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Title: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Temple mesa complete
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 27 July 2017, 11:27:12 PM: Welcome to my new VSF thread :)

Herewithin will be the continuing chronicles of my VSF journeys on Mars and other exotic locals as well as Red Planet Miniatures updates as and when.

The previous 'Japanese on Mars' thread is linked below in case anyone fancies reading over 100 pages of waffle without any pictures ::)

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=21604.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=21604.0)

To start is off is a large steam powered walker wip for the Great Martian Trading Company (more on which later). There's still a few details to go on but it's just about there.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_28_07_17_12_18_06.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_28_07_17_12_18_58.JPG)

I will at some point soon have a selection of photos from the original thread posted here as a kind of recap as I can't face re-linking the 400 odd photos in it.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Captain Darling on 27 July 2017, 11:38:36 PM: Wonderful looking walker! Looking forward to seeing t painted up!

Are they HLBS weapons?
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Silent Invader on 27 July 2017, 11:55:50 PM: Nice legs (and I do mean the walker!) :-*
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Wargamer Dave on 28 July 2017, 03:44:04 AM: Excellent! Looking forward to this new adventure!
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: levied troop on 28 July 2017, 12:09:42 PM: Fantastic looking vehicle - buririanto!
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Malamute on 28 July 2017, 12:30:08 PM: Awesometotesamazesballssauce. ;D
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: gamer Mac on 28 July 2017, 12:50:33 PM: Lovely work on the legs Jim :-* :-* :-*
May just the angle of the photo but it looks front heavy?
Any other pictures of a different angle?
you must be keeping HLBS open with the amount of guns on these contraptions.
Looking forward to seeing it painted, is it going to be Japanese?
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Ray Rivers on 28 July 2017, 02:02:32 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on 28 July 2017, 12:50:33 PM
Lovely work on the legs Jim :-* :-* :-*
May just the angle of the photo but it looks front heavy?

It'll never work. ;)

But it looks crazy awesome!
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 28 July 2017, 02:24:45 PM: Thanks chaps :)

Quote from: Captain Darling on 27 July 2017, 11:38:36 PM
Are they HLBS weapons?

Yes, I bought a load the other year to arm my Mikasa neff with but they keep getting used up for different projects lol

Quote from: gamer Mac on 28 July 2017, 12:50:33 PM
Lovely work on the legs Jim :-* :-* :-*
May just the angle of the photo but it looks front heavy?
Any other pictures of a different angle?
you must be keeping HLBS open with the amount of guns on these contraptions.
Looking forward to seeing it painted, is it going to be Japanese?

It looks front heavy but is actually back heavy but will be stable enough on the table top. I'll take some other pictures over the weekend as a bit more is done. It'll be for Nicks GMTC, a renegade faction on Mars purely out for exploitation and profit ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Malamute on 28 July 2017, 04:59:08 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on 28 July 2017, 02:24:45 PM
on Mars purely out for exploitation and profit ;D

And what's wrong with that? :D
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Mason on 28 July 2017, 05:06:38 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on 28 July 2017, 02:24:45 PM
It'll be for Nicks GMTC, a renegade faction on Mars purely out for exploitation and profit ;D

Ah, the old 'art imitating life' angle.....
;D ;)
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Malamute on 28 July 2017, 05:20:23 PM: Quote from: Mason on 28 July 2017, 05:06:38 PM
Ah, the old 'art imitating life' angle.....
;D ;)

See my previous comment. ;) lol
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Mason on 28 July 2017, 05:58:10 PM: Quote from: Malamute on 28 July 2017, 05:20:23 PM
See my previous comment. ;) lol

...Said the Land Agent.
;D ;)
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Blodwin on 28 July 2017, 06:23:43 PM: Nice to see the fresh start - excellent as ever - oh how I envy your access to a laser cutter - legs every where - wonderful :-*
Blodwin
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Andym on 28 July 2017, 06:46:13 PM: Great build Jim! :-* Nice to see the VSF stuff getting some love again!
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Malamute on 28 July 2017, 07:23:35 PM: Quote from: Mason on 28 July 2017, 05:58:10 PM
...Said the Land Agent.
;D ;)

Yep, I hear the GMTC are buying great swathes of Mars. But for what purpose?
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Romark on 28 July 2017, 08:30:23 PM: Quote from: Malamute on 28 July 2017, 07:23:35 PM
Yep, I hear the GMTC are buying great swathes of Mars. But for what purpose?
It'll be to build affordable housing for the natives,either that or it could be something nefarious ,either way I'm sure Le Monde will keep us abreast of any developments :)
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Bullshott on 28 July 2017, 09:59:53 PM: Nice work James. It will make a nice target.

I'm wondering if the upper hull would be a good start for a nef design :)
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Elk101 on 28 July 2017, 10:25:20 PM: That's a bit swish. Very nicely designed.
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: gamer Mac on 28 July 2017, 10:35:30 PM: Quote from: Malamute on 28 July 2017, 04:59:08 PM
And what's wrong with that? :D
Is that not the the same reason that everyone else is there for as well? The various empires aren't just there for the good of their health
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: MaleGriffin on 29 July 2017, 05:39:49 AM: I am so looking forward to this!

Thanks jimbibbly!
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Rich H on 29 July 2017, 07:58:47 AM: Awesome stuff!
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: dinohunterpoa on 29 July 2017, 11:17:01 AM: GREAT walker! :-*

Mars must be a lovely place, that's why I've bought the beachfront house! 8)
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Mason on 29 July 2017, 12:49:05 PM: Quote from: dinohunterpoa on 29 July 2017, 11:17:01 AM
Mars must be a lovely place, that's why I've bought the beachfront house! 8)

I hope you didn't buy it from Mama the Land Agent!
If you did it will have a stonking great factory next to it before you have moved in.....
;D
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: dinohunterpoa on 29 July 2017, 05:00:34 PM: Quote from: Mason on 29 July 2017, 12:49:05 PM
I hope you didn't buy it from Mama the Land Agent!
If you did it will have a stonking great factory next to it before you have moved in.....
;D

:o :o :o
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Malamute on 29 July 2017, 05:09:34 PM: Don't worry, I wouldn't do that to you. We're not building a factory. There's more money in housing developments over commercial.
So we're going with high density social housing. Your view of the beach won't be obscured as long as you stand on tiptoe in the attic room. ;) :D
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: Mason on 29 July 2017, 05:12:28 PM: Quote from: Malamute on 29 July 2017, 05:09:34 PM
Don't worry, I wouldn't do that to you. We're not building a factory. There's more money in housing developments over commercial.
So we're going with high density social housing. Your view of the beach won't be obscured as long as you stand on tiptoe in the attic room. ;) :D

lol lol

Honesty from a Land Agent!
Whatever next??
:o :o :o
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: dinohunterpoa on 29 July 2017, 06:15:45 PM: Quote from: Malamute on 29 July 2017, 05:09:34 PM
Don't worry, I wouldn't do that to you. We're not building a factory. There's more money in housing developments over commercial.
So we're going with high density social housing. Your view of the beach won't be obscured as long as you stand on tiptoe in the attic room. ;) :D

Phew! NOW I feel relieved! :D I am planning to have the house ready for the 1889 surfing season!

I've also heard the natives are really, really friendly... 8)
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 29 July 2017, 06:36:59 PM: Thanks all :)

Colin, shhh, we're trying to keep it a secret :D

The natives are a bunch of unruly ruffians but we wouldn't have it any other way :D

Right then, all the details are done apart from the wheel and removable roof but because of shit weather and not having anywhere to spray at the moment it's going to stay like this for a while.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_29_07_17_7_30_29.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_29_07_17_7_31_10.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_29_07_17_7_31_43.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_29_07_17_7_32_21.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_29_07_17_7_32_55.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_29_07_17_7_33_45.JPG)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Walker continues
Post by: Malamute on 29 July 2017, 06:58:23 PM: Looks ace. ;D
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Walker continues
Post by: Romark on 29 July 2017, 07:28:02 PM: Great looking walker James :-* can't wait to see your finish on it :)
I've been looking at the legs of the machine and can't seem to work out how they'll work ???,which way is the walker meant to be facing as the "feet" of the legs seem to point out in both directions .
This is not a criticism ,it's a fantastic looking build :) it's just me being dim and new to this VSF malarkey lol
Cheers
Keith
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Walker continues
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 29 July 2017, 09:13:17 PM: Quote from: Romark on 29 July 2017, 07:28:02 PM
I've been looking at the legs of the machine and can't seem to work out how they'll work ???,which way is the walker meant to be facing as the "feet" of the legs seem to point out in both directions .

It works with the suspension of disbelief and a bit of 'handwavium' lol

If you want a proper examination then there are little ratchet cam things hidden from view that enable the legs to 'swing' forward when in motion. It's a slow process but the most effective for a vehicle of this size ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Walker continues
Post by: Romark on 30 July 2017, 12:33:04 AM: Aha! Now I see :? lol
Thanks for taking the time to reply James :)

Cheers
Keith
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Walker continues
Post by: SotF on 30 July 2017, 01:37:05 AM: You know, with some modification, you could actually build something a lot like that which could actually walk on its own. The leg configuration already looks like a strandbeest anyway...
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Walker continues
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 30 July 2017, 10:37:27 AM: Quote from: SotF on 30 July 2017, 01:37:05 AM
You know, with some modification, you could actually build something a lot like that which could actually walk on its own. The leg configuration already looks like a strandbeest anyway...

I could do but I'm afraid I won't, far too much else to do lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Walker continues
Post by: duhamel on 30 July 2017, 11:10:18 AM: A great sick you are :-* :-*
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Walker continues
Post by: Mason on 30 July 2017, 11:42:22 AM: Quote from: duhamel on 30 July 2017, 11:10:18 AM
A great sick you are :-* :-*

He is a very sick man indeed.
:D
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Walker continues
Post by: duhamel on 30 July 2017, 12:37:53 PM: Yes sick, but he should not be treated, we would not have had the opportunity to see his publications and the development of his projects, all the crazier than the others lol lol
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Walker continues
Post by: DLIinVSF on 01 August 2017, 08:30:48 AM: RIGHT!!! Stop it! Stop it now!!! Yes you boy in the corner!

That's enough fawning we all know what a most excellent modelling engineer James is.......... joking aside Sir bravo once again just brilliant o_o :D :o :P :)
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Walker continues
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 03 August 2017, 08:37:56 AM: Thanks again :)

The walker has a light coat of primer on and colours will be discussed tonight.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_03_08_17_9_28_30.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_03_08_17_9_29_24.JPG)

In other news I've carried on with the temple mesa from last year.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_03_08_17_9_24_16.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_03_08_17_9_24_59.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_03_08_17_9_25_55.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_03_08_17_9_36_44.JPG)

Was hoping to get it finished yesterday but I got called into work (was having a day off) so it'll be a few more days yet.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Walker primed and a temple mesa
Post by: Malamute on 03 August 2017, 09:39:48 AM: All looking great. The legs on the walker are especially good. ;D
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Walker primed and a temple mesa
Post by: Hupp n at em on 03 August 2017, 05:28:30 PM: Man that walker is quite the beastie, looking great so far! :)
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Walker primed and a temple mesa
Post by: Mason on 03 August 2017, 05:33:09 PM: Quote from: Malamute on 03 August 2017, 09:39:48 AM
All looking great. The legs on the walker are especially good. ;D

I cant help it....I just keep seeing it doing the Cancan.
;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Walker primed and a temple mesa
Post by: Malamute on 03 August 2017, 05:54:06 PM: lol lol lol
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Walker primed and a temple mesa
Post by: gamer Mac on 03 August 2017, 08:54:08 PM: Lovely work
Doesn't look so front heavy with the gubbins underneath
Like the texture of the pillars on the temple, how did you do it?
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Walker primed and a temple mesa
Post by: dinohunterpoa on 04 August 2017, 12:41:57 AM: Those rocks look AMAZING, BTW! :-*
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Walker primed and a temple mesa
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 04 August 2017, 10:03:41 AM: Thanks chaps, I think lol

Quote from: gamer Mac on 03 August 2017, 08:54:08 PM
Like the texture of the pillars on the temple, how did you do it?

They are resin casts but the master was done in blue foam then 'textured' with a rock.

It's finished and appeared in a game last night :)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_04_08_17_8_27_22.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_04_08_17_8_26_33.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_04_08_17_8_25_32.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_04_08_17_8_24_56.JPG)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Temple mesa complete
Post by: Mason on 04 August 2017, 10:21:50 AM: Taken to a lovely finish, mate.
:-* :-*

Is that the Martian equivalent to the Rosetta Stone that has been unearthed there?
8)
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Temple mesa complete
Post by: Andym on 04 August 2017, 12:00:35 PM: Excellent mate! 8)

I feel as if I walked through that temple entrance I'd find Arnie Schwartzneger trying to start an alien device on Mars! ;)
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Temple mesa complete
Post by: Romark on 04 August 2017, 12:25:43 PM: Nice looking terrain :-*
Wonder if it's attracted the interest of the GMTC ? Looks like something they may want to "acquire" for their portfolio :)
Cheers
Keith
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Temple mesa complete
Post by: Sir Barnaby Hammond-Rye on 04 August 2017, 02:51:15 PM: Great looking Temple! :-*
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Temple mesa complete
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 04 August 2017, 03:08:19 PM: Cheers fellas :)

Quote from: Mason on 04 August 2017, 10:21:50 AM
Is that the Martian equivalent to the Rosetta Stone that has been unearthed there?
8)

Nah, it's just a 'Do not enter' sign lol

Quote from: Andym on 04 August 2017, 12:00:35 PM
I feel as if I walked through that temple entrance I'd find Arnie Schwartzneger trying to start an alien device on Mars! ;)

I have several ideas for what lies beneath, let's see which one I can be bothered to make lol

Quote from: Romark on 04 August 2017, 12:25:43 PM
Wonder if it's attracted the interest of the GMTC ? Looks like something they may want to "acquire" for their portfolio :)

Too late, they've already been ::) lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Temple mesa complete
Post by: Mason on 04 August 2017, 04:05:58 PM: Quote from: Romark on 04 August 2017, 12:25:43 PM
Wonder if it's attracted the interest of the GMTC ? Looks like something they may want to "acquire" for their portfolio :)

Quote from: jimbibbly on 04 August 2017, 03:08:19 PM
Too late, they've already been ::) lol

Ah.......

Quote from: Mason on 04 August 2017, 10:21:50 AM
Is that the Martian equivalent to the Rosetta Stone that has been unearthed there?

Quote from: jimbibbly on 04 August 2017, 03:08:19 PM
Nah, it's just a 'Do not enter' sign lol

...now I get it.
It says: 'Warning: There be thieving little bastards about these parts!'
;D ;D
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Temple mesa complete
Post by: Romark on 04 August 2017, 05:55:43 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on 04 August 2017, 03:08:19 PM

Too late, they've already been ::) lol

Aha! Stalwart sons of Empire to a man,wonder if Farquar Farqueson is a majority shareholder with GMTC ? :D
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Temple mesa complete
Post by: dinohunterpoa on 04 August 2017, 06:24:25 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on 04 August 2017, 03:08:19 PM

Nah, it's just a 'Do not enter' sign lol

My Martian is not as good as it used to be, because I've read: "PROPERTY FOR SALE" ::)
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Temple mesa complete
Post by: Dr DeAth on 04 August 2017, 06:41:58 PM: It actually says "Welcome to the house of pleasure", and it's not actually a temple at all. ;)
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Temple mesa complete
Post by: dinohunterpoa on 04 August 2017, 11:55:35 PM: Quote from: Dr De'Ath on 04 August 2017, 06:41:58 PM
It actually says "Welcome to the house of pleasure", and it's not actually a temple at all. ;)

Well, where I live every house of pleasure IS a temple! :D
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Temple mesa complete
Post by: olyreed on 05 August 2017, 05:00:26 PM: Are the martians for sale, looked on red planet website and couldn't see them
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Temple mesa complete
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 06 August 2017, 07:32:10 AM: There were courses in Martian script, language and culture run by the Stypherdyck Foundation but due to lack of funds and interest the Foundation ceased and delclared bankruptcy in 1972.

Quote from: olyreed on 05 August 2017, 05:00:26 PM
Are the martians for sale, looked on red planet website and couldn't see them

The listing is on the right hand side of the blog but message me with what you want :) (so weak :D)

Quote from: Romark on 04 August 2017, 05:55:43 PM
wonder if Farquar Farqueson is a majority shareholder with GMTC ? :D

Now that would be telling ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Temple mesa complete
Post by: d phipps on 06 August 2017, 08:28:09 PM: Inspiring work, as always! :-*
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Temple mesa complete
Post by: Bullshott on 08 August 2017, 10:12:13 PM: Nice work. Will this, by chance, be on the table on Saturday?
Title: Re: Jim's VSF thread - A new beginning - Temple mesa complete
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 09 August 2017, 07:39:03 AM: It's part of the scenario ;)

cheers

James