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06-13-2010, 07:27 AM | #1 |
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Hey all! I wanted to take a short break from the Anaconda(because hull construction can be kinda boring)and work on another member of the flotilla.
I wanted to do several variants of the Water Moccasin because it is one of my favorite 'joe vehicles and because variants are a staple of the real military. So I decided I needed a Moc' to fill a defender role, with a missile system. I was originally going to do a dual launcher like the Wolverine had but decided it was too much. So I just built a big TOW missile battery instead. The TOW needed a blast deflector to protect the fan from rocket plume and a shield to protect the driver from getting his scalp sizzled off by a leaving missile. I wanted it to be asymmetrical, so I decided to add a gun to the turret. After studying up on guns I decided to build one of the modern equivalents to the venerable Bofors 40mm anti-aircraft gun. It is basically something to shoot down low-flying helicopters that are a danger to the squadron. I have yet to finish this, but it should be done soon since it is just a turret mod. I have yet to build the yoke for the gun and the ammo box, radar, etc. Enjoy and let me know what you think, especially if you think I overlooked something or need to add something. Also if anyone knows what the backside of a TOW launcher looks like I really need that data, otherwise I'm going to have to guess... |
06-13-2010, 08:00 AM | #2 |
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I envy the folks who actually were able to get their hands on these! Well done and professional looking mods! I can't wait to see the finished product!
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06-13-2010, 08:28 AM | #3 |
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I can explain to you what the back of a tow looks like but are you talking about the m220 or m41 they look the same as far as the launch tube goes unless your talking about the thing on the back of a bradly, also tows are not mean to be fired over water for lots of reasons so as long as you leave some holes for the back blast any other type of missle will do
and for what your looking for i think you should look into maybe using more of a javelin type missile no wire and its fire and forget so it would be more of a t with launch tubes attached the back blast for the launch motor kicks it out just enough that if fired at and oblique to your driver he would be ok
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06-13-2010, 08:50 AM | #4 |
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But back on topic....man I love your customs, freakintiger. I'm REALLY looking forward to what you do with the Anaconda especially. This one looks promising too. I wish I had as much time/skill/drive as you do, brother.
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06-13-2010, 09:37 AM | #5 |
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its coming along nicely cant wait for the finished product.
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06-13-2010, 01:29 PM | #6 |
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pretty cool looking. i like to mess with the sting riders... but i would had use the Roc version. the 25th are so hard to find. kudos for the job man.. cant wait to see it finished
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06-18-2010, 10:55 PM | #7 |
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aubades: The WMs I am messing with are all vintage Mocs, no Sting raiders.
mattymatt: Thanks for the data bro, I took your advice and just made four holes out the back... Commander Hawk: Thanks! This is R&D for the Anaconda, which will sport two anti-ship missiles... gijoechili + Cobra_seph: Thanks! Here is an update pic. I was able to make the missiles(just warheads)and a cover. Today I made the ammo box for the 40mm as well as beefed up the turret's bracing... |
06-19-2010, 01:03 AM | #8 |
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way cool
this one to will be worth watching
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06-19-2010, 12:39 PM | #9 |
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yeah way way cool.. i can imagine that thing hiding on some swampy bushes pointing those missiles at some unaware target. kudos man.. its looking rad
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06-24-2010, 01:26 AM | #10 |
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Thanks guys!
I have been putting some more work in on this thing. I used 1/4" OD O rings to control the pivoting motion of the 40mm triple-A. I have a 3/4" half-sphere coming to make a radome for the gun. I also cut down the front blast deflector so the turret can turn a full 360 degrees. Still more work to be done, but this is so much more fun than automotive modeling! Aircraft and helicopters won't be picking on this Water Moccasin! |
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