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Title: First footsteps on Mars - IMPERVIOUS SUITS ADDED
Post by: Bullshott on October 30, 2011, 04:07:25 PM: The French have arrives rather late in the day on Mars, having concentrated on colonising Venus.

The first troops to land are the Fusiliers Aerospatiale (Warrior Miniatures 'North Sea Sailors' from their England Invaded range).

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/164_30_10_11_4_51_36.JPG)

This is my first attempt at Martian basing and I'm quite pleased with the effect.

My next job is to repaint the bases of my buildings while the glue sets on the final detailing on my new aeronef.
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars
Post by: Sinewgrab on October 30, 2011, 04:17:43 PM: Welcome to Mars!

Now get out! (gunfire commences)

Seriously - been watching your Aeronef go up - yet another example of the brilliance on this board!
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars
Post by: Svennn on October 30, 2011, 04:25:58 PM: Them is some seriously weird figures but do the trick nicely
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 30, 2011, 04:30:09 PM: Quote from: Bullshott on October 30, 2011, 04:07:25 PM
The French have arrives rather late in the day on Mars, having concentrated on colonising Venus.

Welcome to Mars... Don't forget your coat on the way out lol

They look great Dave 8) Can't wait to shoot them all up ;D

The buildings look interesting, any more piccys or info?

cheers

James
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars
Post by: Bullshott on October 30, 2011, 04:53:32 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on October 30, 2011, 04:30:09 PM
The buildings look interesting, any more piccys or info?

The buildings are discontinued Snapdragon 'not Tatooine' dwellings. I have two small and two large ones, plus a ruin. Should be enough to represent any Martian setltement I need.
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars
Post by: Malamute on October 30, 2011, 05:42:22 PM: Excellent, welcome to Mars, pick a side as its going to kick off shortly ;)

They look great :)
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars
Post by: Bullshott on October 30, 2011, 05:56:11 PM: Quote from: Malamute on October 30, 2011, 05:42:22 PM
Excellent, welcome to Mars, pick a side as its going to kick off shortly ;)

They look great :)

Any news on the martian figures?
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars
Post by: Mancha on October 30, 2011, 06:41:47 PM: Nice figures, and I agree that the bases look really good; nice contrast to the blues of the uniform.
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars
Post by: Dewbakuk on October 30, 2011, 07:01:05 PM: Quote from: Bullshott on October 30, 2011, 05:56:11 PM
Any news on the martian figures?

Step away from the open wound ;)
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 30, 2011, 07:06:58 PM: Quote from: Dewbakuk on October 30, 2011, 07:01:05 PM
Step away from the open wound ;)

Shut it you >:D

You'll get yours on Sunday ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars
Post by: Thunderchicken on October 30, 2011, 07:25:46 PM: Nice work Dave.

Who's getting who's martian figures?
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars
Post by: Ray Rivers on October 30, 2011, 08:10:24 PM: :-*

Wow! Nice job creating some very VSFish Frenchmen!
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars
Post by: Malamute on October 30, 2011, 09:09:46 PM: Quote from: Bullshott on October 30, 2011, 05:56:11 PM
Any news on the martian figures?

Will fill you in on friday ;)
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars
Post by: Dewbakuk on October 30, 2011, 09:38:35 PM: Quote from: Malamute on October 30, 2011, 09:09:46 PM
Will fill you in on friday ;)

Nobody else accept the 'private' invite, looks like Dave and Nick will be busy...
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - FIRST COMPLETED UNITS ADDED
Post by: Bullshott on April 14, 2012, 05:45:16 PM: To start with, here are the Fusiliers Aerospatiale, armed with compressed gas guns firing a heavy slug capable of taking out all but the largest of any hostile fauna they might meet:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/164_14_04_12_6_39_09_0.JPG)

The Chasseurs a Vapeur (figures by Brigade Games with Westwind kepi' gas mask heads):

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/164_14_04_12_6_39_09_1.JPG)

Detail of their steam powered jump packs:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/164_14_04_12_6_43_02.JPG)

and a land monitor to provide some heavy support:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/164_14_04_12_6_39_09_2.JPG)
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - FIRST COMPLETED UNITS ADDED
Post by: Malamute on April 14, 2012, 05:58:07 PM: Great stuff Dave,

Can't wait to give them the cold steel next weekend. :D
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - FIRST COMPLETED UNITS ADDED
Post by: mattblackgod on April 14, 2012, 06:23:09 PM: Cool stuff!

Who makes the buildings in the background? Or are they scratch builds?
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - FIRST COMPLETED UNITS ADDED
Post by: Bullshott on April 14, 2012, 06:42:10 PM: Buildings are old discontinued Snapdragon resin.
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - FIRST COMPLETED UNITS ADDED
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 14, 2012, 07:08:26 PM: Very nice Dave :-*

Ready,aim,fire!

lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - FIRST COMPLETED UNITS ADDED
Post by: Ray Rivers on April 14, 2012, 08:44:25 PM: Those are super! :o

Great looking force! :-*
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - FIRST COMPLETED UNITS ADDED
Post by: aggro84 on April 15, 2012, 12:32:17 AM: Wonderful stuff! :-*
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - IMPERVIOUS SUITS ADDED
Post by: Bullshott on April 15, 2012, 10:35:25 AM: Chevalier impervious suits:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/164_15_04_12_11_30_55.JPG)

These are repaints of Steam Boy collectable toys. I might add some close combat weaopns to these, but otherwise they will do fine.
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - IMPERVIOUS SUITS ADDED
Post by: Ray Rivers on April 15, 2012, 10:58:33 AM: :o

Great minis find!

Love the suits! ;D
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - IMPERVIOUS SUITS ADDED
Post by: Malamute on April 15, 2012, 12:02:04 PM: Brilliant stuff, are you bringing the Martian buildings to Salute?
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - IMPERVIOUS SUITS ADDED
Post by: Svennn on April 15, 2012, 12:34:56 PM: They are fantastic. I have shed loads of Steamboy stuff but it is all far too small to use with 28mm, where were these from?
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - IMPERVIOUS SUITS ADDED
Post by: Bullshott on April 15, 2012, 01:26:55 PM: Quote from: Malamute on April 15, 2012, 12:02:04 PM
Brilliant stuff, are you bringing the Martian buildings to Salute?

Can do if Mr Bibbly want them. Just give me a couple of days warning if they are required, so that I can pack them.
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - IMPERVIOUS SUITS ADDED
Post by: chantyam on April 15, 2012, 01:31:37 PM: Those I think come from the Bandai range of toys I got a retail box of think 12 in total .Two of each "toy" in full colour and bronze colour if I remember right and am sure HobbyLink Japan had a special offer of them I while ago...
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - IMPERVIOUS SUITS ADDED
Post by: Bullshott on April 15, 2012, 01:34:54 PM: Quote from: Svennn on April 15, 2012, 12:34:56 PM
They are fantastic. I have shed loads of Steamboy stuff but it is all far too small to use with 28mm, where were these from?

Quote from: chantyam on April 15, 2012, 01:31:37 PM
Those I think come from the Bandai range of toys I got a retail box of think 12 in total .Two of each "toy" in full colour and bronze colour if I remember right and am sure HobbyLink Japan had a special offer of them I while ago...

Correct!

See this thread: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=38805.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=38805.0)

There is some useful stuff in the set. Mt Bibbly and Skrapwelder have both used the 'dustbin on legs' to good effect and Skrapwelder has used the tracked 'self propelled gun' too. I have projects planned for both of these. The steam monowheel also begs to have a Victorian rider fitted. The other two items will also find their way into my projects.
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - IMPERVIOUS SUITS ADDED
Post by: Malamute on April 15, 2012, 02:54:57 PM: Quote from: Bullshott on April 15, 2012, 01:26:55 PM
Can do if Mr Bibbly want them. Just give me a couple of days warning if they are required, so that I can pack them.

Yeah pack 'em! I am sure we can find a place for them on the table. :)
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - IMPERVIOUS SUITS ADDED
Post by: The_Beast on April 15, 2012, 04:29:39 PM: Quote from: Bullshott on April 15, 2012, 01:34:54 PM
There is some useful stuff in the set. Mt Bibbly and Skrapwelder have both used the 'dustbin on legs' to good effect and Skrapwelder has used the tracked 'self propelled gun' too. I have projects planned for both of these. The steam monowheel also begs to have a Victorian rider fitted. The other two items will also find their way into my projects.

As is, the 'seat' looks more 15mm to me, but as I stated in the thread linked above, worked VERY well in 28mm with a bit of fiddling by my chum.

Too well for a couple of opponents the time I got to run it with it's electro-cannon mod... lol

Doug
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - IMPERVIOUS SUITS ADDED
Post by: Bullshott on April 15, 2012, 05:42:12 PM: Quote from: The_Beast on April 15, 2012, 04:29:39 PM
As is, the 'seat' looks more 15mm to me, but as I stated in the thread linked above, worked VERY well in 28mm with a bit of fiddling by my chum.

Too well for a couple of opponents the time I got to run it with it's electro-cannon mod... lol

Doug

Any chance of a picture?
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - IMPERVIOUS SUITS ADDED
Post by: The_Beast on April 15, 2012, 05:57:11 PM: Quote from: Bullshott on April 15, 2012, 05:42:12 PM
Any chance of a picture?

Alas, as I said in the other thread, he may have sold it. I may have it in a piccie, but I'm terrible in seeking such out.

Still, how can I refuse you my best effort...?

Doug
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - IMPERVIOUS SUITS ADDED
Post by: aggro84 on April 15, 2012, 06:13:15 PM: Love those suits! :-*
Nice additions and a great find!
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - IMPERVIOUS SUITS ADDED
Post by: Chairface on April 15, 2012, 06:40:22 PM: The suits look great. Actually the entire army looks great!
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - IMPERVIOUS SUITS ADDED
Post by: VSF Gamer on April 15, 2012, 10:24:56 PM: My bud the Beast said that you would like to see some pictures of my electro cannon made from the steam boy toy. Here's two versions, one came painted the other didn't and I haven't painted it yet. Sorry for the blurry picture but you get the idea.
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - IMPERVIOUS SUITS ADDED
Post by: Bullshott on April 15, 2012, 10:47:10 PM: I'm going to do something similar, using them as artillery tractors for my US army.
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - IMPERVIOUS SUITS ADDED
Post by: XCIV on April 16, 2012, 04:13:17 PM: Arrtillery tractor was my first thought. I may need ot order some of these too.

Man, what is it with all these awesome toys and me not having any real money?

Oh wait, maybe the two are connected...
Title: Re: First footsteps on Mars - IMPERVIOUS SUITS ADDED
Post by: The_Beast on April 16, 2012, 05:20:13 PM: Thanks, Sir Randall! Actually, the first image in your mail to me was clear, but this definitely gets the info across.

In the movie, the seat is where the driver stands at the front of the vehicle. I thought it was genius to see the awkward driving from the rear with the BFG up front as perfect Vicky tech dabbling with a taste of Hansom Cab. lol

Found a blog with a nice screen cap of the beast:
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bKI5H4GARl8/Ty9SGX3QPMI/AAAAAAAB0Gc/8WD8rRIGWOs/s640/steam++6.JPG)

Doug