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Miniatures Adventure => Post-Apocalyptic Tales => Topic started by: Evilcartoonist on June 29, 2012, 09:00:46 PM

Title: Post Apocalyptic cars: (UPDATED March 19)
Post by: Evilcartoonist on June 29, 2012, 09:00:46 PM: After finishing my post-apoc gladiators, I wanted to try something different (and a little less expensive.) So here is the result. These are all Hot Wheels with one or two Johnny Lightning cars:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8016/7468488098_3909ab7bcb_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/funpaintytime/7468488098/)
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(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7270/7468486914_1b053d0979_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/funpaintytime/7468486914/)
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(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7118/7468487084_5098b53ca6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/funpaintytime/7468487084/)
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Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (pic heavy)
Post by: verd on June 29, 2012, 09:16:55 PM: I'm following this project in your blog; i'm totally hooked. ;D
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (pic heavy)
Post by: mattblackgod on June 29, 2012, 09:18:05 PM: Great cars. I love the weathering and rust. :-*
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (pic heavy)
Post by: Diakon on June 29, 2012, 11:13:55 PM: Awesome cars. Love the one with the artillery piece in the back. :o
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (pic heavy)
Post by: aggro84 on June 29, 2012, 11:47:51 PM: Wonderful stuff. Your weathering techniques are really impressive. :-*
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (pic heavy)
Post by: zizi666 on June 30, 2012, 01:18:47 AM: Beautiful work.
The AA gun Nomad is totaly nuts.
It'll probably rip the bottomplate out of that nomad with the first shot lol
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (pic heavy)
Post by: dexter on June 30, 2012, 06:36:03 PM: love your work on the cars
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (pic heavy)
Post by: sleep when Im lead on June 30, 2012, 08:41:55 PM: Really nice work
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (pic heavy)
Post by: Evilcartoonist on July 02, 2012, 04:48:13 AM: Thanks for the compliments- Here are the first two of a few planned interchangeable "drop-in" loads for my pick-up truck (unpainted, yet):

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7261/7484377644_89d14a5d1a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/funpaintytime/7484377644/)
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (updated: July 1)
Post by: mattblackgod on July 02, 2012, 07:42:09 AM: Nice pick up truck. I am loving the scratch built 50cal and pickup rig. Great work.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (pic heavy)
Post by: No Such Agency on July 02, 2012, 02:56:49 PM: Quote from: verd on June 29, 2012, 09:16:55 PM
I'm following this project in your blog; i'm totally hooked. ;D

Ditto... it's been interesting to see these appear. Love the retro models you chose, those are some wild hot rods!

Also what kind of maniac mounts an 88 in a station wagon? Don't mess with that guy :o
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (updated: July 1)
Post by: Too Bo Coo on July 02, 2012, 10:56:32 PM: Really great stuff!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (updated: July 1)
Post by: War In 15MM on July 03, 2012, 02:02:08 AM: Wonderful! Richard
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (updated: July 1)
Post by: apeekaboo on July 03, 2012, 11:41:34 AM: I'm looking to do something similar in a smaller scale with Micro Machines.
Your work is very inspirational! :o
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (updated: July 1)
Post by: CyberAlien312 on July 04, 2012, 05:28:36 PM: Fabulous work! :-*
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (updated: July 1)
Post by: thenickeninja on July 08, 2012, 10:12:46 PM: This was really cool! :) Where did you dind those cars? I suppose they're converted, but where did you get the originals from? Again, cool shit!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (updated: July 1)
Post by: Evilcartoonist on July 08, 2012, 10:58:33 PM: Quote from: thenickeninja on July 08, 2012, 10:12:46 PM
This was really cool! :) Where did you dind those cars? I suppose they're converted, but where did you get the originals from? Again, cool shit!

They're all (1/64-20mm-S scale) Hot Wheels cars (except the tow truck which is from M2), some from the regular line and some from the "Boulevard" line - but all Hot Wheels. Fitted with various weapons and armor using GW bits, Flames of War bits, 25mm WWII bits, plasticard, brass rod and green stuff.

Here are some more I finished this weekend:
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Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (updated: July 1)
Post by: zizi666 on July 09, 2012, 03:10:27 AM: Love the paintjob on those.
The blue one with the rotary cannon must be the car version of an A-10 Warthog.
I don't think anyone would want to play chicken against that :o
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (updated: July 1)
Post by: Phelan on July 13, 2012, 09:37:01 PM: Cool stuff!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (updated: July 1)
Post by: aggro84 on July 14, 2012, 12:16:11 AM: More amazing weathering! :-*

If I ever paint cars again, I'm using these photos as a reference!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (updated: July 1)
Post by: warterrain.co.uk on July 19, 2012, 04:24:56 AM: I still have this game finding players is hard well for now found some groups hope to lure them in to having a game or two. Ive started looking into 1:43 scale cars with 28mm figs in toe should just work out just fine I hope.

Nice style of paint work. lots of ideas to think about...
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (updated: July 1)
Post by: therepoman on July 25, 2012, 05:12:44 PM: Those are fantastic! I love the retro future, almost "cartoonish" look that you have going on with them.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (updated: July 1)
Post by: Evilcartoonist on July 26, 2012, 05:15:41 AM: Quote from: therepoman on July 25, 2012, 05:12:44 PM
Those are fantastic! I love the retro future, almost "cartoonish" look that you have going on with them.

I deliberately chose to use retro cars to fit the background I created: The (nuclear) apocalypse happened in 1959. So I'm using (trying to use) only models from 1959 and earlier. (I have a couple 60s models which I've taken out of the mix.)

But yes, I do prefer a that retro-future look, which helped guide my world creation. :)
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (updated: July 1)
Post by: therepoman on July 27, 2012, 07:09:49 PM: Quote from: Evilcartoonist on July 26, 2012, 05:15:41 AM
I deliberately chose to use retro cars to fit the background I created: The (nuclear) apocalypse happened in 1959. So I'm using (trying to use) only models from 1959 and earlier. (I have a couple 60s models which I've taken out of the mix.)

But yes, I do prefer a that retro-future look, which helped guide my world creation. :)

I can tell that you put some serious thought into the aesthetic, and I really appreciate that element of this line. I'd love to see some terrain and even backstory of the world that you're imagining.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (updated: July 1)
Post by: Evilcartoonist on July 27, 2012, 11:35:10 PM: Quote from: therepoman on July 27, 2012, 07:09:49 PM
I can tell that you put some serious thought into the aesthetic, and I really appreciate that element of this line. I'd love to see some terrain and even backstory of the world that you're imagining.

There's no terrain (yet?) for my Machinas line; its only intent was as a reskinned variant of Charioteer (by Two Hour Wargames.) But I have plenty of backstory (I use this background for Machinas as well as for my post-apoc gladiators.) It's a lot of backstory for such a simple game, but that was half the fun of doing these cars:

The beginnings of my world: http://carmensminiaturepainting.blogspot.com/2012/05/septimontium-history-oppenheimer-and.html

The Machinas races (scroll down to "Circus Acceleratus"): http://carmensminiaturepainting.blogspot.com/2012/06/machinas-saint-chevys-custom.html

Vehicle classes: http://carmensminiaturepainting.blogspot.com/2012/07/septimontium-machinas-vehicle-classes.html

A race report with a little more history in the introduction: http://carmensminiaturepainting.blogspot.com/2012/06/machinas-first-heat-aar.html

And another report/ short story covering just a highlight of a long race: http://carmensminiaturepainting.blogspot.com/2012/07/machinas-brother-pilots-buick.html
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (updated: July 1)
Post by: Too Bo Coo on July 28, 2012, 11:44:40 AM: The ONLY thing you need to add is crew. Otherwise just fantastic!

Either old Citadel or Stan Johanssen items work :)

May I ask, what is your weathering technique? In fact, can you post WIP pics on your stuff? I plan to do the same with my next renegade and interceptor projects.

Cheers Mate!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (updated: July 1)
Post by: Evilcartoonist on July 29, 2012, 06:30:24 AM: Quote from: Too Bo Coo on July 28, 2012, 11:44:40 AM
The ONLY thing you need to add is crew. Otherwise just fantastic!

Either old Citadel or Stan Johanssen items work :)

May I ask, what is your weathering technique? In fact, can you post WIP pics on your stuff? I plan to do the same with my next renegade and interceptor projects.

Cheers Mate!

I like the look of the old Citadel stuff, but it's hard to find. I think I will go with a pack of drivers and gunners from Stan Johansen, though.

The weathering is quite easy. I paint the base color. Then I do a little random stippling with an old, dried-out brush and some reddish brown paint. Follow that up with some dark orange stippled over the reddish brown. Then I do a light drybrushing of khaki or beige or tan over everything (to represent the dust of the Wasteland.)
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic/Dark Future-ish cars (updated: July 1)
Post by: Evilcartoonist on July 29, 2012, 08:02:50 PM: This is the last of the Machinas cars I have planned. And yes, it is a heavily inspired retro version of the station wagon from "Vacation."

I'm not planning on adding any weaponry or otherwise converting it to a post-apoc vehicle. I figure the Griswolds will somehow manage to eventually take a vacation to the retro-post-apocalypse; I'm just giving them a conveyance.

Yes, there will be an Aunt Edna on the roof, and no, it won't have the optional fun rally pack.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8425/7670716668_dc5cc57176_c.jpg)[/url]
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: Griswold family truckster WIP update (July 29)
Post by: Evilcartoonist on July 31, 2012, 01:57:06 AM: Here's the last car for this collection:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8021/7680769662_3ee1d93406_z.jpg)[/url]
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: Griswold family truckster WIP update (July 29)
Post by: zizi666 on July 31, 2012, 02:30:20 AM: luvly, very convincing wood effect.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: Griswold family truckster WIP update (July 29)
Post by: Too Bo Coo on July 31, 2012, 07:48:45 PM: The 'metallic pea' looks spot on!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: Griswold family truckster WIP update (July 29)
Post by: aggro84 on August 01, 2012, 03:11:48 AM: Looks great! :-*

Now it just needs grandma on the roof seated in a recliner. lol
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: Griswold family truckster WIP update (July 29)
Post by: Daeothar on August 01, 2012, 06:31:31 PM: OK that's it, roll 'em up! lol
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: Griswold family truckster WIP update (July 29)
Post by: Evilcartoonist on August 01, 2012, 08:33:01 PM: Quote from: Daeothar on August 01, 2012, 06:31:31 PM
OK that's it, roll 'em up! lol

lol
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: Griswold family truckster WIP update (July 29)
Post by: Evilcartoonist on August 22, 2012, 09:00:23 PM: My Driving Fortress:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/7839916164_836552bfc0_c.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8288/7839912230_a160fdf2f4_c.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8300/7839911654_8616ff96ef.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: (Aug. 22 update- Driving Fortress added)
Post by: captain richards on August 25, 2012, 04:00:55 PM: You got some bad ass cars there...excellent work
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: (Aug. 22 update- Driving Fortress added)
Post by: Dr. The Viking on August 25, 2012, 04:04:08 PM: Haha! What a .. well.. beauty!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: (Aug. 22 update- Driving Fortress added)
Post by: mattblackgod on August 25, 2012, 05:06:58 PM: Great car! :-*
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: (Aug. 22 update- Driving Fortress added)
Post by: Diakon on February 28, 2013, 12:48:49 PM: Sorry for late reply but that Driving Fortress is immense. Great work. :-*
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: (Aug. 22 update- Driving Fortress added)
Post by: Evilcartoonist on March 01, 2013, 08:23:46 PM: Quote from: Diakon on February 28, 2013, 12:48:49 PM
Sorry for late reply but that Driving Fortress is immense. Great work. :-*

Thanks! The Mutie Beauty is my pride and joy.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: (Aug. 22 update- Driving Fortress added)
Post by: Evilcartoonist on March 02, 2013, 04:49:58 AM: Quote from: Scurv on March 01, 2013, 10:11:25 PM
what scale figs you rolling with in your autogeddon?

No figures. These were made for a death racing game I converted from some chariot racing rules which has no rules for dismounted crews.
For modelling purposes, I still wouldn't mind gunners for a couple of the cars. The couple heads you might see in hatches are just tank commander heads from 15mm Flames of War vehicles, though, I believe 20mm is the closer scale to these cars.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: (Aug. 22 update- Driving Fortress added)
Post by: Ruther on March 02, 2013, 10:25:13 AM: Wow that are some very nice and good looking cars :)
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: (Aug. 22 update- Driving Fortress added)
Post by: Too Bo Coo on March 02, 2013, 11:58:25 AM: The limo is my favorite.... The cars are all great, but the limo... Cheers Mate!

Out of respect I'm holding off a little more before I give a crack at one myself.

What have you been working on lately?
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: (Aug. 22 update- Driving Fortress added)
Post by: Evilcartoonist on March 04, 2013, 01:47:54 AM: Quote from: Too Bo Coo on March 02, 2013, 11:58:25 AM
The limo is my favorite.... The cars are all great, but the limo... Cheers Mate!

Out of respect I'm holding off a little more before I give a crack at one myself.

What have you been working on lately?

I've been doing 42mm samurai lately, but I am returning to these cars SOON.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: (Aug. 22 update- Driving Fortress added)
Post by: therepoman on March 06, 2013, 05:06:06 AM: The fortress is awesome!

Tons of character. Very nice work.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: (Aug. 22 update- Driving Fortress added)
Post by: Evilcartoonist on March 07, 2013, 06:03:52 AM: Quote from: therepoman on March 06, 2013, 05:06:06 AM
The fortress is awesome!

Tons of character. Very nice work.

Thanks! It's my favorite.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: (Aug. 22 update- Driving Fortress added)
Post by: Evilcartoonist on March 12, 2013, 01:57:31 AM: Two of my latest cars (the Plymouth with the shark teeth is new, but the Caddy was an older car of mine redone (with the turret.) I gave the Plymouth a bigger engine, and I used green stuff to make the baggage (and the turret). Both of these cars are "escort" cars for my Driving Fortress.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8377/8549585681_12ee217b04_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: (Aug. 22 update- Driving Fortress added)
Post by: Evilcartoonist on March 19, 2013, 06:12:21 AM: Some more cars (and even more in the mail; more cars than I'll ever need.)

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Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: (UPDATED March 19)
Post by: pocoloco on March 19, 2013, 06:59:05 AM: Wonderful :-* Are these used as individuals or as teams? And can we have "an obigatory army shot", a pic of them all together?
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: (UPDATED March 19)
Post by: Evilcartoonist on March 19, 2013, 04:18:15 PM: Quote from: pocoloco on March 19, 2013, 06:59:05 AM
Wonderful :-* Are these used as individuals or as teams? And can we have "an obigatory army shot", a pic of them all together?

In the campaign game, and in some races where you have more than one car, you can race as a team. (The game calls them teams; I use the term factions out of old habit.)

And here's the "army" shot for you- not including the seven cars on the workbench, the four I've sold, or the "Vacation 58" car which I simply forgot to put into the shot:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8512/8572443702_f19f210401_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic cars: (UPDATED March 19)
Post by: pocoloco on March 19, 2013, 04:22:14 PM: Super! I can smell the gasoline burning and hear the engines revving.