Halloween Tank

by neetugrewal in Living > Halloween

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Halloween Tank

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This is a Halloween Tank to honor our armed forces. Its a full on Tank made out of cardboard, lumber, tape, glue, spray paint, and 20 some hours of time.


Frame

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Create a frame for the tank. See picture for details.

Cardboard & Glue

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Now cut out cardboard pieces to fit fit around the frame, and start gluing the cut out to the frame. Use painter's tape to hold cardboard temporary.

Finish Cardboard Step

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Here is what it will look like after cardboard is all glued.

Build Tire Treads and Mount

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Build tire treads from box cutouts and mount on front and back.

Texture Before Paint

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Give it some texture spray all around before starting with paint.

Paint & Finish

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Tank is ready for spray paint, pick your colors and paint it.