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03-20-2010, 11:44 PM | #1 |
The Asset
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: The Tank
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First off, I personally was never a fan of the Rhino and I even hated the fact that Heavy Metal was the driver. The Rhino never suited him. He deserved something with more beef. My buddy picked up the Rhino because he wanted Heavy Metal only and gave me the Rhino. I stared at the hunk of plastic with the ridiculous excuse for a helicopter. I've always been a fan of the military Staghound, so I figured I'd take a stab at it.
With the staghound in mind, I started putting together what parts I would need. I picked up a complete Mobat from a member off the tank because I needed the top turret. Why the Mobat instead of the Mauler, thats because the Mobat turret was shorter and looked better than the Mauler. Next, the Rhino was too close to the ground so I decided to lift up the suspension by sawing off the original pegs then drilled and inserted a metal rod through the Rhino and the wheels. To make the turret work and be able to rotate 360, I would have to elevate it for clearance. A plastic tube I picked up infront of a house that was under construction while I was taking a jog. After a few alterations, I was able to make it work. I cleared out the center divider for optimum troop carriage. Finally, I picked up an original Mauler stickersheet off ebay and I had to wait a few weeks for it to arrive from England. I hope ya'll enoy it. Heavy Metal looks a lot happier with his new ride. P.S.- CIAD, the first picture is dedicated to you my friend. You might recognize something. Enjoy!!
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03-20-2010, 11:47 PM | #2 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: Sep 2009
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holy schnaikies! thats nice.
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03-20-2010, 11:48 PM | #3 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Posts: 504
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Very modern. I like it alot, and like you better than the original.
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03-20-2010, 11:49 PM | #4 |
HISS Tank Commando
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Olympia, WA
Posts: 756
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That IS AWESOME!!! FRONT PAGE THIS BABY!!
Incredible job and great vision for a crappy toy. You turned it into a really cool tank! |
03-20-2010, 11:49 PM | #5 |
Collector and Tracker
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Bessemer City, NC
Posts: 7,223
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Great job. I am truely impressed!
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03-20-2010, 11:51 PM | #6 |
Saboteur Assassin Kingpin
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Heavan Passed away9/5/14
Posts: 12,636
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Thats Awesome bro!
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03-20-2010, 11:51 PM | #7 |
Pathetic Person
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 572
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Very cool. Nice idea and follow through.
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03-20-2010, 11:51 PM | #8 |
Paladin
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Visalia CA
Posts: 555
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simply amazing. Best joe vehicle custom i've ever seen, it would be a must have if hasbro put it on the shelf.
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03-20-2010, 11:53 PM | #9 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 17,152
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Oh my! That is just totally awesome. You should make more and sell them! Can you take more pics of the interior? I'd love to see how you did what you did with the seat inside and also to see how you modded the turret onto it.
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03-20-2010, 11:56 PM | #10 |
Beer Viper
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: canada
Posts: 5,220
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front page this thing, TTT !!!!
amazing dude, i love it ! |
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