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08-31-2008, 09:57 PM | #1 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Detroit
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Hello, all
I worked on this for about 3 months. It was suggested I put this on your forums so I could show More Joe fans. I know there is a ton of pics, but Im pretty proud of it, and want to show you all. Im new to your forums, so Hello to everybody! The MCC to me was pretty neat aa a kid but I never had that. Always wanted one. Beginning of summer I found a garage sale with TWO MCC's and a crap load of joe stuff. Paid $20 for it all. Before I show you pics, If you dont remember what the original looked like well, Head on over to Yojoe.com or somethin to look at a stock one. I started painting some various pc panels on the second floor and noticed something about the front driver section. I took it apart and noticed what I think, This toy was originally GOING TO DO, but may have been cancelled before production. It was ALL THERE. The way it hinges, the Ramp lays right on the bumper PERFECT, It was made for it. The bottom screws act as hinge pins and it swings right down, and clicks back up!!! I had to trim a little off the ramp to make it work, but once you see how this works now You may rethink this vehicle liek I did. I had to use a jig saw and other tools to create the Passage way from between the Lower Decks, to the driver section, but even the gun racks were spaced PERFECT for it. On the Lower "Engeneering" section, I nixxed the motor, and made the GAU from the RAM fit right on there so it looks like it was made for it. I even scratchbuild a hook for the top of the GAU to pick up with the crane. Once again, got lucky with the RAM, seen how I could make it work, and it worked even better than I thought. Drilled a hole for the foot peg, and it Clicks in on the far wall so it dont wabble. and you can close it up with it in Place. 2nd Floor, I ripped out the "beds" to make a Planning Area. Complete with maps to assault cobra Island! Scratch Buillt the Table and Board, Ran high quality prints for posters and panels. In The prison section I have cut out the front of the Cell, so you can see in, and I installed a red LED light that you turn on by touching the RED BUTTON on the panel in front of the cell window. Its a SWEET effect. Missle Bay, or Top Floor, I Yanked the extra missile holders, And Kitbashed a toy and made a Rapid Fire Mortar that pivots and swivels. I filled the top panel where that dumb chair was at, and the mortar can raise and move with the top in place. The RAM, was completly Painted, weathered, and washed..I think it turned out sweet.. The driver compartment had to be EXTENSIVLY customized. If your familiar with the original cockpit..IT SUCKED..we all know it... So I gutted it out and kept a driver seat with controls, Cleared the way for the ramp Access, and added two NEW seats one for each gunner on each side. The Exterior Main guns were filled and I added a .30 cal minigun with scratchbuilt ammo chutes to them. The top Missile turret I imagined the Driver would have an IHADDSS type systems, to where he looked, it was aimed and magnified via a helmet like steelers, But steelers helmet didt come with him( Hence why I was bummed at some vehicle packs LOL) The top turret Had a .50 Cal M2 added and I ran some ammo it to the side for the good look.. Now When the lower ramp is opened there CLEAR passage from the lower engenering section in back to the front ramp..I Installed another red LED in the top of the driver area and it looks DOPE in the dark..Kinda hard to get with a camera.. I could imagine this being used as A one vhicle Beach or siege weapon. It could Hit shore from and LST and be completly self sufficient for takeing smaller strongholds and defenses. The front guns and missiles would kncockout enemy bunkers and MG nests, The top Missiles Provide a Air defense umbrella, the rear missiles would target any surface boats or vehicles that try to get around. After the defenses are softened up, the front ramp would open and Joes Bust out. Nomore is this Just a RUMBLING Communication center..Its turned into a Beach assalt/Siege weapon. The mortar on top would provide Indirect firesupport for infantry On the spot, with a rapid firing motar. Last edited by SNAKE_EYES1975; 11-02-2023 at 12:43 PM.. |
08-31-2008, 10:08 PM | #2 |
It's the right time
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Boston, MA
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Very nice I've got one of these a little incomplete sitting at the bottom of my stairs. Great looking base, you improved it on so many levels.
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08-31-2008, 10:10 PM | #3 |
On Vacation
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: brooklyn new york
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Great work man.....thanks for taking a lot of pics so we can see it all
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08-31-2008, 10:14 PM | #4 |
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two words ...Front page!
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08-31-2008, 10:15 PM | #5 |
Master of Annihilation
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Michigan
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that is very cool
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08-31-2008, 10:20 PM | #6 |
Hog Driver
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Georgia
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Nice work, man. I like the little posters on the walls and how everyone's charging out the front ramp. Plus the shot of Grand Slam loading the mortar rounds is pretty cool!
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08-31-2008, 10:21 PM | #7 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Rhode Island
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Wow dude that is intense!
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08-31-2008, 10:26 PM | #8 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: GI JOE barracks
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This being my first post I have to bow down and tell you, you just made my reminisce for about five minutes about how fun this toy was.
You did some amazing kitbashing work and mods to it. Best thing is the ramp addition. I have to keep an eye out for one now. |
08-31-2008, 10:27 PM | #9 |
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Springfield
Posts: 83
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I had this thing when i was a kid I never missed it until right now, Awesome Job.
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08-31-2008, 10:31 PM | #10 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: San Diego
Posts: 856
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Nice, I might have one in my storage I totally for got about it but will need a ton of cleaning and work.
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