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Miniatures Adventure => Weird Wars => Topic started by: Pappa Midnight on November 24, 2007, 03:30:28 PM

Title: Russian Super Heavy walker....First Build up
Post by: Pappa Midnight on November 24, 2007, 03:30:28 PM: Here's a couple of shots of a first build up of my Russian Super Heavy walker. I've included a 28mm mini to give an idea of scale.
It's an old Robotech kit I picked up on Ebay. I've added a few ejectable fuel tanks and will add more detailing as I go.
I will probably base coat it green and "Whitewash" it for winter camo.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/QuadWalker1.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/QuadWalker2.jpg)

Regards
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Title: Russian Super Heavy walker....First Build up
Post by: revford on November 24, 2007, 04:00:29 PM: Flamin' 'eck they're getting bigger and bigger. :)

It looks like a giant armoured car with a space ship between the turret and body and legs for wheels. Awesome stuff.
Title: Russian Super Heavy walker....First Build up
Post by: TadPortly on November 26, 2007, 09:58:05 AM: Must admit if it was me I'd get rid of the middle bit and place the turret directly on the main hull. Would make it look more T34-ish.
Title: Russian Super Heavy walker....First Build up
Post by: white knight on November 26, 2007, 10:09:31 AM: As I said on the other forum, this looks so great. 8)

I went ahead and got me one of those beasties. I hope you don't mind me stealing all your ideas, but they're so good! :D

I got the "Tequila Gunner" version:
(http://www.1999.co.jp/dbimages/user/hobby/itbig/10027740a2.jpg)
Title: Russian Super Heavy walker....First Build up
Post by: Pappa Midnight on November 26, 2007, 06:36:11 PM: I had though of getting rid of the middle section.... i'll paint it up and have a look. It's not a huge issue as it's only slotted into place and easily removed.

White Knight............ :o Damn! I couldn't find one of those when I was searching......Still I can see how the platforms are attached so i'll have to scratchbuild some!!!!!
Where did you find that beastie????

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Title: Russian Super Heavy walker....First Build up
Post by: white knight on November 26, 2007, 06:52:52 PM: Quote from: "Pappa Midnight"
I had though of getting rid of the middle section.... i'll paint it up and have a look. It's not a huge issue as it's only slotted into place and easily removed.

That looks like it would work. Not sure if it'll work on the platform version and still allow the turret to turn 360° witout hitting anything.

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White Knight............ :o Damn! I couldn't find one of those when I was searching......Still I can see how the platforms are attached so i'll have to scratchbuild some!!!!!
Where did you find that beastie????

On ebay, from Hong Kong, so it's still waiting to see if nothing goes wrong before it gets here. :?: (fingers crossed. I've seen another one on there now (search for "tequila gunner") but price may be a bit steep (65$ + shipping). Still, it *is* a big set of course and the exchange rate *is* good.

I think it should be relatively easy to scratchbuild the platforms and possibly improve on the original. :)
Title: Russian Super Heavy walker....First Build up
Post by: white knight on November 26, 2007, 07:55:33 PM: Regarding the scratchbuilding, there are more pictures of the kit here, including scans of the assembly instructions. Should be of some help.
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10027740
Title: Russian Super Heavy walker....First Build up
Post by: plastic scouser on December 01, 2007, 01:29:17 AM: Cool Walker....seeing all your walkers Pappa midnight reminds me of the old PS2 game Ring of Red

Cheers Ian
Title: Russian Super Heavy walker....First Build up
Post by: Pappa Midnight on December 01, 2007, 05:14:44 PM: Quote from: "white knight"
Regarding the scratchbuilding, there are more pictures of the kit here, including scans of the assembly instructions. Should be of some help.
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10027740

EXCELLENT!!!
That's a good guide for adapting mine.
Thanks for that! :mrgreen:

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Title: Russian Super Heavy walker....First Build up
Post by: twrchtrwyth on December 02, 2007, 10:55:52 PM: Quote from: "white knight"
Regarding the scratchbuilding, there are more pictures of the kit here, including scans of the assembly instructions. Should be of some help.
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10027740

I couldn't get the links to open! Would you be able to e-mail them to me? :?:
Title: Russian Super Heavy walker....First Build up
Post by: pixelgeek on December 02, 2007, 11:28:18 PM: Quote from: "twrchtrwyth"
I couldn't get the links to open! Would you be able to e-mail them to me? :?:

Try this URL

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10027740a/20/1
Title: Russian Super Heavy walker....First Build up
Post by: twrchtrwyth on December 02, 2007, 11:31:24 PM: Quote from: "pixelgeek"
Quote from: "twrchtrwyth"
I couldn't get the links to open! Would you be able to e-mail them to me? :?:

Try this URL

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10027740a/20/1

Sorry, I wasn't clear enough. I meant the links on the page for scans of the assembly instructions. :?
Title: Russian Super Heavy walker....First Build up
Post by: Malamute on December 03, 2007, 08:54:31 AM: Nice one Englebert :)
I am always amazed at how much stuff you find and how quickly you get it built and painted. greta stuff :)

Cheers,

Hugo.
Title: Russian Super Heavy walker....First Build up
Post by: pixelgeek on December 03, 2007, 02:46:37 PM: Quote from: "twrchtrwyth"
Sorry, I wasn't clear enough. I meant the links on the page for scans of the assembly instructions. :?

What browser are you using? All those image thumbnails on the page I posted a link to are basic anchors... can't see any reason why they wouldn't work in a browser.
Title: Russian Super Heavy walker....First Build up
Post by: twrchtrwyth on December 03, 2007, 02:52:33 PM: Quote from: "pixelgeek"
Quote from: "twrchtrwyth"
Sorry, I wasn't clear enough. I meant the links on the page for scans of the assembly instructions. :?

What browser are you using? All those image thumbnails on the page I posted a link to are basic anchors... can't see any reason why they wouldn't work in a browser.

Internet Explorer 7. I got them to work by copying the shortcut into the address bar, thanks.
Title: Russian Super Heavy walker....First Build up
Post by: Weird WWII on December 05, 2007, 01:31:01 AM: I thought that Ring of Red game was going to rock, TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED! Limited interaction, repeating game play and just to agonizing to finish.

Brian