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Miniatures Adventure => Weird Wars => Topic started by: Agis on 14 May 2011, 10:29:20 AM
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Gears and Guts is a joined venture of Brent Dietrich of Company B and John Cunningham. They have acquired a license from DP9 to produce 1/56 models of the classic 15mm Gear Krieg models by DP9.
Very much in the way I have the license to produce World at War books based on the original Gear Krieg books.
Brent and John approached me a couple of months ago for additional input on the project. Very soon after that we received even more in depth support by John Bell (aka Jakar Nilson) the guy behind the great GK “Alfies Tenners” comics.
Soon ideas were flying around via the interweb and the first walkers were taken shape. We agreed that I would paint the walkers.
(http://www.adpublishing.de/1-56_Early_Scenery_01_72.jpg)
The General Early walkers shown are a pre-production prototypes with some weapons still missing. The Artizan Greatcoat troopers (painted by Tom Weiss) are shown for scale comparison. The final models will have even more details and a full complimenting set of decals included. Jakar is even working on vehicle dashboard layouts!
(http://www.adpublishing.de/1-56_M11A1_Early_Comparison_shot.jpg)
The above picture shows how well the spirit of the 15mm models is captured! Release dates and future plans are noted on Brents website under the Gears and Guts subsection.
More pics on my site: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/gears_and_guts_.html (http://www.adpublishing.de/html/gears_and_guts_.html)
Brent's Site: http://www.companyb.biz/ (http://www.companyb.biz/)
DP9: http://www.dp9.com/ (http://www.dp9.com/)
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Wow! Just what the doctor ordered!
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LOL...
Yes, I do remember some requests here at the LAF for 28mm GK walkers... 8)
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Hell Yes ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Howdy all! This project started right here on Lead Adventure Forum! Over the last few years there have been a lot of discussions about doing 28mm Gear Krieg, and a couple years back Brent Dietrich (Company B) and I started on this project, but when the economy went sideways for me we called it off. But back last November I did a 3D modelling project to do legs for some prototype General Early hulls laying on my workbench and posted them here on LAF. Brent saw them, loved the direction, and the project got going again. So if it hadn't been for the enthusiasm of folks here on LAF, and this great venue, the project would never have gotten off the ground!
The project will see both the General Early and the Valkyrie as initial kits, with weapons accessories, detail kits (decals, stowage, crew) variants and other vehicles and weapons kits planned as well. Here are some pics of a near final General Early prototype. The final quality kit is very detailed. I'm sure Brent will be along to post some official information and website information. I hope these additional photos provide more about the line, though I can't compare to Agis' modeling and painting skills!!
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj233/EasyEight_photos/019.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj233/EasyEight_photos/020.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj233/EasyEight_photos/026.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj233/EasyEight_photos/025.jpg)
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Oh daaaaang! :-* Damn you, you vile temptors! >:(
Love them. I need to get a handful of those to supplement my West Wind Sarge.
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More info and pics up on the Company B site. I just approved the Early Mechs casting order, molds of which are being poured next week by JTFM. So everyone can expect the excellent detail and quality that JTFM is known for.
The Masters differ a bit from the pictures we have up, as we kept adding details until the last minute, even while Agis was painting!
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/IMG_5842.JPG)
Early Master model
Models with be about $37, and include both sets of legs (travel and walking) as well as several weapon options.
Also, some preview of the Early and German Mechs:
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/early2.jpg)
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/valkyrieAusfB.png)
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/valkyrie_lrg.png)
We'll also have a set of weapons for each mech that will also be compatible with all the other 1/56 and 1/48 WW2 models available.
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/Telsa_set.jpg)
Tesla Gun Barrel on an 1/56th AGN sherman
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Woo!
The Tesla Sherman looks neat. I can see the rods at the back with an electrical current waving between them.
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This is good news indeed. I really like the GK mechs so I'm very much looking forward to this.
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Some guys has PMed me for a comparison shot...
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/GK_Dust_Comp.jpg)
Here you go: Allied DUST walker, GW Grey Knight together with a General Early in walker mode.
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This is an exciting project and as Brent has said I will be casting the Mechs. I'll do my best to live up to Brent's praise. :)
Cheers,
Jeff @ JTFM
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This project is also a blend of traditional modelling and 3D modelling -- some components and vehicles have been modeled completely through 3D art, and then printed via Shapeways and Moddler. It's a very fun process that allows you to try different looks and designs. So I'd like to thank Shane Smith for his excellent 3D modelling skills!!
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I can foresee many a sale coming from those!
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I'm not saying anything.... ;)
Honor is satisfied God's own scale wins out!!!!!
:D
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I just got some rapid prototype hull prints of the 1/56th scale Valkyrie in hand from Shapeways. The Valkyrie has been designed in 3D courtesy of Shane Smith, and worked on through multiple edits to arrive at the final design. This set is for personal use and review, the final master is being printed via Moddler. Moddler is able to print incredibly detailed models, very impressive. We are using the same process for other vehicles currently in design. I’ll release more images as I work on these.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj233/EasyEight_photos/029.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj233/EasyEight_photos/028.jpg)
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I just got some rapid prototype hull prints of the 1/56th scale Valkyrie in hand from Shapeways. The Valkyrie has been designed in 3D courtesy of Shane Smith, and worked on through multiple edits to arrive at the final design. This set is for personal use and review, the final master is being printed via Moddler. Moddler is able to print incredibly detailed models, very impressive. We are using the same process for other vehicles currently in design. I’ll release more images as I work on these.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj233/EasyEight_photos/028.jpg)
You should keep the distinctive five bolts by the hip. They're as iconic as the overall design of the PzKpf V.
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Hi Jakar,
The bolts are indeed there in the final model. What I'm showing is an advanced prototype, not the final print/mold- ready master. I couldn't wait to share, apologies for any confusion this caused -- that's just my excitement coming through on the project! Plus I need to refine my skills as a photographer -- quick snaps with the iPhone just don't do these models credit, especially when they are pure white resin/plastic, and not primed so the detail gets washed out in the image.
Best,
-John-
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Hi Jakar,
[...] Plus I need to refine my skills as a photographer -- quick snaps with the iPhone just don't do these models credit, especially when they are pure white resin/plastic, and not primed so the detail gets washed out in the image.
Best,
-John-
My photography skills are just as bad. Try as I might, I can never get that optimal quality.
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This is great news. Cool models in God's own scale. ;)
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wonderful pieces!
just for curiosity: how much was the shapeway fee for that big guy? because i've some 3d models too and it should be interesting to cast my own stuff! ^^
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WOW! You are doing the tank upgrades too...
I hope my wife does not find out about this...
Until its too late, of course! lol
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Some more preview images!
First up, are the parts for the Allied Weapons Pack. Fresh from the 3D printer. 3D work by Shane Smith and prints by Moddler.
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/2011_05_18_7573.JPG)
Next up is the 3D master print of the Valkyrie and the Axis Weapons pack.
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/2011_05_18_7574.JPG)
Both sets will be enroute to casting very soon!
Comments Welcome...
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comments? WOW!
can we have a closeup of some details? :)
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Wow! :o
These will be hard to resist....
How does the canvas cover on the Valk's hips look? That part had stumped me when I was considering to plasticard some myself.
Can't wait to see the rest of the range finally done in a proper size!
Shame about the one part legs. I can understand that they are necessary*, but I would have loved a bit more poseability...
*: from what I could see on the 15mm ones the legs wouldn't actually be able to collapse like they are intented to do. And the separate parts would be a nightmare to produce reliably... Maybe an option kit for the modellers among us could fix this? (But, to be honest I don't know if it would sell in sufficient number to warrant producing one. :'()
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Hi Modhall,
Re: your note on how "legs wouldn't actually be able to collapse like they are intented to do" -- that's not true in the case of these models. We've been able to use 3D art to view these at every possible angle and make sure that they modeled with a good range of motion, so to speak. So while I can't speak to the 15mm miniatures, these 1/56th scale vehicles are designed so that the legs cleanly "collapse" into the driving mode. It's conceivable that we could provide multi-part legs that can be given a dynamic pose, but as you indicated, sales will tell -- we'll consider it though.
Best,
-John-
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LOL...
Yes, I do remember some requests here at the LAF for 28mm GK walkers... 8)
I have no recollection of such requests...... ;)
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John, thank you, very nice to hear you've designed the legs to be (theoretically) functional. I can really appreciate you're making them with such care and consideration.
I certainly hope sales will allow you to expand the range.
(Now if you'll excuse me, I really need to stare at the lovely previews a bit more...)
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Agis, it's about time!!! I have to get back into weird war again now!!! These look great!
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I think I'm going to be busy :) ;)
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FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUU :o I go away for a month and this appears! Amazing.
I'm really impressed by the 3D-printed aspect of this too, thanks for showing us "the process".
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can we have a closeup of some details? :)
:)
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More close up pics coming soon when I get the masters in my hand.
As for 3D print pricing, it depends. A small model, about the size of say a Lledo truck is maybe $38 if one piece. But that is for low res printing. For high res, the same print would be perhaps $100. A full model with lots of part from $90 to $400. It really depends on the material chosen, and if your model is hollow or not (uses less material)
Small little pieces, say a lantern, stove, car grill, etc would be affordable at $10 to $30 depending on size. Something like spoked wheels, or tracks would be very affordable.
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Great work Guys!
Would you mind sharing how the rules work?
I have been eyeing off all the lovely weird war stuff being released at the moment (SOTR, DUST Tactics, Gear Krieg) and now own some great Bolt Action minis (US Paras) to start 28mm Weird War gaming.
Thanks for all your hard work. The Mechs look good :)
Happy Gaming,
Allan
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Would you mind sharing how the rules work?
Please check my website: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/gear_krieg_faq.html (http://www.adpublishing.de/html/gear_krieg_faq.html)
under "How are the rules playing? Is there a demo version somewhere?"
8)
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The last week was fun for me, my Victory Decision ruleset started quite well.
I still found some time to continue work on the 28mm Gears.
Shown is the 1st German walker: a Walküre Ausführung B in tracked mode.
Crewman is from an old Chieftain kit (maybe sculpted by Mike Owen), the MG-34 is also Chieftain. All the rest is right from of the Company B prototype pre-cast.
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/1-56_Walkure_B_3.jpg)
(http://www.adpublishing.de/1-56_Walkure_B_scenery.jpg)
Walküre Ausführung B in tracked mode. Rommel and crewmen by Artizan, DAK Officer by Brigade Games
As usual more pics on my website: http://www.adpublishing.de/index.html (http://www.adpublishing.de/index.html)
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Wow! That looks great! :-* Model and painting. You certainly know how to get us excited.
I can't wait till it's available.
You say that this is a prototype cast, there's just a little something I noticed:
According to the Valkure walkaround in the Gear Krieg book (You've used the same art in your B:Evo Gear Krieg book on p. 12-13) there's a diagonal footwell slit in the outside of the feet. Can/will that still be added? (If not, no problem at all, as DP9 themselves omitted it from their models and most of the other artwork as well...)
Oh, god, I'm turning into a Weird War rivetcounter.... lol
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You say that this is a prototype cast, there's just a little something I noticed:
According to the Valkure walkaround in the Gear Krieg book (You've used the same art in your B:Evo Gear Krieg book on p. 12-13) there's a diagonal footwell slit in the outside of the feet. Can/will that still be added?
Don't know, this question might be answered by Brent or John. IIRC the final model is now cast.
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Lovely Agis, see 28mm, don't know what all the fuss was about? ;)
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wow!!!
even more interesting!
i'm still begging for some closeups of the 3d-printed pieces! :) the high quality one, i mean!
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Lovely Agis, see 28mm, don't know what all the fuss was about? ;)
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Fuss?
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Fuss?
Lost in translation sorry, ie I spend a good few years pleading for 28mmm gear krieg and now after being told to move away from god's own scale....resistance is useless and 28mm gear krieg has arrived! lol
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Wow! That looks great! :-* Model and painting. You certainly know how to get us excited.
I can't wait till it's available.
You say that this is a prototype cast, there's just a little something I noticed:
According to the Valkure walkaround in the Gear Krieg book (You've used the same art in your B:Evo Gear Krieg book on p. 12-13) there's a diagonal footwell slit in the outside of the feet. Can/will that still be added? (If not, no problem at all, as DP9 themselves omitted it from their models and most of the other artwork as well...)
Oh, god, I'm turning into a Weird War rivetcounter.... lol
Excellent, excellent... :D
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As these are being cast in Canada can we get them from Jeff at JTFM direct? Seems a shame to order over the border.
I have a plan to have a crazy pulp game at Cangames next year and with AGN, JTFM and DP9 all at the con I would like to include something from everyone - this will solve my problem with the allies being outgunned!
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As these are being cast in Canada can we get them from Jeff at JTFM direct? Seems a shame to order over the border.
Can't answer that, maybe Brent or JTFM??? ::)
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Any walker tanks slated to be made? How about Russian stuff?
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The models will only be available from the company B website. We're not at the point yet that we're making any money, so I can't really afford to sell these at other distributors yet. They will probably show up with JTFM and WCP eventually once I get a distribution deals made. It's plausible I can do some trade deals with JTFM as a proxy, or have him take orders to Canadian Customers if they pay via the Company B website. That's all farther down the road though.
As for walkers... yes. If these initial models are popular, you can expect the four legged beasts. I'm already talking to JTFM and our 3D artists about it.
Next master models for this year are as follows:
Japanese ShiKi (masters in my hands)
British Cavalier (masters and a few test castings here!)
Italian LC1
Russian G27
German Loki if we can squeeze it in.
The releases for the above will be rolling out through Spring 2012. Depends on how fast JTFM and our other suppliers can cast them!
-Brent
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Brent,
Wanna make a Billion dollars? Make a German Kitten APC! Every WWWII geek will go to you instantly to field those PG units in fully tracked APCs alongside your walkers. Make it 1/48 and you'll get all the modelers as well into the buying pool for the scale. You'll be the only one and will corner the market and rule the world.
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/329/r446eh.png/sr=1
front
http://strangevehicles.greyfalcon.us/Picturesc/kz4.jpg
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Just a suggestion,
Brian
PS
I'll buy a platoon from you so you got at least 7 or 8 sold there :D
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Yes - the "Kätzchen" would be great. Nothing at the market for this scale.
I will by some too.
Ciao
Elmar
http://www.elladan.de (http://www.elladan.de)
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I'll build one, I have everything needed sitting right here on my workbench ;) :D
Jeff @ JTFM
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Its an awesome untapped "What If" that is screaming to roam the tabletop battlefields of WWWII.
Let the arms race begin,
Brian
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I cannot confirm or deny any rumors of future "paper panzer" releases and what we may or may not have already mastered and/or are planning.
All I can say is nothing to see here folks. Please ignore the strange looking APC like models under the tarps.
Also ignore the fact that our 28mm resin models of American T-28 and Russian ISU-152 turtle were released many years ago before we founded CompanyB and a need to rework and re-release them has been growing.
(http://mk-armour.narod.ru/1996/03/Photo_15.jpg)
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/1_50scale/T-28A.jpg)
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I love the T-28! Very nice model!!!
Please re-release it. 8)
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Re:"Kätzchen"
Doesn't matter who does it just do it! ;)
Gentlemen, start your engines!
:D
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Re:"Kätzchen"
Doesn't matter who does it just do it! ;)
Gentlemen, start your engines!
:D
Ok you've twisted my arm. I'll build it ! :D
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Now there was 2 different company's bidding for it with 2 different designs so one could do the 38(t) mod and the other could do the other design. Same vehicle in essence but two distinct looks that could split the sales between the two. Also since it is pretty much a fully tracked 251 you could do mods for mortar carriers, funkwagens, combat engineer, IR spotlights, 20mm turrets and just about everything the 251 was fitted with in the same hull as the little Kitty.
More sales for more variety for those PG units,
Brian
PS
Another get rich quick product would be IR kit for German vehicles. An IR set for a cupola mount, one for a driver position and one fitted to a LMG. All us WWWII freaks would love to see all our German armor fitted out with the IR but you could also just fast forward US and Brit IR spotlights from the 60s to be fitted on all the WWII kit. A M60's IR spotlight wouldn't look to much out of place on a Sherman, Churchill or even a T34.
Just trying to make you richer and me poorer but with cooler toys :D
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Now there was 2 different company's bidding for it with 2 different designs
And I have the parts for both :D
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Another get rich quick product would be IR kit for German vehicles. An IR set for a cupola mount, one for a driver position and one fitted to a LMG. All us WWWII freaks would love to see all our German armor fitted out with the IR but you could also just fast forward US and Brit IR spotlights from the 60s to be fitted on all the WWII kit. A M60's IR spotlight wouldn't look to much out of place on a Sherman, Churchill or even a T34.
Ahhh, great minds think alike... ;)
Just last week we had a talk about IR kits!
I even sended Brent some pics from my visit to the Koblenz Museum...
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I think WWWII just got kicked into overdrive my friends!
Brian
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Any chance you can give us a more specific releasedate than "summer 2011", or is it still too early to say?
I'd like to have some advance warning of when I'll expect to torpedo my meagre gaming budget... ::)
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Company B will announce firm dates. But with all the great ideas flowing here, be sure that Gears & Guts have been working on more than you know...for example, at some point we'll share images of our X-7 ATGM set...all gettin' mastered up and everything! So if you have a weird war idea, toss it out there!!
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New pulls of the Early mech from the molds by JTFM. These are the production kit resin components. JTFM has really done a nice job on these. Notice the grab holds and other cast on details!
Early will probably hit in Early July, followed by the Valkyrie. I'm awaiting masters for the Japanese Shi-Ki to be printed right now.
We're looking at a possible August release then for all three mechs (Early, Valkyrie, Shi-Ki) and the weapons packs. I'll have stock of the Early though in July.
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/ealycast_1.JPG)
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/earlycast_2.JPG)
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Can't wait to see the Valkyrie master. If it's like the General Early it will be a charm to cast. :)
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Last week I received the final General Early kit, it will be on sale by Brent Dietrich (Company B) soon.
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/General_Early_Final_Scenic.jpg)
(http://www.adpublishing.de/General_Early_Final_2.jpg)
M11A3 General Early Combat Walker Final model kit in walker mode
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/General_Early_Final_1.jpg)
M11A3 General Early Combat Walker Final model kit in vehicle mode
Alternate weapons will be also available!
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/M11A3E2_General_Early_Final.jpg)
M11A3E2 General Early Combat Walker prototype model kit in vehicle mode
More infos here: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/gears_and_guts_.html (http://www.adpublishing.de/html/gears_and_guts_.html)
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Those look awesome Agis!
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Lovely!
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And the Walküre walker:
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Walkuere_Ausf_C_1_56_1.jpg)
Walküre Ausführung C in walker mode. Crewman by Bolt Action
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Walkuere_Ausf_C_1_56_2.jpg)
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Walkuere_Ausf_C_1_56_scenic_2.jpg)
Weird War has come a long way. The model to the right is my scratch build walker that was my clumsy take an building a Gear Krieg walker.
more here: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/gears_and_guts_.html (http://www.adpublishing.de/html/gears_and_guts_.html)
And if you want to play with your Gear Krieg walkers, why not get the World at War: Gear Krieg German Walker Compendium II: Walküre!
http://www.adpublishing.de/html/german_wc_ii__walkure.html (http://www.adpublishing.de/html/german_wc_ii__walkure.html)
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Very nice Agis!!
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They do look rather nice.
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Just another pic.
(http://www.adpublishing.de/Walkuere_Ausf_E_1_56_2.jpg)
http://www.adpublishing.de/html/gears_and_guts_.html (http://www.adpublishing.de/html/gears_and_guts_.html)
The model is a PzKpf V Ausführung E - In Service:1942
The Ausführung E was Ausführung B chassis with the arms and weapons removed to fit twin artillery rocket launchers. This variant was built in very small numbers.
The model was build using the twin rocket launcher from Company Bs German Weapons Set.
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While I like the new Walkure...
I like your "clumsy take" better. ;)