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Title: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 28 Mar 20: V8 Interceptor (Pg 9)
Post by: Overlord on April 20, 2008, 06:50:51 PM: I've been adding odd bits here and there to some new vehicles for post-apoc games.

This is my progress so far:

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-270320233838-448371762.jpeg)
This is a Grendel(?) resin buggy. All I did was to replace the gun turret with a roof rack and various bits of gear.

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-270320233838-448381389.jpeg)
This is a heavily modified buggy based on a Matchbox toy I got from Toys'R'Us some time ago. Once again I've added assoted junk, fuel drum, jerrycans, etc.
The original version (repainted red) can be found here: http://www.combatzonechronicles.net/cozox/rode3.htm

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-270320234411-448391548.jpeg)

This is one of 2 toy buses I bought on Ebay from the USA. (Postage was almost as much as the items, but still wasnt too expensive)
The main body is Diecast whilst the chassis and "glass" is plastic. First thing I did was to take it apart.
This was fairly easy as its held together with a couple of screws. The windows will be left unglazed in the final bus.

I sculpted a driver, using the lower half of a figure I butchered for another project. with a Westwind spare head.
The roof rack was added and again more junk, this time covered over with Greenstuff tarpaulins.
The front fighting position is pastic card, balsa and 2 doors from a diecast car. I think the dover blade is GW.

Apart from the driver nothing is glued in place yet as I need to paint the driver and bus interior.

I will add more WIPs as I go along....
Title: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Malamute on April 21, 2008, 08:46:32 AM: Looking good. I am looking forward to seeing all of these goodies in the flesh :)
Title: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Pil on April 22, 2008, 10:30:04 AM: They look very nice! Though in black the pictures aren't always that clear. I would love to see them painted :)

And that Grendel buggy looks very nice BTW :)
Title: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: marrony on April 22, 2008, 05:49:27 PM: Like the bus very much indeed.
Title: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: twrchtrwyth on April 25, 2008, 04:33:45 AM: I like those. 8)
Title: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: postal on April 26, 2008, 12:05:40 PM: those look good,while looking at them tina turner pop into my head.two may one shall leave.cant wait to see them finish.
Title: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: supervike on April 26, 2008, 03:57:27 PM: Good stuff Overlord!

You people on this board sure are inspirational!! :D :D
Title: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: pixelgeek on April 26, 2008, 06:19:57 PM: Don't forget to check out Ramshackle Games. They have a pile of vehicles and accessory kits that are great for this sort of thing

http://www.ramshacklegames.co.uk/
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Overlord on July 27, 2008, 04:02:47 PM: Sorry for the threadomancy, but I finally finished one of the vehicles.
Lots of excuses for the delay, LPL2, work, life, apathy, shiny new toys, etc ::)

Here is the finished version of the bus.
Ready to hit the wide open post-apocalyptic roads or fight its way through the Downtown mass of Zeds....

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-270320234905-448421073.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-270320234905-448411273.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-270320234905-448401001.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-270320234905-448432476.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-270320234905-448442073.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-270320234955-448451368.jpeg)

I went for a cobbled together look and I'm pretty pleased how it came out.
The protection for the windows and wheels is a mix of various plastic card, balsa, hatch from a GW Rhino(?), etc

No progress on the other 2 vehicles as yet, just give me another 3 months or so...... ::)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: DFlynSqrl on July 27, 2008, 04:09:11 PM: Quote from: Overlord on July 27, 2008, 04:02:47 PM
No progress on the other 2 vehicles as yet, just give me another 3 months or so...... ::)

It'll be well worth the wait! ;)

Outstanding work on that bus. That's going to be awesome for a zombie game or two..dozen.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Vanvlak on July 27, 2008, 04:17:13 PM: Wow - grand - it was worth the wait 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: marrony on July 27, 2008, 04:27:30 PM: Superb.The weathering on the bus is truely excellent.Very well done! :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Captain Blood on July 27, 2008, 05:49:52 PM: Coo!

Damn fine Overlord. Seriously nice work.

Looking forward to seeing the finished convoy ;)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: uti long smile on July 27, 2008, 06:44:04 PM: Great stuff! Me wants one!
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: twrchtrwyth on July 27, 2008, 06:51:02 PM: Thats really nice. 8)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: bandit86 on July 28, 2008, 04:53:40 AM: That is super. I love the 2 car doors on the top. Outstanding work.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Commander Vyper on July 28, 2008, 07:12:10 AM: Very nice mate, just barricade that side door as that looks flimsy as hell and possibly put some spikes or forks in the dozer as those little gaps are noticable.

Love the paintjob and the tarps are excellent, both in smoothness and paint.

The Commander
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Dewbakuk on July 28, 2008, 09:06:58 AM: Lovely work!

Can anone actually identify that Matchbox? buggy? I've done a couple of searches but can't find anything similar.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Overlord on July 28, 2008, 10:57:23 AM: Quote from: Dewbakuk on July 28, 2008, 09:06:58 AM
Can any one actually identify that Matchbox? buggy? I've done a couple of searches but can't find anything similar.
I bought 3 of them several years ago from Toys'R'Us. I wish I had got several more as they no longer seem to be available. When I get home I can check to see exactly what they are called, any markings, product number etc.
I haven't had any luck myself with finding more. :'(

Thanks to everyone for the feedback 8)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Dewbakuk on July 28, 2008, 12:31:21 PM: Boo, well here's hoping we can find a bunch online :)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Super_Gibbon on July 28, 2008, 01:52:27 PM: Awesome!
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Overlord on July 28, 2008, 07:44:01 PM: Quote from: Dewbakuk on July 28, 2008, 09:06:58 AM
Can anyone actually identify that Matchbox? buggy? I've done a couple of searches but can't find anything similar.

I'm afraid there isn't much to go on. :(
All it says on the underside is: Matchbox. c1998 Mattel Inc. Made in China.

It originally came with a trailer on which you could fold out (deploy) 2 legs to stabilise it. This trailer fires a springloaded projectile.
I have kept the trailers, but the are currently archived (somewhere... ::) ) for future use in some other project.

On the left is the buggy as bought. The upper body is metal whilst the lower chassis is hard plastic.
The rollcage, bullbars and side bins are soft plastic.

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-270320235823-448461768.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-270320235823-448471553.jpeg)

Not much to go on but I hope it helps. Let me know if you do manage to track some down. :)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Dewbakuk on July 28, 2008, 08:38:24 PM: It helps indeed. I now know exactly which vehicle it is and am cursing loudly >:(

I remember the range and kept looking at them, however the only one that seemed like it would fit the bill is the one you've used, however I could never find one in the shops to check the scale. I could probably have easily got them online at the time though!

Damnit!

Thanks though, if I find some again I'll know to snap them up.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: joroas on July 28, 2008, 10:51:40 PM: Quote
Very nice mate, just barricade that side door as that looks flimsy as hell and possibly put some spikes or forks in the dozer as those little gaps are noticable

GW included spikes for the 'dozer blades with their Rhino kits, so it might be near at hand.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Commander Vyper on July 28, 2008, 11:19:56 PM: Quote from: joroas on July 28, 2008, 10:51:40 PM
Quote
Very nice mate, just barricade that side door as that looks flimsy as hell and possibly put some spikes or forks in the dozer as those little gaps are noticable

GW included spikes for the 'dozer blades with their Rhino kits, so it might be near at hand.

I know that's whay I suggested it! (I've got a couple of em on various rhinos russes and chimeras but shush...don't tell anyone!;)).

Oopsey!

The Commander
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Lordblackwing on July 30, 2008, 01:37:38 AM: Great looking bus you've got there Overlord. Any hints at what the second one will look like? By the way, do you remember the manufacturer of the bus? ;)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Overlord on August 01, 2008, 06:59:21 PM: Quote from: Lordblackwing on July 30, 2008, 01:37:38 AM
Great looking bus you've got there Overlord. Any hints at what the second one will look like? By the way, do you remember the manufacturer of the bus? ;)
The second bus I intend to convert for use as an moveable entrance barrier, like the one in Mad Max 2.
(Although that was actually a Commer).
(http://www.imcdb.org/images/006/895.jpg)(http://www.madmaxmovies.com/cars/madmax2/SchoolBus/thumb.JPG)
I will add plastic card "metal" plating to one side of the vehicle.
It will probably get a (yellow) repaint, rather than the weathering of the original paintwork on the first bus

Unfortunately, there is no manufacturer name on the bus. All it says is "Made in China", with the number SS 9852.
I do remember it being described as 1:50 scale, which would be about right.
I no longer have the paperwork from when I bought it on Ebay so can't check its original description on there.
My Ebay account suggests the seller is no longer registered on Ebay (In the USA).

Sorry I can't be of more help.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Grimmnar on August 01, 2008, 08:39:17 PM: Quote from: Dewbakuk on July 28, 2008, 09:06:58 AM
Lovely work!

Can anone actually identify that Matchbox? buggy? I've done a couple of searches but can't find anything similar.

Well my young pupil, next time come to me and I will teach ya the ways of the SearchFu. LOL But seriously, that is a buggy from the Matchbox Mission Bravo series. It is the LSV Recon to be specific. I have a couple of them i retreived from ebay a few years back. The serios has a few useful models. At the moment there is one on ebay now. Just look up Mission Bravo and scroll down to the eBay Stores or just look up LSV Recon to find it quickly. Hope this helps. :-)

Grimm
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Grimmnar on August 01, 2008, 09:07:31 PM: Quote from: Overlord on August 01, 2008, 06:59:21 PM
Unfortunately, there is no manufacturer name on the bus. All it says is "Made in China", with the number SS 9852.
I do remember it being described as 1:50 scale, which would be about right.
I no longer have the paperwork from when I bought it on Ebay so can't check its original description on there.
My Ebay account suggests the seller is no longer registered on Ebay (In the USA).

Sorry I can't be of more help.

I have seen, from someone here i think if not from another group of the Buddy L school bus makes a good PA vehicle. The Buddy L Greyhound is another good one. Either i saw it here or another group. Both can be found on eBay for real decent prices and shipping. Just do a search for buddy L Greyhound of buddy L School and have some fun. :-)

Grimm

Edit: Of course the person with the buses is the one and only Pappa Midnight.
http://www.displacedminiatures.com/Pappa%20Midnight/images.html?galleryId=1389&from=Modern+Survivors
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Dewbakuk on August 02, 2008, 10:53:38 AM: Very useful. Thanks Grimm, I'll go take a look.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Dewbakuk on August 02, 2008, 07:41:18 PM: HaHA! I have one at long last :D

Really must decide which force I'm going to use it for.......... and then find more :P
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Mr.Marx on August 03, 2008, 05:58:50 PM: Thats some really cool stuff you got there. Loveing that bus :-*
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Overlord on January 12, 2015, 05:47:04 PM: After 6 1/2 years with no further progress .....

Time to re-start:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320001053-44848992.jpeg)

The 2 cars are in exactly the same condition they were at the start, so about time they got some paint on them.

The bus needs converting as an armoured gate and I need to build the gateway too. A few miniatures to convert/paint aswell.

(http://www.imcdb.org/images/006/895.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on January 12, 2015, 07:12:24 PM: It's great to have you back, Paul :)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Constable Bertrand on January 12, 2015, 08:53:09 PM: That older bus turned out ace, I'll be keen to see what happens with these.

Cheers
Matt.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 12, 2015, 09:52:30 PM: Looking forward to seeing this Paul :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Malamute on January 13, 2015, 12:38:05 PM: One of my favourite projects of yours. Glad to see you are revisiting it ;D
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Mason on January 13, 2015, 12:58:19 PM: Another triumph for the 'It's Alive...!' idea.

Looking forward to updates on this, mate.
8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Overlord on January 14, 2015, 12:13:21 AM: Thank you all. :)

Quote from: Mason on January 13, 2015, 12:58:19 PM
Another triumph for the 'It's Alive...!' idea.
An absolutely inspired idea by the Prof! We all have projects that have languished for one reason or another. Personally, as I'm trying to get back into things after a break for much of last year, this couldn't have come at a better time.

I've dabbled with Mad Max/PA inspired games over a number of years, some of it pre-dating the forum. If things go well there is a lot more I would like to do ultimately, combining older stuff with new. Here's some I made earlier:

Original Mad Max vehicles/miniatures project: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=2198.msg22881#msg22881
"It came from the desert" project from BLAM 12: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=47304.msg550431#msg550431
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles
Post by: Blackwolf on January 14, 2015, 01:58:33 AM: Nice! Good to see you back mate(Oz time :)).
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 01 Feb 15
Post by: Overlord on February 01, 2015, 01:15:55 PM: First "Its alive!" update:

The Grendel buggy (and previously painted miniature):
http://www.scotiagrendel.com/Products/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2743

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320001519-448492135.jpeg)(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320001519-44850116.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320001519-448511311.jpeg)(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320001519-448521868.jpeg)

It is a bit clean to my eye, so I may add a bit more weathering. The painted windscreen was a bit of a test and I'm not sure it came out as well as I had hoped. Gloss or satin varnishing the glazed part might help.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 01 Feb 15
Post by: Mason on February 01, 2015, 01:17:46 PM: That looks great, mate.
Just a few 'scratches' should be enough in the weathering department, I reckon.
8) 8)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 01 Feb 15
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on February 01, 2015, 02:16:42 PM: Looking great Paul!
It's a pity that the tyres are so flat though :(
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 01 Feb 15
Post by: Dr. The Viking on February 01, 2015, 02:30:50 PM: I believe 'mindblowingly good' wouldn't be out of place. :)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 01 Feb 15
Post by: Malamute on February 01, 2015, 02:41:52 PM: Looks great as is. :)

Would you consider bringing this to BLAM this year? ;D
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 01 Feb 15
Post by: Mason on February 01, 2015, 02:46:45 PM: Quote from: Malamute on February 01, 2015, 02:41:52 PM
Would you consider bringing this to BLAM this year? ;D

Now that IS a chuffing good idea.
:D
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 01 Feb 15
Post by: Andym on February 01, 2015, 02:51:49 PM: That IS brilliant Paul! ! :-* :-* :-*

Quote from: Malamute on February 01, 2015, 02:41:52 PM
Would you consider bringing this to BLAM this year? ;D

Are we planning a big post apoc game now? I thought the plan was for a mega pirate game?
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 01 Feb 15
Post by: warburton on February 02, 2015, 12:45:26 AM: Nice work!
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 01 Feb 15
Post by: uti long smile on February 02, 2015, 05:57:37 PM: Wonderful stuff Paul - great to have you back too.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 02 Feb 15
Post by: Overlord on February 02, 2015, 06:04:35 PM: Quote from: Mason on February 01, 2015, 01:17:46 PM
That looks great, mate.
Just a few 'scratches' should be enough in the weathering department, I reckon.
The main body does look a bit too tidy, so will likely do something

Quote from: Centaur_Seducer on February 01, 2015, 02:16:42 PM
It's a pity that the tyres are so flat though :(
Yes, rather balloon-like tyres with no tread whatsoever

Quote from: Malamute on February 01, 2015, 02:41:52 PM
Would you consider bringing this to BLAM this year? ;D
Possibly, depending how I get on with all the other bits. I don't actually have a specific game/scenario in mind so far, but will need to have a think about that at some time anyway.

Onto the "Gate Bus":

By undoing two screws on the underside, removing a small clip on one side and with a mild amount of brute force, the bus was disassembled:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320002435-448582187.jpeg)

The seating section was removed by levering it off 3 mounting pillars. I wanted to replace some of the seats with drums of fuel etc (SPOILER: as per the film):
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320002436-44859325.jpeg)

A section was removed and replaced with plastic card:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320002436-44860533.jpeg)

Space to add drums and other junk:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320002436-448611883.jpeg)

All the light fittings and side rubbing strips removed for repainting of the body. Very easy to do by trimming the rear of each piece, which had been melted to hold in place:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320002436-44862678.jpeg)

The main body needs re-spraying, but the weather/time of year isn't particularly good to do so. :?
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 01 Feb 15
Post by: Malamute on February 02, 2015, 06:06:48 PM: Quote from: Andym on February 01, 2015, 02:51:49 PM
That IS brilliant Paul! ! :-* :-* :-*

Are we planning a big post apoc game now? I thought the plan was for a mega pirate game?

NO, still on for mega pirates. :)

I was hoping Paul would bring his Mad Max game as he has run it in the past and it was excellent. ;D
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 07 Feb 15
Post by: Overlord on February 07, 2015, 12:02:11 PM: Part of this project is my entry in the latest "Build Something" contest:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/20/369_01_02_15_12_35_24_1.jpg)

The flamethrower, mounted on one half of the tyrewall gateway:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=75228.msg919179#msg919179

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320003511-448731348.jpeg)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 02 Feb 15
Post by: Too Bo Coo on February 07, 2015, 12:06:31 PM: Awesome stuff! Love the bus!
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 12 Feb 15
Post by: Overlord on February 12, 2015, 11:52:18 AM: The bus body and interior has now been sprayed brown, as a basis for the re-painting in yellow.
The original dark blue was almost impossible to cover with straight yellow:

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320003828-44874160.jpeg)

The basis of the second half of the gateway:
MDF base and block of blue foam to support the tyres and a walkway. Textured with thinned household wall filler.
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320134423-449251859.jpeg)

Groundwork painted to match existing terrain and baseboards.
Foam painted black so that the blue won't show through the piles of tyres.
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320134423-449262104.jpeg)

The interior side, clad is various bits of distressed plastic card:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320134423-449271269.jpeg)

Tyres, lots of tyres:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320134424-449282378.jpeg)

The tyres came (mostly) from a farm toy set and spares sold for Corgi/Dinky diecast cars, plus a few from old 1/35 kits:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320134424-44929197.jpeg)

I'm glad I decided to get a variety of tyres as it looks more convincing than using identical ones. Trying to arrange them "randomly" took a while...
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 12 Feb 15
Post by: Hawkeye on February 12, 2015, 09:15:50 PM: Tire wall is going to look great. Bus too. Looking forward to seeing this project progress. Great stuff.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 12 Feb 15
Post by: Too Bo Coo on February 12, 2015, 10:37:21 PM: Coming along really well! Cant wait to see your progress! How big do you plan to make this?
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 12 Feb 15
Post by: Hitman on February 13, 2015, 04:11:40 AM: Great looking terrain...very realistic!! Where did you find the bus. I would love to get my hands on one for some games that I hope to play. Please let me know.

Thanks for sharing!!
Regards,
Hitman
8)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 12 Feb 15
Post by: Dr Mathias on February 13, 2015, 04:27:17 AM: Looking great :)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 12 Feb 15
Post by: Andym on February 13, 2015, 06:59:00 AM: Looking good Paul! What are the tyres made of, rubber or plastic? How are you planning to paint them if they're rubber?
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 12 Feb 15
Post by: Overlord on February 13, 2015, 10:44:44 AM: Quote from: Hitman on February 13, 2015, 04:11:40 AM
Great looking terrain...very realistic!! Where did you find the bus. I would love to get my hands on one for some games that I hope to play. Please let me know.
I bought them on Ebay around 7/8 years ago. I have no idea who the seller was except he was in the USA (L.A.?) and sold a wide variety of toys. I bought 2 identical buses as the postage to the UK was no greater than for one. They were listed as 1:50. They are exactly the same size as the Ainsty derelict school bus, so I have little doubt the same model was used as the basis for the master.
http://ainstycastings.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/480/osCsid/d7c9351359f9c9bea6d1e6b02c662726

Quote from: Andym on February 13, 2015, 06:59:00 AM
Looking good Paul! What are the tyres made of, rubber or plastic? How are you planning to paint them if they're rubber?
They are rubber, so my intention is to just drybrush/weather them and hopefully matt varnish after. I will need to do some tests before I do that to the tyrewall itself.

Quote from: Too Bo Coo on February 12, 2015, 10:37:21 PM
Coming along really well! Cant wait to see your progress! How big do you plan to make this?
This project has had bits added to it on a very irregular basis for many years. I would like to build most/all of the Mad Max 2 compound eventually, along with some MM3 Bartertown type shacks etc. It doesn't really have a defined end, but gven how well its going so far, I would hope to add more before "Its alive!" ends in June.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 15 Feb 15
Post by: Overlord on February 15, 2015, 04:53:42 PM: Heavy Crossbow:

Scratch-built with plastic card/strip/rod/tube, brass rod, wire and aluminium mesh. The pyramid base is loose fitting, allowing the weapon to be rotated in situ, with the brass rod fitting into a tube set into the tyrewall base. There are around 50 separate components and it was rather fiddly at times, but is now a reasonably robust finished item.
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320135859-44930547.jpeg) (https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320135859-44931438.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320135859-44932399.jpeg) (https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320135859-44933579.jpeg)

In situ, with a miniature:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320135900-449342335.jpeg)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 15 Feb 15
Post by: Malamute on February 15, 2015, 05:33:10 PM: Love it. :-*
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 15 Feb 15
Post by: Mason on February 15, 2015, 05:37:10 PM: Bloody brilliant, mate.
Looks like a lot of effort but the result is class.
8) 8)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 15 Feb 15
Post by: James Holloway on February 15, 2015, 05:44:06 PM: That crossbow looks absolutely terrific.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 15 Feb 15
Post by: Dr Mathias on February 15, 2015, 06:18:41 PM: That's pretty sweet! Perfect for skewering desert scum :)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 15 Feb 15
Post by: Andym on February 15, 2015, 08:52:02 PM: Ooph! Between you and colin with your plastic card bits!! Stunning craftsmanship! ! :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 15 Feb 15
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on February 15, 2015, 09:13:25 PM: I never tyre reading this thread.

Yes!
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 21 Feb 15
Post by: Overlord on February 21, 2015, 02:03:58 PM: Quote from: Mason on February 15, 2015, 05:37:10 PM
Looks like a lot of effort but the result is class.
Rather over-engineered, but (as with so many builds) I was making it up as I went along.

Quote from: Centaur_Seducer on February 15, 2015, 09:13:25 PM
I never tyre reading this thread.
Tread carefully..... >:D

Meanwhile, back at the bus...

I've sculpted the (partial) body of the driver, adding a spare Crooked Dice head I had:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320143932-44935288.jpeg) (https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320143932-449361268.jpeg)

Supplies for the bus interior:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320143932-449371138.jpeg)

The boxes are a single piece of blue foam cut and painted to look like a pile of boxes. I added some fuel drums (roughly cast in plaster years ago) and a putty sheet. There are a few more loose items currently being painted.

Bus exterior:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320144440-449382293.jpeg)

More ProCreate for the sheets that hang from the side of the bus. They have been sculpted onto thin plastic card as my intention is to make them removable for when the bus drives off.
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320144440-44939621.jpeg)

The sheets, along with a (removable) plastic card shelf and a rope ladder (galvanised wire mesh). Base colour finished on the bus body.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 21 Feb 15
Post by: Constable Bertrand on February 21, 2015, 09:05:11 PM: The driver turned out great! I guess amputees get all the worst jobs after the apocalypse.. at least he gets fed. ;D

Nice work not doing the legs, I spent ages giving a pilot a pair of legs (using 2 figures) only figuring out at the end you cannot see anything below his chest :(
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 21 Feb 15
Post by: Argonor on February 21, 2015, 11:57:47 PM: Great to see this progressing - I remember your Mad Max table from the first BLAM!
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 21 Feb 15
Post by: Silent Invader on February 22, 2015, 08:38:35 AM: Looks great Paul - every time I read this thread I want to watch the movie 8)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 21 Feb 15
Post by: Hawkeye on February 22, 2015, 07:25:32 PM: You've captured that School Bus Yellow perfectly - I passed one just the other day, so I was able to make the comparison! I picked up that very same bus just the other day, so I'm looking forward to seeing yours finished!
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 21 Feb 15
Post by: Malamute on March 04, 2015, 05:11:49 PM: Great stuff, excellent putty pushing on the driver and the sheets. ;D
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 06 Mar 15
Post by: Overlord on March 06, 2015, 11:41:16 AM: I added some armour panels to the other side of the bus. A piece of plastic card was cut to size, but slightly smaller than required. Individual panels were then added which slightly overlapped the underlying piece. On the reverse I glued several 90' angle pieces that would sit in the windows and support the armour.
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320151208-449401339.jpeg)

The finished bus:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320151208-449411565.jpeg)

The armour, sheets, ladder and shelf are all removeable.
It was only after taking the photos I realised that I hadn't placed some bits on quite straight.... Lucky I hadn't glued them like that!
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320151208-449422229.jpeg)

I have also finished both sides of the gateway, but as one half forms my entry for the current Build Something contest I will wait until its conclusion before posting.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 06 Mar 15
Post by: uti long smile on March 06, 2015, 11:44:27 AM: Magnificent!
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 06 Mar 15
Post by: Malamute on March 06, 2015, 11:56:46 AM: Quote from: uti long smile on March 06, 2015, 11:44:27 AM
Magnificent!

Yep, brilliant ;D
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 06 Mar 15
Post by: Duke Donald on March 06, 2015, 12:12:02 PM: Excellent stuff, it really captures perfectly the atmosphere in teh movie.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 06 Mar 15
Post by: Captain Blood on March 06, 2015, 12:41:36 PM: Brilliant :-*
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 06 Mar 15
Post by: demi_morgana on March 06, 2015, 12:46:26 PM: Ace project!!! :-*
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 06 Mar 15
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on March 07, 2015, 09:43:42 PM: Sheer joy! :-*
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 06 Mar 15
Post by: Admiral Benbow on June 09, 2015, 06:27:28 PM: Cracking project, so inspiring ... especially after enjoying the great Mad Max 4 film! 8)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: Overlord on June 10, 2015, 11:04:16 AM: Thanks for all the kind comments. :)

About time I posted up pics of the whole gate way.
More pics and info are on the thread for my "Build Something Contest" entry: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=75228.0

More WIPs:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320154700-44943869.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320154700-449441551.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320154700-449451661.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320154700-449462402.jpeg)

Finished Flamer side:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320155457-449471637.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320155457-44948685.jpeg)

Finished Crossbow side:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320155457-44949623.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320155457-44950597.jpeg)

Whole Gateway:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320160000-449511516.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320160000-449521871.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320160000-4495320.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320160000-449542303.jpeg)

Alternate layout:

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320160344-449551473.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320160344-44956975.jpeg)

Hopefully I can finish off the other buggy and the miniatures by the end of the month. ::)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: James Holloway on June 10, 2015, 11:11:59 AM: Niiiiiice. There's a lot to like there, but I think my favourite thing is the tyres not being all a uniform size. That really gives it the scavenged look.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: Earther on June 10, 2015, 11:18:44 AM: Bloomin' brilliant work sir! Saw the tyre wall in WGI and was most impressed. :D
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: Constable Bertrand on June 10, 2015, 12:12:47 PM: oh yes! thats awesome! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

Cheers
Matt
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: Malamute on June 10, 2015, 12:41:01 PM: Love it, Please Bring it to BLAM for a game! ;D
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: Mason on June 10, 2015, 01:39:05 PM: Brilliant!
8)

Quote from: Malamute on June 10, 2015, 12:41:01 PM
Love it, Please Bring it to BLAM for a game! ;D

I am in total agreement with Lofty on this one.
:D
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on June 14, 2015, 01:51:21 PM: Amazing, Paul, I love it :-*
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: rob_alderman on June 22, 2015, 12:04:58 PM: Bloomin' fabulous mate!
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: Admiral Benbow on June 22, 2015, 06:26:02 PM: Have been to Toys'R'Us last Saturday and discovered the SIKU-range of diecast models, many of them in 1/50 or 1/55 scale! Among them a fine yellow schoolbus like the one shown here in 1/55 scale. The link shows 3 pics and a hand for scale comparison, it looks pretty nice to me:

http://www.toysrus.de/product/index.jsp?productId=4622721 (http://www.toysrus.de/product/index.jsp?productId=4622721)

It's in the german shop, but you could even mailorder it.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: Argonor on June 23, 2015, 03:28:40 PM: They seem to have a lot of SIKU stuff in the Danish stores as well - but I'll have to go there, as no scales are referred in the Danish webstore :?

Luckily, we have a large Toys'r'Us in Odense, only 15 min away.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: Michi on June 23, 2015, 03:31:29 PM: Quote from: Argonor on June 23, 2015, 03:28:40 PM
They seem to have a lot of SIKU stuff in the Danish stores as well - but I'll have to go there, as no scales are referred in the Danish webstore :?

Siku is 1/55 generally for cars and for most of the trucks.
Some trucks are 1/50 and there is a agricultural range of 1/32 and another of H0 scale in 1/87.
The scale is always visible on the box.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: Argonor on June 23, 2015, 03:59:59 PM: This would be cool in a scale fitting 28 mm

http://www.toysrus.dk/brands/siku/siku-1614-blokvogn-med-raket?id=871085&vid=221778
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: Silent Invader on June 23, 2015, 04:33:16 PM: On my Scavenge Skirmish Survive 'vehicles' page I've got images and scales of whole load of vehicles by Siku and others. Towards the bottom of the page.

http://sss.miniaturemojo.co.uk/index_vehicles.htm (http://sss.miniaturemojo.co.uk/index_vehicles.htm)

:)

PS: My favourite Siku is the Unimog
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: Michi on June 23, 2015, 06:22:02 PM: Quote from: Argonor on June 23, 2015, 03:59:59 PM
This would be cool in a scale fitting 28 mm

http://www.toysrus.dk/brands/siku/siku-1614-blokvogn-med-raket?id=871085&vid=221778

This is rather 1/87 and the rocket is totally out of scale... ::)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: Argonor on June 23, 2015, 09:44:18 PM: Quote from: Michi on June 23, 2015, 06:22:02 PM
This is rather 1/87 and the rocket is totally out of scale... ::)

Who cares - James Bond would still have to defuse it lol
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: Overlord on June 25, 2015, 12:23:42 PM: Quote from: James Holloway on June 10, 2015, 11:11:59 AM
Niiiiiice. There's a lot to like there, but I think my favourite thing is the tyres not being all a uniform size. That really gives it the scavenged look.
All the same tyres just looks wrong. By adding a few variations it looks much better, although arranging them in a "random" pattern takes a while.

Quote from: Malamute on June 10, 2015, 12:41:01 PM
Love it, Please Bring it to BLAM for a game! ;D
Possbily. ::) I need to do more for a decent game and currently can't be sure I will have the time to do so.

Quote from: Admiral Benbow on June 22, 2015, 06:26:02 PM
Have been to Toys'R'Us last Saturday and discovered the SIKU-range of diecast models, many of them in 1/50 or 1/55 scale! Among them a fine yellow schoolbus like the one shown here in 1/55 scale. The link shows 3 pics and a hand for scale comparison, it looks pretty nice to me:

http://www.toysrus.de/product/index.jsp?productId=4622721 (http://www.toysrus.de/product/index.jsp?productId=4622721)
A good find, although it seems slightly smaller and with a few different details.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 25 Jun 15
Post by: Overlord on June 25, 2015, 12:38:30 PM: A minor update as I rush to complete the last few bits to beat the deadline.

Old Copplestone Grenadier sculpts and a dodgy wip sculpt of my own:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320161013-44957745.jpeg)

This will be the driver for the next buggy:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320161013-44958108.jpeg) (https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320161745-44962743.jpeg)

Converted by replacing his right hand holding a pistol with one pointing. Added a bow to his left hand and replaced a sheathed shotgun on his back as a quiver for the bow:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320161013-4495978.jpeg) (https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320161013-44960341.jpeg)

Minor conversions to change their firearms for crossbows:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320161013-449611820.jpeg)

Now a few days of painting ahead....
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: Malamute on June 25, 2015, 12:43:11 PM: Looking good so far. :)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: Bugsda on June 25, 2015, 03:09:38 PM: Genius :-*
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: OSHIROmodels on June 25, 2015, 09:59:48 PM: Great stuff :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: Constable Bertrand on June 25, 2015, 10:37:44 PM: Those smaller grenadier sculpts will work well with/inside the slightly smaller vehicles. That's a very tidy conversion of the veteran wastelander. 8) 8)

Cheers
Matt.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 10 Jun 15
Post by: Too Bo Coo on July 05, 2015, 01:00:38 AM: Loving the crossbow conversions!!
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 22 Mar 16
Post by: Overlord on March 22, 2016, 11:32:45 AM: Well the "few days" turned into 9 months... :?

No2 is a straight paint, whilst the other 3 have had minor modifications:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320164754-44967260.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320164754-449681130.jpeg)

2 central miniatures newly painted, with the others just rebased:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320164754-4496938.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320164754-449702329.jpeg)

Painted driver for the next buggy:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320165403-44971713.jpeg) (https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320165403-449721583.jpeg)

I've nearly finished the next buggy, so more to follow soon. :)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 22 Mar 16
Post by: Dr DeAth on March 22, 2016, 11:52:37 AM: Quote from: Overlord on March 22, 2016, 11:32:45 AM
Well the "few days" turned into 9 months... :?

Worth the wait though, nice brushwork
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 22 Mar 16
Post by: Mason on March 22, 2016, 12:24:03 PM: Quote from: Dr De'Ath on March 22, 2016, 11:52:37 AM
Worth the wait though, nice brushwork

Indeed it was.
:-*

Looking forward to that buggy!
:D
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 22 Mar 16
Post by: Andym on March 23, 2016, 07:28:04 AM: Quote from: Dr De'Ath on March 22, 2016, 11:52:37 AM
Worth the wait though, nice brushwork

Here, here! Nicely done big chap! :-* Looking forward to more!
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 22 Mar 16
Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 23, 2016, 07:40:53 AM: Splendid work Paul 8) 8)

Looking forward to seeing more :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 22 Mar 16
Post by: uti long smile on March 23, 2016, 08:03:58 AM: Lovely stuff Paul! I don't recognise the guy in black with the bike helmet? Looks Copplestone though...
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 22 Mar 16
Post by: Overlord on March 23, 2016, 10:25:27 AM: Thanks for the kind comments. Currently trying to regain the painting mojo. ::)

Quote from: uti long smile on March 23, 2016, 08:03:58 AM
Lovely stuff Paul! I don't recognise the guy in black with the bike helmet? Looks Copplestone though...
He is indeed one of Marks; part of the original Grenadier Future Warriors.

He was in an original blister pack with the tall scavenger next to him (Yes, they had been in the lead mountain for that long!). The packaging went in the bin ages ago, so I can't tell you the exact description. I can't find any pics of it online and it isn't part of the EM4 or Merliton ranges.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 22 Mar 16
Post by: Captain Blood on March 23, 2016, 11:07:51 AM: Excellent selection Paul. And your own sculpt is none too shabby!
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 25 Mar 16
Post by: Overlord on March 25, 2016, 11:03:31 AM: Quote from: Captain Blood on March 23, 2016, 11:07:51 AM
Excellent selection Paul. And your own sculpt is none too shabby!
Thank you. I still can't do faces though, perfect for rag swathed Post Apoc inhabitants!

The finished other buggy:

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320175355-449731114.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320175355-449741658.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320175355-449751521.jpeg) (https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320175355-44976766.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320175355-449772384.jpeg)

Comparison of finished buggy with how it started out:

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320175759-449781617.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320175759-4497960.jpeg)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 25 Mar 16: Buggy 2
Post by: Mason on March 25, 2016, 11:07:48 AM: Gorgeous!
:-* :-*

And a very useful find in the base model too.
8)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 25 Mar 16: Buggy 2
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on March 25, 2016, 11:07:55 AM: Wow, Paul, what a conversion and a great painting job on it, too. Well done!
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 25 Mar 16: Buggy 2
Post by: Malamute on March 25, 2016, 12:02:14 PM: More brilliance. :)

The conversions are genius, the scultping great and the buggy spot on. What an impressive collection you must have now ;D

We really should see it in the flesh and enjoy a game with it. Any chance of you brining along to a certain gathering in October ??? ;)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 25 Mar 16: Buggy 2
Post by: von Lucky on March 25, 2016, 12:20:04 PM: This thread is full of gritty coolness.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 22 Mar 16
Post by: uti long smile on March 25, 2016, 02:20:38 PM: Quote from: Overlord on March 23, 2016, 10:25:27 AM
Thanks for the kind comments. Currently trying to regain the painting mojo. ::)
He is indeed one of Marks; part of the original Grenadier Future Warriors.

He was in an original blister pack with the tall scavenger next to him (Yes, they had been in the lead mountain for that long!). The packaging went in the bin ages ago, so I can't tell you the exact description. I can't find any pics of it online and it isn't part of the EM4 or Merliton ranges.

Yeah - my Copplestone Fu is quite good - but I couldn't pin-point him either.

Like the new buggy!
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 25 Mar 16: Buggy 2
Post by: Overlord on March 25, 2016, 03:20:56 PM: Quote from: uti long smile on March 25, 2016, 02:20:38 PM
Yeah - my Copplestone Fu is quite good - but I couldn't pin-point him either.

My second attempt proved slightly more successful!

1544: The "Pack" Scav Gangers
(https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~tpope/sol/grenadier/images/1544.jpg)

https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~tpope/sol/grenadier/future-warriors.html

Found his mate listed in this pack: http://miniature-heroes.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=462_484&products_id=20867
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 25 Mar 16: Buggy 2
Post by: Overlord on March 27, 2016, 05:06:54 PM: A couple of photos of all the bits completed for "It's Alive!"

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320180703-44980203.jpeg)

You can run, but you can't hide!

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/44/369-280320180704-44981403.jpeg)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 25 Mar 16: Buggy 2
Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 27, 2016, 05:21:08 PM: Great stuff :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 25 Mar 16: Buggy 2
Post by: gamer Mac on March 27, 2016, 06:10:04 PM: Great stuff :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Great to see you back at it
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 25 Mar 16: Buggy 2
Post by: Andym on March 28, 2016, 08:44:27 AM: Cracking stuff Paul! :o
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 25 Mar 16: Buggy 2
Post by: Anpu on April 16, 2016, 10:56:04 AM: Looking great!
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 28 Mar 20: V8 Interceptor
Post by: Overlord on March 28, 2020, 10:11:36 PM: Just when you thought this thread lived now.... only in your memories..

The last of the V8 Interceptors: Crooked Dice model and stowage. Exhausts, spare tyre and engine intake added by me (white).
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/45/369-280320215544-450121796.jpeg)(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/45/369-280320215544-45014330.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/45/369-280320215544-450152032.jpeg)(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/45/369-280320215544-45016932.jpeg)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 28 Mar 20: V8 Interceptor
Post by: Blackwolf on March 28, 2020, 10:14:08 PM: Very nice 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 28 Mar 20: V8 Interceptor (Pg 9)
Post by: Overlord on March 28, 2020, 10:28:27 PM: "I'm only here for the gasoline"

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/45/369-280320215214-450081318.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/45/369-280320215213-45007575.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/45/369-280320215214-45010264.jpeg)

Miniatures (Copplestone) and gateway (Scratch-built) previously painted
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 28 Mar 20: V8 Interceptor (Pg 9)
Post by: Captain Blood on March 28, 2020, 10:43:20 PM: Amazing. The best yet Paul :-*

Just think you’ve been working on this project for 13 years lol
Incredible how time flies, eh? I remember playing your Mad Max tanker chase game at the very first BLAM meeting we neld back in the day :)

We should play it again. Tremendous fun.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 28 Mar 20: V8 Interceptor (Pg 9)
Post by: von Lucky on March 28, 2020, 11:11:28 PM: Perfect - well, unless you want to reverse park.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 28 Mar 20: V8 Interceptor (Pg 9)
Post by: uti long smile on March 29, 2020, 12:00:43 AM: I love it, but am a little biased!
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 28 Mar 20: V8 Interceptor (Pg 9)
Post by: gamer Mac on March 29, 2020, 02:03:11 AM: Cracking job :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
good to see you back at this
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 28 Mar 20: V8 Interceptor (Pg 9)
Post by: syrinx0 on March 29, 2020, 03:55:00 AM: What a beautiful job on that car. :-*
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 28 Mar 20: V8 Interceptor (Pg 9)
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on March 29, 2020, 05:18:24 AM: Lovin’ it!
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 28 Mar 20: V8 Interceptor (Pg 9)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 29, 2020, 09:08:26 AM: Most excellent Paul, really good to see you back at it 8)
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 28 Mar 20: V8 Interceptor (Pg 9)
Post by: Overlord on March 29, 2020, 12:52:54 PM: Thanks for the nice comments chaps. :)

Quote from: Captain Blood on March 28, 2020, 10:43:20 PM
Just think you’ve been working on this project for 13 years lol

Its actually longer than that Richard...
This is the earliest dated photo I can find for the project: A wip of the Tanker dated 01 Apr 2002.....
...A mere 18 years ago! :o

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/45/369-290320111938-45046222.jpeg)

In general I flit from one project to another, rarely ever really completely finishing one, but sometimes returning years later, one day blurring into another. This is most evident with my Mad Max. It isn't something that I really ever game with these days, but has become more of a modelling project for my own pleasure. I still have a large waiting stash of vehicles, terrain and scratch-building items for it. Although I haven't built or painted much for it in recent years, I have done quite a bit of Apocalypse themed scratch-building/mastering for the Crooked Dice 7TV Apocalypse range.

The length of time it has taken means various bits of the project are scattered around the forum. In the past couple of days I have gone back and uploaded (hopefully) all the photos lost in the Photobucket 'event'. I need to collate links all the threads in a single list, hopefully over the next few days.
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 28 Mar 20: V8 Interceptor (Pg 9)
Post by: von Lucky on March 30, 2020, 10:04:00 AM: Milky Bar Butt? Wah-whaaaaattt??? :D :D :D
Title: Re: Post Apocalypse/Mad Max Vehicles - Update: 28 Mar 20: V8 Interceptor (Pg 9)
Post by: marianas_gamer on April 01, 2020, 09:34:46 PM: Sterling work on the recent Copplestone mini!
LB