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2010/12/03 21:55:06
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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Hey, I looked, and my camera does indeed have a plastic threaded well in the bottom, those Kodak folks planned it all out I guess. Bow as long as I can make a stand for it, I can get steady pics of my models!
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"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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2010/12/03 21:57:03
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Shroomin Brain Boy
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cool, so i might indeed not buy me glasses when looking at your pics...the first one created an effect as if i was just opening my eyes after a long and drunk sleep...lol
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2010/12/03 22:03:38
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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Viktor von Domm wrote:cool, so i might indeed not buy me glasses when looking at your pics...the first one created an effect as if i was just opening my eyes after a long and drunk sleep...lol
LOL! Sorry about that. 
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"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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2010/12/03 22:08:07
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Shroomin Brain Boy
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well wouldn´t be a problem if i was actually drunk...but would be fun once in a while^^ but without alc getting that feel...
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2010/12/03 22:13:55
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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LOL
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"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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2010/12/05 00:17:33
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Posts with Authority
South Carolina (upstate) USA
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I got a box in the mail yesterday from my dad...hobby link japan all over the side...yes, dad sent me an Akuyaku for christmas...
...but the wife wont let me open it. Shes gonna wrap it and make me wait for christmas.
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Whats my game?
Warmachine (Cygnar)
10/15mm mecha
Song of Blades & Heroes
Blackwater Gulch
X wing
Open to other games too
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2010/12/05 11:41:03
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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That is okay! now you will have an Akuyaku all your own, a very nice gift btw. I had to buy mine as no one else would get me one. Most people are surprised by the price and won't normally pay for it. Enjoy! the treads will require super glue to make the polyvinyl go together, and then the plastic track links to the polyvinyl. As you can see, you will have spare track pieces when you are done. [/img] 
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"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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2010/12/07 00:18:46
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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I think that you will really like also how "clean" the kit is. I did not actually have to shave anything down, no flash.
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"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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2010/12/07 00:23:32
Subject: Re:Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Chalice-Wielding Sanguinary High Priest
Arlington TX, but want to be back in Seattle WA
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That tank is coming off a little submarine-ish. Very interesting
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 4250 points of Blood Angels goodness, sweet and silky W12-L6-D4
 1000 points of Teil-Shan (my own scheme) Eldar Craftworld in progress
 800 points of unassembled Urban themed Imperial Guard
 650 points of my do-it-yourself Tempest Guard
 675 points of Commoraghs finest!
The Dude - "Jackie Treehorn treats objects like women, man."
Lord Helmet - "I bet she gives great helmet."
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2010/12/07 04:35:32
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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LOL! I see the tanks i own as "Landships" especially the multi-turreted ones. I think the curved plates and the telescoping auspex pod may make it appear more "submarine" like though. I see how you are struck that way Elelment206.
This is undoubtedly the most turret laden tank I now have.
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"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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2010/12/07 13:06:53
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Posts with Authority
South Carolina (upstate) USA
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shasolenzabi wrote:That is okay! now you will have an Akuyaku all your own, a very nice gift btw. I had to buy mine as no one else would get me one. Most people are surprised by the price and won't normally pay for it.
Enjoy! the treads will require super glue to make the polyvinyl go together, and then the plastic track links to the polyvinyl. As you can see, you will have spare track pieces when you are done.
Yeah it was a total surprise to me. I was asked what I wanted so I threw that on the list mostly as filler, as dad usually sends $$. When I saw the fedEx guy walk up with a Hobbylink Japan box I was amazed.
I was planning to buy one eventually, so Im totally thrilled. Just as well that the wife is making me wait till xmas for it...I have enough on the bench, waiting a while will probably result in a better job being done when i do get to it.
Tracks will be ok, back in the day I was really into 1:35 scale armor, so Im sure there will be nothing new in the kit.
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Whats my game?
Warmachine (Cygnar)
10/15mm mecha
Song of Blades & Heroes
Blackwater Gulch
X wing
Open to other games too
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2010/12/07 23:33:15
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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Mad4Minis wrote:
Yeah it was a total surprise to me. I was asked what I wanted so I threw that on the list mostly as filler, as dad usually sends $$. When I saw the fedEx guy walk up with a Hobbylink Japan box I was amazed.
I was planning to buy one eventually, so Im totally thrilled. Just as well that the wife is making me wait till xmas for it...I have enough on the bench, waiting a while will probably result in a better job being done when i do get to it.
Tracks will be ok, back in the day I was really into 1:35 scale armor, so Im sure there will be nothing new in the kit.
Awesome, I also used to do a lot of Tamiya made 1:35 tanks as well, so you will know what to do as soon as you the threads, it did not have the pins for going through and melting like the Tamiya treads though, that was how I knew super glue was needed, the poly part is in two pieces, and then all of those plastic tack parts to glue on. WHEW!
Funny part, the box they sent it in was big enough, I could have ordered 2 of the Akuyakus and they would have both just fit in the box.
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"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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2010/12/08 01:41:07
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Posts with Authority
South Carolina (upstate) USA
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shasolenzabi wrote:Mad4Minis wrote:
Yeah it was a total surprise to me. I was asked what I wanted so I threw that on the list mostly as filler, as dad usually sends $$. When I saw the fedEx guy walk up with a Hobbylink Japan box I was amazed.
I was planning to buy one eventually, so Im totally thrilled. Just as well that the wife is making me wait till xmas for it...I have enough on the bench, waiting a while will probably result in a better job being done when i do get to it.
Tracks will be ok, back in the day I was really into 1:35 scale armor, so Im sure there will be nothing new in the kit.
Awesome, I also used to do a lot of Tamiya made 1:35 tanks as well, so you will know what to do as soon as you the threads, it did not have the pins for going through and melting like the Tamiya treads though, that was how I knew super glue was needed, the poly part is in two pieces, and then all of those plastic tack parts to glue on. WHEW!
Funny part, the box they sent it in was big enough, I could have ordered 2 of the Akuyakus and they would have both just fit in the box.
Mine came in the same size box...good thing it filled 2 of the dimensions or it would have bounced like a ball, there was no packing to secure it.
Heres a trick for you with the rubber-ish tank tracks...staple them. I put a couple staples in the joining area then gently stretch the tracks over the wheels. Or you can leave on of the end wheels unglued until you get the tracks in place then put it on.
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Whats my game?
Warmachine (Cygnar)
10/15mm mecha
Song of Blades & Heroes
Blackwater Gulch
X wing
Open to other games too
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2010/12/08 01:49:33
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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Hmm, I have heard of the staple method, just never seem to have a stapler around when I need one!
The kit is a bit Char1 like as regards the return system under the treads up top, just slide/guide plates. You will see screws are involved to help hold the rear idler wheels in place as well.
The kit is just amazing, and it makes me wonder how much more they could have accomplished at 1:48 or dare I say 1:35 scale?
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"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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2010/12/09 23:01:32
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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I need to decal and weather the T-61A5 next, and make sure to have the metal/oily look on the telescope pod shaft.
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"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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2010/12/12 18:34:17
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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More pics tonight, and for more scratch building ideas I found this site: http://www.landships.freeservers.com/tank_articles.htm Plenty of pics and drawings posted for inspiration!
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"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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2010/12/12 18:47:27
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Shroomin Brain Boy
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that was a very valuable link i instantly saved to my favorites...
thanks a lot
vik
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2010/12/12 19:23:12
Subject: Re:Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Journeyman Inquisitor with Visions of the Warp
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i have had that link for a while.. 
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2010/12/12 19:29:08
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Shroomin Brain Boy
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ah so your sitting on a heap of gold and dont feel like sharing?? tsts one has to wonder...you´ve got a cornucopia of true inspriration all for yourself... *makes a sad face*
besides, have a look at my blog, posted some pics my four year old son did with my airship^^ thats some creativity there^^
no i´m not sorry for any derails caused^^
vik
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2010/12/12 20:55:30
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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I shared. 
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"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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2010/12/12 21:16:31
Subject: Re:Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Journeyman Inquisitor with Visions of the Warp
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2010/12/12 21:25:46
Subject: Re:Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Shroomin Brain Boy
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now thats adding to a collection of oddball tanks...
i particularly like this one:
and this one here
i´d say redeemed yourself pretty well sir^^
vik
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2010/12/12 21:25:05
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Gargantuan Grotesque With Gnarskin
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Man, some of those look like something the french might make lol...
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The Imperium using advanced technology is like drinking Pepsi out of a Coke bottle.
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2010/12/12 21:34:21
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Shroomin Brain Boy
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why doesnt all the images doesnt show???
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2010/12/12 22:45:59
Subject: Re:Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Journeyman Inquisitor with Visions of the Warp
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mmm. not sure i thats why i used links , heres my favorite though.. might be chaos .. probably tezentch 
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2010/12/13 08:09:50
Subject: Re:Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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Seen the vicker tanks and the flying one some time ago, they found the treads tore off the tank upon landing when it actually landed. And here, as I promised, more pics. The T-61A5 had some more work done on it, still need to dirty it and decal it. [/img]  [/img]  [/img]  hydra with some company [/img]  [/img]  [/img]  [/img]  And the Akuyaku with metal/oiled post for the augur pod. [/img]  Similar deal for the forward ram. [/img] 
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This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 2010/12/13 19:44:45
"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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2010/12/13 08:32:47
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Shroomin Brain Boy
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your heavys bein to send shivers done my spine when isee them...and i always though i was in for slim big busted damsels in flimsy clothes....lol no seriously your T-61A5 looks absolutley super. just needs a heavy wash on everything as it looks a little flat now, but then it will look mindblowing...i guess if he does that you could use him as a psyker^^
also i would do more oily look or maybe the pics isnt showing enough...
i may have said it before but the more i see your camo the more i like it^^
vik
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2010/12/13 19:23:51
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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Viktor von Domm wrote:your heavys bein to send shivers done my spine when isee them...and i always though i was in for slim big busted damsels in flimsy clothes....lol no seriously your T-61A5 looks absolutley super. just needs a heavy wash on everything as it looks a little flat now, but then it will look mindblowing...i guess if he does that you could use him as a psyker^^
also i would do more oily look or maybe the pics isnt showing enough...
i may have said it before but the more i see your camo the more i like it^^
vik
Nothing wrong with those damsels,  But when I think of tanks, I just have a liking for the treads, from the small scout tanks to the behemoths! or to also quote Monty Python's Holy Grail...."She has HUGE tracts of land!"
Thanks. Oh I do intend to wash that Devlan mud and also dirty the lower skirts and the wheels with graveyard earth to show dirt just too ground in to get rid! The decals also should help as they are rather nice for adding to the effects of the thing. Based in it's impressive range already, using the long range rule in the Vehicle Design Rules ought to give me 108" range on those twin super Vanquisher cannons.
Yeah, the pics didn't capture enough, so I will wash it again to look oily on both sets of exposed metal.
Thanks again. I know the pics make that shadow gray loo really blue, but hey, it is alien shale stone.hehehe.
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"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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2010/12/13 19:30:42
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Shroomin Brain Boy
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regarding colors i would suggest you do some open air pictureshots...sometimes it isn´t easy to even buy a decent pant cuase of the damned artifcial light...
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2010/12/13 19:46:51
Subject: Been Seeking out oddball tanks
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Rogue Inquisitor with Xenos Bodyguards
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Well, because Photobucket is being stupid, I had to cut out some really old pics and re-post my pics.
More oil for the front ram!
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Stop that squeaking of the pod with more oil!
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2010/12/13 19:49:17
"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
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here one i bet you havent seen before.. and a few more for luck 
and a linky 
