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Title: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Overlord on January 10, 2010, 04:33:08 PM: Well, thanks to Malamute, Bullshot, Thunderchicken, GamerMac etc, I have finally given in to the VSF madness. Rather than one of the more traditional forces I have gone with Sanwar. This is because I'm unlikely to play many games with them, so they will see service in Post Apoc games and as opposition for a Stargate team.

Whilst waiting for the undercoat on the miniatures to dry I started messing around with some of my bits box. Long after the paint had dried I was left with these:

An 'Styx' impervious suit (Domo arigato Mr Roboto). Stood next to the colour test I did for the Sanwar troops.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/VSF/Sanwar/Sanmek05.jpg)

A 'Hawkwind' sonic cannon. I need to build the power source/amplifiers (Which will go all the way up to 11)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/VSF/Sanwar/Sonic03.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/VSF/Sanwar/Sonic01.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/VSF/Sanwar/Sonic02.jpg)
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Bullshott on January 10, 2010, 04:39:46 PM: Very nice Overlord. I do like the impervious suit. Are we going to meet this force on Atlantis?

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A 'Hawkwind' sonic cannon.

Now you're showing your age lol
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 10, 2010, 04:48:05 PM: Very nice ideas coming on there Paul, a backwards Rouge Trader plasma cannon and a flight base :D Brilliant :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Jonas on January 10, 2010, 04:57:56 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on January 10, 2010, 04:48:05 PM
Very nice ideas coming on there Paul, a backwards Rouge Trader plasma cannon and a flight base :D Brilliant :D

cheers

James

No no no, that is clearly a vonversion beamer :-* but why would anyone molest one, I don't know.... anyway it looks great...

Edit: it is of course a Conversion beamer, with a C...
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Skrapwelder on January 10, 2010, 05:07:33 PM: Very nice start. Perhaps a Tesla gun will be next? :)
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Overlord on January 10, 2010, 05:25:37 PM: Quote from: Bullshott on January 10, 2010, 04:39:46 PM
Very nice Overlord. I do like the impervious suit. Are we going to meet this force on Atlantis?
Now you're showing your age lol
Its possible they may make an appearance. I may even paint this machine silver... :D

Quote from: jimbibbly on January 10, 2010, 04:48:05 PM
Very nice ideas coming on there Paul, a backwards Rouge Trader plasma cannon and a flight base :D Brilliant :D
And (I think) the carriage made from a Squat sidecar with an extra wheel. ;)

Quote from: Skrapwelder on January 10, 2010, 05:07:33 PM
Very nice start. Perhaps a Tesla gun will be next? :)
A weapon causing a 'Mechanical Resonance' in its target? lol
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Dewbakuk on January 10, 2010, 05:35:55 PM: Quote
A 'Hawkwind' sonic cannon

Genius! In all ways!
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Lowtardog on January 10, 2010, 05:49:30 PM: My mate picked these up at Warfare, they are lovely minis
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Skrapwelder on January 10, 2010, 05:54:45 PM: Quote from: Overlord on January 10, 2010, 05:25:37 PM
A weapon causing a 'Mechanical Resonance' in its target? lol

Excellent. You could make a two man team with a launcher that attaches a resonance frequency modulator that matches the vehicles frequency to the much larger Tesla cannon down range. Not only would you disable the target vehicle but all the rivets popping out would make for a really nasty anti personnel effect for nearby troops. lol
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 10, 2010, 06:17:29 PM: Quote from: Jonas on January 10, 2010, 04:57:56 PM
No no no, that is clearly a vonversion beamer :-* but why would anyone molest one, I don't know.... anyway it looks great...

Oh yeah, that's right :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Thunderchicken on January 10, 2010, 06:36:06 PM: Oooh yes, lovely work all round. I've got a stack of those flight stands I was using for my Brigade Nefs. I never thought of using them for 28mm builds........ until now. :)

Keep it coming Overlord.
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Ray Rivers on January 10, 2010, 07:29:53 PM: Quote from: Overlord on January 10, 2010, 04:33:08 PM
Well, thanks to Malamute, Bullshot, Thunderchicken, GamerMac etc, I have finally given in to the VSF madness.

About time... ;)

You sure do have a great imagination. Your contraptions are super duper duper.
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Chairface on January 10, 2010, 08:11:21 PM: This is the start of a very interesting VSF army. :-*
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Captain Blood on January 10, 2010, 08:32:49 PM: Quote from: Overlord on January 10, 2010, 04:33:08 PM
Well, thanks to Malamute, Bullshot, Thunderchicken, GamerMac etc, I have finally given in to the VSF madness.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Another sane person gone!

;)

(Nice contraption by the way)
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Malamute on January 11, 2010, 08:47:29 AM: Quote from: Captain Blood on January 10, 2010, 08:32:49 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Another sane person gone!

;)

(Nice contraption by the way)

Its only a matter of time Captain before we Convert you too ;)

Genius scratchbuilds Overlord. Looking forward to seeing these guys in the flesh next month ;D
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: richarDISNEY on January 11, 2010, 03:17:27 PM: I thought that was a Conversion Beamer, not a Plasma...

Really well done. I'd like to see pics when you are done painting it!
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: gamer Mac on January 11, 2010, 03:34:23 PM: Another convert caught in the web that is VSF lol lol
Very nice work :-*
I know the Sanwar are from Ironclad but I don't know their background, can any one enlighten me?
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Dewbakuk on January 11, 2010, 05:10:20 PM: I don't believe there is an actual background beyond "VSF type desert dwellers".
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Hammers on January 11, 2010, 05:23:22 PM: Pray tell, what is 'Sanwar'?
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Skrapwelder on January 11, 2010, 05:26:39 PM: http://www.ironcladminiatures.co.uk/shop/category_21/Sanwar.html?shop_param=cid%3D%26 (http://www.ironcladminiatures.co.uk/shop/category_21/Sanwar.html?shop_param=cid%3D%26)
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Whiskyrat on January 11, 2010, 05:27:03 PM: Quote from: Overlord on January 10, 2010, 05:25:37 PM
I may even paint this machine silver... :D

Only if you're still feeling mean. ;)

Brilliant ideas Paul.
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Le matou rouge on January 15, 2010, 09:08:02 PM: Quote from: Captain Blood on January 10, 2010, 08:32:49 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Another sane person gone!

Oh ! The poor Captain ! Now, he sees zombies everywhere... ;)

meow,
Matt
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: rob_alderman on January 21, 2010, 07:06:34 PM: I like them mate.
I admire the simplicity of the machine, using the flight stand. I'd maybe rivet it up a bit though... ;)
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Overlord on January 31, 2010, 03:50:53 PM: I've had far less time lately than I had expected, so progress has been slow. No painting started yet, but I have continued building.

The Scorpions: Multi-legged, steam-powered, close assault contraptions.
Any opponent will have to face the heat or be taken by force . They will create a wind of change :D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/VSF/Sanwar/Scorpions01.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/VSF/Sanwar/Scorpions02.jpg)

Built from slightly modified Airfix Robogear Spiders from some boxed starter sets I got very cheaply in Tesco a couple of years ago....just in case.
(http://www.robogear.ru/images/katalog/teh_icon/spider.jpg) (http://www.ultimatetoys.com.au/images/Robogear-Starter.jpg)
The only changes I have made is to leave off all of the weaponry (too high tech) and fit 2 mechanical pincers, robbed from other vehicles in the starter set. The rear steam boiler is made from a wooden barrel, top from a hotel shampoo and a few plasticard rivets. The smoke stack is part of one of the weapons. I also closed off the crew compartment with thin plasticard.
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: rob_alderman on January 31, 2010, 03:52:37 PM: That is BLOODY AWESOME.

Richard is planning on doing some GASLIGHT stuff, maybe have a chat with him about it... :)
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Dewbakuk on January 31, 2010, 05:28:12 PM: They look good. I'd suggest shifting the claws onto the front of their 'arms' though as they look a little flimsy where they are.
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Malamute on January 31, 2010, 06:12:56 PM: Did I mention the Anglo/Sanwar alliance of 1888?
I am so glad these chaps will be allied to the British expedition in a couple of weeks time ;)

Great stuff Paul, your building quite a force to be reckoned with, very inventive ;D
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Ray Rivers on January 31, 2010, 07:09:04 PM: Oh nice... ;D

*drools all over himself*
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Bullshott on January 31, 2010, 08:15:45 PM: Quote from: Malamute on January 31, 2010, 06:12:56 PM
Did I mention the Anglo/Sanwar alliance of 1888?
I am so glad these chaps will be allied to the British expedition in a couple of weeks time ;)

Great stuff Paul, your building quite a force to be reckoned with, very inventive ;D

Seconded - great work Paul.

This should be interesting, as I hear the Koshindan pirates have Sanwar allies/mercenaries too - could be interesting when they meet accross the battlefield :o
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Christian on February 01, 2010, 09:35:15 AM: Great work Paul!

I seem to recall one of these kits in a local hobby shop. Now I know where I shall be getting some mechanical legs from!

Thanks for sharing that, and can't wait to see it painted!
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Thunderchicken on February 01, 2010, 10:36:14 AM: Very nice work indeed :-*

Have you thought about a colour scheme?
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Overlord on February 01, 2010, 09:41:46 PM: Quote from: Dewbakuk on January 31, 2010, 05:28:12 PM
They look good. I'd suggest shifting the claws onto the front of their 'arms' though as they look a little flimsy where they are.
They are fine in reality. One pincer is designed to fit like that so is very secure. The other I had to reverse, as they are all right sided pincers, but I have pinned the joint.

Quote from: Malamute on January 31, 2010, 06:12:56 PM
Did I mention the Anglo/Sanwar alliance of 1888?
I am so glad these chaps will be allied to the British expedition in a couple of weeks time ;)
Great stuff Paul, your building quite a force to be reckoned with, very inventive ;D
It will be if I can find enough time to paint it and my LPL entries. ::)

Quote from: Ray Rivers on January 31, 2010, 07:09:04 PM
Oh nice... ;D
Thanks Ray. Funny, no multi-legged walkers for ages, then several come along all at once.

Quote from: Thunderchicken on February 01, 2010, 10:36:14 AM
Have you thought about a colour scheme?
Not sure yet. As none of my VSF is painted yet (apart from the sub of my subnef) I cant decide. Time is running out. :?
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: rob_alderman on February 01, 2010, 10:51:04 PM: I'd go for something a bit ragged.

Or pastel turkish style colours? ???
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: rob_alderman on March 12, 2010, 06:29:49 PM: So, how's this going then? :D
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Red Orc on March 12, 2010, 06:34:56 PM: They've been busy... they took a holiday to Atlantis. Check some of the threads for the campaign, they've been fighting the British and the Confederates I think, sometimes allied to the Caliph of Khosind and his Prussian 'military advisors'.
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Overlord on March 14, 2010, 03:13:55 PM: I have finally taken a few photos of the painted items.

Impervious Suit:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/VSF/Sanwar/Impervious1.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/VSF/Sanwar/Impervious2.jpg)

Scorpions:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/VSF/Sanwar/Scorpions1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/VSF/Sanwar/Scorpions2.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/VSF/Sanwar/Scorpions3.jpg)

Tractor & Tesla gun:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/VSF/Sanwar/Tractorwip.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/VSF/Sanwar/Teslagunwip.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/VSF/Sanwar/Tractor1.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/VSF/Sanwar/Tractor2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/VSF/Sanwar/Teslagun1.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/VSF/Sanwar/TractorTesla2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/VSF/Sanwar/TractorTesla1.jpg)
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Whiskyrat on March 14, 2010, 03:22:32 PM: Excellent work - especially the Tractor & Tesla gun. :-*
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: rob_alderman on March 14, 2010, 04:14:56 PM: Bloody hell, you are a marvel!

I really like the tractor and Tesla gun. I have a bunch of those Ork vehicles sitting around doing nothing, I might make some similar ones.

I like the choice of colours on the Automata and Scorpion as well. Is that plural as in there's two of them?!
I will DEFINATELY have to raid my bits box...
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Axebreaker on March 14, 2010, 04:53:04 PM: Excellent conversions and the tractor is really cool. 8) 8)

Cheers
Christopher
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Dewbakuk on March 14, 2010, 05:14:26 PM: Quote from: rob_alderman on March 14, 2010, 04:14:56 PM
I like the choice of colours on the Automata and Scorpion as well. Is that plural as in there's two of them?!
I will DEFINATELY have to raid my bits box...

Having seen them on the other end of the board, I can confirm he has two Scorpions. In fact, looking again, the first pic is of them side by side.
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Thunderchicken on March 14, 2010, 05:56:08 PM: Bloody lovely work Paul!

You cant go wrong with that colour scheme, it's got a good Victorian feel to it.
I use something similar for some of my contraptions, usually Vallejo Hull Red. What did you use?
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Overlord on March 14, 2010, 06:19:12 PM: Thanks for the comments. :D

@Thunderchicken: I actually borrowed the colour scheme from your Nef. I used GW Dark Flesh, then gradually added some orange as a drybrush.
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: rob_alderman on March 14, 2010, 11:04:41 PM: Very effective! :D
Title: Re: Overlord's Sanwar
Post by: Mors on March 15, 2010, 08:25:40 AM: Lovely stuff, ,might pinch the colour scheme idea too for one of my forces.

Mors