Controls
Pitch and Roll (W, A, S, D) to steer and move around.
AG 1 for lights. Also, the rear ones turn on only when braking.
VTOL for turret traverse.
Trim for gun elevation ( +20/-10 ).
Handles pretty smooth even on uneven terrain. Can climb to most places but be aware: this is no extreme mountain goat.
Description
The AMX 30 is a main battle tank designed by AMX (then known as GIAT).
It was the result of the collective effort of France, Germany and Italy who tried to design a standard European tank. Based on a set of base characteristics, the countries eventually built their own tanks. The German one became known as the Leopard 1 and the French one as AMX 30.
Entering production in August 1966, the AMX 30 would see service in many armies (especially those of Greece and Spain). With its reliable 105 mm gun, it proved to be a capable tank, taking part even in the First Gulf War (1990-1991) and seeing lots of success.
However, the vehicle was inevitably getting old. Much like Germany and many other nations, France started retiring its AMX 30 fleet and slowly replaced them with AMX-56 "Leclerc" MBTs during the 90's. Almost 3600 tanks of all variants were built in total.
Thoughts about it
This wasn't in my schedule as I initially intended to build a Czech tank but I soon scrapped the idea and started building this sexy beast. Was gonna go for dark green camo but it was a bit dull so I switched to desert camo.
This also happens to be the first tank where I properly implemented my recoil mechanism and used wheel tracks. The suspension is slightly stiff but it helps a lot when falling from high places or taking bumps (trust me, this thing is tough as hell).
Took me lots of patience... and sanity to make this. I had some problems with it while building it but I managed to solve them.
Surprisingly good at sniping. That is if you manage to see your target. Trying to hit stuff from long distances is very, very hard. But if you manage to hit, you're sure to obliterate your target.
Specifications
Spotlights
- BognaBoganTheMan 6.5 years ago
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 21.6ft (6.6m)
- Length 33.4ft (10.2m)
- Height 16.1ft (4.9m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 36,682lbs (16,639kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.837
- Wing Loading 6,196.3lbs/ft2 (30,253.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 5.9ft2 (0.6m2)
- Drag Points 14986
Parts
- Number of Parts 1000
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 4,168
@PhantomBladeCorp no problem sorry for late answer
@gispet holy crap, thanks a lot man
@PhantomBladeCorp alright upvoetd the one that i like the most gtg bye
@PhantomBladeCorp yeah now i'm watching them
@gispet so you really like my tanks? :)
I saw you upvoted a few of them
@PhantomBladeCorp now you're a legend for me and i'd like your opinion of my tank if you want i'm not forcing you
Might be a little late, but I absolutely love this tank, both aesthetically and functionally! It looks like the real tank it was based on with every detail taken into account which amazes me a whole lot! From the turret shape, mantlet, to the tracks, exhaust, and everything is just...AWESOME! Keep up the good work, I really look forward to seeing your next creation :D Also belated happy birthday too!
Even though I can't download this, since it would set my Ipad on fire, my OCD highly appreciates that this has exactly 1000 parts.
Ok great@PhantomBladeCorp
@Baldeagle086 Working on them. Should be up the next weekend.
How's the challenge results coming along
@PhantomBladeCorp XD want me to add 1 part instead to make the phones explode?
@ForeverPie How dare you xd
Hey VladCellTroll my comrade,whats up,i see that you started to build other nations vehicles .Wanna se my WIP,its a german tank
Ha ha! @arcues
why is there no reverse gear
Yo, what's up with the designer?
I gotta admit. I'm jealous
This thing makes my T-14 look like trash...
Rip T-14
this is amazing man
1000 parts even!'
removes one part
TRIGGERED
@Tully2001 Thnx man!!
Didn’t expect the bottom pics though
Next time, tilt the entire tank 180* at Y axis. Jk
@PhantomBladeCorp which custom designer backround u used? My next project is in desert camo and I'd like it to pose on that background...awesome built too! Im from Greece and I've seen this sexy beast from up close....really compact and lethal!