[Stormgard]

"Cobra has developed a number of H.I.S.S. variants since the original H.I.S.S. tank took the battlefield, but of them have been versions of the original H.I.S.S. hull. This larger and heavier H.I.S.S. shares common features with other vehicles that share its name, but aside from the turret itself, the Heavy Class H.I.S.S. is a completely new design.

The Heavy Class H.I.S.S. goes a long way in rectifying several shortcomings of the original design, most notably in armor, crew size, and dismount capacity. Its three man crew comprise of a driver and commander, seated side by side in front as well as a gunner. It has space for four troopers in the rear, with space for two more to hang on at the back. The excellent tried and tested turret of the classic H.I.S.S. has no deficiencies that needed to be upgraded, but the new model adds extra firepower in the form of two machine guns facing forward. Its crew remain somewhat exposed behind heavy armored glass, but the armor everywhere else has been thickened.

The Heavy H.I.S.S.'s larger size and weight requires a more powerful engine and wider tracks, and as a result, this heavy H.I.S.S. has no problem keeping up with its lighter relatives."


I've wanted to build a larger HISS for a while. I wasn't able to get the front crew compartment to lower, as it does on my first H.I.S.S., but I did give it a split canopy look, that pays some homage to the early variants of the H.I.S.S., as they were represented in the comic. I'm especially happy with the working suspension I was able to fit in.

My Cobra forces haven't really had much in the way of truly heavy armor, but that's finally changing. I also want to build another of these "heavies" with more tanklike qualities, especially in the main gun department - in the meantime, think of this as a sort of heavy IFV.

HISS HVAT (Heavy Viper Armored Transport by Magnus-L, on Flickr

Opening cockpit by Magnus-L, on Flickr

"Vipers, dismount!" by Magnus-L, on Flickr

Suspension by Magnus-L, on Flickr

H.I.S.S. Squadron by Magnus-L, on Flickr

H.I.S.S. Squadron by Magnus-L, on Flickr

[Mr Hebime]

Magnificent!

[Stormgard]

Thank you so much! More Cobra goodness coming before the end of the year.

[GI abe444]

Those are too Freaking Cool! cant wait to see the rest

[Stormgard]

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Originally Posted by GI abe444

Those are too Freaking Cool! cant wait to see the rest

Thank you so much! I just posted a BUGG, and hope to post one more biggish vehicle before the end of the year.

You can follow the link in my sig line to see my full collection.

[GI abe444]

Your very welcome. Very creative the whole collection look great !