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Miniatures Adventure => Weird Wars => Topic started by: Pappa Midnight on July 20, 2007, 07:37:32 PM
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I've just picked up a 1/35 'Gunther' walker from Paolo Parente's "Dust" range on Ebay.
I know it's 1:35, but it was cheap! I'm sure I can convert the turret to be more in line with 28mm minis ( I've got loads of WW2 bits I can use)
Any how, once built it will be 10" tall, which is a little big to game with but ideal as an objective.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Gunther.jpg)
Has anyone else used this kit for Weird War gaming?
Regards
PM
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I haven't seen that before, but it is cool! I would totally use it in a weird war game, even if I did have to replace a few things to make it look more the scale it should be.
Awesome find, thanks for posting! I am looking forward to seeing your finished :)
n.
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Gaaaaah, I SOOOOOO ENVY YOU! :o
Even though it doesn´t really fit with the "early war" style for my Weird War II Germans... it´s just too cool.
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I have one of those still awaiting construction :)
Great model, lots of really tiny parts.
It is a classical injection moulded kit (quality is en par with Hasegewa or Tamiya).
Sadly the alternate weapon option sprue is missing (not by accident) although it is described in the instruction manual. A second release featuring the other weapon option was planned, but the Dust website is sadly outdated... AFAIK Paolo runs the Dust thing as hobby project.
The GUNTHER should easily fit with smaller scales. I planned on using them with my Hasslefree Grymm army (you know smal men and big guns) or as Weird War Pulpy Nazi project.
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Great beast, with this size you can make it a two- or three-seater.
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Received my "Gunther" today................WOW!
It won't take a lot of effort to convert it to 28mm (if any at all!!)
CyberWolf 1971 I must have struck lucky as mine came with both weapon load-outs!!!
Here's a better pick from the construction manual:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Dust/gunther.jpg)
There are two more Mechs listed in the booklet but they aren't on the Dust website.
These are the M45 Walker:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Dust/m45walker.jpg)
and the "Big Joseph":
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Dust/bigjoseph.jpg)
I'm gonna have real fun building this kit!
Regards
PM
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Received my "Gunther" today................WOW!
It won't take a lot of effort to convert it to 28mm (if any at all!!)
CyberWolf 1971 I must have struck lucky as mine came with both weapon load-outs!!!/quote]
That sounds great - maybe I should order another one :)
Have you checked the actual sprues? The second option is present in my instruction manual - but the sprue is missing.
As for the other mechs... I really hope that someday they are gonna release this... btw it seems the website has finally something new (comic and card game?)
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I checked the Sprue list and the alternative load-out is sprue "G" which I have two of included in the kit ( The large single gun instead of the twin ones).
As for the other kits, I'l keep my fingers crossed!!! :)
Regards
PM
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Gaaaaaah! A walking aerosan! :o
Now I´ve seen it all... or at least, a very, very large portion of it. X-D
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Just finished a mock up build of my walker. I haven't attached any details and some parts aren't glued for ease of painting.
I am amazed at the "joints" on this model, with some of the "pistons" actually working as you move the model!!!
I have built the first weapon load-out ( I'll do the other one over the weekend).
Here's a size comparison with a Westwind Zombie.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Dust/mech1.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Dust/Mech2.jpg)
I think a nice weathered Dark Yellow will suit this bad boy!
PM
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Zoiks it's huge - nice but huge! :o
Have to get myself one...lol
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Wow, that's a monster. It looks like it will fit in just fine with 28s as is.
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Egads that is tres cool!
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Awesome!
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Hmmm, I have to dig mine out and also start assembling...
Keep us updated!
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wow! That's so awesome :love:
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When I first started getting interested in 'weird war II' I found that Dust site, but to be honest, it had slipped my mind.
Too bad that whole line isn't more developed, and readily available!
I need to get those comics too.....
I'll be searching for Gunther on EBAY!
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I need to get those comics too...
I have one and it borders on the pornographic. Quite disappointed.
Actually there is a shower scene in it that steps right over that line...
I'll be searching for Gunther on EBAY!
I have one sitting on my table that I'm not going to be using.
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I need to get those comics too...
I have one and it borders on the pornographic. Quite disappointed.
Actually there is a shower scene in it that steps right over that line...
I'll be searching for Gunther on EBAY!
I have one sitting on my table that I'm not going to be using.
Oh, that porno thing would be a let down....I notice there seemed to be some 'erotica' in the gallery...but I figured that was just for pin up purposes.
Can we talk trade/cash/something for the Gunther?
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Yikes that is awesome! I am so sold, where is the line up? I need that soviet one for sure!
n.
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Just finished "base coating" my beastie in a nice dark yellow.
I'm deciding if I'm going to use rare earth magnets or not for the weapon load-outs. It will mean a little re-working ( wish I'd thought of it before i'd started sticking bits).
I'll post some pics shortly.
Neldoreth, the website is:
http://www.dustgame.com/
It isn't that well maintained and there isn't a lot on it although the kits come up on Ebay ( that's where I got mine).
Regards
PM