Amphibious Tank
 

I have a friend that is looking for an amphibious tank. The way they have described to me is that want something that will go from land to water and has the ability to shoot BB's

Is there such a thing out there.

Appreciate any help or direction

Mark

RE: Amphibious Tank
 

yes there is a futuristic looking thing that is a trackless wheel tank that gose into the water and the wheels flip up and it turns into a boat ?? it also fires BB's :)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...p/TANKMODE.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...p/BOATMODE.jpg

RE: Amphibious Tank
 

How cool is that? Where do I find this little marvel?

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I found that on the good 'ol ebay :D

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Do you know who makes it? brand name? model name?

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I bet that if you could successfully water-proof a tank's electronics (which has been done by forum members) and add lots of Styrofoam to the inside of your tank (one with a plastic hull - Hen Long), you could make a tank that would go from land to water without a problem. Adding some sort of tough material to the tracks (maybe every fifth link) to act as paddles, and you would probably get some forward propulsion.

RE: Amphibious Tank
 

If you're into modeling, convert a Pz III into a Japanese type 2 Ka Mi or type 3 Ka Chi. Been looking at that myself. Would take a lot of sheet styrene and shortening the suspension on the type 2 or lengthening the type 3, but I think it would be worth the effort.

RE: Amphibious Tank
 

you can fin it here


http://www.bananahobby.com/1205.html

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i have often contemplated it. but no info as to frequency etc. last thing i need is another 27 or 49

RE: Amphibious Tank
 

r/cmark42:

I've seen something based on the old Tyco Land Shark chassis (amphib) over on German eBay, think it was billed as a Pz.4. If its the same chassis, it should go amphib just fine. Can't find a listing at the mo, and then again, posting a lisk is verboten anyway.

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thanks all for your help and assistence. the freind saw the listing on banahobby.com and fell in love with..

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You know i thought that thing was kind of phony, but I could see it coming in handy by the pool and if it can shoot plus carry some liquid refreshment???

The Blitz

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dodgy is the word, but cheapness is the key.

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Dodgy :D:D:D I'm going to use that word tomorrow at work Wackywheels!

the Blitz

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tell us how that thing works etc when your friend buys one. would be interested in a video of it in action to.

RE: Amphibious Tank
 

Fires BB's etc... alright for novelty factor, but I wouldnt expect much from it

[link=http://www.internetshopuk.com/internetshopuk/image/hariottank.wmv]VIEW VIDEO[/link]

One thing the video doesnt show is how it goes (mobility-wise) on land and sea with 4 cans onboard...

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How cool is that [8D] More a childs toy than a modelers kit but.... for the fun factor you can't knock it.

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Ya let us know how well it works.I to think in the water 4 cans of "whatever" would be a heavy load for it to handle.Might be a fun toy. BIGMIG ;););)