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Miniatures Adventure => VSF Adventures => Topic started by: Dr. The Viking on 25 August 2012, 10:46:53 AM

Title: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 25 August 2012, 10:46:53 AM
It's been a while since I was active in the VSF department but it's still my little gem. I got this tank off a friend some time ago and his chosen departure from everything but 40k got me thinking about VSF again.

So without further ado here's the 'Belial' tank, a mighty French war engine stationed in the Northern Afrique along with a French garrison.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-movdSw4ughA/UDidfT1RWnI/AAAAAAAAFYw/z_8iEUTMgeA/s868/P1220849.JPG)

Everything is scratch built from card stock by Jaeger

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Oamsnb1qqWo/UDidhAY6zMI/AAAAAAAAFY4/hjPEP_Ic3oc/s790/P1220851.JPG)  

I just gave it a quick run of the mill paint job.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-K65QYTzfveg/UDidlglRbXI/AAAAAAAAFZA/-9uv5JRn2fM/s574/P1220854.JPG)

Some legionnaires for scale.

Jaeger even did a waterline version as well, but I haven't finished that one yet.
Title: Re: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: Malamute on 25 August 2012, 11:22:51 AM
Excellent.  :)
Title: Re: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: einarolafson on 25 August 2012, 11:23:14 AM
I like it a lot!! Looking forward to seeing the painted waterline version.
Title: Re: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: Sterling Moose on 25 August 2012, 01:27:18 PM
I'm not a fan of the paper stuff but this looks pretty good.
Title: Re: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 25 August 2012, 01:28:40 PM
I'm not a fan of the paper stuff but this looks pretty good.

I think it's pretty hard to avoid card board when scratch building. Or at least that card board often can do the same job as plastic card.

Maybe I'm not reading you right..
Title: Re: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 25 August 2012, 01:30:26 PM
I like it a lot!! Looking forward to seeing the painted waterline version.

Sure! I will get it done.

Stupid as I am I spray undercoated this one... so I have to wait for better weather until I can spray again.

It's all Old West until then.
Title: Re: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: Mason on 25 August 2012, 02:02:16 PM
Very nice acquisition, Dr!

It looks great!
 :-*
Title: Re: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: Papa Spanky on 25 August 2012, 02:11:09 PM
really cool
Title: Re: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: Steve F on 25 August 2012, 02:14:15 PM
Nice card work - and I'd say that your mill runs well, too!
Title: Re: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 25 August 2012, 03:06:15 PM
Rather funky looking  8) 8)

I like the functional duel purpose of it  :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: Sterling Moose on 25 August 2012, 04:46:19 PM
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I think it's pretty hard to avoid card board when scratch building. Or at least that card board often can do the same job as plastic card.

Maybe I'm not reading you right..


Ditto, I had to re-read the post.  I thought it was one of those print out and fold paper models until I looked closer - my bad!!
Title: Re: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: Argonor on 25 August 2012, 06:14:24 PM
I like it! Shows that you don't need expensive metal or resin to play VSF - just some plasticard, sharp knives, etc... if you know how, that is  :)
Title: Re: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: The_Beast on 26 August 2012, 06:56:30 PM


Ditto, I had to re-read the post.  I thought it was one of those print out and fold paper models until I looked closer - my bad!!

That's what I thought you meant. I was about to unleash awesome, medieval NO WAY on you.

Then I realized I needed to read more from everyone to be sure.  :D

So, except for drinking straws and the like, this is all chopped cardboard? The conning tower/turret? Looks like a pressed paper box, really nicely seen to.  :-*

Doug
Title: Re: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: Thunderchicken on 26 August 2012, 07:51:06 PM
Another great addition Dr.V.   Slow down, you're leaving us all behind!

Is it the school holidays over there?
Title: Re: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 26 August 2012, 09:23:42 PM
Another great addition Dr.V.   Slow down, you're leaving us all behind!

Is it the school holidays over there?

Haha.. NOT anymore.  ;)

That's what I thought you meant. I was about to unleash awesome, medieval NO WAY on you.

Then I realized I needed to read more from everyone to be sure.  :D

So, except for drinking straws and the like, this is all chopped cardboard? The conning tower/turret? Looks like a pressed paper box, really nicely seen to.  :-*

Doug


Yes, really, all card. No print.  :D

Can't take credit for the build though. All Jaeger's honour.
Title: Re: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: The_Beast on 28 August 2012, 04:01:17 PM
Pointless to ask for WIP piccies, I suppose...

Any chance of an southbound image of northbound tank? I'm curious how the screws fit in.

Thanks!

Doug
Title: Re: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 28 August 2012, 04:15:14 PM
Pointless to ask for WIP piccies, I suppose...

Any chance of an southbound image of northbound tank? I'm curious how the screws fit in.

Thanks!

Doug

I can certainly almost deliver both. A photo of the yet unpainted half submerged vehicle and a bum shot of the painted beast.
Title: Re: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: Traveler Man on 28 August 2012, 05:30:32 PM
Very nice! Well done, Jaeger!  :)
Title: Re: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank
Post by: DowVooVoo on 29 August 2012, 03:03:43 AM
very nice