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Author:  CDR [ Thu May 03, 2018 6:56 am ]
Post subject:  Never done something this bold before.... (help)
Hello. Haven't been on here in ages. Too busy with Roleplay and Gunpla and Steven Universe and Skyrim. Doesn't seem my attention span can stay focused long enough to finish stuff.

Anyway, was perusing the inter-webs, hoping to find one of the 2 Titanmasters I was missing when I stumbled upon the new Jurassic World toys, and came upon an abomination of a gimmic device with so much potential. Military-looking flatbed/cargo vehicle... that only existed to launch a hamster ball. My childhood died a little.

Well, couple weeks later, I came upon it in Wal-mart. Shook my head, but got to thinking. I've got some rummage rescues downstairs, I could give this thing some dignity. So, $30 dollars, 3 hours on a charger, and some 'constructive dremmeling later... I got this monster.

But naturally all projects have their problems....

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File comment: Side by Side. Naturally an 84 stinger won't carry the 25th-era joes. Tempted to dremmel in some leg room, but hesitant to do so. Parts being scarce and all.
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File comment: Currently seats one Driver and One passenger. If possible, I wish I could get something to lay in the back for a floor, cover up the back of the stinger with something textured like the vehicles floor.
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File comment: This is all it took. Remove the Wheels, shave off the back end, and snap off the 'bumpers' on the front. She just slides in there along the runners for the ball, not too snug, not too loose.
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Author:  CDR [ Thu May 03, 2018 7:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Never done something this bold before.... (help)
well, aside from the fact that there is a) no legroom and b) the interior is FILTHY even after I scrubbed it with Clorox wipes...

I planned to use some of the other fodder parts to give this monster some much needed firepower. A moray turret/gunner seat stuck down the manhole (... that came out wrong...). Naturally, it's when things start going so good that the real problems slap you in the face.

If anyone has any suggestions that can help me through this... or any of the problems, don't be afraid to speak up.

Also, if anyone feels like copying this.... don't be afraid to. Aside from the gimmick, this vehicle is pretty solid, and it'd be a shame to pass it up.

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File comment: Though come to think of it, the gunner WOULD likely be kicking the driver in the head alot....
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File comment: As you can see there are two sources, and two solutions to the problem. exterior texture on the vehicle, and the seat on the turret. Unfortunately, I'm not too keen on either of them. One I'm out a rare piece of junk, the other... I'm out 30 bucks.
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File comment: Looks pretty cool, am I right? Naturally this is where the problems start.
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Author:  ruralgladiator [ Thu May 03, 2018 12:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Never done something this bold before.... (help)
Is that a vamp interior?

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Author:  The Right Of Might [ Thu May 03, 2018 2:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Never done something this bold before.... (help)
other manned turret ideas... meandog.. HAVOC, snow cat, or Whale gun turret(s). interior.. how about a chopped down APC seating area, HISS 2, or Warthog seating area.. otherwise the idea looks solid nice modern vehicle!
Author:  DarkJedi [ Thu May 03, 2018 3:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Never done something this bold before.... (help)
You put...a VAMP interior...inside the Jurassic World truck?



:wow:


This is why I <3 this place...
Author:  CDR [ Thu May 03, 2018 9:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Never done something this bold before.... (help)
ruralgladiator wrote:
Is that a vamp interior?

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Stinger interior.... but that's just splitting hairs.

The Right Of Might wrote:
other manned turret ideas... meandog.. HAVOC, snow cat, or Whale gun turret(s). interior.. how about a chopped down APC seating area, HISS 2, or Warthog seating area.. otherwise the idea looks solid nice modern vehicle!


All solid ideas. Honestly wish I had another meandog turret. Loved that turret.
Author:  2DARK2C [ Thu May 03, 2018 11:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Never done something this bold before.... (help)
really great idea!
Author:  pluv [ Fri May 04, 2018 1:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Never done something this bold before.... (help)
Cutting the floor board (where the pedals would be) on the ARAH VAMP/Stinger interior gives enough leg room for Modern figure legs to poke through. It is a cut you can't see except from underneath on an assembled VAMP and here it is inside another vehicle.
Author:  ruralgladiator [ Fri May 04, 2018 4:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Never done something this bold before.... (help)
The Right Of Might wrote:
other manned turret ideas... meandog.. HAVOC, snow cat, or Whale gun turret(s). interior.. how about a chopped down APC seating area, HISS 2, or Warthog seating area.. otherwise the idea looks solid nice modern vehicle!
I agree you need a seating area in the back. Also I'm totally stealing this idea

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Author:  CDR [ Wed May 09, 2018 12:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Never done something this bold before.... (help)
pluv wrote:
Cutting the floor board (where the pedals would be) on the ARAH VAMP/Stinger interior gives enough leg room for Modern figure legs to poke through. It is a cut you can't see except from underneath on an assembled VAMP and here it is inside another vehicle.


That option has crossed my mind. I'd likely keep that 'vent' or whatevs it is in-tact for the sake of gluing on the ole console.

ruralgladiator wrote:
The Right Of Might wrote:
other manned turret ideas... meandog.. HAVOC, snow cat, or Whale gun turret(s). interior.. how about a chopped down APC seating area, HISS 2, or Warthog seating area.. otherwise the idea looks solid nice modern vehicle!
I agree you need a seating area in the back. Also I'm totally stealing this idea

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Go for it! :like:
Author:  johnwayne [ Mon May 14, 2018 2:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Never done something this bold before.... (help)
I made this years ago. It just a basic bench made from styrene, and the floor is textured styrene.

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