Cobra F.A.N.G.

[legacy-Scot_G]

Some of you have been anticipating the re-release of some of the GI Joe vehicles. Today, I have what I believe is a solid testable FANG, the small attack helicopter. It still needs some work, but I think it will kick some major booty as it is. So consider this release a teaser, until the next beta-teaser-thingie version comes out. ENJOY!

fang.zip ~952k

Here is an older image of the FANG:

There are subtle differences from this and the downloadable version.

[legacy-daytondavidj]

Cobra F.A.N.G.

As expected - fast, fun, and simple to use! Blade height is much better (and still with no collision effect - Yay!!). Weapon balance seems about right, and I even like the rotor droop when it's unmanned yet hit! I've run the F.A.N.G. with my awkward bots, and the only issue has been the foot or leg exposure while they are in the cockpit - no biggie to me. Where's the others? Eh? Just pullin' your chain! Great fun!!

[legacy-q03]

You might get more responces if you add screen shots of it.

I have downloaded it and will test tonight. I assume this is the F.A.N.G.1 and not the silly looking VTL prop plane that was the F.A.N.G.2

[legacy-Scot_G]

The foot issue is because there is only ONE freaking vehicle pose default for UT2004, and that is sort of a reclined position. Of course, anyone can make different animations/poses for various vehicles, but then people have to download new characters and newer versions of the old characters. If you get a chance, have a look at a driving character. Their back looks all weird, and they usually look like a little kid driving a massive vehicle (especially noticeable in the Hellbender).

Bots tend to like getting in the FANG most of all the GI Joe vehicles I've made.

[legacy-Maagnus2k7]

How do i summon it?

[Sarge-David]

LOOKS COOL

go and fix that baby up^^

[legacy-Scot_G]

How do i summon it?

well, you can use the car launcher or you can

summon yojoev.fang

go and fix that baby up^^

Yep, as soon as I get some more time. I've modeled the missiles for it this time, and I will be making the bomb for it as well. I want the explosive weapons to be limited though... Gotta figure that out. 4 missiles and one bomb. Plus I am considering making the blades breakable when it hits something... or else it would be too **** powerful. As small as it is , it's a bit hard to hit. I've seen avril rockets do 6 or 7 tight orbits around it.

[Xyx]

Bots tend to like getting in the FANG most of all the GI Joe vehicles I've made.

They prefer faster vehicles at the start of a match.

[BuffyTheSlayer]

looks nice thank you !

only one problem is legs fit inside vehicle then more looks better ..
I hope fix final version thank you :heart:

[legacy-Scot_G]

enjoy the vehicles in UT2004 for now. eventually there will be a complete mod, sort of like Red Orchestra is, with GI Joe vehicles, characters, and maps.

[BuffyTheSlayer]

GI Joe !!!!! yay !!!

enjoy the vehicles in UT2004 for now. eventually there will be a complete mod, sort of like Red Orchestra is, with GI Joe vehicles, characters, and maps.

I been waiting long long time for someone make GI Joe model
cant wait ! could you make GI Joe can play in UT2004 too? please please
thank you :heart:

[legacy-q03]

The thing handels like a dream.

Didn't the F.A.N.G. have missle launchers too, or was that the Joe's 1 man chopper.

[legacy-JP-Studios]

Yes it had short range missles with I think 4 twn laser turrents but Scott can correct me if I'm wrong.

[legacy-Scot_G]

The FANG had no lasers. It had 4 air-to-air missiles, 1 bomb, and one minigun turret in the front. Pretty much the minigun is just like the Mod's. If you look at the landing skids, you can see 4 prongs sticking up on either side. These hold the missiles, and the bomb was mounted under the hull (but I didn't model a prong to hold it). I also didn't model the footpegs for passengers for two reasons: A) real people do not have holes in their feet. B) I do not intend to have passengers riding along where a missile could be launched. However, I will make an attachment where the FANG could be hijacked, a-la HALO 2 style.


I actually had a lot of GI Joe toys. I remember getting the FANG from my grandmother for my 9th birthday. It was my 5th GI Joe vehicle ever, after the VAMP, MOBAT, RAM, and JUMP; all of which I got the year before during Christmas and my b-day (which is just before Christmas). The Water Moccasin was the first one I ever bought with my own allowance. Ahhh, those were the days. Here's one of my main source links: http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/
Browse through that from 1982 to 1987~88 and you'll begin to see what task I have before me. And that's just the vehicles and bases. There are characters to be made, too.

[legacy-Klasnic_E]

Hey Scot_G any chance you'll be doing the Night Attack Chopper? Or the Crimson command chopper? Those will own in ut lol