Some home made vehicles

[droffset]

The scratchbuild and kitbash threads around here are inspiring so I'll share some of the stuff I've been trying to make. The figure is from Rebelminis.com

Here's a spiderbot made from a thumbtack, an electronic connector, a plastic fork and a button from a toy music keyboard.

spiderDroid01 by drOffset, on Flickr

This was my first attempt at a grav tank. Plastic knives, a plastic picture hanging hook, and a flat bottomed spoon meant for wontons I think. Two weapon options, a big cannon made from some tubing thing I found and a dual laser made from an electronic connector and bits from an irrigation system.

gravTank_A by drOffset, on Flickr

This is a nice little fast attack grav thing, mostly surplus electronics bits and connectors. I like connectors. The wings are made from the black keys on that toy keyboard.

gravTank_B by drOffset, on Flickr

These aren't dont yet but I'll show them anyway. More electronics bits, I'm hoping that with a lot more bits and some grey spray primer it will all come together.

gravTankWIP01 by drOffset, on Flickr

The way i'm approaching it is to glue together bit chunky bits that give an overall look, then smaller bits for details. Next I'll glue on paneling and some really tiny bits for more detail.

I'll be using the white keys to make a 15mm APC and some 6mm scale tanks, more later.

[comstar]

Really nice ideas cant wait to see these painted up

it's one of the problems of kit bashing it all looks a mess colour wise until it gets primed then suddenly it all comes together

[golan2072]

LOOKS GREAT!

[GJD]

Outstanding!

[pancake]

All looking good.

[inrepose]

Nice work. I am sure those are going to look great painted. I have heard that cigarette lighters have some good components on them and also disposable razors.

[droffset]

Cheers folks. I'm always on the lookout for interesting bits in hopes that someday I'll actually use them instead of daydreaming about building something.

I've progressed a bit more with some paneling but my superglue went bad, next week then.

Also doing some research on how the tank modelers do stowage and things like antennae, nets, etc. I'd like the vehicles to look like they have seen some use.

[evilevan]

Some inspirational ideas here - I love the chunky look of those grav tanks!

[tokoloshe]

Love that spider-bot. I'm going to have to give that a try.

[droffset]

A bit more detail and a coat of primer, more to come as time goes on.

A scope/range finder on one side(random bit-box pieces) and some decorative panels on the other made from cut up gift card.


Untitled by drOffset, on Flickr

Some added parts to get a bit of height into the center area, making it just big enough for one or two drivers.


Untitled by drOffset, on Flickr

The white keys of that toy keyboard combine to make a 6mm hover tank thingy. Small nails, a washer, a nut and the obligatory connector for the gun. I'll make three or four more, I think they'll need a bit more detailing.


Untitled by drOffset, on Flickr



Untitled by drOffset, on Flickr

[comstar]

Keep it coming

[mucno]

Impressive.