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Title: Bolshevik Tachanka 17.02.14 Now with horses and harness
Post by: Hombre on December 02, 2013, 08:59:12 PM
Hi Comrades,

little support for my bolshevik cavalry arrived (just a WIP, working for more Details):


(http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/Hal9000_02/k-100_1870.jpg) (http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/Hal9000_02/media/k-100_1870.jpg.html)
(http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/Hal9000_02/k-100_1873.jpg) (http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/Hal9000_02/media/k-100_1873.jpg.html)
(http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/Hal9000_02/k-100_1871.jpg) (http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/Hal9000_02/media/k-100_1871.jpg.html)
(http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/Hal9000_02/k-100_1872.jpg) (http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/Hal9000_02/media/k-100_1872.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Bolshevik Tachanka
Post by: traveller on December 02, 2013, 09:45:15 PM
Great stuff!

Is the wagon scratchbuilt?
Title: Re: Bolshevik Tachanka
Post by: Hombre on December 02, 2013, 09:57:45 PM
Yes, scratchbuild, but the wheels are lasercut. Need more suitable Figures for the driver and the second gunner
Title: Re: Bolshevik Tachanka
Post by: Turbo-Ben on December 02, 2013, 11:05:31 PM
Wow! This is cool!
(I think the gunner looks quite good as driver.)

Did you make a template for the wagon?
Title: Re: Bolshevik Tachanka
Post by: Hombre on December 03, 2013, 11:35:18 AM
Wow! This is cool!
(I think the gunner looks quite good as driver.)

Did you make a template for the wagon?
Yes he will work fine in both positions, but it looks better with different minis.
Thought about two from copplestones white russian guncrew.
This is always my first attempt to build a vehicle, and  i am not really happy with it
At the moment i have no idea to make a good looking undercarriage with axlesprings, and find good looking horses  :?
Title: Re: Bolshevik Tachanka
Post by: redzed on December 03, 2013, 02:33:25 PM
aint that the bees knees :D
Title: Re: Bolshevik Tachanka
Post by: Hamilkar on December 03, 2013, 11:23:55 PM
Hombre,

Not sure what the Russian harness looked like, probably minimal from the few pictures I've seen, but I think Foundry or Perry artillery horses would work.  Particularly Perry because they look like they've been on campaign (somewhat underfed) although they might be a bit small compared to the Copplestone figures.  However, this might work to your advantage.  They might appears as underfed Steppe ponies.
Title: Re: Bolshevik Tachanka
Post by: Wirelizard on December 04, 2013, 06:19:30 AM
That looks great!

Eureka's pewter 28mm tchanka is well up my "toys I want for my RCW forces" list, and I've often wondered if one of the lasercut folks would step up and offer this unique vehicle as well.
Title: Re: Bolshevik Tachanka
Post by: Admiral Benbow on January 03, 2014, 04:31:19 PM
Very nice scratchbuild wagon, Hombre!  :-* Something like that is on my list for a long time ...

That looks great!
Eureka's pewter 28mm tchanka is well up my "toys I want for my RCW forces" list, and I've often wondered if one of the lasercut folks would step up and offer this unique vehicle as well.

Have you seen Eureka's model in comparison with 28mm figs? I must warn you, it's tiny! For me it's closer to 20mm or 1/72 than to 28mm figures. And you're quite right: it's a shame they didn't do one as lasercut kit.
Title: Re: Bolshevik Tachanka
Post by: Ignatieff on January 03, 2014, 08:34:30 PM
superb.  well done!  :-*
Title: Re: Bolshevik Tachanka
Post by: Patrice on January 04, 2014, 07:47:51 PM
Excellent, Hombre!  :o :-*

I was thinking about such a vehicle.

I have the Eureka tachanka but never wanted to paint it, unfortunately it's much too small as is the rest of their RCW range it's 25mm at best (although very nice). I hope they will consider a 28mm update in the future.
Title: Re: Bolshevik Tachanka (Update 17.02 .14 now with horses and harness)
Post by: Hombre on February 17, 2014, 03:40:09 PM
(http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/Hal9000_02/k-100_1972.jpg) (http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/Hal9000_02/media/k-100_1972.jpg.html)
(http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/Hal9000_02/k-100_1970.jpg) (http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/Hal9000_02/media/k-100_1970.jpg.html)
(http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/Hal9000_02/k-100_1971.jpg) (http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/Hal9000_02/media/k-100_1971.jpg.html)
(http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af154/Hal9000_02/k-100_1973.jpg) (http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/Hal9000_02/media/k-100_1973.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Bolshevik Tachanka 17.02.14 Now with horses and harness
Post by: Turbo-Ben on February 17, 2014, 05:00:21 PM
Very nice, Mike!

I think we should play another RCW game in the near future! I'll talk to the other guys when we go to the Tactica, to see if we can find a date to visit you!
Title: Re: Bolshevik Tachanka 17.02.14 Now with horses and harness
Post by: Hamilkar on February 17, 2014, 06:59:38 PM
Hombre,

Spectacular!!!

Where did the driver figure come from?  He is Copplestone, but can't place him.  Also:

Where did the horses come from?
What did you use for the check lines the driver is using to steer the horses with?

Very nicely done.
Title: Re: Bolshevik Tachanka 17.02.14 Now with horses and harness
Post by: Atheling on February 17, 2014, 07:03:30 PM
This is excellent!

Is there a chance that there may be a Step-by-Step for the construction of the wagon etc? Please pretty please?  ;D  ???

Darrell.
Title: Re: Bolshevik Tachanka 17.02.14 Now with horses and harness
Post by: Admiral Benbow on February 17, 2014, 07:07:41 PM
Superb!  :-*
Title: Re: Bolshevik Tachanka 17.02.14 Now with horses and harness
Post by: Turbo-Ben on February 17, 2014, 07:17:54 PM

Where did the driver figure come from?  He is Copplestone, but can't place him.  Also:


I'd say he's from Brigade, but I'm also not sure.

edit: yep, here he is:
http://brigadegames.3dcartstores.com/Russian-Infantry-HMG-Maxim-Team-3-plus-maxim_p_578.html
Title: Re: Bolshevik Tachanka 17.02.14 Now with horses and harness
Post by: Hombre on February 18, 2014, 09:48:51 AM
I'd say he's from Brigade, but I'm also not sure.

edit: yep, here he is:
http://brigadegames.3dcartstores.com/Russian-Infantry-HMG-Maxim-Team-3-plus-maxim_p_578.html

yep,and the assistant gunner also, with a headswap from copplestone

This is excellent!

Is there a chance that there may be a Step-by-Step for the construction of the wagon etc? Please pretty please?  ;D  ???

Darrell.

Thank's,  and "maybe" ;)

Hombre,

Spectacular!!!

Where did the driver figure come from?  He is Copplestone, but can't place him.  Also:

Where did the horses come from?
What did you use for the check lines the driver is using to steer the horses with?

Very nicely done.

As Turbo-Ben says,
 and the horses are from wargames factory, the harness is "Milliputty-Freestyle"
and wire ( i know, my sculpting skills are not the best :?)

Title: Re: Bolshevik Tachanka 17.02.14 Now with horses and harness
Post by: Atheling on February 18, 2014, 10:41:20 AM
yep,and the assistant gunner also, with a headswap from copplestone

Thank's,  and "maybe" ;)

Do it! The self expression will do you some good  :D

Darrell.