Chibi tanks

[pantherbug2]

I admired Ton's cute tanks so much.
Sadly he's focusing on Axis machines... so I started developping my own line of deformed paper models.

Still scratching my hair to decide the right way to release the all thing.
Fighting machines and buildings... everything to play with.

- Hullo...Hullo... I have to talk to Monty NOW.
- ...
- What? ... Lunch time?
- ...
- Okay, okay... then, I have to go and meet PATTON. The situation requires action!

On the field...

- Kitty, kitty, kitty...
- Ssssht, stop it, Jock!
- That yank is chewing all the time, it pulls on y nerves, sergent.
- He's from the South. Mind your PIAT, soldier.

[cgutzmer]

nice work!

[pantherbug2]

Thanks!
Here are the next ones...
Starting NATO stuff with M113 and AIFV.

[Oliver Bizer]

:DHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHI:D

Look`s good!!!!!!!!!

[cMags]

Haha, those are great! Especially they "Here, kitty kitty" one. Very fun! :D

[B-Manic]

That kitty bit put a smile on my face - thanks.

[Gerald43]

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Super!

[pantherbug2]

I was considering to develop Amtrack and Matilda Tank next...
Churchill and M113 are also great basis for countless special vehicles.

Does anybody has a great idea about a model never released as chibi/deformed vehicle?

[legion]

Leopard or the Scorpion tank.

[Tim Crowe]

I would suggest a German A7V - But I think it's pretty much half way there already!


So how about a British mark 1 or a French Renault 17

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Tim

[rickstef]

my favorite, if you were to do APC, the LAV-25

[pantherbug2]

Thanks to those who send me excellent ideas.

Surprisingly, it seems that some had enough of WWII and do wish something else.

About Scorpion... Good idea. I will start it as soon as possible. That's a deal.

Searching for interesting vehicles, I've found something "different" wich could become an hilarious papercraft to please both modelers and gamers... Lockheed XM808 Twister. It has a flavour of some Gerry Anderson extravaganza but it is truly authentic. THIS is going to be fun!

[rickstef]

that Twister is asking for a proper scale build too

not just in chibi mode

[pantherbug2]

I have uploaded a blank super deformed Sherman model in download section (cartoon)... Aply your prefered paint scheme to it, and show us your creation!

Should work fine with axis armor out of Tonton's kat army series

[Gerald43]

Thank you!

[gregh]

Thanks for the upload. and really luv the NATO m113 & afv. thanks again

[pantherbug2]

I had to give a try to Tonton's SD aircraft to complete my army with a fighter to cover the tanks. Here's the link:

http://www.wa.commufa.jp/~ton/pc7/index.html (http://www.wa.commufa.jp/%7Eton/pc7/index.html)

The ME109 is hilarious but - surprisingly - This Tonton model is somewhat demanding to build, because the fuselage is unfold as one part wich is quite complex to roll'n fold without ruining the model... Watch the pdo file long long time. The fuselage has to receive precice crease for every fold to be shaped and glued properly. There are no dotted lines on the paper model. Must figure out. Plus not really rigid, as there are cutouts for tail and wings to be inserted into that "floating volume". No structure nor stiffener but not needed.

Must stay relaxed to make it. Fortunately, the model is rewarding. I've even upgraded it with a cockpit, transparent hood, exhaust pipes, new undercarriage, new propeller, airbrush retouching on colour...

For legal reasons, the swastika is not there... For those willing to avoid nazi symbols, please remember there are many exotic schemes for 109... They have been used in Switzerland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary... Many possible beautiful colors.

After so many useless comments... Here's Unteroffizier Wolfgang Kartoffel aircraft!

[Alcides]

Very nice!!! The models looks very good. Thanks for the advice in the build.

One question: Are the tanks from the same site?

[pantherbug2]

Therte are some tanks and submarines down this page with cute characters into the same site

http://www.wa.commufa.jp/~ton/pcc/index.html (http://www.wa.commufa.jp/%7Eton/pcc/index.html)

[pantherbug2]

As promised... Chibi Scorpion is in progress. Beta assembly done and looking good.

[widget]

How about a Stridsvagn 103 ("S" tank)?

[NStarkel]

can you do a u.s. sriker?

[pantherbug2]

More than one modeler has shown interest for IAV/LAV...
In case of emergency, a nice series is available on paper tiger armamant.

LAVseries (http://www.papertigerarmaments.com/LAVseries.html)

On the other hand the general shape is not especially difficult. For now I'm quite busy with both my job and papermodel projects already being on my desktop. Could some fellow give a try on designing one? Something like a shoe box on wheels with a pointed nose... no offense to General Dynamics.

[Uyraell]

General Dynamics can take no offense, I'd think. After all, the hull shape of the IAV/LAV is nothing more that the Sdkfz 251D bodywork on the Sdkfz 234 underhull.
Hardly what could be described as revolutionary design.

I could not see your M113 and AIFV in the cartoon section of the downloads, though I did locate the Sherman. I hope the APCs become available soon.
As for Chibi vehicles not so far modelled: Ram Kangaroo, Priest Kangaroo, Staghound Armoured Car, T34, T28, T35, KV1, Marder IFV, IS3, Btr50, PT76, Bmr3, Bmp3, Panhard AML, ARL44. Those are some that have not yet been chibi'ed, so far as I know.

Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell.

[pantherbug2]

Design of chibi Scorpion model is now completed. After Beta build and some corrections, color and markings have been added. Here's the first build.

Operation Fatima Slap is go!

[Uyraell]

One very neat chibi Scorpion.
I like it a lot. It is delightful to see this one, because it extends the concept beyond what has come to be accepted as the usual, in chibi tanks.
Congratulations on a very well done kit.

Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell.

[looker]

Inverting type means that a fun java script has been found, but an inverted flag indicates that your Scorpion is in distress.:)
Flag of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom)

[pantherbug2]

Being in the middle of the desert and the pints are EMPTY... Distress, distress!!

[pantherbug2]

Thanks to Looker informative post, the flag is now like this.

In fact it was not the flag upside down it was the mast wich was the wrong side. Because I'm left handed. I sware. Not my right, your right, all right, that's right. Now here's the pics of the corrected model. Right away... huuuh...

I promise that before I put an american flag on some armor, I'll call an expert to know the right place of every single star. Oh my. Have to check how many they were in Civil war, in WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, Kuwait.... and avoid to misplace some. Sight. I guess Lav 25 enthousiasts will have to wait.

[NStarkel]

Your left handed? me too! :)

[looker]

Right completely right, a happy Scorpion, perhaps it's no longer being straffed by A10's. A very cute model.

[pantherbug2]

This time LVT-1(Landing Tracked Vehicle)... This glorious "One" is hard to find in modelling world, everybody focus on LVT-2 and LVT-4 Water Buffalo and their turreted versions LVT(A)1 and 4.

For some reason LVT-3 "Bushmaster" is also totally forgotten.

[pantherbug2]

This was first build (see picts previous post). Minor flaws has been found and will be corrected quickly to have the definitive model. However it proved more tricky to design and assemble than planned, because inside and outside are both visible and must fit together precisely. If I can prepare some instruction sheet the model may come in download area someday.

The assembly require some patience.
You've been warned. :)

[NStarkel]

Looks good! :)

[Stev0]

These are fun. I'm wondering what a light tank would look like such as a Stuart. A Maus would be neat as well.

[NStarkel]

I want a maus :)

[pantherbug2]

The main issue with the Maus as super Deformed... Well... it's just too easy. Any one who can draw a developped cube or 3d Rectangle should understand what I mean. But any designer is welcome to play with us and help grow the collection.

I don't say no. It may comme later.

[NStarkel]

where can i get the lvt-1? it looks cool

[pantherbug2]

where can i get the lvt-1? it looks cool

As told previously 08-07-2011... will fix some flaws and prepare building instructions... This one really need it! I hope it will be fine with Ton's cat army Chi Ha tank.

[pantherbug2]

I remind to those with a crush for cute armor that another site offers a collection of inspiring free papercrafts about video games funny tanks and aircrafts. The collection is hilarious and keep growing. Let's thank warmly the owner of the site ninjatoes...

Advance Wars Ninjatoes’ papercraft webpage (http://ninjatoes.wordpress.com/category/advance-wars/)

[pantherbug2]

CHIBI - Super Deformed LVT-1 Amtrack is now available in download area category anime and cartoon.

[NStarkel]

AWESOME! well done!!! :)

[pantherbug2]

First test build for the next one...

Many little things to be fixed. And scratching my head. Is that Chibi enough? Those WW1 things have a flavor that makes SD useless.

[Uyraell]

That's brilliant!
First time,I've ever seen a WW1 AC as a chibi.
Very neatly done, and very good-looking!
Congratulations.:)
I'm looking forward to this one being available as part of your growing collection of designs, which I am greatly enjoying.

Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell.

[Paperwarrior]

Your Chibi creations are great! I've really enjoyed this thread. WWI? Some might be interesting to try.

[NStarkel]

Pantherbug. are you going to do a chibi german elefant ?

[pantherbug2]

Ooooops the wish list from our fellow modellers is becoming endless. A little help to realize all those projects would be welcome.

By the way if I had to make some chibi german ZeGrett VeaPon I would probably try the P.1000 Ratte. Totally ridiculous and sush Adolf-Propagandesque Kolossale fantasy.

[pantherbug2]

Double news this time...

Major correction on chibi Lanchester is done,
and here's chibi model of infamous Bison concrete lorry.

I still have to fix some assembly instructions before model being made available.

[Vermin_King]

I don't know how I missed these. They are fantastic. Thanks.

[ju52man]

will you release the Panther?

[pantherbug2]

Several modelers have been asking a chibi treatment for the MAUS.
Consider this SD model a Christmas gift to fellow members of the forum. Will be available on download section.

[NStarkel]

Thanks! looks great. :)

[pantherbug2]

Model unapproved??? Well... Too bad.

[NStarkel]

Sometimes it takes awhile.

[rickstef]

I never got the message, but it has been approved

[pantherbug2]

Sir, thank you for generousely approving my Maus paper model Almighty Administrator Sir, I mean Sir, Administrator Sir.

[pantherbug2]

After super top secret weapons let's have a look at the classic which took the shock during legendary battles.

This is early panzer in Rommel style colouring.

[pantherbug2]

And as soosn as we have the panzer chassis, many versions may be created... as this Wirbelflea... no, I mean Wirbelwind.

[NStarkel]

Nice job! :)

[pantherbug2]

Have now started to work on a new chibi... Lockheed Twister.
Not shure a scale model of this vehicle does exist already.

Here's the design in progress...

[cdavenport]

Extremely clever! I'm with the other guys, the "here, kitty, kitty" diorama was hilarious! The scene has "personality."

[pantherbug2]

Thanks! Once I have several vehicles from same era/theatre I should really consider to prepare another set and make some pictures.

[widget]

Have now started to work on a new chibi... Lockheed Twister.
Not shure a scale model of this vehicle does exist already.

Here's the design in progress...

Any progress on this one? It's such a funky design that it's hard to tell if it's SD or not.

[cdavenport]

Thanks! Once I have several vehicles from same era/theatre I should really consider to prepare another set and make some pictures.


Absolutely! Your craftsmanship is a pleasure to see!

[pantherbug2]

As I needed to relax, I have designed a quickie... OK. There are five sides to the turret. Nothing to die.

I did my best to keep the model easy. This should be a little model with no trick.

And vintage era for a change.

Enjoy!

One more thing. As huge site Deviantart hosts a growing community of papermodelers, I have uploaded the model over there in order to watch if how it goes. Wait and see.

Papercraft Non scale Armored Ford T by ~vladcorail on deviantART (http://vladcorail.deviantart.com/art/Papercraft-Non-scale-Armored-Ford-T-304934588)

[pantherbug2]

Any progress on this one? It's such a funky design that it's hard to tell if it's SD or not.

Eight wheels sir... Eight wheels and a weird suspension... SIGH.

Most of the model is drawn. Now twin body articulation, boxes, intakes, greeblies... and wheels.

[Immelmann]

These are brilliant!

Will we be able to download the others?

[Wad Cutter]

The M113 and AIFV is really great. The WWI tanks are very good too. So, where can one find your tanks to download? I think I have just enough room on my shelf above my head here to fit one. I really like these. Great idea and the detail is good. I got the Non scale Armored Ford T but that 113 is neat Thanks. wc

[pantherbug2]

Thanks for many supportive comments.

I know you guys are waiting eagerly for some models. Simply, I have been so often stuck on a project because no assembly instruction was given by the designer. After this bad experience, I feel the urge to make some schematic about how to put things together.

Just respecting the modelers.

Now we have something else... A WW1 German armored car. It has really a flavour of Kaiser war machine.

Once again, It is released on Deviantart site.

Papercraft Bussing by ~vladcorail on deviantART (http://vladcorail.deviantart.com/art/Papercraft-Bussing-307984426)

[pantherbug2]

Now the ultimate classic in SD mode. We'll have soon enough models to start a ww1 collection.This time I have designed "female" type wich is more rare in modelling. And tracks with extensions to avoid being stuck in the muddy ground.

[pantherbug2]

Now here's Mk IV "male" to complete the couple from hell. Soon we'll have a complete set to build some WWI scene.

Some flaws to be fixed... and a schematic for assembly. Then, the models will be uploaded.

[pantherbug2]

Some minor corrections have been made on parts, model has new US markings, building instructions has been drawned.

The free model is available here.

Papercraft Chibi M113 by ~vladcorail on deviantART (http://vladcorail.deviantart.com/art/Papercraft-Chibi-M113-320913388)

[HMCS]

these are awesome!

[pantherbug2]

The 1000 ton tank project was so unbelievable, it simply had to be an hilarious chibi model.

Here are some picts of this slightly more ambitious entry in the SD model series. One more project on the pile of jobs to be double checked and refined before uploading.

Enjoy Adolf biggest Pastry folly.

[Vermin_King]

Excellent! Looks like they wanted this tank to do a bit of everything.

[pantherbug2]

Well some friendly members told me that uploading of non scale Bussing armored car model ended up in a mess.

I have now rebuilded the link. Hope it will work better now. Thanks!

vladcorail on deviantART (http://vladcorail.deviantart.com/#/d5f563x)

[Wad Cutter]

Thank you Pantherbug for the great Chibi's and keeping us in the loop. I really enjoy these odd looking tanks. The 113 is a old favorite. I really appreciate you hard work and time you put into this. I always look forward to you next efforts to making my day. The M113 is way too cool. Thank you. wc

[pantherbug2]

New year stars fine! Tonton is back with finest new gem M3 tank. LOVELY!

M3 Lee (http://www.wa.commufa.jp/~ton/pcc/op/m0168.html)

[pantherbug2]

Now I'm working on this... just to play with those axis chibi tanks.
I guess you can recognise it.
coming soon.

[pantherbug2]

Beta test done...

Now checking,correcting parts and color to obtain a definitive model.

[pantherbug2]

deformed T34/76 model is now available here:

T-34/76 paper model by ~vladcorail on deviantART (http://vladcorail.deviantart.com/art/T-34-76-paper-model-353483128)

[Vermin_King]

Taking some time this AM to look for posts that I may have missed ... and this is one. Thanks for making this available

[pantherbug2]

Deformed T-34 model has been edited to correct a mispell in cyrillic lettering. Now it should be correct.

T-34/76 paper model by ~vladcorail on deviantART (http://vladcorail.deviantart.com/art/T-34-76-paper-model-353483128?ga_submit_new=10%253A1361387822&ga_type=edit&ga_changes=1)

[pantherbug2]

Another SD tank has been FINALLY made available.

Snow Pather by ~vladcorail on deviantART (http://vladcorail.deviantart.com/art/Snow-Pather-358583328)

[pantherbug2]

OOps... those spelling mistakes.
Now it is finally the Panther tank that some have been waiting endlessly.
Sorry for the long long wait.
The model is available on Deviantart... and repainted for winter time.
And I won't forrget to add a picture this time.

I really shouldn't do this sort of thing late in the night. Too much mistakes in a single post.

Snow Panther by ~vladcorail on deviantART (http://vladcorail.deviantart.com/art/Snow-Panther-358583328)

[Wad Cutter]

This is really fantastic. I love the CHUBS. This is a great add to the collection. Will there be a way we can download it? Very, very nice. Well done. wc

[pantherbug2]

Attn to Wad Cutter

Yes a link is given, Deviantart pages have a button "download file" on the right side. I've been testing it on both Mac and PC at home and at the office... it seems to work fine.

[apolwakin]

cool men its cute :)

[pantherbug2]

Here's something new for chibi armor enthusiasts.

Halftrack T19 by ~vladcorail on deviantART (http://browse.deviantart.com/art/Halftrack-T19-373753443)

[pantherbug2]

One more gun carrier becomes chibi.

This one was a little more challenging. The design of engine and driver cabin are weird.
Test building was OK. Some details to refine.

[pantherbug2]

A new design to keep my collection growing.
A Crusader (late) with good base to work on Cruiser and Covenanter with different alternate turret, gunner turret, mud gard...

Building of this protoype was ok, minor corrections to be done on camouflage pattern.

[hotfinger]

very nice concept! I can say this is the lighter side of modelling. keep it up! ;D

[pantherbug2]

Corrections are now finished. Final building and instructions sheet to be done before uploading.

[pantherbug2]

Chibi Sherman Tank!

A refit of my oldest model...
Sherman with better wheels and reworked turret.
It is available here:

SD_Paper_Sherman by vladcorail on deviantART (http://vladcorail.deviantart.com/art/SD-Paper-Sherman-463214726)

[pantherbug2]

Gamers and chibi/super deformed enthusiasts will enjoy this future release of a LCM3 that fit with chibi tanks!

[HMCS]

Absolutely love it!

[Gunnerkiller]

Really well made! Can you make a German A7V to compete against your MK IV (Fe)male tanks?

[pantherbug2]

Thanks for comments!
About WW1... Some tanks and armored cars are so cartoonish from the begining that I wonder if they need any deformed treatment.
Ah well, I will think about it.

[rockpaperscissor]

I've GOT to try one of these. They look like fun. Love the Crusader. Is it available for download anywhere?

[pantherbug2]

I've GOT to try one of these. They look like fun. Love the Crusader. Is it available for download anywhere?
Good question!
Most of my funnies still need to be published. I have published pictures of prototypes, but have to draw building instructions for hobbyists comfort and often have to correct some parts or rethink the design to avoid the little model being a painful build for beginners.

[pantherbug2]

The non scale LCM fitting with my chibi Sherman is now avalaible here:

SD LCM(3) by vladcorail on deviantART (http://vladcorail.deviantart.com/art/SD-LCM-3-467326248)

[pantherbug2]

Now something else.
I've been grinding on this model design for a long time.

This articulated bug wasn't easy to handle.
Even more boldly, with the big articulated fork on my desk, I wanted to make the articulation work with some paper roll as axes.
After several attempts, the beta model is assembled and go on the field for first roll.

Few mistakes still to deal with, but all in all... it works!

Well,as it is quite good looking, I can't call this "chibi"... but it is not an accurate scale model.