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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

1/56 Scale G.I.JOE MOBAT TANK




Ahhh, The MOBAT. From my earliest days as a G.I.JOE fan I have been in love with this tank! Featured prominently in issue number one of the comic, the MOBAT was an integral part of many of the original comic missions.

This tank has a huge nostalgia factor for me because, while it was not one of my first Joe vehicles (Those were the RAM and the VAMP for those wondering), I did get it for Christmas the first year I collected G.I. Joe toys from one of my favourite uncles (who had the forethought to also give me batteries). I drove this bad boy over piles of books in my Grandma's living room for hours. It was awesome! Yes, I am child of the 80's!


I think that the sponge chipping method worked particularly well on this vehicle given the number of wide blank plates it has as part of its armoured hull.

I started by painting the whole model white before black lining/washing the crevices a dark grey. I then repanelled the white back in to make the white neat before using blister pack sponge to apply the green to represent the green "underneath" the whitewash.

In Bolt Action terms I plan on using this as a Pershing, which is the American reskin of the Tiger tank in the rules. Given the size of the MOBAT's gun and its armour, I think that that suits.

 To the left you can see what it came like. It is a 3D print of a file found of Thingiverse that was printed in resin.

Only taking a few minutes to clean up before priming, this kit was a dream to paint up and prepare for the tabletop.

I absolutely adore this tank and I am now considering painting up another in the Crimson Guard alternative paint scheme that was sold by SEARS in the 80's. I think it would look ace in red and black!


4 comments:

  1. Absolutely stunning! My MOBAT knocked over many a brick wall with it's slow, motorized engine, great times!

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  2. Love it. Everyone has to have a VAMP, RAM, and MOBAT to kick off their Joe Team from issue #1

    I have a old Diecast MOBAT and a Digital Print MOBAT that feels a little big.

    I was wondering what percentage you printed yours in? And if you know what it came out to be size wise related to the Diecast MOBAT?

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  3. Thanks guys!

    Definitely Jason! The originals are the best!

    I think my MOBAT was printed at 40%. It is a beast! Just like my Mauler!

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