Re: Detailing sci-fi vehicle conversions
From: Brian B <greywanderer987@y...>
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 07:52:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Re: Detailing sci-fi vehicle conversions
--- staremu <star_emu@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> As I set out to convert my newly purchased LeClerc
> and T-80BV models to sci-fi super-heavy tanks I am
> faced with a bit of a block. What all makes good,
> not-too-obnoxious detail work to make such vehicles
> look more like sci-fi vehicles. Now the LeClerc is
> likely going ot end up a hovertank, so that's a
> start ,but I'm thinking detail work here.
>
> Any suggestions, thoughts on bits or materials that
> have worked for others.
>
> Eli
I'd love to take a stab at it, but a lot would depend
on things like what type power plant you intend to
represent, what weapons, etc..... Maybe using some of
the styrene tubing and bar stock you find in hobby
stores for an exotic shaped barrel - square for a HEL
housing, triangle for a MDC, etc....
=====
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Hrastar
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