Matchbox "Roar by Four"

[Cpl Overby]

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



here is what " I " started with







here is the end result



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




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





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



this is how it looked all assembled











and finally ....here it is painted














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

[Dr DeAth]

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

[pocoloco]

Awesome! 

[S_P]

Nice work- looks beefy.

[bandit86]

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

[Constable Bertrand]

Great paint work on the stripes/chipping/weathering.   

Cheers
Matt

[Cpl Overby]

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.

[Cpl Overby]

Awesome! 

Thanks.... Glad you think so

[Cpl Overby]

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.

[Constable Bertrand]

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 Maybe spacing them out over time so we can comment/interact as you go

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

Cheers
Matt

[Cpl Overby]

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

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