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Miniatures Adventure => VSF Adventures => In Her Majesty's Name => Topic started by: Thorwin on 06 March 2014, 09:00:15 PM

Title: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: Thorwin on 06 March 2014, 09:00:15 PM
Ladies and gentlemen,
This mighty warmachine is the state of the art in prussian military technology.  
This particular awe-inspiring beast is called the Fafnir-Version of the first production line of Kaiser Wilhelm Walkers.
The features include the MkI legs which will soon be replaced by a new version on the MKII and a devastating flamethrower.
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: Craig on 07 March 2014, 05:38:59 AM
It's... It's... Aliiiive! :o

Seriously though what an excellent piece of work. You really have to share how you made it.
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: lou passejaire on 07 March 2014, 07:38:34 AM
german technology ?
ya  :D
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: Thorwin on 07 March 2014, 08:27:36 AM
The making of this walker was a bit complicated.
The Torso is made of a multivitamin pills tube. Then some plastic card + cut brass nails for the rivets.
The little windows are from a cut ballpoint pen , the tip was used for the flamethrower + GW bit, another one was used for the smokestack and the front window.
The legs, the back hatch and the joints for the arms are from GW Orc Killa Kan.  
The arms are modified from GW grey knights Dread Knight.
The wheel is from the Stephensons Rocket from Matchbox.
Some minor parts , Reviresco , Brigade Games VSF bits, brass wire.


Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: Mason on 07 March 2014, 09:39:14 AM
Nice build.
 :-*


A 'proper' VSF look, that is.
 8)  8)

Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: Malamute on 07 March 2014, 09:53:49 AM
Nice build.
 :-*


A 'proper' VSF look, that is.
 8)  8)



Agreed :)
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: Thorwin on 07 March 2014, 10:02:33 AM
I wanted to be as near to the original on the front cover of IHMN as possible.
The legs were the biggest problem and the slightly conical shape of the body on the cover.
I think the rest is ok  ;)
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: Craig on 07 March 2014, 12:14:08 PM
Well you have done a mighty fine job indeed, and it shall be an inspiration to many others I am sure!  :D
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: Franz_Josef on 07 March 2014, 07:41:16 PM
Nice build and nice paint job.  Really has the look of cast-iron (may a hint of rust).  And has that VSF look.
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: Dewbakuk on 08 March 2014, 12:52:02 AM
Cool.

One thing I'd suggest is adding a smaller wheel lower on the body so you can run a belt between the two and give that big one a purpose.
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: Craig on 08 March 2014, 08:31:17 AM
It seemed well and fitting...

http://inhermajestysname.wordpress.com/2014/03/08/damned-prussians/
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: shadowking1957 on 08 March 2014, 11:04:48 AM
Thats just brilliant i want one now
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: oabee on 08 March 2014, 12:14:13 PM
Superb work!  :-*
Can you post a photo with a miniature to give us an idea of size?

Quote
Thats just brilliant i want one now
Ditto
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on 08 March 2014, 01:37:14 PM
Great work! Inspirational.
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: Bullshott on 08 March 2014, 04:21:04 PM
Excellent build. One of the most 'Victorian' VSF walkers I've seen  :-*
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: Natholeon on 08 March 2014, 09:04:28 PM
I am inspired, sir!
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: warlord frod on 09 March 2014, 01:39:45 AM
Wow  :o :o :o What else can one say?

Seriously excellent build.
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: Thorwin on 09 March 2014, 11:51:52 AM
As requested a scale comparison pic with my Ottoman Counter Intelligence Service.
I personally I didn`t like the high technology level and the janissaries in the original list.
I built my own list with a german liason officer and a shady character with the bad guy of indiana jones in mind (little monkey's are awesome).
The rest is based on turkish policemen around the 19th century. Btw. thank you all for the compliments, I really appreciate that.
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: oabee on 09 March 2014, 12:26:13 PM
Wow! The comparison photo shows the MkI to be quite stunningly imposing---perhaps it should have the Terrifying Talent!   :o

Now you reveal your most excellent Ottomans: it just keeps getting better! As to the shady character with the monkey, does he have a poisoned weapon? Or does he just do dates?  lol

Seriously, did the character-with-monkey come that way, or was it a conversion? I love the figure! He is a character with a lot of, well, character.
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: Thorwin on 09 March 2014, 12:33:21 PM
He has a poisoned sabre :) The figure is from the foundry darkest africa zanzibaris characters set.
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: chantyam on 09 March 2014, 12:39:05 PM
"One-Eyed Abdul" from the old DA20 characters pack (My old Foundry Victoriana book/catalogue still gets a look at now and then). Great work on the group by the way....
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: Craig on 09 March 2014, 01:15:38 PM
As requested a scale comparison pic with my Ottoman Counter Intelligence Service.
I personally I didn`t like the high technology level and the janissaries in the original list.

Excellent company there. Shall we see a list soon?
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: Thorwin on 09 March 2014, 02:41:45 PM
Your wish is my command.
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: oabee on 09 March 2014, 03:27:17 PM
Just a wild and wacky thought about about old One-Eyed Abdul and his monkey: You could turn the monkey into a simian version of a Clockwork Hound (HVF, p 6).

I'm jus sayin'....  ;)
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: Thorwin on 09 March 2014, 06:05:26 PM
That is exactly how I play it  ;)
Title: Re: Prussia proudly presents: Kaiser Wilhem MkI
Post by: Franz_Josef on 11 March 2014, 12:49:00 AM
An excellent looking band.  Very evocative.