What to do with a GI JOE MOBAT

[Morian Miner]

I have a GI Joe MOBAT tank that I used to like. But now, with all my 21C tanks, I would like to turn it into something close to a real tank. I would especially like to turn it into some sort of Russian tank. Does anyone know of anything with a running gear close to the MOBAT? From pictures I've looked at, I'm thinking maybe a T-55 or T-62 with some changes to wheel placement, but would be open to any recommendations.

[digger]

I always thought at a glance it resembled a Hellcat. I could never open up the turret and make it happen, but since you asked..

[Morian Miner]

#$%!!#! IT, DIGGER!!!!

Even though I want a Russian tank, thought I would take a look at a Hellcat. Well, I came across pictures of an M-39 AUV. I'm liking that idea, alot.

[EPinniger]

Is this the same thing as the GI Joe "Patriot Grizzly" tank?
I've seen literally dozens of these at toy shops and on eBay here in the UK, usually £10-15 each.
I didn't pay them much attention as, not being based on a real vehicle, I though they had no modelling/customising value - I didn't think of buying them just for the tracks/suspension! Considering that this is the hardest part of a tank to "scratchbuild", by far, this might make it a good starting point for building something like a Challenger or Merkava... I'll have to take a closer look at the next one of these tanks I see.

(EDIT: Here's a link to a Grizzly on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GI-Joe-Delux-Patr ... dZViewItem

Apologise for the long link but this forum doesn't seem to support the [URL] tag.

[digger]

EP, that's got it's own potential, but this is the MOBAT:

Oh, well. That image didn't last.

[flpickupman]

Wow. After looking on Ebay, I'm surprised they're going for so little. Especially the 80's era tanks. I once saw a HISS tank NIB going for over $200.