue and/or gray colored Joes look really good with the craft in gray. I got rid of the big nerf guns and originally tried to craft a gun similar to the original WHALE. I didn't care for what I did and the Navy's hovercraft have boxes along the side so I just made boxes to cover up where the gun went. Besides, I needed a flat spot to put the WHALE logo I have coming from CobraStickers.com I replaced the guns in the turrets and they sit empty waiting on the blue Dusty and Bazooka to man them. Makes sense to me. I also made a cockpit area for a pilot. Originally the spotlight was there, and I guess the driver steers the spotlight? Eh... I plan on adding more detail to the cockpit. The cargo area is roughly 6 1/4" x 10 1/2" and as you can see, the VAMP fits in there with plenty of room. I'm pretty sure the MOBAT will fit in there, but I'm not pulling it down to find out. All customizations, except for paint, are removable and don't compromise the original vehicle, and a WHALE decal sheet from CobraStickers.com is on the way. I'm thinking about building a removable cargo box along the back of the cargo area, and maybe a depth charge launcher. Any comments and/or ideas are much appreciated!
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08-11-2015, 08:38 PM | #2 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: UK England
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Looks great, I was hoping it would have a larger vehicle bay. But looks good either way.
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08-11-2015, 08:51 PM | #3 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: MACOMB MICHIGAN
Posts: 720
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Awesome! Looking GREAT!
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08-11-2015, 10:48 PM | #4 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Missouri
Posts: 1,548
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Looking good
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08-11-2015, 11:05 PM | #5 |
Hog Driver
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 12,235
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Thanks for sharing. So 6.25 x 10.5? I wonder if the mauler will fit in there.
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08-11-2015, 11:09 PM | #6 |
Hog Driver
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 12,235
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Actually I just found these dimensions on joewiki.
Length x Width x Height VAMP/STINGER - 8-1/4 x 4 x 3-1/2 (excluding gun or missile racks) MOBAT - 13 (including gun) x 6 x 4-1/2 MAULER - 16 (including gun) x 6-1/2 x 5 (excluding antenna) HISS I, III, and related models - 9-1/2 x 4-1/4 x 6 HISS II - 11 x 6 x 6-1/2 DTC HISS - 9-1/2 x 5 x 6 GRIZZLY TANK - 21-1/4 (including gun) x 7-3/4 x 6 (excluding antenna) AWE STRIKER - 7 x 4-3/4 x 8 (including antenna) SLUGGER - 13 (including gun) x 4-1/4 x 5 (including mounted rifle, otherwise 4) APC - 14-3/4 x 6 x 6-1/2 (including turret) STUN - 11 x 7-1/4 x 4-1/2 (including flags, 8) HAVOC - 14-1/4 (including front guns) x 5 x 6-3/4 SNOW CAT - 9-1/2 x 5-1/2 x 4-1/2 |
08-12-2015, 06:29 AM | #7 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 2,505
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That looks great! I can't wait to get my hands on this for myself!
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08-12-2015, 07:59 AM | #8 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Iowa
Posts: 4,439
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Sweet, I am going to get this for sure and am also eye balling the bridge layer! Nice work!
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08-12-2015, 01:08 PM | #9 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 17,152
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That looks really nice. Do the life preservers come with it or was that added by you?
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08-12-2015, 02:24 PM | #10 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 5,169
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Saw this at TRU and I was like, can't wait to see someone customize this bad boy. Looks like a lot of fun. Would have been a favorite of mine as a kid.
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