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Miniatures Adventure => VSF Adventures => Topic started by: Lowtardog on March 06, 2010, 12:23:19 PM

Title: Maxmini Automaton Bits
Post by: Lowtardog on March 06, 2010, 12:23:19 PM: I was looking at their VSF "not a V2" rocket and saw these handy bits for Automaton

http://www.maxmini.eu/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=20

(http://kromlech.eu/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/PAMechanical-Legs.jpg)

(http://kromlech.eu/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/mechanical-shooty2.jpg)

(http://kromlech.eu/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/PACCW.jpg)

Bodies on the way

(http://kromlech.eu/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/body1.jpg)
Title: Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
Post by: Malamute on March 06, 2010, 12:41:09 PM: oooohhh, I like the harpoon arm ;D
Title: Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
Post by: rob_alderman on March 06, 2010, 12:42:40 PM: I know these have been designed for orks and in that, they don't seem neat enough for VSF. I know how odd that sounds!

When I see it, I'll believe it! :D
Title: Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
Post by: Lowtardog on March 06, 2010, 12:44:22 PM: I was thinking 3 packs which would each create a small unit by type now I need to look for heads with top hats and flat caps etc lol

Also how about the war on Terror

Weapons of Mass Destruction perhaps ;)
(http://www.maxmini.eu/wp-content/wrock11.jpg)
Title: Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
Post by: rob_alderman on March 06, 2010, 12:46:37 PM: I can imagine some crazy Prussian Scientist with a world domination fixation using a few of those.

WOuld make a great VSF scenario, where the Honourable British come and save the world (again) by taking these weapons and disarming them with slightly odd and uncomfortable weedy scientist types... :D
Title: Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
Post by: Sterling Moose on March 06, 2010, 02:09:41 PM: Oooooooh resin lovliness!!
Title: Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on March 06, 2010, 05:33:44 PM: Those legs are very nice! Almost a "Wrong Trousers" look to them :D
Title: Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
Post by: Amalric on March 06, 2010, 10:57:05 PM: Quote from: Gluteus Maximus on March 06, 2010, 05:33:44 PM
Those legs are very nice! Almost a "Wrong Trousers" look to them :D

I agree.
I really like those legs and arms a lot.
There is a lot of potential there.
Also, I think the rocket would make a great submarine if you took off the V1 rocket motor thingy and gave it a proper propellor or better yet, a pair of side paddlewheels.

Tom
Title: Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
Post by: rob_alderman on March 07, 2010, 08:32:10 AM: Quote from: Gluteus Maximus on March 06, 2010, 05:33:44 PM
Those legs are very nice! Almost a "Wrong Trousers" look to them :D

Haha!

Has American Television been graced by Wallace and Gromit?

There was recently an exhibition at the Herbert Art Gallery of Wallace and Gromit pieces (i.e. the stuff they use in the animation). Fun stuff.
Title: Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
Post by: Trencher on March 07, 2010, 11:53:36 AM: Quote from: Lowtardog on March 06, 2010, 12:44:22 PM

Also how about the war on Terror

Weapons of Mass Destruction perhaps ;)
(http://www.maxmini.eu/wp-content/wrock11.jpg)

Errr, weren't that the remains of the first Prussian "Blitz-Post" attempt? The Reichspost tried so set up an airmail service to England, however the French and the Belgian governments didn't let them build the according post offices near the Channel... ;)
Nice find, BTW, but it looks in that state a bit too "Orky" for my taste. With some work it might look like a VSF contraption.
Title: Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
Post by: Sterling Moose on March 07, 2010, 02:54:01 PM: Quote
Has American Television been graced by Wallace and Gromit?

It has certainly made it to Canada.
Title: Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
Post by: Mr. Burning on March 07, 2010, 04:31:56 PM: I'm really liking the maxmini conversion bits at the moment.

I reckon they could help me realise my mad scientist making lobotomised soldier mech things scheme.
Title: Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
Post by: rob_alderman on March 07, 2010, 11:53:08 PM: Quote from: Sterling Moose on March 07, 2010, 02:54:01 PM
It has certainly made it to Canada.

Aye but most Canadians are a bit more in touch with their British roots, what with the Commonwealth and all!
Title: Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
Post by: zebcook on March 08, 2010, 03:06:26 AM: Just saw the Wallace and Grommit latest -- "A Matter of Loaf and Death" a few weeks ago here in the States. I'd say they are well known.
Title: Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
Post by: Thunderchicken on March 08, 2010, 10:38:25 AM: Those wrong trousers have got potential for a mad professor type. Add a few levers here and there. Hmmmmmm........