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Miniatures Adventure => Other Adventures => Topic started by: Silent Invader on April 29, 2024, 06:04:57 PM
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A new but relatively restrained project for me….. The Quar.
The first 6 minis are now painted, all Crusaders; an officer, LMG and 4 troopers with Assault Rifles:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-290424135540-623941996.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-290424135541-624202186.jpeg)
I did put together the following painting guide but decided that I preferred boots to the combination of shoes, spats and knee protectors.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-290424135541-624211714.jpeg)
At the moment I’m aiming for a mere 14 minis per side, comprising:
1 x Officer
1 x rocketeer
2 x LMG
8 x rifle (Royalist) or AR (Crusader)
2 x HMG light tractor crew
Next up are a similar number of Royalists, though I also have a 2’x2’ trench board planned.
For buildings, I’ve decided that these Quar have moved upmarket and are living in stone houses (which I’m borrowing from my Scottish project).
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-290424135541-62422265.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-290424135542-624231466.jpeg)
I shan’t be using the Rhyfler Pocket Book rules but something much simpler based on the 20 year old Ultra Simple Skirmish Rules, which I’ve called Quar Quar Diddly Quar Quar*.
*Those of a certain age might recognise the Adam & the Ants connection.
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Brill 8)
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A new but relatively restrained project for me…..
...and so it begins
8)
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They look great and fit in well with the buildings. The trench board sounds cool.
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Nice work on those.
The buildings suit them
By the way, the Bogen is a semi-automatic rifle not an SMG (but your rules, your definitions).
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Thanks all :)
By the way, the Bogen is a semi-automatic rifle not an SMG (but your rules, your definitions).
Yes, thanks for pointing that out as my wordage misleads. 8)
You’re also right that it’s a shorthand from my rules, as SMGs and assault rifles are classed together, being distinct from bolt action rifles as carried by the Royalists. I think a revision is in order. :D
Edit: In opening post, SMG changed to AR
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Nice job. They look excellent and the numbers will make for a good little skirmish game. 😀
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Loving them mate! 👍
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I forgot to ask, what are you using as the tractor?
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Thanks all :)
I forgot to ask, what are you using as the tractor?
Something I saw online - can’t remember where - a converted WW2 universal carrier. I liked the look so am doing something similar.
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Brilliant start! A quirky project indeed.
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Steve, up to your usual high standard, and multi game nonsense. Looks like a hoot, you could use them for Turnip28 in a pinch too.
I look forward to more eye candy sir and wonderful custom minis.
Cheers
Matt
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Those buildings (Fughu?) fit perfectly, and would also work for Anrayal (Twilight) to a certain extent,I would think
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A quirky project indeed.
Very good lol
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Thanks all - comments are very much appreciated :)
Those buildings (Fughu?) fit perfectly, and would also work for Anrayal (Twilight) to a certain extent,I would think
Fughu (sp?) is correct. Lovely buildings. I did convert them for a bit of variety and to tie them in with the rest of my Scottish project. There’s more about the buildings on this thread here:
https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=137006.210 (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=137006.210)
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Here’s a taster of the village so far (about 2/3 done)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/60/2031-091023114208-602511761.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/60/2031-091023114207-60250597.jpeg)
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I’m not making much project-specific terrain but for me trenches are a must have, so I’ve started on a 61cm x 61cm board which uses a pre-stretched canvas as the frame, infilled with extruded polystyrene sheet.
It will butt up to my other 120cm x 60cm terrain boards for more depth, but if it works out as well as I’d like I’ll make another for a 122cm wide length of trench (or two 61s opposite each other).
There’ll be planking to the trench walls with an earthen floor, and a bunker with removable roof. The shell craters won’t have mounded sides so I can have the option of placing tree and house bases, etc, over them.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-020524113202-62477138.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-020524113202-62483114.jpeg)
In the meantime, I’ve also just about finished assembling the first 6 Royalists.
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That looks cool, nice idea with the craters and being able to place terrain over them.
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Liking it so far :)
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Fantastic stuff
I bought heavily into the 15mm starter a few years back so always glad to see some Quar love
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Liking it so far :)
Very much so.
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Great start to the trench board. Sounds like it’s going to be a very pretty game. 😀
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Thanks all, much appreciated :)
I’ve raised the height of the area between the trenches and added the basics of the shuttering plus the roof for the bunker; the vertical retaining posts will likely go in tomorrow.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-030524181418-62488459.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-030524181418-624871383.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-030524181418-62484295.jpeg)
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Looking good.
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Great progress on the trenches. I appreciate the WIP pics as I’m planning my own trench table for Quar and it’s nice to see how others get it done. 😀
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Looks great, I like the removable roof for the bunker.
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Wow...you are really cracking on with the trench board :o
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Looks like a great start of the table, I've always wanted a trench table myself but never gotten around to making one.
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Thanks all
I like the removable roof for the bunker.
I can’t claim originality for that, amongst the older WW1 threads there are inspirational examples by both Captain Blood and Sydney Roundwood. ;)
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Starbuckstastic :-*
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You're making good progress on that build
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Thanks all
Starbuckstastic :-*
That is hilarious.
The latest additions are in matchstick so what sort of exclaimed acclaim will that bring?
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Flippingflammablefoundations That looks great Steve :-*
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Thanks all.
I did make some more progress, which was to add the vertical posts that retain the shuttering.
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-090524114744-624961206.jpeg)
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-090524114744-625282180.jpeg)
As an aside, I’ve been in Belgium and saw this street art in an underpass: a medieval Quar-like character:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-100524051053.jpeg)
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And with the sand applied to the lower levels, to the bunker roof, and to raised areas for removable vehicle bridges.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-100524180058-62543802.jpeg)
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(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-100524180059-62545366.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-100524180059-625441311.jpeg)
Next up will be the sand to the main level and then assembly of the removable trench bridges
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Brill :)
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Thanks :)
The tile is now fully sanded, with its texture being raised up to the level of the planks.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-110524194746-625501014.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-110524194746-625562030.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-110524194747-6255741.jpeg)
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Really great and quick progress on the trench board.
Looking forward to the next installment. 😀
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That's looking very good indeed.
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Go Steve Go! That's looking great, very mono grit, i assume you will be doing a few passes with more grit?
Did you consider staining/painting the wood work first before gluing into the trenches?
I always tie myself up in knots trying to work out which parts need to be pre done, then put in place or finished then have the struggle of painting corners.
What is your approach Steve?
Cheers
Matt
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Thanks all :)
In reply to the questions:
I’ve moved away from hilly boards to flat boards, as I now tend to place terrain on top, which means I can use the board for multi periods. So the grit is very mono indeed, for a level surface that can take extra decor in the form of trees, buildings and even hills.
One thing I really dislike doing, whether minis or terrain, is prepainting. Obvs I planned out the terrain but I enjoy a more organic build process. I think that if I prepainted, I’d never finish. That said, these tiles are pretty simple so I don’t expect any issues with painting.
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Thanks Steve, that makes a lot of sense thanks for the reply.
I still love your boer board with train line and bridge. I want to make something like that some time.
I look forward to seeing it with some scatter :)
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Oh gawd, now I do have to make scatter lol
I’ve previously mentioned trench bridges, and these are them …..removable for most games but essential for those involving light tractors as otherwise they wouldn’t be able to cross.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-130524114650-62565874.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-130524114650-62564287.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-130524114649-625632087.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-130524114650-62566675.jpeg)
Ps: The woodwork to the trench shuttering and bridges has yet to be painted
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Not checked this thread for a few days (I don't get emailed updates sadly) and its leapt forward! Awesome work.
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More great progress. Nice addition with the bridges. I appreciate the WIP updates. 😀
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That is looking very good.
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Thanks folks - glad you’ve found the WIP useful though in all honesty I post it here to remind me in case I make another.
Anyways, it’s finished now.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-140524223420-62567448.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-140524223421-625681722.jpeg)
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(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-140524223421-62570477.jpeg)
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(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-140524223848-625731940.jpeg)
Bunker lid in place
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-140524223849-625742395.jpeg)
Bunker lid removed
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-140524223849-62575634.jpeg)
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That looks absolutely brilliant, you should be very pleased with it. Nice job on the painting too. I imagine it's still quite lightweight given the materials too?
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Looks terrific, very nice indeed :-*
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Great job. Looks really cool and you made it super fast.
I like colors a lot. Thanks for sharing. 😀
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Brilliant! Loving it. Quar trenches for the win! 💥
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That's a lovely bit of work, excellent.
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Nicely done :)
What sort of scatter are you going to do for it? Anything theme related?
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8)
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Thanks all :D
Yes, it’s very light in weight. And as it’s not too deep it stores in gaps that my thicker foam tiles won’t fit into.
Scatter is a conundrum. Trees are an obvious one, plus shattered tree trunks. Possibly rolls of barbed wire, possibly shattered fences.
To some extent it depends how the rules that I will use play out. I suspect that they’ll put down or jam up troops caught in the open, which suggests much cover will be desired. I might test the rules before making my final decision.
I do have a couple of light tractors (mini tanks) that are close to being 3D printed and they might also affect the terrain choices.
But first, I need to finish my Royalists!!!
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That is brilliant, the trench walls look great.
The photographs with the figures are very evocative.
Very interestedin seeing the tractors..
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Those trenches have a nice(?) claustrophobic feel to them. Board looks great.
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Thanks both
Very interestedin seeing the tractors..
I’m starting with the Crusader light tractor which will be a rework of a cartoonified Universal Carrier.
So far I’ve expanded the frontage of the drivers position, to create more depth. I need to print off a test piece to check sizing for the Quar, plus I’m waiting on the Heavy Auto Shotguns that will equip them to determine how much space I need in the main compartment.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-170524141942-626112052.jpeg)
In expanding the front I’ll be relocating the driver to the centre, for which I’ll need to further redraw the front shield
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-170524141942-626051188.jpeg)
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That’s some crazy cool software there.
The conversion seems like it’ll match Quar nicely.
I’m hoping that the tractors will be an upcoming release and I’ll just have to buy a mess of them.
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Nice idea.
The running gear might need conversion to Pedrail rather than caterpillar track.
I have been trying to find a suitable description of the difference.
I think they were what were used in the HG Wells short story (1906?).
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What a fabulous thread.
I must resist the Quar.
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Thanks all :D
The running gear might need conversion to Pedrail rather than caterpillar track.
I have been trying to find a suitable description of the difference.
A pedrail kind of stomps along on a series of pneumatic feet
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-270524170123-626501366.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-270524170123-62651400.jpeg)
In all honesty, I thought about keeping the caterpillar tracks as my own period of influence for the game is up until the 1930s.
That said, the Quar pedrails do look quite similar to caterpillar tracks
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-270524172228-62652184.jpeg)
So I’m actually thinking of swapping out the track units with this one, and simply redrawing the simple tread plates into more foot-like blocks:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-270524172228-62653712.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-270524172758.jpeg)
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I must resist the Quar.
No one can resist the Quar..
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I don't think you can tell much of a difference between the caterpillar tracks and the pedals.
But if it's something that easy to do, then I would go for it. because it's just THAT much more character. :D
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I don't think you can tell much of a difference between the caterpillar tracks and the pedals.
But if it's something that easy to do, then I would go for it. because it's just THAT much more character. :D
I agree.
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I agree too :D
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No one can resist the Quar..
Quoted for truth. Quar Forever!
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Steve, another gigantic board. You always raise the standard so high and made my decision to buy the quar positiv. So I also order these strange, but beautiful little fighters. Hope to make a game with you on this board. Do you use the rules in the starter or FFoL???
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[author=NurgleHH link=topic=145286.msg1861696#msg1861696 date=1717173386] So I also order these strange, but beautiful little fighters. Hope to make a game with you on this board. Do you use the rules in the starter or FFoL???
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I’ve adapted an old set of skirmish rules - I’ve yet to test them as I need to finish my first Royalist unit and have been too busy with life this last few weeks. But when I gave I hope to be able to share.
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[author=NurgleHH link=topic=145286.msg1861696#msg1861696 date=1717173386] So I also order these strange, but beautiful little fighters. Hope to make a game with you on this board. Do you use the rules in the starter or FFoL???
I’ve adapted an old set of skirmish rules - I’ve yet to test them as I need to finish my first Royalist unit and have been too busy with life this last few weeks. But when I gave I hope to be able to share.
Looking forward, still have a copy of your old Postapo-Rules on the hard-disk
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Fantastic stuff! Please keep it coming! :o
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Thanks all
As I’m only having the one officer per side, and having bought the Crusader officer pack, the spare figure has been converted into a Royalist officer:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-060624110202-627301422.jpeg)
I’ve also assembled the first unit of 5 Royalist infantry. I’ve added a lot of extra pouches, sourced from all sorts of sprues.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/62/2031-060624110202-62734705.jpeg)
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They look suitably tooled up :D
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Excellent.
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I like the converted officer. 😀
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Great looking project :-* :-* :-*
Up to your usual mad standard
I always liked the look of these but could never justify the cost and couldn't fit in with any of my projects
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Thanks all, with apologies for the overdue reply.
I’m way behind with this project as life has got in the way. This did amuse me though: while in the New Forest in Hampshire, I spotted the following (centre of map):
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/63/2031-110724230731.jpeg)
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Possibly the site of a quarry as they could be known as quars.
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8) That’s interesting