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Title: Who makes the emerging tunneling machine?
Post by: 6milPhil on 06 December 2012, 04:14:32 PM
I've had this model hanging around for a while, finally painted it, but can't recall who made it - any ideas?

(http://6milphil.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/dsc03629-001.jpg?w=491)
Title: Re: Who makes the emerging tunneling machine?
Post by: Svennn on 06 December 2012, 04:27:03 PM
Ramshackle I think
Title: Re: Who makes the emerging tunneling machine?
Post by: Malamute on 06 December 2012, 04:27:59 PM
Ramshackle I think

Thats what I first thought, but looking at the photo on their website, it looks slightly different ???

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/86_06_12_12_5_32_08_0.jpg)

Just looked again. Curtis has two versions on his website and it definitely looks like this  one.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/86_06_12_12_5_32_08_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Who makes the emerging tunneling machine?
Post by: 6milPhil on 06 December 2012, 04:32:17 PM
Ahhh that rings a bell... Thanks!

The production models now looks like this:
(http://shop.ramshacklegames.co.uk/images/boring2.jpg)

Originally it was like this:
(http://www.ramshacklegames.co.uk/images/boring/big_boring.jpg)

It's a massive chunk o'model. I think there must have been casting problems with the massive screw, so it was modified.

Thanks again!
Title: Re: Who makes the emerging tunneling machine?
Post by: The_Beast on 07 December 2012, 04:04:34 PM
Thanks! That tip gives me another direction to go with my GI Joe M.O.L.E.s!

I've been looking at plastic wall anchors.

Doug
Title: Re: Who makes the emerging tunneling machine?
Post by: Jonas on 07 December 2012, 09:21:10 PM
The original mold broke and the original model was damaged in the mold making, so there was done a new version with a new drill piece.

I think the new drill was inspired by the Squat termite model. At least that is what I like to think, since I made the suggestion to Curtis  lol

(http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp250/Ironmonger_album/Warhammer%2040k%20Squats/DSC_0003-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Who makes the emerging tunneling machine?
Post by: Ramshackle_Curtis on 07 December 2012, 11:47:35 PM
Yeah, it was me. Nice paint job by the way!

It was originally a commission, although the guy who wanted it was happy for me to go ahead and sell it commercially.

The mould on the first one, the painted example on the shop, it burned out really quickly, after about 15 casts, and as said above the master got knackered during mould making. I also get some feedback on it, and so made the second version. I really need to put up a better painted phot on the web site!

I keep getting people saying I should make an entire "out of the ground" version, along with a carrier for it, but I just cant summon the enthusiasm.....

There are some other painted versions on my gallery, if you fancy a look:

http://www.ramshacklegames.co.uk/gallery/
Title: Re: Who makes the emerging tunneling machine?
Post by: The_Beast on 09 December 2012, 06:04:56 PM
...

I keep getting people saying I should make an entire "out of the ground" version, along with a carrier for it, but I just cant summon the enthusiasm.....

...

If I were doing as much buying as I am longing, I'd say you should. And, one ass-in-the-air, as if about to descend. Perfect for 'evade pursuers, get back to the machine and escape'!

You won't pay the bills on my dreamin'...

Doug
Title: Re: Who makes the emerging tunneling machine?
Post by: 6milPhil on 11 December 2012, 11:32:26 AM
Thats what I first thought, but looking at the photo on their website, it looks slightly different ???

Did you edit your post to include the two pictures I posted immediately after?  ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Who makes the emerging tunneling machine?
Post by: Blodwin on 11 December 2012, 11:13:41 PM
Ironclad Miniatures do a Tunnelling machine, on its carriage, in their Victorian Sci Fi steam tank range.

Blodwin
Title: Re: Who makes the emerging tunneling machine?
Post by: 6milPhil on 12 December 2012, 12:02:21 AM
Already got one.
Title: Re: Who makes the emerging tunneling machine?
Post by: Malamute on 12 December 2012, 08:16:21 AM
Did you edit your post to include the two pictures I posted immediately after?  ??? ??? ???

I think I must have edited mine just as you were posting yours ::) lol
Title: Re: Who makes the emerging tunneling machine?
Post by: 6milPhil on 12 December 2012, 12:20:36 PM
 ;)