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  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Sweden
The Walrus
Posted by Tiking on Saturday, October 27, 2018 1:12 AM

Yes, its another anti-gravity build, yet again. This build went together rather easy. I started off with the IDF Nagmachon APC kit from Hobbyboss, that I received as a reward for the ‘Random Award’ in November 2017. I then converted the kit into a hover unit using the kits original parts only, making up about 98% of the bulk of the vehicle. The only scratch build parts and foreign items used in this built, was the rear panel, with the rounded exhausts mounted on; a few white styrene here and there, and empty astma canisters used for the four engines. The weaponry were modified and extra parts added to give them a distinctive look from my box of ‘Misc’ model parts from other kits I have collected over the years. The name ‘Walrus’ was given due to the shape and size of the overall look of the vehicle.

 

 

 

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Saturday, October 27, 2018 1:34 AM

That’s a cool subject. I don't know the genre but sure looks like an AFV to me.  Nice job on the dry brushing/highlights.  Overall very cool looking.  With the progression of armor in the 20th and 21st centuries tending towards reduced silhouettes - what's the story with this vehicle? 

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Sweden
Posted by Tiking on Saturday, October 27, 2018 1:44 AM

keavdog

That’s a cool subject. I don't know the genre but sure looks like an AFV to me.  Nice job on the dry brushing/highlights.  Overall very cool looking.  With the progression of armor in the 20th and 21st centuries tending towards reduced silhouettes - what's the story with this vehicle? 
 

 

Hi John. I am just letting my imagination run wild here. As I mentioned in the original post, I used the IDF APC kit  and just rearranged the parts in the kit to come up with this design. It's basically a revised updated version of the IDF APC nagmachon vehicle. I simply made it into an anti-gravity recon military vehicle.

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 11:50 AM

Oh wow! Love it!!! 

When I look carefully I can see where you've moved stuff around! Heart

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Sweden
Posted by Tiking on Friday, November 2, 2018 3:19 PM

Gamera

Oh wow! Love it!!! 

When I look carefully I can see where you've moved stuff around! Heart

 

 

Glad you noticed.

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

  • Member since
    July 2014
  • From: Franklin Wi
Posted by Bakster on Friday, November 2, 2018 11:00 PM

Very nice, Tiking. That looks really cool and your work is excellent. I like the concept too!

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Sweden
Posted by Tiking on Saturday, November 3, 2018 1:54 PM

Bakster

Very nice, Tiking. That looks really cool and your work is excellent. I like the concept too!

 

Thank to you kindly Bakster. 

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

  • Member since
    January 2006
  • From: California
Posted by SprueOne on Saturday, November 17, 2018 12:17 PM

I really like the composition of this one.

Anyone with a good car don't need to be justified - Hazel Motes

 

Iron Rails 2015 by Wayne Cassell Weekend Madness sprueone

  • Member since
    October 2004
  • From: Orlando, Florida
Posted by ikar01 on Sunday, November 18, 2018 8:29 AM

Since nobody has said this yet about the Walrus..."Coo Coo Ca Chuu" The Beatles guys will  get it.

Actually, you did a very good job on this vehicle.  I'm just not familiar with the design or its original beginnings.

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Sweden
Posted by Tiking on Monday, November 19, 2018 5:03 AM

SprueOne

I really like the composition of this one.

 

 

Thank you buddy. Appreciate your input. 

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Sweden
Posted by Tiking on Monday, November 19, 2018 5:06 AM

ikar01

Since nobody has said this yet about the Walrus..."Coo Coo Ca Chuu" The Beatles guys will  get it.

Actually, you did a very good job on this vehicle.  I'm just not familiar with the design or its original beginnings.

 

 

Hi. The only familiarity is the fact, that I used the IDF APC Nagmachon kit as the starting point for this build. It is basically an Israel's apc tank turned into an Anti-Gravity military vehicle. :) 

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

  • Member since
    February 2015
  • From: Canada
Posted by Belugawrx on Monday, November 19, 2018 5:01 PM

Love it Charles 

Excellent paint and weathering, would look great hovering beside a moisture vaporator on tatooine...lol

SMA members are scattered to the winds it seems...

Cheers

 Bruce Coy

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Sweden
Posted by Tiking on Monday, November 19, 2018 5:29 PM

Belugawrx

Love it Charles 

Excellent paint and weathering, would look great hovering beside a moisture vaporator on tatooine...lol

SMA members are scattered to the winds it seems...

Cheers

 

 

Yep, it sure would. :) Thanks. 

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

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