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Title: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 26 May 2008, 01:13:19 AM: Here's a first build up of a Walker I'm working on for VSF.
It's a modded Starship Troopers kit with some bits from an HO scale Stephenson's Rocket!

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/SteamWalker1.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/SteamWalker2.jpg)

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: twrchtrwyth on 26 May 2008, 01:59:38 AM: Your a master of conversions. 8)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Chairface on 26 May 2008, 02:51:22 AM: :-* Beautiful!
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Mancha on 26 May 2008, 04:46:49 AM: The lanterns make it.
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Vanvlak on 26 May 2008, 07:58:58 AM: :-*
good grief - I'm thinking of at least 5 different colour scheme which would all make it look spectacular - heck, it looks spectacular unpainted! 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Svennn on 26 May 2008, 08:07:35 AM: superb stuff. I look forward to seeing this painted
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on 26 May 2008, 09:13:41 AM: Have you signed some sort of pact with the Devil, or were you dropped on your head as a child? lol

Another wonderful model :o 8)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: commissarmoody on 26 May 2008, 09:26:55 AM: I am so going to steal this idea, it looks great!
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Dewbakuk on 26 May 2008, 12:44:39 PM: Not bad, not bad............. something isn't quite right though............... something that's just not 'there'.................. aha!

Needs More Rivets!!! lol
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Admiral Benbow on 26 May 2008, 02:38:17 PM: Quote from: Dewbakuk on 26 May 2008, 12:44:39 PM
Not bad, not bad............. something isn't quite right though............... something that's just not 'there'.................. aha!

Needs More Rivets!!! lol

INDEED!!! A lot more rivets! The legs look a bit too manga/modern, so rivets would definitely improve.

But of course I like it very much, even without rivets! :-* lol
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: marrony on 26 May 2008, 03:07:42 PM: I've said it before and i'll say it again-'Blimey Charlie'!!!!!!! Great stuff!
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Bullshott on 26 May 2008, 09:01:47 PM: All I can say is that this is a work of pure genius. I can't wait to see the completed model.
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Skrapwelder on 26 May 2008, 09:07:42 PM: Very nice work!
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 26 May 2008, 09:56:59 PM: Thanks for the comments!

I've taken on board feedback given and have a pin-drill and some fine plastic rod to add some rivets!!!

I'll post some pics when I've completed the build.

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Malamute on 27 May 2008, 08:36:45 AM: Looking forward to seeing this completed. If its anything like the motorcycle we are in for a treat. :)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Geudens on 27 May 2008, 09:43:12 AM: Very nice indeed. As it happens, I've just finished a similar contraption of my own (great minds are alike... :D). I have posted some pics in a new topic (this one being rightfully reserved for Pappa's effort). The interesting thing is that I also used SF walker legs (from the Airfix range), but came up with a totally different body.

Rudi
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Barry S on 29 May 2008, 11:52:51 AM: Nice work!!
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Plynkes on 29 May 2008, 12:00:06 PM: Hmm. Lovely work, but I'm afraid that doesn't look the slightest bit Victorian to me, even with the boiler and lamps.

It looks like a futuristic walker with a boiler and some lamps stuck on it. Maybe the rivets and paint-job will bring it to life in a Victorian way?

Sorry. I don't want to be a downer, but I do want to be honest.

Edit: I just took a look at your finished low-rider and was bowled over by it. It has led me to reconsider. I think I was a little hasty just now, so please disregard what I just said. I shall wait until it is finished before getting on my high horse again. :)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Trencher on 29 May 2008, 08:28:54 PM: Excellent, Sir! :o ;D
I envy your skills!
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 01 June 2008, 08:45:12 PM: Thank you all for the comments and feedback!

I've added some rivets and a Victorian gent at the controls.
I will probably go afor a Black and Brass colour scheme to fit in with my bike.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Steamwalker3.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Steamwalker4.jpg)
Pilot detail

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Steamwalker5.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Steamwalker6.jpg)

I think the rivets give it a less "Futuristic" feel, what do you think?

PM
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: Vanvlak on 01 June 2008, 09:04:09 PM: I think I need the dropped-jaw smilie... grand.... just grand..... 8) 8) :o 8) 8)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: Svennn on 01 June 2008, 09:22:16 PM: I agree with Plynkes' comment but did not have a problem accepting this as you intended it. The rivets and the pilot have addressed it exceptionally well and I think when you paint it it will move on again.

It is a wonderful piece of work and one you should be extremely proud of - I know I would be.
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: Geudens on 01 June 2008, 09:41:47 PM: Can't wait to see it painted!

Rudi
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: Malamute on 02 June 2008, 08:44:39 AM: The pilot does it for me, excellent. :)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: Bullshott on 02 June 2008, 12:33:32 PM: Excellent - the rivits certainly help to make it look more victorian, and the pilot is perfect for the model. Can't wait to see the painted version.
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: Gallowglass on 02 June 2008, 01:40:55 PM: Speechless :-X
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: Justizius on 02 June 2008, 11:18:19 PM: A real cool conversion. Gratulation!
I wish I would have a good idea myself for VSF or Pulp... :'(
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: fritzy on 03 June 2008, 09:02:59 AM: :o Looking great mate, it'll look great next to I.K.B and his bike.

Cheers

Fritzy
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: xeoran on 03 June 2008, 11:09:34 PM: This looks superb.
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 12 June 2008, 10:18:39 PM: I finally found some time to finish my walker!
I chose the same colour scheme as my Steam Bike to fit in with IKB's Extraordinary Mercenary Unit.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/PaintedWalker1.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/PaintedWalker2.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/PaintedWalker3.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/PaintedWalker4.jpg)

Hope you like it.
Regards
PM
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Supercollider on 12 June 2008, 10:25:49 PM: Fantastic! :-*
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on 12 June 2008, 11:59:45 PM: Quote from: Supercollider on 12 June 2008, 10:25:49 PM
Fantastic! :-*

I second that!

Lovely base, by the way.
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: twrchtrwyth on 13 June 2008, 12:19:02 AM: Yes, splendid old boy. Cucumber sandwich? 8)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: fritzy on 13 June 2008, 12:49:03 AM: :o :o That's awesome mate, the paint job finishes it off lurvely. You won't have trouble getting to the head of the queue for tea and cream cakes in that one that's for sure lol lol
I promise not to drool over the top of it at the weekend, too much.

Cheers

Fritzy
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Geudens on 13 June 2008, 06:09:18 AM: As I already said on TMP: I liked the photoshopped version better lol lol lol lol (Joke, sir, joke!!!! - lovely piece, I hate my steamspider will have to destroy it, but that's life: her Majesty commands...).

Rudi
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Modhail on 13 June 2008, 07:08:53 AM: Jolly good show, old boy!

You may have just inspired me to take the old oxy-acetelyne to my own walker! (It's already converted, but with sci-fi in mind, I like your incarnation better....)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Malamute on 13 June 2008, 08:50:20 AM: Its alright I suppose, nothing particularly special about it... :o lol

Top drawyer Pappa, up to your usual spectacular standards. Now must think how to entice you up to Teddington for some vsf fun ::)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Dewbakuk on 13 June 2008, 10:15:03 AM: Rather good dear boy, rather good.
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Hammers on 13 June 2008, 10:51:20 AM: That off-balance pose really makes the whole model come to life. Goregeous, PM. Has it got a name? The Fisticuffsman? The Masonic?
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Barry S on 14 June 2008, 02:10:16 AM: :o :-* Inspiring stuff.
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 14 June 2008, 04:57:37 PM: Thank you all for the comments! I'm glad you like it.

Now I've done one it'll be easier to do another.... :D

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Lowtardog on 14 June 2008, 04:59:16 PM: Awesome work Pappa :-*
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: XCIV on 14 June 2008, 09:39:35 PM: I hate to sound like a broken record, but it really is spectacular.

Your conversion-fu is strong.
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Modhail on 15 June 2008, 12:22:13 PM: Pappa Midnight, where did you get the Stephenson Rocket you used for the boiler?
I could see all kinds of uses for a kit like that...

Bye, Erik
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 15 June 2008, 02:17:25 PM: Quote from: Modhail on 15 June 2008, 12:22:13 PM
Pappa Midnight, where did you get the Stephenson Rocket you used for the boiler?
I could see all kinds of uses for a kit like that...

Bye, Erik

Hi Erik,
It's an OO/HO scale plastic kit by "Dapol" ( model number C46). I picked up a couple in my local model shop.

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Modhail on 15 June 2008, 03:17:19 PM: Thanks, PM!