Dr. Cranky Posted December 15, 2011 Author Posted December 15, 2011 Bobby, whatever scenario you want to envision is what is going to give your vehicle the right look. I like my TOOTHLESS ZOMBIE story line because I'm trying to create a whole fleet or caravan of interesting vehicles, but whatever you think will work at getting you through the build WORKS just fine! Good luck.
Lunajammer Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 wow had no idea how hard its been trying to find the perfect kit or glue bomb for this challenge...so far no luck....did find a glue bomb on ebay but bid went over $25...thats where i dropped out...the hunt continues.... I had not planned to be part of this for the same reasons, along with no P-Apoc experience until tonight when I had a brainstorm. Everything I need is on one scrap body. The rest is coming from used up toys. Even some childish toys have isolated pieces of brilliant crisp detail. The ice breaker that started my hail of ideas was a retaining bracket from a toy pistol. Dig around at the thrift stores and wear your rose colored glasses.
Dr. Cranky Posted December 16, 2011 Author Posted December 16, 2011 There you go, Mike, things change from one minute to the next in this hobby! Cheers, DC
rhs856 Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 Count me in, good Doctor. No idea what I'm going to build, but I'm envisioning dents, dirt, rust and tank treads... oh, and guns... lots of guns.
RodneyBad Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 Not saying I'm joining or not since my build completion rate is at an all time low but I've come up with two possible choices. Or Of Course after choice is decided, I'll Armour up and all.
B-dub Posted December 27, 2011 Posted December 27, 2011 BUMP!!!!!!!!!!! anyone have any ideas for in scale guns? can't seem to find anything other than 1/35 scale
Agent G Posted December 27, 2011 Posted December 27, 2011 www.policecarmodels.com Look in accessories for 1/25th scale weapons. One of the many versions of MPC's jeep, I'm thinking "Hogans Heroes" had a .50 cal MG. G
RodneyBad Posted December 28, 2011 Posted December 28, 2011 www.policecarmodels.com Look in accessories for 1/25th scale weapons. One of the many versions of MPC's jeep, I'm thinking "Hogans Heroes" had a .50 cal MG. G Is this a .50cal?
B-dub Posted December 28, 2011 Posted December 28, 2011 Craaannkkyyy ?!?!?! Where'd ya go?? Lol it's about time to get the build together so we can start having some real fun.. I have kit ready to go! now hurry before I change my mind... again!
Agent G Posted December 28, 2011 Posted December 28, 2011 I believe thats a 1/35th scale 20mm FLAK gun. In 1/24th or 1/25th it looks like a .50 cal spotting rifle from an old 106mm recoiless rifle. Put that on a bipod, add a pistol grip, trigger, and a butt stock and you'll have a great post apocalypse weapon, redneck style. G
Rob McKee Posted December 28, 2011 Posted December 28, 2011 This looks like a lot of fun. Count me in if we are all still here. Rob
RodneyBad Posted December 28, 2011 Posted December 28, 2011 (edited) I believe thats a 1/35th scale 20mm FLAK gun. In 1/24th or 1/25th it looks like a .50 cal spotting rifle from an old 106mm recoiless rifle. Put that on a bipod, add a pistol grip, trigger, and a butt stock and you'll have a great post apocalypse weapon, redneck style. G Dang, Your good and a Mind reader to boot.. Edited December 28, 2011 by RodneyBad
Gluhead Posted December 28, 2011 Posted December 28, 2011 I'm in. Needed a good excuse to do one through finish anyway, rather than just throwing a bunch of stuff at each other and making "mwahaha" noises to myself. And Ron, that is RAD! I've been waiting for a build off like this for ages. This is what I got hung up on a while back but I'll build something new.
Darren B Posted December 28, 2011 Posted December 28, 2011 BUMP!!!!!!!!!!! anyone have any ideas for in scale guns? can't seem to find anything other than 1/35 scale If anything try to scratch build one. I know this is for vehicles with wheels, but i scratched one for a snowspeeder project as I felt the kit one was to whimpy.
Darren B Posted December 28, 2011 Posted December 28, 2011 I may just have to join this one and see what I can come up with......................................
ZombieHunter26 Posted December 28, 2011 Posted December 28, 2011 I may just have to join this one and see what I can come up with...................................... I can't wait to see what you'll come up with
ROB213 Posted December 28, 2011 Posted December 28, 2011 this sounds fun!!! i'm in, where do i sign up????
Green Duster Posted December 28, 2011 Posted December 28, 2011 I'll play along. Got a old Jurassic park Hummer. I'll do something with it. So when do we get started and a final due date?
Darren B Posted December 28, 2011 Posted December 28, 2011 (edited) Folks, just to be clear, the contest will start this coming January and I can tell you that you will have to build something completely new! Doc says January. Oh im in for sure.............My local model club just had a contest that was based on the apocalyptic theme, never entered to apprehensive on weathering, never weathered a car or truck but im ready to do that now................ Edited December 28, 2011 by Darren B
Wagoneer81 Posted December 28, 2011 Posted December 28, 2011 (edited) Is this a .50cal? There were a few .50cal or 12.7mm anti-tank guns built that were top fed. AgentG has the right idea...those would be a great place to start. I know what kit I'm gonna look for... -Also, the Hasegawa Type 82 Kubelwagen comes with TWO EACH: 98k Mauser rifles, MG-34's (side fed with drum mags), Panzershreks, MP40 'grease guns', 'potato masher' grenades and a driver figure with a separate German helmet. These would be GREAT Post-Apoc weapons. -The Hasegawa Army Jeep kit offers a nice M1919 .30cal, pedestal mounted machinegun... I think the .50cal belts from 1/35 weapons sets would make good .30cal belts in 1/25. -The older Monogram 'Gangbusters' '28 Lincoln kit has a crude Thompson Subgun. Edited January 1, 2012 by Wagoneer81
Agent G Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 Flip that MoFo 90%, and convert the recoil cylinder to a scope. Now you have a side fed .50cal sniper rifle. Yes, I am a mind reader, that's what agents do............................. G
Jimk Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 New guy here... Looks like a good time to make my first jump into the board with this doomsday scenario... most of my builds end up that anyway Jim
Agent G Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 New guy here... Looks like a good time to make my first jump into the board with this doomsday scenario... most of my builds end up that anyway Jim I'm right there with you! G
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