Fifthman Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I have distracted myself from my studies to crank this out in AutoCAD. It's laughably simple. I traced the GW Rhino's side view to get the basic shape, then made accomodations for the wheels. It's curious, though, to see how a couple of lines could give the model a lot of definition o_o Still, here's the first draft. http://i44.tinypic.com/fktfr4.jpg http://i39.tinypic.com/o0b049.jpg http://i39.tinypic.com/jig9j6.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/20i6bs.jpg The color is also not representative of the paint job I'd like to give it: it's just a layer indicator. I'm looking for ways to give the model a bit more definition. I'm currently using vents mounted on the stern of the Rhino, but they look too blocky. When I'm not sleepy, I'll chamfer them down and see what happens. Anything else I can do to improve the design? I'm also feeling like ground clearance is an issue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolloverbeethoven Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I really like it. Looks kinda amphibious. :) I like the vents actually. Can just imagine some curved exhausts coming out of them, blasting smoke as it thunders out of a river. Not sure if that's the look you were going for, but that's what I'm getting. lol :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Dropout Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Hmmm... not bad, I'd hit it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokkers Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Hmmm... not bad, I'd hit it :lol: I......ahhhhh......bwa? :ermm: the CAD model looks great. i wish you every sucess re-creating it IRL. please post pics when done :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Maybe for ground clearance you can put the wheels on shocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubernator Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Hmmm... not bad, I'd hit it :tu: I......ahhhhh......bwa? :huh: BAHAHAHAHAHA :D "ahem" nice design idea. However it really does look like a Metal Bawx :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester_prince Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 This reminds me soooo much of the APC in aliens. Its got the same chunky tyres and same strangely impractically short ground clearance and I absolutely love it. If it was a razorback it would be uncanny. http://www.automopedia.org/wp-content/uplo.../aliens-apc.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifthman Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 I'm using 30.4mm x 14mm Lego tires, by the way. http://i43.tinypic.com/3587ub9.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubernator Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I'm using 30.4mm x 14mm Lego tires, by the way. http://i43.tinypic.com/3587ub9.jpg Oooo nice choice for wheels :rolleyes: This should be good then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Sasha Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I love this so far, and am looking forward to more pics; I've been looking for the right wheels myself, hoping to have them part-enclosed, like the tracks (or like an old Citroen estate!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiplash Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 looks like something from the alien series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiro the Betrayed Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 looks like the Makko in Mass Effect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtNACHO Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I don't really see a whole lot of Mako in there, on another note, will your wheels be spinable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Sasha Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I'd recommend you don't; I built my Landspeeder as a dune buggy with turning wheels, and it kept rolling down terrain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Sasha Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I'd recommend you don't; I built my Landspeeder as a dune buggy with turning wheels, and it kept rolling down terrain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglez Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 lol, that is great advice :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifthman Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 No, they won't roll. Anyway, last bit of detail. Added some vents and a spot for headlights. I'll start gathering materials and building the thing hopefully next week when I'm done with midterms. This thing's distracted me from school long enough. http://i42.tinypic.com/2j5goir.jpg http://i44.tinypic.com/25kttao.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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