Author Topic: PA Wasteland Bikers (now with resin Storage Containers) (Read 4140 times)

Silent Invader · « **on:** December 06, 2019, 11:57:50 AM »

Another project that I have on the go is a 28mm “Wasteland Warriors” post-apoc affair, for which I shall use FFOL rules.

I blame Malamute for this one, as he spied some Project Z motorbike frames in my box of bits and offered what was clearly the appropriate amount of encouragement to start doing something with them.

Several months and many additional purchases later, I have the beginnings of 20 mounted bikers*, each with a matching foot alternate.

*”Bikers” is not strictly true, as the rides include scooters, scramblers, sidecars, quads, etc.

The rides are from various sources, similarly the parts for the loads.

The riders use a lot of Project Z parts plus bits from Perry and elsewhere. The conversions were quite a faff as two of each mini were needed. I still have a lot of GS tidying up to do.

I’ve also started putting together some supply markers (25mm = 2 person carry, 20mm = 1 person). These are mostly from a Rubicon stowage kit.

Years ago I scratchbuilt but never finished a Second Boer War British Army Outpost. It was in the bazaar for a long time but it then occurred to me that it would make a great PA outpost, so here it is, slightly modified for its second life.

I’ll also use some of my Old West and Peninsular War terrain, as it has the arid, simplistic look that I want.

As for the world, it’s a bit like in Book of Eli and (the original) Mad Max. Hot, dry, limited water, limited fuel, limited ammo and so limited firearms (thus the Outpost is more cobbled together than bombproof).

Weapons are all sorts. There are a few firearms but it’s predominantly slingshots, bows, spears, axes, machetes, etc.

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #1 on:** December 06, 2019, 12:23:09 PM »

Another new project

Mad Lord Snapcase · « **Reply #2 on:** December 06, 2019, 01:08:41 PM »

More wargaming pulchritude! Love those bikes.

Silent Invader · « **Reply #3 on:** December 06, 2019, 01:41:47 PM »

Thanks chaps ..... it’ll be Old West with bikes

“pulchritude”: that’s not a word one sees often!

As an aside, I was pleasantly surprised by the number of bikes that are available

Elk101 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 06, 2019, 02:29:33 PM »

You're off to another cracking start!

Silent Invader · « **Reply #5 on:** December 06, 2019, 03:19:34 PM »

Quote from: Elk101 on December 06, 2019, 02:29:33 PM

You're off to another cracking start!

Racing ahead: Vroom! Vroom!

sundayhero · « **Reply #6 on:** December 06, 2019, 05:18:49 PM »

Project Z bikes are really cool, well done !

BaronVonJ · « **Reply #7 on:** December 06, 2019, 06:09:01 PM »

Looking good. Can't wait to see how it progresses.

clanmac · « **Reply #8 on:** December 06, 2019, 09:24:04 PM »

Wow, that is a mighty gathering of bikes - very impressive. Always a fan of a lack of moderation in all its forms!

GDonk · « **Reply #9 on:** December 06, 2019, 10:08:04 PM »

Also looking forward to watching this progress . . .

Sinewgrab · « **Reply #10 on:** December 07, 2019, 01:26:14 AM »

Awesome!

verd · « **Reply #11 on:** December 10, 2019, 06:10:21 PM »

Great stuff, really look forward to seeing more as the project progresses.

Silent Invader · « **Reply #12 on:** December 10, 2019, 06:17:44 PM »

Thanks all. I can’t promise speedy progress as I’m still cracking on with other projects as well.

Nordic1980s · « **Reply #13 on:** December 10, 2019, 09:52:23 PM »

Wow!

Extra points for making a whole gang of them and not just one or two.

Had to look up what Project Z is and can easily understand why they're all sold out. Oh man those sprues would have been hot stuff in '97 when friends collected Necromunda gangs and 40K militias/cultists/brood brothers. Prince August had this line of similar metal cyberpunk gangers on bikes, which filled the need back then nicely, but the company apparently has discarded that model range so I can understand the market niche for Project Z models.

Silent Invader · « **Reply #14 on:** December 11, 2019, 04:29:43 PM »

I’m pretty convinced that Warlord aren’t going to be restocking the Project Z sprues. I bought a load of single sprues when they had a sale a few years ago though with this project I’ve used up almost all of my useful bits. :'(

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