Julandrius Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) So after seeing some work on Flickr I decided it was really getting time for me to design my own tank. This is the result. I'm quite pleased with it considering this is my first ever. Though I don't really like the turret. So any tank-builders out here. Please help me improve it. Anyways, I'd like to hear what you guys think. Julien Edited August 25, 2011 by Rufus Indexed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KisKatona Posted August 24, 2011 Wow, nice job! You should use it in a vignette! Is this based on a real tank? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julandrius Posted August 24, 2011 Wow, nice job! You should use it in a vignette! Is this based on a real tank? Thanks :D I'm first trying out some techniques. Then when I get a little better at building vehicles I'll include one in a diorama for sure. And no, thisone is pure fantasy man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmiPolizeiFunk Posted August 24, 2011 Love it! MOAR TANKS PLOX! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rufus Posted August 24, 2011 That's one lovely tank! I don't know why you're not happy with the turret - it's a great design. Could perhaps be a little wider, but I love the use of the SNOT curves and slopes to give it contour. MOAR TANKS PLOX! What? If you mean 'More tanks please,' then seconded! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julandrius Posted August 24, 2011 That's one lovely tank! I don't know why you're not happy with the turret - it's a great design. Could perhaps be a little wider, but I love the use of the SNOT curves and slopes to give it contour. What? If you mean 'More tanks please,' then seconded! The turret isn't that bad. But I wanted this to be a modern tank. And the way it is now it really gives it a WW II kind of feeling. And there's just a lot of people over at flickr that don't like it. And since they are more experienced I guess they have a point. And he meant More tanks now indeed :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted August 24, 2011 Nice tank. I suppose you can make the turret lower profile for that modern look you wanted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Blue Brick Posted August 25, 2011 I think it is very cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGOMAN132 Posted August 25, 2011 That is one nice tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phil skycrawler Posted August 25, 2011 I love that, I would kill to have lego make something like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fallenangel Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) Like your other MOCs, Julandrius, this tank certainly does not disappoint! You've captured the bulky military feel of a tank perfectly, and the studless/SNOT work is superb. There are lots of really nice little bits that stand out, and NPU is definitely one of the best things about this MOC - things like your use of the 2x2 jumper plates and the way you've left studs around the edges (they remind me of rivets) as well as how you've used turntable bottoms as vents and the headlights in the front (oddly reminiscent of an automobile, which is neat). Personally, I love the WWII-esque feel that this tank gives off, but I can see why you may not be too happy with the turret - for me, the way you've built it makes it look slightly too blocky in comparison with the rest of the build. To round it out a bit, you may want to use these and these for the "body" instead of the rows of 1x6 curved bricks with 45 slopes. For the main cannon, you could use a combination of Technic pins and small gears rather than simply tubes to give it some bulk (as seen in this MOC). Edited August 25, 2011 by fallenangel309 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Farit Posted August 25, 2011 Very good! Looks as present. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
22kane Posted August 25, 2011 That's really good. I wouldn't even know where to start to build something like that. Nice job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted August 25, 2011 That's really a nice job fir a first! My suggestion would be to remove the grills from the front, they look out of place. The open top of the turret also seems a bit strange, a hatch against the elements and enemy would be nice on the next I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julandrius Posted August 25, 2011 Thanks everyone :) I'll try to keep all your sugestions in mind. I was planning on rebuilding it now but I guess I'm a little lazy as of now :P Anyways, there's almost certainly another one coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khorne Posted August 25, 2011 Not a bad start! I'm no pro in building tanks and stuff, so it's definitely better than something I could come up with. I have to agree with people who said the turret could use a little work. I look morel ike a motorized howitser to me than a real tank turret. May be it's because it's open-topped and has a rather short barrel . I would also make the front a bit shorter if it's possible. It kind of seems rather long at the moment. Other than that, well done! Does it fit a minifigure inside? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julandrius Posted August 25, 2011 Not a bad start! I'm no pro in building tanks and stuff, so it's definitely better than something I could come up with. I have to agree with people who said the turret could use a little work. I look morel ike a motorized howitser to me than a real tank turret. May be it's because it's open-topped and has a rather short barrel . I would also make the front a bit shorter if it's possible. It kind of seems rather long at the moment. Other than that, well done! Does it fit a minifigure inside? Thanks, it fits 1 minifig in the turret, or maybe 2 if you'd push it. And under the barrel you have these hatches, they can open up and there's space for 2 figures. And then under the turret I guess you can put 4 more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
