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Post by leon on Jun 13, 2019 14:43:27 GMT -7
Well fellas,here are the victims for this insane project.The left over Nova body from the hearse pro street build and a brand new Tiger tank still wrapped in cellophane i bought 2 years ago.I started this Monday by gathering parts and planning my attack on how i wanted this to look.  I cut and glued the tiger hull 3 times before i got the look i wanted.So far the Nova had the front end cut off nad the trunk lid removed.I added armor to the front windshield and sides.Also added some mesh to the side windows,smoke dis chargers and MG and shield to the roof.The front plate is part of the upper hull.It was narrowed and two 50 cal. MG,s added along with the head lights from the Nova.The interior is a kit bash of 3 kits.The floor pan in an extra from the 68 Dart,the door panels from the 62 Catalina and the dash from the 70 Dodge Coronet.The rear shelf is from the Nova which i modified to fit.The bucket seats,i have no idea what there from.The interior fits in the body perfectly. As you can see i have some more goodies i plan on using. Stay tuned in as this insane build may change as i go along.I figured that if Mark can do some insane builds so can i.   DSCN5421 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5422 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5423 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5424 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5425 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr |
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Post by leon on Jun 13, 2019 14:46:52 GMT -7
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Post by leon on Jun 13, 2019 14:49:12 GMT -7
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Post by stitchdup on Jun 13, 2019 14:49:27 GMT -7
Cool, this sounds like an interesting one too
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Post by mrmike on Jun 13, 2019 14:54:27 GMT -7
I saw the tank bottom and it got me to thinking about Howe and Howe Technologies aka The Black Ops Brothers, makers of the Ripsaw and other vehicles. The Ripsaw had a body put on it for Mad Max: Fury Road.
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Post by leon on Jun 13, 2019 17:26:46 GMT -7
Les,this is going to be very interesting!
Mike,i saw the picture of the Ripsaw and that's what gave me the idea for this build!
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jun 13, 2019 20:48:01 GMT -7
Good Lord! This is insane! Great work so far.
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Post by Deano on Jun 14, 2019 0:16:43 GMT -7
WOW!! This is awesome! Can't wait to see this done.
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Post by DeeCee on Jun 14, 2019 2:04:57 GMT -7
I just went a brought a carton of beer for this one, and now i'm set... What a cool idea Leon.
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Post by leon on Jun 14, 2019 2:52:40 GMT -7
Bruce,thank you! I really like doing stuff like this.
Deano,thank you! That makes two of us waiting to see this done.
Dale,thank you! Sounds like your set alright.
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Post by mmthrax on Jun 14, 2019 7:09:30 GMT -7
Good morning sir. Just found this. I'll take that comment as a compliment. emotion-11 I think this project is great and I can't wait to see it progress. Looks like you're off to a flying start. "Out of the box" thinking for sure! I think this is the best forum to push, assist, and influence each other to advance our creativity to new heights. It's fun to get insane once in a while.  I don't see Susan Powter around here so why the heck not? |
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Post by leon on Jun 14, 2019 13:16:27 GMT -7
Mark,that was a compliment indeed Sir! You really do some awesome kit bashing.
I really like doing stuff that nobody has tried and what if stuff to.
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Post by leon on Jun 15, 2019 17:22:50 GMT -7
Been working on this all day!Got a coat of grey primer on last night and this morning i airbrushed this with Vallejo red-brown acrylic primer and then airbrushed some Vallejo flat black on.I didn't do full coverage with the black as i wanted some of the underling primer showing.The interior got some weapons,ammo cans and a fire extinguisher.The dash got a CB radio and some gauges.The body!!!!!!Well i added lots of lights.Driving lights,spot lights and a pair of amber flashing lights and some handy hand tools for up close fighting.Tracks are in the paint booth drying,the'll go on tomorrow and finally some sort of weathering.I'm really happy how this is turning out and i hope you like it.  DSCN5436 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5437 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5438 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5439 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5440 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5441 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5442 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr |
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Post by leon on Jun 15, 2019 17:25:09 GMT -7
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Post by mmthrax on Jun 15, 2019 17:47:38 GMT -7
Leon sir, that is OUTSTANDING!! The detailing is nice and crisp and the tones work together very well. I love the primer coming through. That is a great idea and on par with the genre. I think this is some of your best work. I'm glued to the set.  Carry on sir.... |
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Post by stitchdup on Jun 16, 2019 1:59:40 GMT -7
sSig_youtheman_zpsb3e30900 outstanding work Leon
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Post by leon on Jun 16, 2019 3:52:17 GMT -7
Mark,thank you Sir! |
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Post by leon on Jun 16, 2019 3:53:52 GMT -7
Les thank you! This is turning out better than i thought.
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Post by poet on Jun 16, 2019 5:49:29 GMT -7
Awesome!!
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Post by leon on Jun 16, 2019 6:35:03 GMT -7
Thank you Dennis
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 17, 2019 11:17:34 GMT -7
Ya know......the amount of things that can be done with this model are now endless. This kit gets used in pretty much every "whipped into shape" pro street build that there ever was and now I see this. WOW!!! I can't begin to tell you just how cool this is. VERY cool Leon!!! Very cool!
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Post by leon on Jun 17, 2019 13:13:53 GMT -7
Thank you Joe! Since mostly all the Nova parts went into the Hearse build and the body was all i had left.What a better way to use it on a tank hull that has been sitting on the shelf unopened for two years.
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Post by DeeCee on Jun 17, 2019 14:19:58 GMT -7
WOW... WOW WOW WOW!!!
This is just bloody awesome mate, the paint effect is spot on, and loving all those tools in there too mate,
i can NOT wait until this is finished... praising-the-lord-smiley-emoticon
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Post by leon on Jun 17, 2019 16:14:32 GMT -7
Dale,thank you kindly mate! I'm learning a lot watching you guys cut and modify kit.It took me three tries to get the look i wanted.
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jun 17, 2019 21:21:10 GMT -7
Ohh, Man. This needs to be the hero vehicle in a movie!
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Post by Deano on Jun 18, 2019 0:36:04 GMT -7
Awesome work. What scale is the Tiger?
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Post by leon on Jun 18, 2019 2:45:47 GMT -7
Thank you Bruce! Seeing this in a movie would be really cool.
Thank you Deano! I forgot to mention that the Tiger is 1/35 scale.
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Post by leon on Jun 19, 2019 14:22:09 GMT -7
Almost finished with this! Added the fuel drums,water cans,a few decals and some steel plates to the front hull.If you look close there are bullet holes in the rear window and some on the rear side armor.I still need to paint the towing shackles.Hope you guys are enjoying this as much as i am.  DSCN5446 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5447 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5448 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5449 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr |
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Post by sharp on Jun 19, 2019 20:38:30 GMT -7
WOW!!! Looking great Leon!!!!
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Post by Deano on Jun 20, 2019 0:54:29 GMT -7
This is fabulous Leon. I can't believe how well the 2 scales have mated together. Awesome detail and imagineering!
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