Need to run something by you guys.
I'm using an M60 bridge layer as the base (my guys cut off the bridge equip). So here's my issue, I have 2 external fuel tanks from the 1/35 academy blackhawk that I want to strap to the sides of the vehicle to hold diesel. Are these held onto the helo with "U-bolts" like other external stores?
I'll also have to deal with them moving around. I'm guessing putting some sort of bumpers between the armor and the tanks and then running some netting or something around them to keep them somewhat still (so they don't bounce around too much and punch a hole in the side).
Are these tanks fairly solid? I'd guess they are since folks shoot at the helos that they're attached to.
And we're still starting Aug 1 right?
John
Scratchbuilders!
Built a model or part from your own materials lately?
Built a model or part from your own materials lately?
Hosted by Mike Kirchoff
End of Days Scratchbuild Campaign
pastafarian
Member Since: April 10, 2008
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Posted: Friday, May 21, 2010 - 09:33 AM UTC
Bigrip74
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Posted: Friday, May 21, 2010 - 12:29 PM UTC
John, here is the campaign page for your reference.
http://modelgeek.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Campaigns&file=index&req=showcontent&id=397
But if you can think it up then HEY! it is legit.
Bob
http://modelgeek.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Campaigns&file=index&req=showcontent&id=397
But if you can think it up then HEY! it is legit.
Bob
pastafarian
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Posted: Friday, May 21, 2010 - 12:51 PM UTC
Aug 15???? I wanted to start on the 1st!!!!!
I think it should work, but if I knock holes in the sides and all my fuel leaks out the zombies will get me!!!
John
I think it should work, but if I knock holes in the sides and all my fuel leaks out the zombies will get me!!!
John
phanthomred4
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Posted: Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 04:53 AM UTC
John, I think you shouldn't have any problems. First, the tanks you're refering to are part of the " UTTAS" system. The tanks put-up with a lot of vibration and stress. The tanks should have mounting lugs similar to bombs, rockets, etc. The mounting point is just like a pair of "vis-grips" with a servo-solnoid for actuation. 
pastafarian
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Posted: Monday, May 24, 2010 - 05:32 AM UTC
Good to know. 
These should give my track plenty of range.
I can't wait to get started on this thing!
John
These should give my track plenty of range.
I can't wait to get started on this thing!
John
mike0000
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Posted: Sunday, June 06, 2010 - 01:09 PM UTC
If you're still taking enlistments, I am in on the End of Day's Campaign.
AussieReg
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Posted: Sunday, June 06, 2010 - 01:16 PM UTC
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If you're still taking enlistments, I am in on the End of Day's Campaign.
Hi Michael, and welcome aboard mate. You can enlist here EOD Sign-Up Page
What evil twisted things have you got in mind for us ??
Bigrip74
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Posted: Sunday, June 06, 2010 - 01:42 PM UTC
Michael, as D. stated welcome to the dark side. We need every available soul to help in keeping life on earth safe from the zombie horde. 
Bob
Bob
Keeperofsouls2099
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Posted: Sunday, June 06, 2010 - 02:09 PM UTC
Welcome to the party if it ever gets here 
mike0000
Member Since: May 13, 2008
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Posted: Monday, June 07, 2010 - 06:57 AM UTC
Great! I've got a '66 El Camino kit that's been gathering dust that will finally get to live. Now if I can only scratch a .50 HB in 1/24th scale...
VonCuda
Member Since: November 28, 2005
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Posted: Monday, June 07, 2010 - 01:43 PM UTC
Welcome aboard Mike 
Yeah, I did the Hellcamino thing once myself.
Even made a .50 cal for the top of the cab like this.
Justin, don't worry. It'll be here before ya know it.
Hermon
Yeah, I did the Hellcamino thing once myself.
Even made a .50 cal for the top of the cab like this.
Justin, don't worry. It'll be here before ya know it.
Hermon
Keeperofsouls2099
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Posted: Monday, June 07, 2010 - 03:21 PM UTC
I know I know Just have so many ideas I'm about to explode my brain is getting entirely to big.If thats possible.Hermon I noticed you haven't been posting much lately did you lose an arm in some horrific Exacto blade accident while chasing a squirrel with a lighter?
Just have so many ideas I'm about to explode my brain is getting entirely to big.If thats possible.Hermon I noticed you haven't been posting much lately did you lose an arm in some horrific Exacto blade accident while chasing a squirrel with a lighter?Bigrip74
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Posted: Monday, June 07, 2010 - 05:33 PM UTC
That is a good one Justin, can I use it?
Bob
Bob
VonCuda
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Posted: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 12:04 AM UTC
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I know I know
Nope, just working 70 to 80 hours per week. My lovely government is spending money like crazy and someone has to eventually pay the bills.
Besides, squirrel season here is from October to January. $500.00 fine if you get caught chasing them with a lighter this time of year.
Hermon
Bigrip74
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Posted: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 04:35 AM UTC
Herman, back home (TX) the squirrels chase the hunter and the jackalopes that they are trying to hunt 
at least that is what happened to me 
.
Bob
at least that is what happened to me .Bob
phanthomred4
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Posted: Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 06:03 AM UTC
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Not even! Herman, back home (TX) the squirrels chase the hunter and the jackalopes that they are trying to hunt
Bob
Bigrip74
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Posted: Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 08:14 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextNot even!Herman, back home (TX) the squirrels chase the hunter and the jackalopes that they are trying to hunt
Bob
HEY! mgautreaux, Word!
Bob
phanthomred4
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Posted: Sunday, June 27, 2010 - 06:17 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextQuoted TextNot even!Herman, back home (TX) the squirrels chase the hunter and the jackalopes that they are trying to hunt
Bob
HEY! mgautreaux, Word!
Bob
. Did something get lost there. Anyway, I may have some bad news about staying in the campaign. No excuses but I may have to bale, and retry a late start. Sorry "Cuda, Reg. If in two more weeks things don't level off I'm out. I rather do it before the start and face the heat than come off as a DNS ( do not show) Again, sorry guys!!pastafarian
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Posted: Saturday, July 03, 2010 - 11:37 AM UTC
I'd like to find some 1/35 folks in suits and dresses (funeral attire) to attack my vehicle, or at least be staggering toward it.
We've got to have a few zombies. What's the availability on 1/35 civilians? "I" scale in model railroads are about 1/32. Even if I need to shorten arms, legs, torso to get them around 1/35 that shouldn't be an issue after tearing up the clothing a bit.
John
We've got to have a few zombies. What's the availability on 1/35 civilians? "I" scale in model railroads are about 1/32. Even if I need to shorten arms, legs, torso to get them around 1/35 that shouldn't be an issue after tearing up the clothing a bit.
John
Keeperofsouls2099
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Posted: Sunday, July 04, 2010 - 04:14 AM UTC
There's a huge selection of civilians in 1/35 I'll be using a few myself
--MRB--
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Posted: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - 12:43 PM UTC
Hello!
Finished a week ago this alternative history figure from 1948 Berlin... Hope you like it!
(the story and the pic from an unpainted fig was on the Change those troops! campaign, which haven't started yet, but put it in there just for fun because I didn't notice this campaign )
"It's year 1948 and Germany has been declared to a waist zone due to the nuclear devastation of year 1946 and has been surrounded with allied forces blocking all traffic in and out. There is still some groups left fighting with each others, but the land is so wasted that everyone has to wear heavy lead protection gear."
Finished a week ago this alternative history figure from 1948 Berlin... Hope you like it!
(the story and the pic from an unpainted fig was on the Change those troops! campaign, which haven't started yet, but put it in there just for fun because I didn't notice this campaign
)"It's year 1948 and Germany has been declared to a waist zone due to the nuclear devastation of year 1946 and has been surrounded with allied forces blocking all traffic in and out. There is still some groups left fighting with each others, but the land is so wasted that everyone has to wear heavy lead protection gear."
kevinc
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Posted: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 - 01:22 AM UTC
hi mrb
i like the story line i had thought about doing something similar to this myself maybe nazi zombies? the photos are really small and i can't see them very well can i enlarge them someway?what scale is the figure?why not join the campaign and build a dio
Bluestab
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Posted: Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 05:10 AM UTC
Pics are small for me as well. You can right click the thumbnail and View Image and they'll open in larger form. Go back and the small pic will be big at least for me on Firefox. They don't stay big though.
As far as the pix they have a definite Fallout quality to them. Neat little story behind them.
On a side note, I got another little toy in the mail the other day. SO now I have a backup plan for the campaign if my halftrack based trader/scavenger vehicle proves to be more than I bargained for. Probably will still use the new kit for some End of Days-esque subject.
As far as the pix they have a definite Fallout quality to them. Neat little story behind them.
On a side note, I got another little toy in the mail the other day. SO now I have a backup plan for the campaign if my halftrack based trader/scavenger vehicle proves to be more than I bargained for. Probably will still use the new kit for some End of Days-esque subject.
VonCuda
Member Since: November 28, 2005
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Posted: Friday, July 09, 2010 - 02:09 PM UTC
Damn! Wish I could find something like that in 1/24 scale.
BTW, just over a month before the blood starts to flow ladies. Maybe I'll get a few more hours at the bench by then.
Hermon
BTW, just over a month before the blood starts to flow ladies. Maybe I'll get a few more hours at the bench by then.
Hermon
HARV
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Posted: Sunday, July 11, 2010 - 11:47 AM UTC
Hi Hermon,
I have quick question for you about your campaign.
I was thinking of joining your campaign a couple of days ago and the same day my wife found this for me at a garage sale for 25 cents.
Is it ok with you if I use some of the items that are already started? I personally have not done any work on them and don't plan on it until the actual start date. I am sure I can piece something together out this stuff and add some armor plating, a snow plow, barbed wire and/or other such cool stuff.
Thanks,
HARV
I have quick question for you about your campaign.
I was thinking of joining your campaign a couple of days ago and the same day my wife found this for me at a garage sale for 25 cents.
Is it ok with you if I use some of the items that are already started? I personally have not done any work on them and don't plan on it until the actual start date. I am sure I can piece something together out this stuff and add some armor plating, a snow plow, barbed wire and/or other such cool stuff.
Thanks,
HARV
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