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Subject: 
Anti Air Tank
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Date: 
Sun, 20 Apr 2003 12:55:59 GMT
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Hi gang,

   It's been a while since I posted anything new, so I present my Anti-Air tank:

Deep Links:

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/jfoulds/AntiAirTank/aatank1.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/jfoulds/AntiAirTank/aatank2.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/jfoulds/AntiAirTank/aatank3.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/jfoulds/AntiAirTank/aatank4.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/jfoulds/AntiAirTank/aatankgun.jpg

Post moderation:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=41141

Little info...
The cannons are made with gears that Dacta calls Tacho Wheels.  I have only
found them in the #7191 UCS X-wing where you get 4 or get them in bulk from
Dacta at 20 for $10.99.

Keep building,
  Jim F.



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  Re: Anti Air Tank
 
(...) that there are not enough pictures. I would like to see what the back looks like. Does the main body hold minifigs, and if so, how many? My only suggestion would be to add a much smaller gun like a .50 cal near the front. Again, very cool (...) (22 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
  Re: Anti Air Tank
 
I agree with Keith, more pictures! Interior shots especially. This little beauty has some exceptional design elements, such as the half-stud offset over the tracks. Really great rotary cannon assemblies too, although they look a bit stubby due to (...) (22 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
  Re: Anti Air Tank
 
(...) Wow. What a great use of a very unusual part! Jim, I love the look and feel of this vehicle. It's extremely "G.E.V." (from "Ogre") in its styling, and I love the rounded slopey bits. I third the call for interior shots! Interior shots! Yes! (...) (22 years ago, 21-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
  Re: Anti Air Tank
 
(...) I never saw this part before. I have been trying to figure out how to make a decent gattling gun for over a year now. That gear is perfect. Too bad it is not easier to get. (...) -Mike Petrucelli (22 years ago, 21-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)

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