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Title: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Tommy20 on 25 June 2010, 08:24:15 PM
Just posted on their member forum:

(http://www.rafm.com/Storage/tritank1.jpg)
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: D@rth J@ymZ on 25 June 2010, 08:26:33 PM
a big red x?
sorry, the picture isn't showing up for me
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: matakishi on 25 June 2010, 08:29:38 PM
Rafm doesn't like you linking to their pics.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Tommy20 on 25 June 2010, 08:30:59 PM
Rats.  Well, it's a rather nice three-wheeled steam tank.  I guess you have to sign up for their forum to see it.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Servitor of RAFM on 25 June 2010, 08:38:45 PM
Here you go.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/6/1379_25_06_10_9_37_19.jpg)
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: D@rth J@ymZ on 25 June 2010, 08:46:54 PM
Cheers Servitor.  I rather like the little 2 wheeled one
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Mr.Marx on 25 June 2010, 09:45:10 PM
Gaw. Thats nice. Are they selling that Ironmongery?
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Dewbakuk on 25 June 2010, 11:37:32 PM
Cheers Servitor.  I rather like the little 2 wheeled one

I believe it's the same tank just shown from a different angle. The markings on the stack and boiler certainly match.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Mancha on 25 June 2010, 11:54:16 PM
That's a nifty tank; certainly different from the usual.  I wonder if those striations on the casting are going to carry over into production castings though?
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: S J Donovan on 26 June 2010, 02:43:53 AM
I believe those are prints in two different scales.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Thunderchicken on 26 June 2010, 08:15:41 AM
I'm sure I can find a use for one or two of these  :)


Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Donpimpom on 26 June 2010, 11:20:43 AM
that should be found on their space 1889 section?
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: winterborn on 26 June 2010, 12:02:24 PM
looks like two photos shopped together. if you look at the lines on the ?carpet? below the tank, the second smaller tank is out of sync with the firs tank lines. Looks good tho
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Chairface on 26 June 2010, 03:58:29 PM
I'll be picking one up, depending on price. Nice looking machine.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: jamesmanto on 26 June 2010, 04:49:10 PM
Nice to see RAFM bringing out some new models and jumping into VSF.

James
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: gamer Mac on 27 June 2010, 02:31:51 PM
I like the shape.
What size is it though?
Any chance of a pic against a 28mm figure?
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: former user on 28 June 2010, 10:29:21 AM
the "sponsons" look rather like hull enlargements to accomodate the gear.
From a technical püoint of View it does make sense

what appears difficult is the firing slit under the drivers' vision slit - however there were a lot of interwar tanks that were designed without operating crew in mind  :D
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Count Winsky on 30 June 2010, 04:36:24 AM
I could not find it on their webpage.  Can you please tell me where it is?  Thank you.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Dewbakuk on 30 June 2010, 11:40:49 AM
I could not find it on their webpage.  Can you please tell me where it is?  Thank you.

I don't think it's released yet. That photo is from their members forum.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Servitor of RAFM on 03 September 2010, 06:06:12 PM
I finally finished molding all the parts and put one together to show you guys. We will be putting up a notice on our web page at rafm.com soon about a pre-order. Since the hull is outsourced (not produced by us) it would be nice to get some numbers in advance.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1379_03_09_10_7_02_37.jpg)
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Chairface on 03 September 2010, 07:31:19 PM
Very nice! Do you have an estimate on price yet?
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Servitor of RAFM on 03 September 2010, 07:49:33 PM
We are looking at 15 to 16 dollars each. We don't have much to compare with it and this is our first package that will be using resin bought from another supplier. I was a little surprised by the price for it myself as most people say resin is cheep.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Thunderchicken on 03 September 2010, 08:28:26 PM
I'll be ordering a couple of these but I might stick a bigger piece of ordnance on the front  ;).
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: gamer Mac on 03 September 2010, 09:26:07 PM
Any chance of a picture with a figure for scale?
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Servitor of RAFM on 03 September 2010, 11:15:22 PM
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1379_04_09_10_12_14_25.jpg)
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers on 04 September 2010, 12:55:54 AM
One word.... Yummy!

Really these are great and really capture the essence of VSF vehicles i.e. a big vehicle to move a small gun!

This will also go with the ironclad stuff as well.

When are they going to be available?

cheers
Fuzzy. :D
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Chairface on 04 September 2010, 03:40:38 AM
We are looking at 15 to 16 dollars each. We don't have much to compare with it and this is our first package that will be using resin bought from another supplier. I was a little surprised by the price for it myself as most people say resin is cheep.

The price is reasonable!
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Sterling Moose on 04 September 2010, 05:00:33 AM
Sign me up for a couple.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Jonas on 04 September 2010, 09:28:59 AM
I would want one or two of them myself, I don't think the price is unreasonable either.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Dewbakuk on 04 September 2010, 10:07:57 AM
I was a little surprised by the price for it myself as most people say resin is cheep.

Resin is, the rubber though isn't and you use a lot more rubber with resin casting than metal etc. Also depends on the type of resin.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: answer_is_42 on 04 September 2010, 04:50:46 PM
I'll certainly buy a couple, I think it's perfect for VSF.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: jamesmanto on 05 September 2010, 03:12:26 AM
I guess they'd better bring a pile of them to Hotlead! :^)

James
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Chairface on 05 September 2010, 05:37:28 AM
I guess they'd better bring a pile of them to Hotlead! :^)James

It's going to be added to a growing list of RAFM products that I need to order!

Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Servitor of RAFM on 10 September 2010, 02:48:49 PM
The tank is now available for pre order at http://www.rafm.com (http://www.rafm.com)
Since we are having the hull cast in resin numbers will be limited.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Servitor of RAFM on 14 September 2010, 09:45:03 PM
An update on the delivery date. We are expecting to have the resin hulls in house around the 20th of September.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Servitor of RAFM on 26 September 2010, 06:28:49 PM
Well the resin parts were a little late but have arrived!
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/1379_26_09_10_7_26_10.jpg)

We at RAFM would like to inform all her majesties loyal subjects that this first edition to the Ares Rising line of VSF vehicles and figures is now ready to ship out.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Sterling Moose on 26 September 2010, 06:38:17 PM
Figures!  Figures! Tell us more noble Sir.

Will they scale with the perfectly sized foundry, ironclad et al or be more in line with the diminuative 1889 range?
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: The_Beast on 26 September 2010, 07:59:48 PM
Figures!  Figures! Tell us more noble Sir.

Will they scale with the perfectly sized foundry, ironclad et al or be more in line with the diminuative 1889 range?

They're not diminuative! They lack glandular deficiency caused chimeric gigantism!  lol

Have both, play with both, agree oft best not on the same table. That said, I think, should the images not be amiss, the Ironclad scaled better with the 1889 figs than I suspect it will with Foundry figs. I thought a tight fit for one of the Brits shown, actually.

Awaiting reviews! Breath bated!

Doug
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Servitor of RAFM on 27 September 2010, 03:27:41 PM
Figures!  Figures! Tell us more noble Sir.
Will they scale with the perfectly sized foundry, ironclad et al or be more in line with the diminuative 1889 range?

I think any new miniatures will be closer to 28mm solely based on the premise that sculptors can no longer match 25mm scale. ;)
Without any foundry miniatures so can't comment on their size.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Jonas on 27 September 2010, 03:31:48 PM
Ok, now I ordered two, these will go with my Russian VSF forces.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Chairface on 28 September 2010, 04:13:50 PM
Mine came today! Nice nice looking machine. The resin needs a little work, but not much. Might have to put on a bigger gun.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Jonas on 29 September 2010, 06:15:32 PM
Mine also came today, but because I was not home I have to pick them up at the post office tommorrow... the funny thing is, that I was not home because I was at the post office picking up another package... d'oh...
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Servitor of RAFM on 29 September 2010, 06:21:13 PM
Wow..Canada post must be strapping rockets onto the packages.
Glad to see it is over there so fast Jonas.
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: jamesmanto on 30 September 2010, 04:55:14 AM
Going to paint them blue like the rest of your Dutch steam clanks?

Your cloggies do need some heavier firepower if they're going to face Sterling's Tsarist Hordes of Doom! :D

James
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Sterling Moose on 30 September 2010, 11:28:49 AM
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Your cloggies do need some heavier firepower if they're going to face Sterling's Tsarist Hordes of Doom!

And some.........................'cos I bought 3!!  lol
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: jamesmanto on 30 September 2010, 01:26:36 PM
'Strewth! :o I guess the Kachumbar Valley Field Force better get a few more Landships as well....
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Chairface on 30 September 2010, 01:59:47 PM
Going to paint them blue like the rest of your Dutch steam clanks?

Your cloggies do need some heavier firepower if they're going to face Sterling's Tsarist Hordes of Doom! :D

James

Already undercoated! And as for your three Sterling - I'll be a lot more scared once they're painted!  ;)
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Jonas on 30 September 2010, 03:16:53 PM
Wow..Canada post must be strapping rockets onto the packages.
Glad to see it is over there so fast Jonas.

It turned out to be something else, but I guess the package will be here soon, the Canadian post is usually pretty fast to Denmark
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Sterling Moose on 30 September 2010, 04:12:04 PM
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And as for your three Sterling - I'll be a lot more scared once they're painted!

Ah, there you have me.  By the time I get all my stuff painted the vehicles will be obsolete..........oh wait.  lol
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: jamesmanto on 02 October 2010, 12:38:56 AM
I assemble and paint vehicles too.  :D

Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Sterling Moose on 02 October 2010, 02:17:36 AM
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I assemble and paint vehicles too

Good to know, but don't you have a lead backlog at the moment  :D
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on 02 October 2010, 02:09:48 PM
Has nobody got any of them assembled, painted and photographed yet?

Bunch of slackers!

 ;)  lol
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: jamesmanto on 03 October 2010, 01:51:25 AM
Yes I do, but it pays to keep on the look out for future biz.  :)
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Chairface on 03 October 2010, 04:52:21 AM
Has nobody got any of them assembled, painted and photographed yet?

Bunch of slackers!

 ;)  lol

Assembled, half painted. Working on it!
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: Thunderchicken on 03 October 2010, 09:28:21 AM
Dont give me excuses! Give me results! (He said as he looked at a sea of unfinished builds spread over his workbench  ::))
Title: Re: New VSF Tank By RAFM
Post by: The_Beast on 03 October 2010, 01:46:57 PM
Dont give me excuses! Give me results! (He said as he looked at a sea of unfinished builds spread over his workbench  ::))

"The_Beast sat back, biting, GRINDING his tongue, impatient as well, but fully knowing that Thunderchicken had results to show on SOME occasions. Pippin' ones at that."

Doug