|
Community Links |
Social Groups |
Pictures & Albums |
Members List |
Search Forums |
Advanced Search |
Go to Page... |
|
Thread Tools |
05-22-2010, 05:17 AM | #1 |
IG85 - Mortarman
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Sun Prairie, WI
Posts: 8,885
|
Super F.A.N.G. - The F.A.N.G. was the primary attack helicopter used by Cobra forces during their early years. It possessed an open cockpit and a large heat signature, both of which were weaknesses exploited time and again by G.I. Joe gunners. Eventually Cobra Commander directed that the F.A.N.G. be replaced by the F.A.N.G. II. However, design problems and production delays with the new helicopter frustrated him repeatedly. In the interim, he directed that all existing F.A.N.G.s be augmented with additional weaponry, heavier armor and a more powerful engine. Ultimately, the Super F.A.N.G. project resulted in a helicopter that performed no better, but exploded far more brilliantly when successfully targeted.
This project was completed for my son and is a re-paint of The Corps! attack helicopter, which is available at Wal-Mart for about $6.00. I was originally drawn to the base toy because it so closely resembled the original 1983 Cobra F.A.N.G. (tragically, the Cobra F.A.N.G. shared by my brother and I was destroyed during the Battle of Kenny's Ditch during the mid-1980's). It looked a lot like someone had taken the original helicopter and added extra armor, extra guns and a pair of wing pylons to carry rockets. I re-painted it so that the colors closely matched the original toy. Once again, I found some suitable decals at GIJoe Customs and modified them for the helicopter. I also found some of the winged Cobra logos normally found on later Cobra aircraft. I applied one of these to the nose area, only to discover later that it would be concealed by the dual machine guns. Alas... Last edited by Sgt Humpty; 09-13-2012 at 06:24 AM.. |
05-22-2010, 05:18 AM | #2 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: virginia
Posts: 5,232
|
that's pretty bad @$$ dude.
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Cobra Hydro Sled by DnJcustoms | Sgt Humpty | G.I. Joe Customs Finished Projects | 4 | 05-23-2010 04:06 PM |
Cobra Grenadier Officer by DnJcustoms | Sgt Humpty | G.I. Joe Customs Finished Projects | 3 | 05-22-2010 09:24 AM |
Cobra Slither by DnJcustoms | Sgt Humpty | G.I. Joe Customs Finished Projects | 3 | 05-22-2010 06:17 AM |
AH-1W Super Cobra | UnknownSoldier | G.I. Joe Toys Modern & General Discussion | 9 | 04-29-2009 01:49 AM |
WTB: AH-1W Super Cobra | Honasty | G.I. Joe Buy Sell Trade | 1 | 02-28-2009 06:22 PM |
|
|
Recent Off Topic Threads |
Hisstank Late Night thread... |
What song are you listening to? |
G.I. Joe March Madness 2024 Championship Battle Armor... |
Marvel Universe 3.75" figures |
Last Movie You Watched? |