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Title: Something clunky this way comes....
Post by: Dewbakuk on 17 January 2014, 06:13:19 PM
For those who don't get the North Star Newsletter, it just arrived in my inbox and has a very shiny object near the bottom. It says it's a Newsletter exclusive pic so I'm not going to post the picture yet but here is a link to the newsletter online.

http://downloads.northstarfigures.com/newsletter/newsletter028.htm
Title: Re: Something clunky this way comes....
Post by: Craig on 17 January 2014, 06:25:25 PM
A right proper Victorian Industrial Steam Walker don'tcha know!  lol
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Post by: lou passejaire on 17 January 2014, 06:28:33 PM
missing the red flags  ;)
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Post by: Natholeon on 17 January 2014, 06:31:33 PM
One got so excited that one almost spilt one's tea! ;D
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Post by: Craig on 17 January 2014, 06:38:05 PM
One got so excited that one almost spilt one's tea! ;D

Steady on old boy, there is no need for such reckless reactions!  :D
Title: Re: Something clunky this way comes....
Post by: Dewbakuk on 17 January 2014, 06:52:18 PM
I'm now wondering if I need to build a construction site board....
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Post by: Craig on 17 January 2014, 06:59:16 PM
Is is going to be resin or cast iron?
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Post by: Skrapwelder on 17 January 2014, 07:08:39 PM
Perfect for removing those pesky Selenite Queens from the cargo hold.
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Post by: Dewbakuk on 17 January 2014, 07:44:59 PM
Is is going to be resin or cast iron?

Finest iron guv'.

Perfect for removing those pesky Selenite Queens from the cargo hold.

Well if you will leave the door open...
Title: Re: Something clunky this way comes....
Post by: Craig on 17 January 2014, 07:45:40 PM
Perfect for removing those pesky Selenite Queens from the cargo hold.

Get away from her you blaggard!
Title: Re: Something clunky this way comes....
Post by: Dewbakuk on 17 January 2014, 08:17:32 PM
There's a game there...
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Post by: Ray Earle on 17 January 2014, 11:15:57 PM
I really need a cultist driver for that!!  :D
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Post by: Lawful Evil on 17 January 2014, 11:31:28 PM
That's a lovely walker, it'll go on the wish list for sure. I'm impressed with how true it is to the artwork as well.
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Post by: Craig on 18 January 2014, 10:05:20 AM
There's a game there...

A tramp steamer carrying a special operations team is sent deep into the southern oceans to an uncharted island. When they land there is a lost mining colony, but it is empty except for a little girl called 'Newt'.
The patrons insist that the team explore the caverns under the volcano and find the leader of the colony...
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Post by: Curufea on 18 January 2014, 10:30:57 AM
where would the marines come from, as they're colonial?
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Post by: Craig on 18 January 2014, 10:43:29 AM
The USMC of course :)
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Post by: Dewbakuk on 18 January 2014, 10:55:49 AM
Sounds like the kind of deniable operation you need an Aussie merc company for to me :)
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Post by: Craig on 18 January 2014, 11:13:32 AM
Sounds like the kind of deniable operation you need an Aussie merc company for to me :)

You may think that but I could not possibly comment... :D
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Post by: Scorpio on 18 January 2014, 03:36:12 PM
A tramp steamer carrying a special operations team is sent deep into the southern oceans to an uncharted island. When they land there is a lost mining colony, but it is empty except for a little girl called 'Newt'.
The patrons insist that the team explore the caverns under the volcano and find the leader of the colony...

'Sounds like a right bug hunt to me, eh chaps?'
Title: Re: Something clunky this way comes....
Post by: Eisenfaust on 18 January 2014, 09:28:49 PM
A tramp steamer carrying a special operations team is sent deep into the southern oceans to an uncharted island. When they land there is a lost mining colony, but it is empty except for a little girl called 'Newt'.
The patrons insist that the team explore the caverns under the volcano and find the leader of the colony...

"Male, female, it matters not when it hails from Arcturus!" -- Corporal Hicks, U.S.M.C.
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Post by: Skrapwelder on 18 January 2014, 10:03:42 PM
Alright Gentlemen. Let us maintain a constant state of frozen precipitate!
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Post by: Craig on 19 January 2014, 11:30:08 AM
All right, sweethearts, what are you waiting for? Breakfast in bed? Another glorious day in the Corps! A day in the Marine Corps is like a day on the farm. Every meal's a banquet! Every paycheck a fortune! Every formation a parade! I LOVE the Corps!
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Post by: Ray Earle on 19 January 2014, 04:18:33 PM
'Het Vazquez! Do you ever get mistaken for a man?'

'Er, yes. That's why I have this bloomin' massive moustache...'
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Post by: Sendak on 19 January 2014, 04:47:23 PM

Great thread-title.

I like a walker sporting 'cup-holders'.

I must track down the rules to this game, quite interesting.
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Post by: Craig on 19 January 2014, 04:58:32 PM
I must track down the rules to this game, quite interesting.

Always happy to help:

http://www.amazon.com/Her-Majestys-Name-Steampunk-Wargaming/dp/1780962894
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Post by: Sendak on 19 January 2014, 05:50:12 PM
Thanks, that's just what the Doctor ordered.
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Post by: Skrapwelder on 19 January 2014, 06:25:47 PM
Here you go Senjak: Walker with tea service:

(http://rotanddrivel.com/Aginclank/IMG_0204.jpg)
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Post by: Sendak on 19 January 2014, 06:38:03 PM
Ahhh, First Rate Service!

When on campaign or when on verandah, tea is might-tea fine.

Bravo!
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Post by: joroas on 19 January 2014, 07:44:31 PM
But where does he keep the biscuits?
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Post by: Sendak on 19 January 2014, 09:24:25 PM
At home we would reply to questions concerning the whereabouts of biscuits, as: "Down in the cellar in a teacup."

This fellah probably has them in his waistcoat pocket. :)

Still that is a very fine model we've been seen from the previous. :P
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Post by: Eisenfaust on 20 January 2014, 12:30:58 AM
skrapwelder: That is genius! Could you please share the source?
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Post by: Skrapwelder on 20 January 2014, 03:08:08 AM
Thanks,

The walker is a Reaper miniatures robot, the driver is a West Wind Hansom passenger and the tea set was made from green stuff and beads.

Originally he was made for a VSF Battle of Agincort and represented Montjoy, the French Herald.
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Post by: Curufea on 20 January 2014, 03:39:56 AM
Where can we find out more about this VSF version of the battle of Agincourt?  Sounds like an interesting scenario.
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Post by: Skrapwelder on 20 January 2014, 04:00:51 AM
It was a convention game I hosted in 2011. Here you go:

http://rotanddrivel.com/Aginclank.html (http://rotanddrivel.com/Aginclank.html)
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Post by: Curufea on 20 January 2014, 09:05:22 PM
you've got img tags wrapped around your url - so it's not appearing
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Post by: Skrapwelder on 20 January 2014, 10:57:42 PM
Silly me
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Post by: Craig on 21 January 2014, 05:53:13 AM
Wow!  :o

What a phenomenal effort there! Well done those chaps  :D
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Post by: leadfool on 21 January 2014, 07:36:34 AM
The aginclank game was even more impressive in person.
Title: Re: Something clunky this way comes....
Post by: lou passejaire on 23 January 2014, 06:37:06 PM
Skrapwelder, a french herald drinking tea ?

i know that it's an alternative world , but that's an offense !  >:(



Title: Re: Something clunky this way comes....
Post by: Curufea on 23 January 2014, 08:47:59 PM
Tsk - falling into the trap of steampunk tropes of the French being some kind of enemy to be reviled for no apparent reason...
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Post by: Mr. Peabody on 23 January 2014, 10:01:46 PM
But where does he keep the biscuits?
A properly appointed 'Walker' features a small but efficient fourneau, producing biscuits and small cakes as campaign rations.
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Post by: lou passejaire on 25 January 2014, 10:05:35 AM
any idea of a release date of the walker ?

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Post by: Craig on 25 January 2014, 10:08:28 AM
Unless Dewbakuk or Nick Northstar wish to interject all I can say is soon  :D
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Post by: TheOlivant on 25 January 2014, 10:21:56 AM
I must admit I'm waiting with baited breath too...

Does anyone know of any other companies that produce Victorian Walkers ? I would love a few of such automations.

regards

Wolt
Title: Re: Something clunky this way comes....
Post by: Craig on 25 January 2014, 10:55:00 AM
Empire of the Dead and Dystopian Wars, though the latter is in 32mm scale.
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Post by: Curufea on 26 January 2014, 09:21:35 AM
I've got some parts left of an orc or goblin walker that could easily be steampunk. it's not GW but I can't remember who made it. I'll try finding online.
Title: Re: Something clunky this way comes....
Post by: lou passejaire on 04 February 2014, 06:23:51 PM
North Star ‏@nicknorthstar 5 h

Wahoo! Late Feb/ Early March release. IHMN Industrial Walker! http://fb.me/1NPlq4Puw


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=769649899730581 (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=769649899730581)

 ;)

nothing about a preorder ...  :'(
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Post by: Dewbakuk on 04 February 2014, 06:44:03 PM
Ooh, nice paint job.
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Post by: Craig on 04 February 2014, 07:31:47 PM
And now on the IHMN blog  :D
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Post by: lou passejaire on 05 February 2014, 03:37:32 PM
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/11/63/95/43/18968010.jpg)
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/11/63/95/43/15079510.jpg)

nice, ain't it ?  ;)

great idea, Mister Nick northstar to post those informations before the release ...

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Post by: Dewbakuk on 05 February 2014, 08:42:06 PM
Given it's now up on Facebook properly with a lovely paintjob.

(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/1797542_769649899730581_1213813412_n.jpg)
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Post by: The_Beast on 06 February 2014, 05:54:08 PM
Must say I don't get here near oft enough.

Get away from her you blaggard!

Oh, my, sounds like he's smitten. Poor choice in paramours, I must say!  :o

[Knew what you meant, but could I resist an opportunity?]

The USMC of course :)

Tsk, tsk; assigned to the COLONIAL office, of course. Marines, prop'a British ones, don't you know! Well, at least the officers...

Bit concerned about that driver fellow...

Doug
Title: Re: Something clunky this way comes....
Post by: Craig on 06 February 2014, 07:03:07 PM
Replace him with a Sapper, add a steel plate with a vision slit in it in front of him and Robert's yer mother's brother!
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Post by: Dewbakuk on 07 February 2014, 09:25:58 AM
Up for pre order, as are the Prince of Wales Company.

http://northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=6055
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Post by: lou passejaire on 07 February 2014, 09:54:36 AM
pfffff i was not the first  Dewbakuk  ;)

anyway, preordered  :D
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Post by: lou passejaire on 07 March 2014, 10:03:26 PM
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North Star ‏@nicknorthstar 2 h

The Industrial Steam Walker should also be going out next week! http://fb.me/1ewGZdZE9

North Star ‏@nicknorthstar 2 h

Capt. Napier without his armour is going out with every pre-order for the Prince of Wales Company. If you missed... http://fb.me/2nKtow7zZ


North Star ‏@nicknorthstar 2 h

The covers for The Prince of Wales Extraordinary Company box sets will be with us early next week, so the... http://fb.me/3D6V3nXkO

 ;)
Title: Re: Something clunky this way comes....
Post by: lou passejaire on 17 March 2014, 11:42:53 AM
 preordered Industrial Steam Walker received today, in France ...  ;D