Author Topic: Flatbed Truck (LRM) Proxy Need opinions! (Read 4468 times)

Saint · « **on:** 28 January 2018, 12:50:19 »

Testing this as a flat bed truck (LRM Mod). I think I need to enclose the cab. What do you think?

Daryk · « **Reply #1 on:** 28 January 2018, 13:37:23 »

For a full size truck, yes I think it would look better with an enclosed cab. As is, that rig would make a fine 5 ton jeep with an RL-10...

Cache · « **Reply #2 on:** 28 January 2018, 18:13:36 »

Seems quite large for a 10-ton vehicle, but the importance of scale is entirely up to you. I'm definitely not a fan of the cab.

I like GHQ vehicles for smaller, cheap units like this. The M142 HIMARS (first attachment) looks closest to the TRO:3060 image of the flatbed truck, in my opinion. (file names are GHQ stock numbers)

Saint · « **Reply #3 on:** 28 January 2018, 18:21:35 »

Size isn't that much of a issue because my group plays table top exclusively, plus Btech has always had a scale issue. ;)

Also I will not have to buy anything else because I have enough to build three of them. :) I do like the M142 HIMARS how ever.

worktroll · « **Reply #4 on:** 28 January 2018, 20:56:22 »

Other DA options incude cutting down the Giggins APC, or taking the turret off a Partisan.

Colt Ward · « **Reply #5 on:** 28 January 2018, 22:17:10 »

Or the MWDA Demon Med Tank, which I am using it for, cut the back turret and part of the cab (before the hatch?) to put a bit of used gift card on the cleared portion for a 'flatbed' truck. I used the turret guns on it to convert a lance pack catapult into a PPC catapult, so I have one with just that post up the middle.

DarkISI · « **Reply #6 on:** 29 January 2018, 06:44:39 »

I agree with the enclosed cab. Should be easy to mod that, though.

Colt Ward · « **Reply #7 on:** 29 January 2018, 11:28:12 »

Yeah, you could slice one of the bubble cockpits off the SM1 Tank Destroyer to work on that dune buggy.

Saint · « **Reply #8 on:** 29 January 2018, 20:12:02 »

Quote from: worktroll on 28 January 2018, 20:56:22

Other DA options incude cutting down the Giggins APC, or taking the turret off a Partisan.

Tried that they look great but I'm using them for Strikers and Hunters.

Saint · « **Reply #9 on:** 29 January 2018, 20:12:59 »

Quote from: Colt Ward on 29 January 2018, 11:28:12

Yeah, you could slice one of the bubble cockpits off the SM1 Tank Destroyer to work on that dune buggy.

I will give that a try I think I still have a few of those.

worktroll · « **Reply #10 on:** 30 January 2018, 03:05:37 »

With a cabin, the Shandra will be pretty darned good.

The Giggins makes a good backup!

And Saint, it's you I need to thank for inspiring me to use de-turretted Partisans for a multitude of uses!

W.

Saint · « **Reply #11 on:** 30 January 2018, 06:39:35 »

Welcome to the madness :D

Wow those came out fantastic!

Saint · « **Reply #12 on:** 02 February 2018, 09:07:48 »

Well I broke it while working on it, so this is the attempt to save it. :(

Daemion · « **Reply #13 on:** 02 February 2018, 10:37:08 »

I like the look. Very futuristic.

Now, some paint.

worktroll · « **Reply #14 on:** 02 February 2018, 12:37:35 »

Most excellent! Stealing that :)

Fidel Cashflow · « **Reply #15 on:** 03 February 2018, 09:13:21 »

Looking great

Colt Ward · « **Reply #16 on:** 03 February 2018, 09:15:18 »

I had started considering what to do with the rest of a SM1 TD since I want to use that monster gun to make a bashed Helepolis.

I am Belch II · « **Reply #17 on:** 03 February 2018, 09:53:36 »

Looking awesome!!!

Daemion · « **Reply #18 on:** 03 February 2018, 13:39:40 »

Quote from: I am Belch II on 03 February 2018, 09:53:36

Looking awesome!!!

Wrong thread. ;)

These are cruising.

Saint · « **Reply #19 on:** 03 February 2018, 20:49:48 »

Well now I need a secondary color . ;D

Cache · « **Reply #20 on:** 03 February 2018, 20:55:35 »

That's a big improvement.

Daemion · « **Reply #21 on:** 03 February 2018, 22:06:21 »

No you don't. There's nothing wrong with monochrome schemes.

You've already got numerology on them, if you're looking for ways to tell them apart.

Saint · « **Reply #22 on:** 04 February 2018, 08:24:48 »

Quote from: Daemion on 03 February 2018, 22:06:21

No you don't. There's nothing wrong with monochrome schemes.

You've already got numerology on them, if you're looking for ways to tell them apart.

I think I will take your advice, I was wanting to make them into a generic Militia unit anyway. ;D

Daemion · « **Reply #23 on:** 04 February 2018, 17:00:18 »

Too bad you've already got them glued together. Would've been fun to see the Missile pods magnetized so you could remove them and use the Trucks as unmodded versions.

In fact, if you have enough, one or two straight transport versions would be cool.

The Wayfarer · « **Reply #24 on:** 06 February 2018, 20:47:21 »

Saint,

That looks tight! That SM1 canopy on the Shandra actually works really well. Nice mod.
Can't wait to shoot at it.

Mike

Saint · « **Reply #25 on:** 21 February 2018, 07:40:05 »

Just a better pic of the final product. ;)

Valkerie · « **Reply #26 on:** 21 February 2018, 08:58:10 »

Well done sir! 8) 8)

Recklessfireball1 · « **Reply #27 on:** 21 February 2018, 15:43:36 »

Man, those look so great with the little bubble cabs. I love seeing modifications like this. Nice work!