Hover tank challenge

philp · Post by **philp** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 1:23 am

Why didn't I see this earlier. Have had a hover tank build in mind for severa years but think the turret I have will be too small for the body. Will have to play with it some.

Butters · Post by **Butters** » Sat May 22, 2010 1:41 am

Kinda quite in here.

Anybody building anything?

Dr. Yo · Post by **Dr. Yo** » Sat May 22, 2010 12:22 pm

I got distracted by a sub build at the Ma.K forum...

I have
a diorama planned for the Siren, and will get back to the Hovers
before too long.

Patrik · Post by **Patrik** » Sun May 23, 2010 4:24 pm

I tried making a concept sketch in 3d studio but realised my skills have dwindled into near nothingness. Them polygons aint talking to me no more...

I've not given up though.

ignatz · Post by **ignatz** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:10 pm

Is this thing still on? I've always wanted to work on some kind of hovertank model!

Butters · Post by **Butters** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:01 am

ignatz wrote:Is this thing still on? I've always wanted to work on some kind of hovertank model!

Sure! Crank one up. There's a few builds still underway.

Joseph C. Brown · Post by **Joseph C. Brown** » Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:48 am

modelnutz wrote:
... Question...any ideas as to the ideal urban camo ?

A sign advertising the local Hooters?

Wait, wait, that would *draw* the eye, not help evade notice. If I were in a cynical mood, I could suggest some things...

What you want is something that everybody sees in any city but never really notices. Maybe painted up like a garbage truck? Every city has those, don't they?

Also, a bit late, I found an awesome turret at a thrift shop, so I can actually start my entry. I've had the hoverfan intakes cast up for months, but I have been holding off on the rest of the build til the proper turret had been found.

...also, I'm a really slow builder.

Joseph C. Brown · Post by **Joseph C. Brown** » Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:50 am

I also 'stickied' the thread, since it has the rules/guidelines for the challenge.

Blappy · Post by **Blappy** » Thu Mar 24, 2011 10:50 am

I opened the box I have my project stored in. I might make a push to finish before Wonderfest.

Of course WF is crunch time for the business so I may get noting else done!

publiusr · Post by **publiusr** » Sat May 28, 2011 12:22 pm

Not a hovertank, but still cool
http://up-ship.com/blog/?p=10150

HWR MKII · Post by **HWR MKII** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 10:40 pm

More life.

So after a relatively quiet period. How are the projects coming. Mine has stalled but remained in good shape. I entered it in a contest as a stand alone last year and it got a silver in category. I plan on a figure and base for it. Anyone have any updates? I may start another tank as i have found more model board scraps and my Mini lathe is working! This challenge is ongoing. Use it whenever you get a dead patch or lull in your building. Just remember no pre existing tank kit hulls can be used just greeblies.

Blappy · Post by **Blappy** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 7:13 am

HWR MKII wrote: So after a relatively quiet period. How are the projects coming.

Mine has not changed in ages. The parts are in a box on the shelf. They need to be glued together then shaped.

Maybe I will find the time this year.

HWR MKII · Post by **HWR MKII** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 10:08 pm

Well WF is over and id like to revitalize this section. SO post any updates ya got guys!

Blappy · Post by **Blappy** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 10:57 pm

HWR MKII wrote:Well WF is over and id like to revitalize this section. SO post any updates ya got guys!

This just might re-energize me!

HWR MKII · Post by **HWR MKII** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 11:11 pm

Im doing it to try to jumpstart myself too. I have been in a really bad slump for a very long time no...Havent finished a damn thing in almost a year.

philp · Post by **philp** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 12:20 am

I was working on one for Wonderfest but decided not to rush it and do it how I want. Course, it is kit based and doesn't fit this challenge but actually finishing any models is a challenge for me.

DOMENECH1776 · Post by **DOMENECH1776** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 2:31 am

I have not worked on my tank in a while, but I did just finish the card stock prototype of a companion piece. It's either a grav lift version of a jeep/armored car or a very light tank. If I get off my butt, I'll post pics this weekend. I designed and built it while watching FX repeatedly air Battle: Los Angeles.

artic316 · Post by **artic316** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 1:20 am

Turret and main gun
https://public.fotki.com/artic316/my-fi ... /tank.html

tank body
https://public.fotki.com/artic316/my-fi ... -body.html

let me know if the link works

Dr. Yo · Post by **Dr. Yo** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:07 pm

The links work fine. Interesting choice of chassis!

DEC · Post by **DEC** » Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:56 am

Happy Christmas Dr Yo

Nice to see this old Forum is alive again.

I have been a missing member from this site for a long time. Life is to busy, I havn't picked up a paint brush for 1/4 year.

Maybe this should be my New Year resoloution?

DEC

Dr. Yo · Post by **Dr. Yo** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 8:34 pm

Back at you, and a Happy New Year, too - glad to see you posting again. Build yourself a hover tank-all of the fire power, none of the trackwork!

DEC · Post by **DEC** » Mon Jan 01, 2018 5:17 pm

Hi Dr Yo

Hmm, I have something thats been a long time sat on the back burner. It hovers, but is more patrol craft than Tank. We shall see what this year brings.

Have a good 2018.

DEC

Scotaidh · Post by **Scotaidh** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 11:19 am

Hi, Dec!

Good to hear from you again.

If you don't have any solid plans for your hover tank - and if you do I might try this one - you could always base it on a Land Rover.

I can still hear you saying "Nobody messes with a Landy!"

DEC · Post by **DEC** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 7:10 pm

Hello Scotaidh
I must have felt a disturbance in the force, It has been an age since I looked on the site, yet tonight a few hours after you post, here I am.

I did start work on that recent idea. 100% scratch build. I successfully cut the top of my finger of with a mini circular saw while doing it. So the thing suddenly stoppped. I have yet to restart ( or find the inclination).

My Sci fi modelling did have a sudden and rewarding bout at the end of Summer https://www.facebook.com/29606188049190 ... =3&theater and https://www.facebook.com/29606188049190 ... =3&theater

But for the most part - too much work, too little time for hobby.

All the Best

Dec

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