Gi Joe Cobra "Panther" Heavy Tank - How To

[@y2kFUNtime]

I really like the way you broke down your thought process when describing how you made this vehicle

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thank you. I’m never sure if folks will find that interesting. I always enjoy that part of behind the scenes video. Thanks for watching.

[@shanemorris702]

This is the raddest thing I've seen in a long time. I had no interest in it until you put the rail gun on. It completely transformed it.

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Glad you dig it and thanks for watching!

[@SkageXL5]

As soon as I saw that tank, I was "That's G2 Megatrons cannon!"

[@ActionRobotPunch]

I guess they share parts across brands. I was pretty surprised. Thanks for watching.

[@SkageXL5]

@@ActionRobotPunch the scrag-end of Transformers had quite a lot of re-use for other brands, at least in Japan with the Brave line. G2 Megatron was a 92 release, and the Panther was 1995, and it looks like a budget toy (Lots of easy molding), it was probably the cheaper option to just take the cannon from there, free up some cash for Day-glo paints somewhere else!

[@ActionRobotPunch]

@@SkageXL5 haha day glo paint. Thanks for the info 👍

[@kaylemathewcomendador6964]

Oh, I thought that canon looked familiar. From what I’ve seen that Megatron canon has some pretty good fire power.

[@kaylemathewcomendador6964]

@@ActionRobotPunch Apparently that’s not the only Transformers parts reuse in the GI Joe line. Apparently there’s a Star Brigade vehicle with a Transformers gun on it.

[@StonegateCreations]

Really good looking design especially for that base tank. I have a railgun that replaces the whole turret on the original HISS and HISS II based on a naval railgun.

[@ActionRobotPunch]

That sounds like a great custom. I'd love to see it. Thanks for watching!

[@jakezzfunk8876]

I've been eyeing these for years now just never pulled the trigger. Great buy on the uncomplete one! You do inspired work sir. Thank you!

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Awesome. Thank you. That's really appreciated.

[@andyboekelman9993]

That main gun is better that the original. Nicely done!

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Glad you like it. It was fun to come up with my own design.

[@emilflognoid1532]

Looks WAY better than the original canon! Totally fits the aesthetic

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thank you. Glad you dig it 👍

[@MRaadesign]

Like how you customized this one. You were talking about what the shape of the tank reminds you of. It reminds me of the Kenner Death Probe for the Six Million Dollar Man.. Good work. Love your channel.

[@ActionRobotPunch]

That Death Probe was erased from my memory until you mentioned it and I googled it! Wow, I loved the 6 million dollar man. I had the one with eagle eye see through head. Good times. What a crazy vehicle that was. Probably a golf cart with a cardboard painted skin built over it :) Thanks for watching and bringing back some fun memories.

[@MrDEMarq]

Awesomely done custom! I really hope a third party can make vehicles for the "6 figures.

[@ActionRobotPunch]

There are some out there. Mostly 3d printed I believe. I’m sure there are some coming.

[@Fernandez0007able]

This is an impressive battle tank. 👍

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thank you 👍

[@leeprice2849]

Right before ypu said it i thought that cannon looked similar to the one on Megatron gen 2 tank. Nice job on the Cobra heavy tank. Big improvement.

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thanks so much. Yeah I just didn't like the look of that cannon, but I also didn't have a choice since mine had the cannon busted off :) Thanks for watching.

[@BayushiGemma]

What a wonderful skill you have to design your own parts, wish I had that talent! Looks great you brought back to life an undesired toy, hope you got more than one?

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thanks. It feels great bringing a junker toy back to life. 👍

[@Nightshade794]

Funny thing is I have owned that Megatron sonce it came out. They had a crossover of transformers and GIJoe in the comics in the 90's. Cobra rebuilt Megatron's body into that tank in trade for cybertronian technology, with cobra's new rail gun cannon as Megatron's main interest to replace his usual firepower. So I have this Megatron with my Cobra forces because of that story. I think it's funny you built a sci-fi railgun, while in the comics that is exactly what Megatron's tank cannon is, and in the xomics megatron in tank mode shows just how easily it destroys hiss tanks. That I can easily imagine cobra using it in future tanks. Which I think I'll try and get a iron panther in the future fir that very reason. Tanks for sharing.

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thanks for the info! I have the comics. I’ll have to go back and reread them. Thanks for watching.

[@mcbennet8024]

Awesome video..I recently discovered this tank was supposed to be part of the 1995 Battle Corps Rangers line, and I find it fascinating. It's too bad they skimped out on making a proper drivers section for the interior of the turret. I wonder how hard that would be to 3D print..

[@ActionRobotPunch]

There actually is an interior! I was shocked but if you take the tank apart there are screens and controls inside the turret. But there's no way to get to them or seats to put figures in. It almost seems like they had a plan to allow the turret to lift off or open more. I like the idea of 3d printing an interior. Thanks for watching.

[@jasone7532]

Great minds... play with the same toys? I bought about six to eight of these. Mostly incomplete. I love the oft-lost tools (sledge hammer and shovel I think) that fit on the back. I am also missing a lot of antennas. I hadn't realized that the cannon was recycled from G2 Megatron. (Maybe we can pretend this was a technical advancement of Cobra's 1993 run-in with Megatron and Dr Biggles- Jones.) That's very interesting and would make sense that it was designed for ARAH. The lack of the interior inlay cup that would screw down in unison with the turret is the main thing I always felt was missing. There would be throttles and monitors similar to the Maggot rear pieces. I also think the side doors would have been a translucent plastic 'window' to see driver details inside. An LED light would be great. If you offer the rail gun in your Etsy shop, I'll have to find a couple more. It also could use an angular piece of armor to scoop from the front. I have been adapting the Sgt Savage figures as Joe's and they don't look too far out of place. The heads, while bigger, yes, do fit right in certain torsos. I'll have to put the photos of my own experiments out there...

[@wrp4955]

Whoa, this is fantastic. Well done sir.

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thank you. Glad you like it!

[@OldManTheseDays]

Looks absolutely killer. Awesome work!

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thank you 👍

[@beach7694]

That worked out great 👍and looks amazing! Have you ever thought about doing a modified Hiss tank? You can find so many of them missing the turret online. Possibly a cobra tank recovery vehicle or a tank destroyer or even a mobile artillery tank?

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thanks Beach. That’s a really good idea. There’s another KZbinr who makes really cool papercraft HISS variants removing the entire back area. Really imaginative and talented. But a turret insert that could be 3d printed could be really fun and easy to install. Just pop the turret “cup” out and replace. I’ve really enjoyed making the turret for my AML 90 and I think I can use some lessons I’ve learned. I was planning to work on my Tomahawk next but I think you’ve set me on a new course. As always, thanks for your comments!

[@DrakeSP4]

Awesome! I admire your skills and creativity! Keep those projects and videos coming!

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thanks 👍

[@baumer2504]

Man that is really cool and very inspiring. I wish I had gotten involved in collecting vehicles. Because all the room they take up and the high cost, I've always stuck to the figures. Using your imagination and making something original is much more to my liking though. Great job!

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thanks so much. I know what you mean. I enjoy getting the incomplete or damaged vehicles because of cost and then I get to put my own mark on them. It's really fun. Thanks for watching.

[@dustinkordish]

Looks fantastic! I love the work you’ve been doing. I wish I had the time and gear to do some of the same

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thanks so much. It’s fun how everyone in the community inspires each other. I really appreciate the kind words 👍

[@thetvbaby83]

That's frigging awesome! Love ur work

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thanks, I really appreciate that.

[@MiKeMiDNiTe-77]

This is great, good job. Cobra Gator.

[@ActionRobotPunch]

I was thinking of gator or something like that but maybe sounds like something zartan would have. In the swamps but i do like that it matches that look. Thanks for watching.

[@Kanovskiy]

Yes! the Panther tank is my favorite enemy tank for Cobra, it has that weird intimidating shape and it goes really well with the HISS aesthetically. But what surprised me the most was the amazing console detail in the interior! I mean the turret could just be an empty hollow piece but I guess someone had a bit of fun doing the mold because it has these screens and controls and details, they would look really cool if painted although they would remain hidden because you can't actually see or access it from outside so it is a weird but fun detail. Only reachable when you dissassemble the turret. Maybe if it had an easy way to dismount the top... The top of the hull has some intricate molded details too, like engine parts or maybe those are part of the turning mechanism, who knows? You decide in your imagination. It is visible when you turn the turret so maybe too vulnerable? Another reason Cobra Commander complains to Destro maybe. Too expensive now thats crazy, I got one MISB for like $50 couple years back. I hope Mauler guy does an RC version someday, that would be really cool. Great design on the rail gun. As always I'm left impressed by your skills and imagination. Keep going and thanks for sharing.

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Wow, I never knew about that detail! I just looked in there. Monitors, joysticks, keyboards, but almost impossible to see. I'll have to use that in a future video. Thanks for the information. I'd never had known. Now you have me wanting to open one one up and make it RC or something. Thanks for the comment. Good stuff.

[@ActionRobotPunch]

I found the detail! fb.watch/cccpAKTiSg/ Posted a video on FB.

[@soundwave810]

Very cool mod! Also, it kinda works canon-wise. At least cartoon canon because Cobra was working with the Iron Army. So your tank could've been a modified version if their tank. Keep up the great work! 👍

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Wow that’s cool. I don’t know anything about the Sgt. Savage line. Thanks for the comment and watching. 👍

[@soundwave810]

@Action Robot Punch Yeah, no problem. Theres an almost a throw away line in the 30 minute Sgt Savage animation that connects them. I think you might be able to find it here on KZbin. It's not a terrible episode despite that I know that most Joe fans like the comic continuity over the cartoon one.

[@ActionRobotPunch]

@@soundwave810 thanks for the info. I’m definitely an 80s comic and sunbow fan but it’s always great to learn more about the line.

[@shahrulannuar751]

That’s a cool mod. I’d buy it if hasbro reissues using your design

[@ActionRobotPunch]

That'd be great. I'd give them the files if they'd make it. Thanks for watching.

[@CobraCommander482]

What are some G.I. Joe or third-party brand vehicles to use for Oktober guards

[@ActionRobotPunch]

I’d suggest looking at chap mei or lanard vehicles. Look on Amazon or eBay. Thanks for watching.

[@jones7299]

Thx

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thanks for watching.

[@barryxanchez2965]

Awesome tank

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thanks so much.

[@mikeisernie]

I'm now really curious if I still have mine. I haven't seem it in years but can't remember ever selling off.

[@ActionRobotPunch]

It's a great piece. I hope you can find yours and thanks for watching the video.

[@ronaldcordova7041]

Excellent review on the Panther tank!! Do you make any of these rail guns for sale? I think your idea for the rail gun is amazing.

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thanks. Sometimes I'll make some sets and put them up in my ebay store. I hadn't planned on doing that with this project. Thanks for watching.

[@pixelforge4858]

really cool

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thank you so much!

[@pariahdog6703]

Bit of a late post, but any chance of the gun stl possibly being added to the etsy store...

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Yeah maybe I'll add some STLs soon so others can try these things out. Thanks for watching.

[@markcorbett6802]

Have you ever thought of selling the the railgun because I have one with out the cannon? I think like this too

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Yeah I'd like to do a run of prints and put them in my etsy shop. It just gets in the way of me making new stuff. Maybe once I get my printer dialed in again.

[@Michealnite]

Great work!!!...gotta ask what 381 ??

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thanks. I got the stickers from an extra HISS III that I had. 831 is the number on that toy. I just cut the sticker to rearrange the numbers to give it a different designation.No real meaning, but if 381 has some meaning somewhere in the gi joe lore I'd love to attribute it to this modification :) Thanks for watching.

[@balancingzulu7619]

This is inspiring and close to what I am trying to do. I have questions :). What software did you use to create the 3d for the turret? I am trying to learn Blender but it is a bit overwhelming. Thank you for sharing the design process where you draw over the picture!

[@ActionRobotPunch]

I use shapr3d, but I’ve been 3d modeling for 20+ years. It’s a good app though, especially for iPad.

[@fabiansoto7994]

Another great vídeo, by the way ,could you tell me what program use for the 3d?

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thanks. I use mostly Shapr3d but also Zbrush and 3ds Max sometimes.

[@Sklabah]

That gun is amazing! I have a well-played with Panhter, and seeing your mod here is inspiring. Do you still have the print-plans for that rail-gun attachment? What would something like that cost if you were to print them raw and sell them? ;-)

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thank you so much. I have an etsy shop and I've sold parts in the past. www.etsy.com/shop/SuperRobotPunch My printer is down right now but maybe I'll just print some of these and put them in the store. I was also going to do that for some other parts. Thanks for check out the videos.

[@seya36]

Do you still have more of the rail gun 3d printed available for sale ? I Will really like to get one.

[@holonet1]

Yeah, Cobra does need a more armored vehicle that can pack a punch, besides the Maggot.

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Totally. The Maggot just can't go head to head with anything. I always think of it way back behind the lines giving support.

[@michaelortiz446]

I got one also

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Great. Maybe you could do a custom. Thanks for watching.

[@cyberfrank-bx2nv]

yesssssss, that will do nisssscely! excellent work! ha, ha! yeah, we can get quite creative with the Joes in concepts! it can also work both ways, a US prototype that gi Joe must defend. I built a universe in Lego that one faction had tanks. built my very own design of course, there is 'ettiquette' in the community. but the most creative I was happy about was A.I. for scripts. the tanks were all autonomous. some had guys only in the turret, only for observation. it only was possible to take over control by HQ, ha, ha! this kind of remind me of that concept. also a machine in 6 million dollar man, Steve Austin. autonomous, it was designed to roam the moon. it was perhaps 5 years after the real landings so.... another cool part is the base, since it s real Hasbro - kinda Joe type. with attention, being creative, a good scale, some time and tools, one can crank nice things. a 3d printer is the ace in the base for such projects. the rest of the scene [I love dios] is quite nice. a few units to get into the 'ambiance' with flair, ha, ha! good work bro!

[@ActionRobotPunch]

That’s sounds very cool. Have you ever read the book Bolo? Old sci-fi book about autonomous tanks. Interesting stuff. Thanks for the comment and for watching 👍

[@cyberfrank-bx2nv]

@@ActionRobotPunch never heard of it, but the concept is cool. thanks! I hope you make a story soon, you have enough stuff for a potent script.

[@joeschmoe5195]

you should sell one on your etsy

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Yeah, just so much work to make it. Maybe after I retire I'll start a Gi Joe vehicle shop :) Thanks for watching.

[@HitmanSVT]

Would you sell the stl files for the railgun? I checked your etsy and noticed they were not there.

[@ActionRobotPunch]

I don't sell many of my STL files but I might print some and put them up in the store. Thanks for watching.

[@HitmanSVT]

@@ActionRobotPunch you bet! I'd prefer to buy the STL so I could tweak it some in case that matters. If not I understand wanting to keep your work at home!

[@CB-ke7eq]

Not trying to be "That Guy", but this tank alone is about the size of the hardware and batteries required to use a railgun of that size. It may actually be too small.

[@ActionRobotPunch]

If we use some of the current test platforms that are out there. But this is constructed for Cobra by MARS probably. They'd have reduced the size by getting rid of redundancies and safeguards and also iteration on the design. This isn't a converted ship based system. The tank was built around this unit. So I think it's very feasible. And I love having conversations like this :) Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@86Corvus]

the cannon is cool, the silhouette not so much.

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Thanks, glad you like the design. I don't know why but I've always liked that HETZER type tank silhouette. It just speaks of sloped armor and functionality. Thanks for watching.

[@rgd963]

Surprised you did not paint the gun red.

[@ActionRobotPunch]

All black like the HISS. Thanks for watching.

[@SirQu94]

Bro u sell the canon STL ?

[@ActionRobotPunch]

No, not right now. Thanks for watching.

[@jonboldrey5339]

Stealth bomber / tumbler!

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Yes! Great way to sum it up. Thanks for watching.

[@nathanielparker5830]

cobra

[@brainlock72]

Between the Panther and the Armordillo, Davros is inspired to make his own biomechanical tanks in his eternal war on the Thals…. 😜 #EXTERMINATE!

[@ActionRobotPunch]

I had to google that. Is this a Dr. Who quote? Thanks for watching.

[@brainlock72]

@@ActionRobotPunch reference, not quote. 😉