Fantasy era tank, because I can't keep living vicariously through Matt. Possibly something Saruman or Sauron should have built for their armies. Those Nazgűl are overrated. (I mean really, you flick a match on their robes and they run off squealing in agony. If I'm Sauron, I'm thinking: these are my go to guys?!)
About this creation
Armor is Chobham type composite with interlaced layers of dragon scale and dried, compacted orc dung. Turret front is rated at 2.8 fingers of Mithril Equivalent Protection, 2.4 fingers M.E.P. for hull upper front.
Main armament is 5.4 fingers caliber poisonous berries. A combination of discarding sabot and HEAT technologies are employed, in unusual ways. Early in flight, after leaving the barrel, the skin and flesh of the berries are discarded. Since several seeds are released, this superficially resembles canister ammunition, but is not the point. The small, dense seeds by themselves continue their flight with superior aerodynamic performance. On impact with the target, the naturally hollow seeds break apart, releasing focused jets of the contained toxins. Ammunition is cut from the source bushes retaining small protrusions of surrounding twig and leaves in order to fin-stabilize the rounds during early flight, until the skin and flesh are discarded.
Secondary armament consists of multiple lateral, rear, and upward facing ports allowing spear thrusts by the crew inside.
Suspension and drive train both utilize petrified ogre bones for axles, etc ... These are mined from a unique, highly protected peat bog. Few know its well guarded location, though there is a project under way to infer this from a pattern of losses of messenger moths and their flight routes. It is believed all moths flying close to the location of the bog mine are shot down to prevent espionage. Ironically, this policy can be exploited by examining the loss pattern from carefully chosen test routes. The surprisingly imprecise routes followed by the moths is proving a hindrance.
Power is provided by dual 2.5 trollpower turbines burning compressed troll farts. The farts are collected, contained, and compressed by adepts known as "fart benders" (a closely allied guild to the "dung benders" and "urine benders" that shape and quench the armor during manufacture). On flat, dry terrain, the tank is capable of 15 leagues per stound.
Performance loss is pronounced on steep grades, less so in mud. Combined with much weaker underside and turret top armor, formations including this model are best engaged in hilly or rough terrain. Turret top armor is rated at 0.4 fingers M.E.P. and is, anecdotally, vulnerable to heavy crossbow fire directed direcly downward. The tracks are fouled easily by direct hits of solid stone catapult shot.
Additionally, quantities of stored troll farts, or farts of the crew directly, may be released from vents surrounding the hull. If lit, this provides a smoke function. Unlit, this establishes a noxious surrounding, lasting 20-30 sec in non-windy conditions.
The crew compartment is hardened against psychological effects of fairy harp music.
The 4 mufflers.
The radiator and 2 fart ports.
This unit's current crew (from the left): driver, loader, gunner, commander, morale officer. The majority of the crew have been together for a long time, excluding the commander and morale officer. The previous commander died from a bee sting while sipping his jasmine tea around the camp fire with the crew. He had no idea he was allergic. The morale officer is a temp substituting for the assigned officer, shown below, currently on R&R after a grueling tour. The veteran members of the crew do not like the temp morale officer, and eagerly await their commrade's return. She does not handle the crew's direct farting functions as capably, one of her several duties.
Seriously, before anyone asks, the orc members of the crew are all male. Their long hair is a badge of honor only permitted to the tank corps. They are practically required to maintain their hair luxuriously conditioned as part of their esprit de corps. And, really, why would you want to conquer Middle Earth and not look good doing it?
This unit's maintenance crew, including the fart bender (and crew chief) and refueling trolls, Peaches (left) and Daisy. The trolls can also be directed to lift up the tank if underside or track maintenance or repairs are required.
On parade. This was actually after a bruising defeat resulting in the loss of 20% of the company and even more of their attached infantry. That's pretty much what you get for sending an armored column into the Misty Mountains. When will Sauron ever learn, that whacky guy! However, the morale officer clearly knows her business.
An earlier, lower muzzle velocity, version of the gun.
An example of the ammunition source bush. The orcs know it as "Angel of Heavenly Sweetness" or Seraphin Thecae Jucundus (a rather ironic name coined by the first and only orc to ever taste from it). Among men it is known as "Endless Prickly Night" (Aevitatis Verpae Tenebra). You don't want to know what the Ents call it. The adorable forest bunny (Saepius Coitus Sempiternus) is immune to the toxins and is perfectly happy to plant his face in the bush and eat all day long.
Yes, Matt, I am aware I still owe you a pink, disco themed, tank crewed by Starsky and Hutch. Working on it. If I could just get Lee to lend me 1 percent of his pink collection for a month ... Note, however, the unusual amount of technic functionality here, for this day and age: NONE! Muchas gracias to Dan, Hans, and Joel for your help.
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April 3, 2012 |
Sick work. Though I would say it rather fits the WH40k demon armies rather than orcs. :P But all in all very nice organic design, I wish I had that many of the tail and horn pieces... |
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August 30, 2011 |
I have no clue what your last comment was about... |
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June 15, 2011 |
So, the forest bunny sounds a little like James Caan...Anyway, thought you might be interested in my latest, surely some of your type of humor, and I know, don't call you Shirley... |
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April 11, 2011 |
awesome tank, it must've taken a while to build. |
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April 5, 2011 |
Achtung baby! This thing is an abomination! It's heinous! It's an affront to the natural order of thing! Start mass production at once. Best line of the write up: These are mined from a unique, highly protected peat bog. Your talking my language man. Attack! |
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Andrew AKA Hump-Free April 2, 2011 |
Hey Man, At First I Thought, This Is A Tank? But Then I Looked At More Pics, And Said, This Is Not A Tank! This Is A Unique Moving Fortress, That Is A Physical Tribute To The Nonlinear, To Imagination, To Originality, And To LEGO And By All Means No Mere Feat. Very Nice MOC, Also I Will Use This Comment To Inform You That There Are Some Important Matters Being Discussed In My Group About Adding Mods, And That I Added Something Today, I Believe You May Enjoy. |
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March 15, 2011 |
Amazing..... |
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March 3, 2011 |
This is crazy, awesome, funny, weird, beautiful and unique all at the same time. Priceless. |
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February 28, 2011 |
my wife would like that! |
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February 27, 2011 |
Very cool. Can't say I've seen too many fantasy type tanks of this nature. I also think you've had one too many of those poisonous plants as a "recreational" hobby, as you are crazy yo! |
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February 26, 2011 |
Quoting Mark Sanders
en spirit de corps is already taken by the USMC.
I don't know what that is supposed to mean. It is a phrase (of French origin), dating hundreds of years, that has a meaning, and which is used in many contexts, including a military one (by dozens of military branches throughout the nations of the world). I am simply using the phrase to mean exactly what it stands for. I am not trying to claim, coin, copyright, or otherwise "own" the phrase in any way. The USMC also uses the word "proud" as part of its various slogans or mottos. Does that make using the word "proud" somehow off limits in any other contexts? |
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February 26, 2011 |
Unusual, weird, art, impossible, amazing... are all the right words here. But my only word is: WOW! |
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February 26, 2011 |
Every thing is cool about it except for 1 thing, en spirit de corps is already taken by the USMC. |
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February 26, 2011 |
Quoting Matt David
you're clearly the closest thing the LEGO community has to Legally Insane. Now if only you had a sig-fig....
Thank you good sir. My insanity or near insanity is one of my proudest badges. My sig-fig is effectively the bunny.
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February 25, 2011 |
I love it! Extremely original. |
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February 25, 2011 |
Wow! I have absolutely no idea what the rambling paragraphs say, but the design of this is pure genious! I never knew you could use "natural gas" to power such an incredible monstrocity. |
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February 25, 2011 |
Never seen a horny tank before! The tank is absolutely fabulous! I also love the plant! That flower stalk is pure genius! |
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Cool tank. Trolls: Peaches and Daisy! LOL! The name is a bit awkward... Could've called it the "Boney" or something. |
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I must admit, when I typed the keyword into the search box I was expecting a different result.(If you know what I mean) |
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Spaztastic the Diabolical February 24, 2011 |
What is wrong with you? |
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quite an awkward name because well...you know... but i got to say this absolutely amazing. looks like alot of effort was put into this creation.
5 stars!!! |
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February 24, 2011 |
A tank made of bones. Brilliant. Not to mention intimidating. |
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February 23, 2011 |
You shall pass!!!
being serious, this is one epic tank. very unique. |
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February 23, 2011 |
The creation is amazing, but the name is a bit odd. |
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February 23, 2011 |
amazing creation. though you might wanna think about changing the name... |
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February 23, 2011 |
This IS !!..... Yuk !!! but.... WOW !!.... so imaginative !!!! Incredible tank and orks with flowers on the head..... well... he he he !!! |
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February 23, 2011 |
Tom, where do I begin? First, I'll start by mentioning I thought you were completely joking about all the Belleville pieces. I should have known better, as you're clearly the closest thing the LEGO community has to Legally Insane. The tank is amazing. Spectacular. Exceeds expectations in all regards. The mix of themes on the tank alone is enough to make this MOC worthwhile, and the technical aspect is nothing too shabby itself. I second Stu's appraisal of your bush. It is truly fierce in its own respect. Also, I am greatly honored with the appointment of crew chief / natural gas bender, and I am equally pleased with the accompanying adornments of mushroom-hat and gas-staff. I owe you one, buddy. Now if only you had a sig-fig.... |
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February 23, 2011 |
Thats some mean bush at the end there - and a very neat design too. Loving the organic shapes in the turret and the way the side-spikes fan out, but its eye-catching construction throughout Tom. And of course the write-up is bat-guano crazy and lots of fun too. Good job mate. |
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Dave Sterling February 22, 2011 |
That is bonelicious. Really nice organic lines an great use of the various bone pieces. I also love the color scheme. Finally, the back-story is hilarious and very well done. |
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August Russ February 22, 2011 |
Dude that looks amazingly awsome... And also it looks like a crab spider! Funny! good build! |
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Dominick S February 22, 2011 |
Wow... I'm seriously doubting that I have actual skill after seeing this. It's totally awesome, and the amount of bones and sharp looking pieces make it menacing. Could you please check this out? http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/251526 Thanks! |
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exelant desine and all but i have one question... WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT
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February 22, 2011 |
Really sweet moc although i cant say the same for the name.... xD nah jk.... |
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February 22, 2011 |
Really cool tank and all, but you might want to rethink the name!XD |
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February 22, 2011 |
hahahah.....
boner |
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February 22, 2011 |
Quoting Tom Simon
Zane, Zane, Zane ... And you claim to be too good for our club?
I don't claim to be to good for anything haha. And i am unaware of this club you speak of, but i have a feeling i'll need a good, clean shower after joining.
P.S. One thing i forgot to add in my first comment: "i bet a lot of guys on mocpages would enjoy conquering 'Middle Earth'" |
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February 22, 2011 |
Quoting Zane Houston
i would have liked a picture showing the boner spraying it's seeds
Zane, Zane, Zane ... And you claim to be too good for our club?
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February 22, 2011 |
It seems you are severely lacking in teeth/bone pieces. |
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February 22, 2011 |
awesome work! best tank ever! |
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February 22, 2011 |
Quoting Hans DendauwNPD
I thought the Misty Mountains link was going to take me back to Leda's homepage...~H
I knew I missed a trick. |
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February 22, 2011 |
Quoting Master Shifu Leo J
The streak of insane masterpieces continues.
Thanks man. I aim to be psychotic. |
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February 22, 2011 |
Quoting Chris Phipson
Meh, I'm sure Samwise could take it down with his gardening tools... And "Daisy?" Really? HAHA ~ Chris.
Never mess with a guy and his pitchfork. It was that or "Strawberry". |
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February 22, 2011 |
Ok, I went back and checked out all the links. Nice touch. I thought the Misty Mountains link was going to take me back to Leda's homepage...~H |
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February 22, 2011 |
Quoting Hans DendauwNPD
I now see what you were talking about with the rear. Now, aren't you glad you stuck with it?~H
Always glad to stick with a fine rear. |
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February 22, 2011 |
The streak of insane masterpieces continues. This tank just upped the ante. The idea is incredible but making it come to life is mindblowing! And of course the psychotic episode does not end there with the hilarious, well thought-off writeup. Bravo! |
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February 22, 2011 |
Did Phippy not pick up on the name? Or the various innuendoes throughout? Or is he just not acknowledging them? Shall we ever kno- what, you want me to look at the model? Oh, alright then...Nah, just kidding, very good work here, very good indeed! |
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February 22, 2011 |
Great MOC! Never seen such a wicked and original thing like this! Keep it up! -Jan |
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February 22, 2011 |
Meh, I'm sure Samwise could take it down with his gardening tools... And "Daisy?" Really? HAHA ~ Chris. |
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February 22, 2011 |
Incredible design! While it looks very emotionlessly roboticaly menacing it sort of has that smooth-ish organic look to it. |
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February 22, 2011 |
I'm glad the title was misleading... That is one dangerous looking beastie - I might have made it with all sorts of moving this and that and whatnot but it wouldn't have looked so good. |
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February 22, 2011 |
haha, boner! (being immature is fun, i advise you to try it!) |
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February 22, 2011 |
Matt as the 'Bender De Flatulence' was priceless and your write-up was hilarious. The take itself came out great and I now see what you were talking about with the rear. Now, aren't you glad you stuck with it?~H |
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February 22, 2011 |
THIS IS SO AWESOME!!!!! |
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February 22, 2011 |
Uh...I can't find any words... |
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February 22, 2011 |
This turned out great! Awesome name for it as well. Love all the detail work and the story gave me a chuckle. |
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February 22, 2011 |
I have no idea how you made this, but this is crazy building! The tail bases forming around the center is my favorite part. |
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February 22, 2011 |
Wow, this tank is a monster! Very well done! |
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February 22, 2011 |
Quite an imagination you have there, my friend! This is about as original a build as I can think of. Awesome! |
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February 22, 2011 |
It looks great and very, very, expensive. |
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February 22, 2011 |
haha ohmygod this is awesome! |
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February 22, 2011 |
nice!, how many of those curved spike pieces did you need to make it? its pretty awesome. |
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February 22, 2011 |
Pretty cool, but you may want to change the name. |
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February 22, 2011 |
Epic! I only had to see the thumbnail for a split second to know this was your work. If you look really close you can see 'Lego Artist' written all over it. Very nicely executed mate. ~Thoy |
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February 22, 2011 |
That's probably the strangest thing I've seen in quite some time. My first thought was 'Mad Max', but I believe Sauron would love to have this either. The explanations are entertaining and the extras amazing. |
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February 22, 2011 |
Haha, wild, I love it. Great design end supurb description of the 'technical' featchers.
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February 22, 2011 |
What a beast! I love it! I'm sorry cause i didn't
respond to your invite in the MOCathalon team, I had a swimming competition and I wasn't at home.
Good job again. |
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February 22, 2011 |
The horror... The horror... |
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February 22, 2011 |
astonishing, I love the colorscheme, nice turret, it has something demonic, which I like |
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February 22, 2011 |
Cleverly done and very smooth, although I must admit the text is a bit odd. |
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February 22, 2011 |
Hahaha wow... i never i would take in so much from a single MOC. All around the tank is awesome, a quite impressive boner if i do say so myself (however i would have liked a picture showing the boner spraying it's seeds). The mufflers are cool, and the amount of tails/horns all over is astonishing. As for the massive amounts of beefy text to sift through, the description is very nice, and the innuendo...is...well...no comment :) |
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