Which Alpha LASER TANK did you like? - Page 5

eimb1999 · 14-01-2010, 12:48 AM

Oh. Okay. Mystery solved. I know who now. He got his as an unpainted but fully assembled model minus the chassis which he said he'd do up himself. He also painted it.

jediadept · 22-04-2010, 08:14 AM

I just received some models from Small Artworks, among them were the eagle beak tank.
I have to say that it is worth the wait; and now that Jim's' back up to speed, You don't have to. Highly recommended.

Jaeger · 13-05-2010, 04:23 AM

I have always loved the eagle beak tank to. It has been one that has stood out to me for a long time.

david_b · 13-05-2010, 05:20 AM

Yep.., I think it's nearly unanimous.. The Eagle tank RULES..!!

My personal favorite as well. It's such a shame we never saw them deployed during Year 2. It would have been so easy to change up a few Eagle cockpit details, show a little stock footage, and have feature a scene in one of them.. Such a missed opportunity.

david_b

Workshop Artist · 14-05-2010, 04:54 PM

It's not to like the one in the middle.

JordanRHughes · 28-05-2010, 07:16 PM

I like the middle one. Thanks for the share.

Jordan.

Steve Gerard · 28-05-2010, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JordanRHughes

I like the middle one.

JordanRHughes I agree. Welcome to ETF.

**Captain Sci-Fi** · 03-06-2010, 06:06 AM

Hi Guys,

Been following this thread for some time and a nagging question keeps popping into my mind.

There are three very different designs for these tanks so it begs the question were they originally designed that way by the Alphan crew?

What I mean is were they originally designed to be service vehicles of some kind with lasers strapped to their backs as an adaptation?

The flat bed tank really reminds me of a towing truck for aircraft and the Eagle Beak version carries personnel I think. The bubble dome version would make sense if fitted with an excavator arm (like a JCB digger) the driver would need that dome visibility then certainly. Perhaps they were left over from the construction phase of Moonbase Alpha and were part of the adapt and survive policy?

Cap'n

What do we think, reverse engineer back to their original purpose?

Cap'n

Steve Gerard · 03-06-2010, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Sci-Fi

There are three very different designs for these tanks so it begs the question were they originally designed that way by the Alphan crew?

What I mean is were they originally designed to be service vehicles of some kind with lasers strapped to their backs as an adaptation?
Perhaps they were left over from the construction phase of Moonbase Alpha and were part of the adapt and survive policy?

Cap'n

What do we think, reverse engineer back to their original purpose?

Cap'n

Captain Sci-Fi I absolutely think that they were left over from another purpose, like construction of Alpha.

**Captain Sci-Fi** · 03-06-2010, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester

Would be cool to do conversons of them with the Eagle type contol cab on all but with the rear section of the Flatbed type as some kind of Cargo Transporter and the rear of the Domed type as some type of Personel Transporter or APC.

Something like below:

Think we are all pretty much in agreement the Eagle Type is the best looking of the herd.

This hits the spot for me, I would love to see conversions/recreations of the original vehicles before adapting into weapons. Another project on the wish list

Cap'n

Steve Gerard · 03-06-2010, 04:11 PM

Since there is no season 1 confirmation of the three types of Laser Tanks being left over from SHADO MOONBASE '80s operations.

I think we can assume that ALPHA MOONBASE Construction Vehicles were refit with Laser Cannons after the events of "Breakaway". Koenig knew they needed defence improved against hostile aliens.

As we saw after the events of season 1, Alpha Moonbase personnel installed the perimeter Laser Turret batteries in bunkers surrounding the base.

Doomsday · 19-01-2012, 01:49 PM

I knowI'm waa-aay behind the times, but... did anything ever come of Eagle-1's Laser tanks for the PE sized models?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/49602360@N00/

Uyraell · 25-05-2012, 10:16 PM

It may be that I'm in error, but I was always under the impression that the Space, 1999 laser tanks were the UFO chassis reworked with new bodywork.

The more expert members here may well correct me if I am wrong, and if I am, then please do so. To me, the chassis looked identical in each case, with only minor details altered.
Of course, the bodywork differed vastly, but it was the chassis which caught my attention at the time. I seem to recall also that at least one of the UFO moon tanks was based on an IS3 chassis, but I no longer recall which of the three seen it was.

Hoping for some enlightenment on a minor topic that has always intrigued me.

Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell.

Jade Falcon · 26-05-2012, 12:12 AM

I believe all three chassis are the same, using the Tamiya Centurion tank kits as a basis.

MkIXHawk · 26-05-2012, 01:09 PM

1/25 CHIEFTAIN!!!

Tim Smith · 26-05-2012, 04:14 PM

Middle One..hands down the best. The first Alpha tanks I built (3 so far, working on a 4th), based on these, were a couple of Eagle types. The others are cool too!

shornak · 26-05-2012, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncle bill

Just checked out the French site, very interesting, I have not made such a direct comparison myself. One thing I would comment on is that the PE tank in not on a centurion chassis. this is what the UNCL tank looks like on the Airfix centurion chassis, note the 4 small return wheels which is more like the Tamiya 1/25 chieftain tank arraignment. The wheel hubs are made with "google eyes". To answer the threads title my favorite is of course this one.

If I were on the moon with no atmosphere in a battle I don't know if I would want to be in a big plexiglass bubble like that. I think I would rather be in the eagle nose tank.

1999man · 26-05-2012, 11:35 PM

Hello Shornak!
I see where your fears are coming from on having a big plexiglass 360 degree bubble/dome only as protection on the laser tank in a shirtsleeve enviroment -but remember, that dome has to be made of the same "tuff stuff" as the Eagle Spacecraft windows on the command module! It seemed to "hold up" well in the asteroid belt when Maya and the Commander where doing the 3 day "blue quadrant survey" in the episode "THE MARK OF ARCHANONS!

Terry35 · 26-05-2012, 11:41 PM

Middle one here, same reason looks like an Eagle. The other two while sorta cool look like they belong in some Irwin Allen story.

Terry.

Uyraell · 30-05-2012, 11:21 PM

Thank you for the quick replies, Jade Falcon and MKIXHawk.

My preference is certainly for the "Eaglebeak" (or should that be "Owlbeak", given that it is less-pointed and shorter?) tank, though in combat it would have issues for the crew in terms of visibility, i.e. they can really only see forward, and little to nothing of either side and rearward. I'd think they'd have external view cameras to compensate for that, however.

While the domed vehicles would have far better visibility for the crew, it would be at far greater risk.

Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell.

03-06-2010, 06:06 AM	#88
Captain Sci-Fi Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Glos, UK Posts: 4,332	All change.... Hi Guys, Been following this thread for some time and a nagging question keeps popping into my mind. There are three very different designs for these tanks so it begs the question were they originally designed that way by the Alphan crew? What I mean is were they originally designed to be service vehicles of some kind with lasers strapped to their backs as an adaptation? The flat bed tank really reminds me of a towing truck for aircraft and the Eagle Beak version carries personnel I think. The bubble dome version would make sense if fitted with an excavator arm (like a JCB digger) the driver would need that dome visibility then certainly. Perhaps they were left over from the construction phase of Moonbase Alpha and were part of the adapt and survive policy? Cap'n What do we think, reverse engineer back to their original purpose? Cap'n

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14-01-2010, 12:48 AM	#81
eimb1999 Eagle Pilot Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lr. Onslow, Nova Scotia Posts: 656	Oh. Okay. Mystery solved. I know who now. He got his as an unpainted but fully assembled model minus the chassis which he said he'd do up himself. He also painted it.

22-04-2010, 08:14 AM	#82
jediadept Alphan Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 9	I just received some models from Small Artworks, among them were the eagle beak tank. I have to say that it is worth the wait; and now that Jim's' back up to speed, You don't have to. Highly recommended.

13-05-2010, 04:23 AM	#83
Jaeger Waste Technician Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pendleton, Oregon United States of America Posts: 18	I have always loved the eagle beak tank to. It has been one that has stood out to me for a long time.

13-05-2010, 05:20 AM	#84
david_b Life Support Technician Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 77	Yep.., I think it's nearly unanimous.. The Eagle tank *RULES*..!! My personal favorite as well. It's such a shame we never saw them deployed during Year 2. It would have been so easy to change up a few Eagle cockpit details, show a little stock footage, and have feature a scene in one of them.. Such a missed opportunity. david_b

14-05-2010, 04:54 PM	#85
Workshop Artist Computer Technician Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St Catharines,Ont,Canada Posts: 243	It's not to like the one in the middle.

28-05-2010, 07:16 PM	#86
JordanRHughes Exile Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3	I like the middle one. Thanks for the share. Jordan.

03-06-2010, 04:11 PM	#91
Steve Gerard Medical Officer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3,320	Since there is no season 1 confirmation of the three types of Laser Tanks being left over from SHADO MOONBASE '80s operations. I think we can assume that ALPHA MOONBASE Construction Vehicles were refit with Laser Cannons after the events of "Breakaway". Koenig knew they needed defence improved against hostile aliens. As we saw after the events of season 1, Alpha Moonbase personnel installed the perimeter Laser Turret batteries in bunkers surrounding the base.

19-01-2012, 01:49 PM	#92
Doomsday Communications Officer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dundee Posts: 991	I knowI'm waa-aay behind the times, but... did anything ever come of Eagle-1's Laser tanks for the PE sized models? http://www.flickr.com/photos/49602360@N00/

25-05-2012, 10:16 PM	#93
Uyraell Waste Technician Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 10	It may be that I'm in error, but I was always under the impression that the Space, 1999 laser tanks were the UFO chassis reworked with new bodywork. The more expert members here may well correct me if I am wrong, and if I am, then please do so. To me, the chassis looked identical in each case, with only minor details altered. Of course, the bodywork differed vastly, but it was the chassis which caught my attention at the time. I seem to recall also that at least one of the UFO moon tanks was based on an IS3 chassis, but I no longer recall which of the three seen it was. Hoping for some enlightenment on a minor topic that has always intrigued me. Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell.

26-05-2012, 12:12 AM	#94
Jade Falcon Communications Officer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ayr, Scotland Posts: 784	I believe all three chassis are the same, using the Tamiya Centurion tank kits as a basis.

26-05-2012, 01:09 PM	#95
MkIXHawk Communications Officer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 1,449	1/25 CHIEFTAIN!!!

26-05-2012, 04:14 PM	#96
Tim Smith Communications Officer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,170	Middle One..hands down the best. The first Alpha tanks I built (3 so far, working on a 4th), based on these, were a couple of Eagle types. The others are cool too!

26-05-2012, 11:35 PM	#98
1999man Hydroponics Technician Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 31	Hello Shornak! I see where your fears are coming from on having a big plexiglass 360 degree bubble/dome only as protection on the laser tank in a shirtsleeve enviroment -but remember, that dome has to be made of the same "tuff stuff" as the Eagle Spacecraft windows on the command module! It seemed to "hold up" well in the asteroid belt when Maya and the Commander where doing the 3 day "blue quadrant survey" in the episode "THE MARK OF ARCHANONS!

26-05-2012, 11:41 PM	#99
Terry35 Travel Tube Technician Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 50	Middle one here, same reason looks like an Eagle. The other two while sorta cool look like they belong in some Irwin Allen story. Terry.

30-05-2012, 11:21 PM	#100
Uyraell Waste Technician Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 10	Thank you for the quick replies, Jade Falcon and MKIXHawk. My preference is certainly for the "Eaglebeak" (or should that be "Owlbeak", given that it is less-pointed and shorter?) tank, though in combat it would have issues for the crew in terms of visibility, i.e. they can really only see forward, and little to nothing of either side and rearward. I'd think they'd have external view cameras to compensate for that, however. While the domed vehicles would have far better visibility for the crew, it would be at far greater risk. Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell.