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Miniatures Adventure => Post-Apocalyptic Tales => Topic started by: Cpl Overby on 01 November 2015, 06:09:52 PM

Title: Matchbox "Roar by Four"
Post by: Cpl Overby on 01 November 2015, 06:09:52 PM

When I saw this.......
I knew instantly I'd have to think this one through as to what to do with it......
Since I produce the "sets" for the Wheels, Weapons, and Detail items......
it was a pretty "straight forward" project.
Having a Metal Body created a few issues for my needs  Smiley


Well first Matchbox did a 3D Print before going into production.
there are detail on this that I wish were on the final version

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/3D%20printed%20prototype_zpspnvkfbbj.png) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/3D%20printed%20prototype_zpspnvkfbbj.png.html)

here is what " I " started with

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00386_zpsxh2vl4ds.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00386_zpsxh2vl4ds.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00387_zpsiyrw5za0.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00387_zpsiyrw5za0.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00390_zps5z186qoe.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00390_zps5z186qoe.jpg.html)

here is the end result

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00451%20-1_zpsf5tsegm3.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00451%20-1_zpsf5tsegm3.jpg.html)

First thing I did was to drill out the rivets,
then ......strip the paint, change out the tires, and added the guns.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/Wheel%20set-%2052_zpsjf8uv58y.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/Wheel%20set-%2052_zpsjf8uv58y.jpg.html)


I then took my Floor Plates and cut them up to make "expedient" armor

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00397_zpsvhx1cdk8.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00397_zpsvhx1cdk8.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00398_zpshfsf2fyi.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00398_zpshfsf2fyi.jpg.html)

I thought that the front looked good on the diecast I found it on.....
so I cut it off and molded it for casting......
and added it here

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00396_zps1rbgyxmd.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00396_zps1rbgyxmd.jpg.html)

this is how it looked all assembled

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00392_zpsx0aloraf.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00392_zpsx0aloraf.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00395_zpsdplsnc3g.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00395_zpsdplsnc3g.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00393_zpstyd700mx.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00393_zpstyd700mx.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00394_zpssxoxnuay.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00394_zpssxoxnuay.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00391_zpsuvl6cjgq.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00391_zpsuvl6cjgq.jpg.html)

and finally ....here it is painted

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00451_zps2ughvikv.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00451_zps2ughvikv.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00454_zpssrhvlgxe.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00454_zpssrhvlgxe.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00452_zpshn5ikc4o.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00452_zpshn5ikc4o.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00453_zpswrdicwcd.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00453_zpswrdicwcd.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00455_zpsbkanvod8.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00455_zpsbkanvod8.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00456_zpszciks85q.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/Diecast%20Mods/MB%20Roar%20by%20Four/DSC00456_zpszciks85q.jpg.html)


Please tell me what you think........
this is the third of my posts for these vehicles.
I will also post links to my wheels, weapons and parts

Title: Re: Matchbox "Roar by Four"
Post by: Dr DeAth on 01 November 2015, 06:13:17 PM

I think you did a grand job on the conversion, particularly like the added armour.

Title: Re: Matchbox "Roar by Four"
Post by: pocoloco on 01 November 2015, 06:25:42 PM

Awesome!  8)

Title: Re: Matchbox "Roar by Four"
Post by: S_P on 01 November 2015, 09:24:38 PM

Nice work- looks beefy.

Title: Re: Matchbox "Roar by Four"
Post by: bandit86 on 02 November 2015, 07:46:22 AM

i just found a bunch of new ones too:
hot wheel have some new star wars cars this one is very mad max like with a bit of tweaking
http://www2.mintinbox.net/site/actus/14-07/2307SW_HotWheels_Tusken_Car/1.jpg
and a new matchbox fire car but i can't seem to locate a picture, it too can be mad maxish

Title: Re: Matchbox "Roar by Four"
Post by: Constable Bertrand on 02 November 2015, 09:42:20 AM

Great paint work on the stripes/chipping/weathering.  8)  8)

Cheers
Matt

Title: Re: Matchbox "Roar by Four"
Post by: Cpl Overby on 23 November 2015, 07:57:12 AM

Quote from: Dr De'Ath on 01 November 2015, 06:13:17 PM

I think you did a grand job on the conversion, particularly like the added armour.

Many Thanks.......
I am putting together a Detail Set that will include a few pieces that can be cut to shape and glued to cars.

Title: Re: Matchbox "Roar by Four"
Post by: Cpl Overby on 23 November 2015, 07:57:50 AM

Quote from: pocoloco on 01 November 2015, 06:25:42 PM

Awesome!  8)

Thanks.... Glad you think so :)

Title: Re: Matchbox "Roar by Four"
Post by: Cpl Overby on 23 November 2015, 08:00:22 AM

Quote from: Scurv on 01 November 2015, 08:34:55 PM

Firstly bloody nice work. It has a mad max meets future warfare vibe that is new and very interesting. You seem to have an excellent talent for sticking bits on in such a way as to make them seem organic to the vehicle as well.

on the slightly negative side I would have put all 4 cars into one post so folk like me could have enjoyed them all at once.

But that aside, really really nice work and a great take on autogeddon.

Many Thanks......
the only trouble with puting all the vehicles in one post.......
for each post.... you are only allowed "X" (number) of pictures.

Title: Re: Matchbox "Roar by Four"
Post by: Constable Bertrand on 23 November 2015, 08:11:34 AM

Make a matchbox conversion thread, and then post a "before picture", "in progress" and "after" shot. If you have a bunch of juicy photos like you seem to, maybe post a link for "more on the blog/flicker". Thats one way of streamlining it.

Or do a few posts, one for each car :D Maybe spacing them out over time so we can comment/interact as you go :D

Personally, I haven't commented on each thread, but made comments on a few of your threads.

Cheers
Matt

Title: Re: Matchbox "Roar by Four"
Post by: Cpl Overby on 24 November 2015, 03:06:55 AM

I have been asked about links for my Parts.......
they can be seen here

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=84736.msg1041387#msg1041387