Der Reiher ( MaK CAMEL molestation )

[urumomo]

Another re-upload of a thread that didn't survive the site's resurrection .

Hasegawa 1/20 CAMEL to start
Turned into AI Sniper

 

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Gas turbine generator air intake openings , above .
Turbine recharges batteries and provides full power when on the run .
Zero sound , zero heat signature when in sniper mode .

 

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The snout is heavy armor to allow it to embed into the ground for firing stability

 

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Muzzle brake with thermal shroud

 

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Oscillating turret rotates down for reload or swapping out

 

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Pokes it's head up thru the tree canopy for sniper shots

 

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These legs suck so I'm going to build completely new legs

 

[Pantherman]

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Loving the camo. Pantherman

 

[urumomo]

Thanx !

 

[the Baron]

Oh, yes! I remember this build, and Time-Travelin' Franz Liszt! Thanks for reposting this, Momo, it great to make it available again!

 

[urumomo]

Ha ha , Ole Franz .
I'm going to make some resin copies of him before he becomes a permanent part of the Hofnarr dio .

 

[WtShark]

This thing is.... well, epic.
That camo is amazing, not typical, but perfect.
Your fabrication skills are amazing.... a not a bit intimidating at all.

 

[urumomo]

Thanks !
the legs suck -- those kit components weren't suitable for the task .
I'll need to scratchbuild completely new legs ,, one day