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Old 09-14-2008, 02:38 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Skyhawks Custon HISS

Go to page 2 for updated pics.... all the tech is still on this page though...

Alright guys, it's not done, but thought I would show you guys some progress pics...

Here we have a 1983 HISS Tank. I have had it for 19 years (since I was about 7 or 8). She has got a ton of play time so I figured why not.

I have made my own stats for my HISS, as not much is stock.

The HISS Viper Special Forces Attack Vehicle: "HISS AV"
Power plant: Chevy 572 Big block (600 Hp)
Top speed: 85 MPH off road, 135 MPH on road
Weight: 8.25 tons (Loss of tracks, original 9.75)
Range: 250 miles, 350 with axillary tanks
Armament: Remote burst activated Projectile launcher (From RAGE Tank)
Ordnance: Long Range Dual Barreled Concussion cannon (from RAGE tank)
Special fetchers: Titanium wheels with M.A.R.S. rubber shock absorbing tires, ability to run on 87 octane (has octane injection for high performance power plant), can drop all weapons for recon if needed.

I started with new paint. I used Tamiya German Gray spray paint. I found some camo patterns on-line and printed and used them as templates for masking. 2 coast of paint and we have some black/gray camo....

the top stock canons were scraped from one of my other custom, the Brawler (also found on the 92 GI Joe HQ). That was a pain in the but to say the least. I also mounted a gun to the side for some defense against the Joe's. It came from the parts bin off of a Cobra RAGE.
UPDATE: Top gun was replaced with the one from the RAGE, along with it's missiles...

Now for the fun stuff... As I did not hear a yay or nay on wheels... It's got wheels! I used Destro's Razorback wheels for this. I have always liked wheels better anyway. The rears have a pivot for off road terrain. I will say this was the biggest pain of all, but I like the way it turned out.

I have much more to do, but thought it might help someone thats running out of ideas ;) Let know what you guys think....







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Old 09-14-2008, 02:47 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I like it a lot. I can just imagine this thing speeding through the streets during some urban combat. Futuristic and great.
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Old 09-14-2008, 02:49 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Oh yeah... Did I forget to mentchion the battle damage? It's got some holes muhahahahah....

Thanks Psyche-Out!
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Old 09-14-2008, 02:51 PM   #4 (permalink)
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WOW!!! this HISS is great and I'm not a big fan of the hold Hiss tanks
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Old 09-14-2008, 03:11 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I like it!
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Old 09-14-2008, 04:57 PM   #6 (permalink)
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That is an awesome hiss tank. I like it.
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Old 09-14-2008, 07:58 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Nice looks like a Jayce and the wheeled worriers vehicle
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Old 09-14-2008, 08:15 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I really like the whole wheel look. Looks like could be part of a Recon unit for a larger mechanized element. Not that crazy about the giant gun system, but that is just my opinion over all it looks really cool.
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Old 09-14-2008, 08:28 PM   #9 (permalink)
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I really like the whole wheel look. Looks like could be part of a Recon unit for a larger mechanized element. Not that crazy about the giant gun system, but that is just my opinion over all it looks really cool.
Yeah know, I'm not ether, but I dont really have much more in the form of parts... I do have one other idea I'm working on right now... I was about to use the gun off my WhirlWind, but I like it to much to part it out on a HISS. Just had another idea! woo hoo!

And thanks to all for the comments!

I will have more pics later tonight, got a lot more work done and it also has a driver now too!
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Old 09-16-2008, 04:50 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Sweet Idea! looks evil!
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