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Customs / Re: GI Joe 50th Anniversary Tribute by OB
« on: January 27, 2014, 07:22:33 AM »
50th Anniversary Day 27: Secret of the Mummy’s Tomb
Easily the most iconic vehicle created for the Adventure Team, the 6-Wheeler was included in several sets and was first released in 1970. The Secret of the Mummy’s Tomb included the vehicle with working winch, shovel, net, sarcophagus and a mummy to save from the Earthquake. The set also included a tan shirt and pants and the pith helmet to outfit your Adventurer in desert fatigues.
I’ve had the base vehicle for this custom in my fodder box for a few years now. Originally, it is from Lanard’s Space Force line. I was waiting for an opportunity to turn it into an Adventure Team 6-wheeler. The lines are a little edgier than the original 1970’s vehicle, but many of the characteristics are similar. I added a piece of styrene to the back to cover up the back seat and create a space for the winch. The crane boom is a lego piece.
Pluv did something very similar way before me, so thanks for inspiring this custom: http://www.joecustoms.com/customs/customs_specific_item.php?kind=vehicle&id=1024
The Adventurer is the classic desert variety made to match with the fatigues that were included in the original set.
Enjoy!
OB
Easily the most iconic vehicle created for the Adventure Team, the 6-Wheeler was included in several sets and was first released in 1970. The Secret of the Mummy’s Tomb included the vehicle with working winch, shovel, net, sarcophagus and a mummy to save from the Earthquake. The set also included a tan shirt and pants and the pith helmet to outfit your Adventurer in desert fatigues.
I’ve had the base vehicle for this custom in my fodder box for a few years now. Originally, it is from Lanard’s Space Force line. I was waiting for an opportunity to turn it into an Adventure Team 6-wheeler. The lines are a little edgier than the original 1970’s vehicle, but many of the characteristics are similar. I added a piece of styrene to the back to cover up the back seat and create a space for the winch. The crane boom is a lego piece.
Pluv did something very similar way before me, so thanks for inspiring this custom: http://www.joecustoms.com/customs/customs_specific_item.php?kind=vehicle&id=1024
The Adventurer is the classic desert variety made to match with the fatigues that were included in the original set.
Enjoy!
OB