HISSTank.com member ninjapleazee kitbashed this G.I. Joe Mauler from a ROC RHINO by adding a MOBAT turret, a suspension lift, fresh paint & Mauler stickers.
It’s really tricked out !!!
Photography credits go to HISSTank.com member dollface.
Click the discuss button for all the pics & details !
ninjapleazee says
First off, I personally was never a fan of the Rhino and I even hated the fact that Heavy Metal was the driver. The Rhino never suited him. He deserved something with more beef. My buddy picked up the Rhino because he wanted Heavy Metal only and gave me the Rhino. I stared at the hunk of plastic with the ridiculous excuse for a helicopter. I've always been a fan of the military Staghound, so I figured I'd take a stab at it.
With the staghound in mind, I started putting together what parts I would need. I picked up a complete Mobat from a member off the tank because I needed the top turret. Why the Mobat instead of the Mauler, thats because the Mobat turret was shorter and looked better than the Mauler. Next, the Rhino was too close to the ground so I decided to lift up the suspension by sawing off the original pegs then drilled and inserted a metal rod through the Rhino and the wheels. To make the turret work and be able to rotate 360, I would have to elevate it for clearance. A plastic tube I picked up infront of a house that was under construction while I was taking a jog. After a few alterations, I was able to make it work. I cleared out the center divider for optimum troop carriage.
Finally, I picked up an original Mauler stickersheet off ebay and I had to wait a few weeks for it to arrive from England. I hope ya'll enoy it. Heavy Metal looks a lot happier with his new ride.
P.S.- CIAD, the first picture is dedicated to you my friend. You might recognize something.
Enjoy!!
CVdelgado says
holy schnaikies! thats nice.
caw88 says
Very modern. I like it alot, and like you better than the original.
captain99 says
That IS AWESOME!!! FRONT PAGE THIS BABY!!
Incredible job and great vision for a crappy toy. You turned it into a really cool tank!
blayze5150 says
Great job. I am truely impressed!
dsrader says
Thats Awesome bro!
Rougarou says
Very cool. Nice idea and follow through.
revsears says
simply amazing. Best joe vehicle custom i've ever seen, it would be a must have if hasbro put it on the shelf.
nighthawk says
Oh my! That is just totally awesome. You should make more and sell them! Can you take more pics of the interior? I'd love to see how you did what you did with the seat inside and also to see how you modded the turret onto it.
Crimson Gord says
front page this thing, TTT !!!!
amazing dude, i love it !
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