hmmm... that's clever...
wonder why i didn't think of that

you gonna rig the treads?

extra points if you do :p

^I got a script for that, so no problem!! :p
This one:
http://www.highend3d.com/maya/downlo...misc/2285.html

haven't had a look at it or the code or anything but you know how to use that?

You do you know how to run a script? I haven't used it in ages, but I belive you select the item you want to duplicate along the curve, and the curve, and then just run the script. There are instruction for it floating around the web somewhere, I think.

Quick example of treads:

oh right, i'll have to try it out sometime soon

sorry dude, my update is taking a while, i'm needed for my sister's wedding video i took and have to process

No problem, you had to bear with me for 6 month, so I can give you some time aswell. :) Good luck with your video, and congrats to your sister! :)

sorry dude, it seems i've lost interest in a tank :(

we could continue the challenge if we change it to some other hard surface object (and sorry to mayaniac for finding the reference pictures too)