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Miniatures Adventure => Weird Wars => Topic started by: CompanyB on 10 October 2007, 07:44:41 AM

Title: WWII, Stuart Walker model
Post by: CompanyB on 10 October 2007, 07:44:41 AM

Hi Guys,

Well, I was asked recently about doing some master Gear Krieg models in 28mm.  The project sort of fell through for the moment.  But I do have this partially completed Stuart Walker. It's just the main body right now.

(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/GK_1.jpg)
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/GK_2.jpg)
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/GK_3.jpg)
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/GK_4.jpg)

I designed the hull to take any of our Stuart Turrets. (we have 4 different Stuart model kits in 1/56 scale)  It will also accept both turrets from the Brigade Games FT-17's.   I thought I'd gauge interest, and see if folks would want this if I finish it up, add legs,  some different details, and perhaps bundle it with the turret from the M5A1 Stuart.

So, I might finish this off and with Brigade Games,  market them as a limited run model.  If there is a lot of interest, I might make this a universal set of parts.  So you can buy the Legs and extra turrets, and turn any of our tanks into a walker on your own.  Or somehow make a wierd war full kit to Market with Brigade Games.

If not, it will be turned into a Steam powered armored car for Gnome Wars (might do that anyway!)

Suggestions?  Thoughts?

Brent
CompanyB

Title: WWII, Stuart Walker model
Post by: Agis on 10 October 2007, 08:09:03 AM

I would love it and buy it immidiately!

Why was the project cancelled?  :(
By sheer coincidence: I planned to send you some more pictures tonight!

Is there no more chance to get the Valkyrie? :?:

Title: WWII, Stuart Walker model
Post by: xeoran on 10 October 2007, 10:42:30 AM

Thats great- consider me interested!

Title: WWII, Stuart Walker model
Post by: CompanyB on 10 October 2007, 03:41:45 PM

well, a valkrie would be possible.  It's not an offical model though, so I'd have to make my own design.

This could be something where if I make the master, I go ahead and get casting costs and kit costs calculated, and once a minimum order number is reached, it goes into production.

Of course, I can always make my own molds, and cast a few myself, and we can work out a trade deal  8)

Agis, plese send the pics.  I'll finish up the legs this week so I can post more pics.

-Brent

Title: WWII, Stuart Walker model
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 10 October 2007, 03:59:38 PM

Very nice indeed! :D

I like scratchbuilding and converting but sometimes it's nice to a professional do the job!!!

If you do complete it you've got at least one customer!!!!!! :mrgreen:

Regards
PM

Title: WWII, Stuart Walker model
Post by: Agis on 11 October 2007, 12:23:16 PM

No more interest???
Just to give you an idea how the finished walker could look like:
(http://www.agisn.de/assets/images/Gen_Early_M11A3_3sm.jpg)

I am going to buy 3 immidiately! :D

Title: WWII, Stuart Walker model
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 11 October 2007, 04:08:48 PM

You and me both Agis!
If their's no interest, I wouldn't mind just the cast of the Hull and turret. I can do the legs myself!!!

PM

Title: WWII, Stuart Walker model
Post by: Agis on 11 October 2007, 05:00:54 PM

Quote from: "Pappa Midnight"

You and me both Agis!
If their's no interest, I wouldn't mind just the cast of the Hull and turret. I can do the legs myself!!!

PM

LOL, my thought exactly... :lol:

Title: WWII, Stuart Walker model
Post by: TadPortly on 12 October 2007, 11:38:43 AM

I know its a personal preference thing, but I always feel that these ED209/Star Wars Walker inspired walkers look a little too modern.  I prefer something more retro like the SF3D/Machinenen Krieger stuff (the armoured suits rather than the walkers or flyers).

Title: WWII, Stuart Walker model
Post by: Agis on 12 October 2007, 12:31:38 PM

Quote from: "TadPortly"

I know its a personal preference thing, but I always feel that these ED209/Star Wars Walker inspired walkers look a little too modern.  I prefer something more retro like the SF3D/Machinenen Krieger stuff (the armoured suits rather than the walkers or flyers).

True, but Gear Krieg is IMO an exception.
The legs can be lowered and the secondary movement system comes into play.
The walkers in vehicle mode are even more WW2-ish looking then in walker mode.

Title: WWII, Stuart Walker model
Post by: Mike D. Mc Brice on 12 October 2007, 12:42:49 PM

I like it :)

Title: WWII, Stuart Walker model
Post by: TredHed on 07 November 2007, 03:23:23 PM

Oooo

I would also be interested!
Weird War 2 is my next project and would love to have a walker or two.

Title: WWII, Stuart Walker model
Post by: Trencher on 07 December 2007, 09:46:52 AM

Maybe I'm a bit late, but this hull looks sweet and has a lot of conversion potential, so I would be very interested, too. What's the status of this project now?

Title: WWII, Stuart Walker model
Post by: TredHed on 10 December 2007, 03:13:21 PM

*poke poke*

How goes it?