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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: zrunelord on June 22, 2018, 08:20:56 AM
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Those great guys at Nuclear shrimp sent me some 15mm samples to check out.
I decided to built the hulk suit first.
Straight forward build, though some skill is required.The fit is good but I would recommend pinning.
Pinning is always recommended as it aids in helping to glue the parts + being sturdier.( I use 1mm stainless steel rods to pin ). Just minor flash & some minute bubbles found & both are easily fixed.
I decided to convert the pose and do a mini diorama. Terrain is made of plastic sprue & usb cable wire. I imagined an mobile suit ) infantry support patrol in a urban setting ( ala Titanfall ) . Suit is manouvering down a slope of girders & concrete.
All the joints were cut & separated , then pinned to allow maximum flexibility ( I even drilled & pinned the elbow & wrist ) You need a lot of skill & patience to separate the knees as you can easily damage the parts. I like the resin they have used as it is easily shaped.
Flat cable was used for detail. Damaged milliput extra armour , GS baggage & paper straps
Though more eye candy , I did not put hydraulic cables on the outside as I always felt that they would be too fragile in a firefight.
I added aerials & may add an anti personnel m/c gun. I will glue the hatch semi open to reveal the windscreen underneath.
The model reminds me of a Mechwarrior Bushwacker & I would use it as a Primaris Space Marine Dreadnaught also. Can't wait to see the heavier version.
I put size comparisons . See my other posts for more pics.
Thanks for your comments.
Z
http://castrarunis.blogspot.com/2018/06/15mm-nuclear-shrimp-hulk-suit.html (http://castrarunis.blogspot.com/2018/06/15mm-nuclear-shrimp-hulk-suit.html)
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lXdF4_CAcHo/Wyyg5xvorMI/AAAAAAAAMzQ/OUbppP-yVmci0gjD8fxIVLGBlprOtHPIQCLcBGAs/s1600/15mm%2BHulk%2BSuit%2B%25284%2529.jpg)
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3rdcQTyDov8/Wyyg3AEbvjI/AAAAAAAAMyk/LN0NcMe9SAU9uLotQxjClXFvsI4SaTDmgCLcBGAs/s1600/15mm%2BHulk%2BSuit%2B%252812%2529.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SS0X3xZgxAE/Wyyg4aYWxDI/AAAAAAAAMy4/gJgvPUnwUO41CL8ZYB1SIoQQXYy56Z8fQCLcBGAs/s1600/15mm%2BHulk%2BSuit%2B%252816%2529.jpg)
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Very nice. I look forward to seeing it painted.
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It looks like it is an up-scaled version of the smaller mech, with no changes... is that about right?
It's a cool mech... probably scaled for a 28mm trooper to wear?
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Thank you,
It is indeed a great looking mech.
Yes it is an upscaled version but much more versatile to build.
They have a 28mm version also which will be cheaper then than a GW dreadnaught and so will be a very good proxy model.
The heavy version is beast of a mini.
See here.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/100165877/black-earth-heavy-metal (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/100165877/black-earth-heavy-metal)
Z
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It's a cool mech... probably scaled for a 28mm trooper to wear?
Hello Inso,
I took pics next to 28mm minis & posted them on the post http://castrarunis.blogspot.com/2018/06/15mm-nuclear-shrimp-hulk-suit.html (http://castrarunis.blogspot.com/2018/06/15mm-nuclear-shrimp-hulk-suit.html)....
it fits the bill perfectly. I think the 28mm version will be huge....
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lUbmY0gNwyA/Wy--ZY-LiAI/AAAAAAAAM0c/tgAEVyr0NSI452sgFjbZ8i5KBjRBda0CwCLcBGAs/s1600/15mm%2BHulk%2Bsize%2BComp%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Crax7M0zqMg/Wy--ZWA78DI/AAAAAAAAM0g/Xdy6ZiOp5-YfEobb6ah3g6jX5x512uhVwCLcBGAs/s1600/15mm%2BHulk%2Bsize%2BComp%2B%25283%2529.jpg)
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Cheers :)
It definitely looks like it fits the bill for 28mm... especially for Grymn.
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It does indeed Inso,
Pity the Hasslefree Grymm walker is oop.
I would have liked to get that one also but one can only buy so much ;).
Perhaps they'll re issue it in the future.
Z
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Pity the Hasslefree Grymm walker is oop.
I would have liked to get that one also but one can only buy so much ;).
Z
No such thing. :-)
Grimm
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What? This Grymn walker?:
https://www.hfminis.co.uk/shop?product=grymn-walker-%28resin%29~hfg450g&category=sci%252dfi-%26%0D%0Aweird-war~grymn-command
I only have 16 of them... but I am waiting until the arm options are released for sale so that my officers can 'get a grip' of the situation (pun intended :) ).
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Exactly that one :D :D :D, I taught it was oop!!!
And they have a sale now.... looks like it's time
To get one or two...
What arms options are planned?
Thanks Inso.
Z
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These ones:
http://grymnoutthere.blogspot.com/2013/09/new-grymn-walker-options.html
... but the way Grymn releases have gone for the last couple of years, I am not particularly hopeful of a timely release :( .
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Nice mods! looking forward to seeing it painted. I have one in 28mm...
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Thanks Dwartist,
Will paint it as soon as I have the other vehicles built to reduce the chance of colour difference between the models.I often find that if I use a different technique with the same colours , I will have a different finish.
The 28mm version must be a beast of a mini. How tall is it ? 100mm? Or more.....
Will get one also to complete the set.
Z