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Author Topic: New stuff for Weird Wars - (15/07/2019) Heer 46 E-100 Kickstarter live  (Read 55883 times)

Offline Ballardian

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 I recently came across a new site (paperpanzer.com) that looks like it may become a useful source for vehicles/conversion parts - they seem to be about to start with standard scale model bits (1/72 & 1/35) but also mention an intention to do 1/48 as well (many peoples gaming scale of choice).
 I plan on requesting they look at 1/56 (got to be worth a punt) as the products are pretty good - here's a rather lovely converted RSO which should give a hint of the quality.
 Clockwork Goblin have also previewed some new K'47 stuff Soviet werebears, Daughters of the Motherland & some really nice German Paras/jump troops.

 
« Last Edit: May 02, 2020, 01:34:46 PM by Ballardian »

Offline gamer Mac

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Re: New stuff for Weird Wars
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2016, 06:25:21 PM »
the paras are lovely

Offline Predatorpt

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Re: New stuff for Weird Wars
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2016, 06:38:46 PM »
the paras are lovely

I just hope that they fit with the Bolt Action plastics, since their metal figures are bigger  :'(

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Re: New stuff for Weird Wars
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2016, 07:45:38 PM »
I just hope that they fit with the Bolt Action plastics, since their metal figures are bigger  :'(

What makes you say that ?

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Re: New stuff for Weird Wars
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2016, 11:56:44 PM »
What makes you say that ?

By comparing the Samuel figure with the "normal" GIs



Ok, the guy is supposed to be a "Paragon" (sorf of a super-soldier) so they say he's bigger because of that. But even their zombies and Heavy Infantry are bigger than the "normal" figures that Warlord bundles with the starter sets. I guess it's because the Weird War units are made by Clockwork.

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Re: New stuff for Weird Wars
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2016, 03:50:02 AM »
I seriously want those Soviet Bears.

Offline Keeper Nilbog

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Re: New stuff for Weird Wars
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2016, 10:40:31 AM »
Samuels is a 'Paragon' - US Super Soldier, so is larger than life. All the other Konflict 47 miniatures have been appropriately scaled to Warlords current ranges.

So, you should be in luck with the Para's.

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Re: New stuff for Weird Wars
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2016, 01:44:49 PM »
Ballardian - just sent them a message, asking for 1/56 goodies. Maybe if we get enough people we can convince them of the benefits of having a 1/56 range ;)

Offline streetkern

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Re: New stuff for Weird Wars
« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2016, 07:53:39 PM »
Paras look awesome

Offline Ballardian

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Re: New stuff for Weird Wars
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2016, 10:06:19 AM »
Predatorpt - thanks for adding your plea to my own, I did recieve a reply to my request;


"I feel your pain, but running the 1/35 line is already challenging as it is. All of the E items (except the idler) have been scratchbuilt so that would mean recreating them in 1/56, a scale I am totally not familiar with. If you have the skills or know people who have the skills I wouldn't mind getting a selection of these models out there. I would need a solid partner with a profound knowledge of that branch of the hobby in such a case. So many projects, so little time, the etnernal struggle I'm afraid. :-)"

So he's not against the idea, but as a small business he's not currently equiped to tackle what's for him a new scale. So, if anyone reading this does have the necessary skills in making masters/casting why not get in contact with him - letting manufacturers know there's a market out there is the only way we're going to get these subjects in 1/56 - after all, don't we want someone to make this stuff for us? (Apologies to Jeff at JTFM, I know your After 45 stuff is coming & that me whining doesn't make it go any faster :))



« Last Edit: October 17, 2016, 02:30:26 PM by Ballardian »

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Re: New stuff for Weird Wars
« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2016, 08:42:49 AM »
Well there's always CompanyB as well, but I'm not sure if they want the stress. :?

I had seen that larger stuff and wanted some myself, though in the timescale its (somehow) easier to scratch build it myself.

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Re: New stuff for Weird Wars
« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2016, 11:52:43 AM »
Predatorpt - thanks for adding your plea to my own, I did recieve a reply to my request;


"I feel your pain, but running the 1/35 line is already challenging as it is. All of the E items (except the idler) have been scratchbuilt so that would mean recreating them in 1/56, a scale I am totally not familiar with. If you have the skills or know people who have the skills I wouldn't mind getting a selection of these models out there. I would need a solid partner with a profound knowledge of that branch of the hobby in such a case. So many projects, so little time, the etnernal struggle I'm afraid. :-)"

So he's not against the idea, but as a small business he's not currently equiped to tackle what's for him a new scale. So, if anyone reading this does have the necessary skills in making masters/casting why not get in contact with him - letting manufacturers know there's a market out there is the only way we're going to get these subjects in 1/56 - after all, don't we want someone to make this stuff for us? (Apologies to Jeff at JTFM, I know your After 45 stuff is coming & that me whining doesn't make it go any faster :))

I'm mastering some of the vehicles (slowly) in 1/56 for Jeff - The Tortoise, Boarhound and Terrapin are mine.
I know he's also working on the E-series stuff and some others too.    

T-28/T-95 is next from me:

Quality inspector Reid points out any faults.


(Wonkey track fixed!)



But real life keeps getting in the way - too many projects but not enough project time.  
I also keep getting distracted with my own projects (Just ordered 3 Churchills and a load of Desert Rats for King Force).  
Scammell Pioneer appears to have lodged in my brain so that will have to happen too...  

My 'to do' list:
T28/T-95 (Big, slow, 12" armour, armour penetration of >14")
Scammell Pioneer (Because!)
Centurion (MkII probably 20 pdr)

My 'what next' list:
IS-7 (6MGs, 1 HMG and a huge gun?)

My 'maybe never' list:
Conqueror (Because who doesn't like hassive guns?)
Deacon (I've built AEC Matadors so this is realatvely easy)
Dorchester (As above)

Always open to suggestions....  

My previous efforts are mostly here:
http://warlordgames.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=10505

Offline Ballardian

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Re: New stuff for Weird Wars
« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2016, 04:05:25 PM »
Hi Rich,
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I'm mastering some of the vehicles (slowly) in 1/56 for Jeff
I've seen the stuff you've done for JTFM (been following their progress via this & the WG forums) & they look great (I'll be finding shelf space for the Tortoise). Now if we can just clone a couple more of you we can solve all our vehicle availability problems!
 

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Re: New stuff for Weird Wars
« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2016, 04:12:08 PM »
Thanks!  Not sure about cloning though!  :o

Suggestions for projects are greatly appreciated but i tent to stay in the real (ish) and away from the weird! Mostly because I lack the creative imagination needed!

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Re: New stuff for Weird Wars
« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2016, 06:45:47 PM »
I appreciate your work, Rich and I will buy some of the vehicles for sure (just ordered my first JTFM model last week).

But I think that the European gaming market would benefit if a European company started doing more of these vehicles, due to the massive taxing that the Customs/postal service across the EU like to apply on parcels coming from outside the said EU  :(

I just hope that the rumours that Warlord will release some "Weird War/Paper Panzers" is true.

 

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