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01-06-2019, 01:35 PM | #1 |
ARAH Customizer
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Fredericton N.B.
Posts: 95
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Tanks for the Memories
Battle-damaged MOBAT This is my first attempt at a real diorama. It's not going to win any awards at the Diorama-Rama, but it turned out pretty well. The idea started when my father gave me a surprise gift (or rather, re-gift) this past Christmas: the MOBAT I had when I was a kid, which had been sitting in his closet for who knows how long. So it was a Christmas gift to me in both 1983 and 2018. I was thinking about restoring it at first, but another customizer suggested that it should get to keep its hard-earned dirt, the wisdom of which was apparent, and that led to this diorama. First the tank got a coat of matte sealer, which means the dirt is part of the toy now. The base is made of plywood with a sand mat laid down on top and a little paint. Then it's just some accessories, and two custom figures to finish it – Steeler, who's getting ready to replace some bogey wheels on the damaged MOBAT, and an original character Ratchet, a Combat Recovery Mechanic who's giving some advice. Tank – my original MOBAT from childhood Bogey wheels – fodder MOBAT Crates and gas can – Marauder Inc. Bunny – random miniature plastic animals Figures – Ratchet and Steeler (posted separately) |
01-06-2019, 02:54 PM | #2 |
Tiger Force member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Here with my boy , Jacob , and Mama:)
Posts: 5,374
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Nice set up! And the figures look great!!
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01-08-2019, 03:41 PM | #3 |
Mass Nerderer
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Slitherin' around the tank- It's cool, though, 'cause I'm being "watched"
Posts: 9,096
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Turned out awesome, and that's probably the best Christmas gift ever. And I agree with not restoring it- not only does it look great, but that dirt is a crazy cool time capsule.
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