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Title: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Pappa Midnight on May 26, 2008, 01:13:19 AM: Here's a first build up of a Walker I'm working on for VSF.
It's a modded Starship Troopers kit with some bits from an HO scale Stephenson's Rocket!

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/SteamWalker1.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/SteamWalker2.jpg)

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: twrchtrwyth on May 26, 2008, 01:59:38 AM: Your a master of conversions. 8)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Chairface on May 26, 2008, 02:51:22 AM: :-* Beautiful!
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Mancha on May 26, 2008, 04:46:49 AM: The lanterns make it.
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Vanvlak on May 26, 2008, 07:58:58 AM: :-*
good grief - I'm thinking of at least 5 different colour scheme which would all make it look spectacular - heck, it looks spectacular unpainted! 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Svennn on May 26, 2008, 08:07:35 AM: superb stuff. I look forward to seeing this painted
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on May 26, 2008, 09:13:41 AM: Have you signed some sort of pact with the Devil, or were you dropped on your head as a child? lol

Another wonderful model :o 8)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: commissarmoody on May 26, 2008, 09:26:55 AM: I am so going to steal this idea, it looks great!
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Dewbakuk on May 26, 2008, 12:44:39 PM: Not bad, not bad............. something isn't quite right though............... something that's just not 'there'.................. aha!

Needs More Rivets!!! lol
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Admiral Benbow on May 26, 2008, 02:38:17 PM: Quote from: Dewbakuk on May 26, 2008, 12:44:39 PM
Not bad, not bad............. something isn't quite right though............... something that's just not 'there'.................. aha!

Needs More Rivets!!! lol

INDEED!!! A lot more rivets! The legs look a bit too manga/modern, so rivets would definitely improve.

But of course I like it very much, even without rivets! :-* lol
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: marrony on May 26, 2008, 03:07:42 PM: I've said it before and i'll say it again-'Blimey Charlie'!!!!!!! Great stuff!
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Bullshott on May 26, 2008, 09:01:47 PM: All I can say is that this is a work of pure genius. I can't wait to see the completed model.
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Skrapwelder on May 26, 2008, 09:07:42 PM: Very nice work!
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Pappa Midnight on May 26, 2008, 09:56:59 PM: Thanks for the comments!

I've taken on board feedback given and have a pin-drill and some fine plastic rod to add some rivets!!!

I'll post some pics when I've completed the build.

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Malamute on May 27, 2008, 08:36:45 AM: Looking forward to seeing this completed. If its anything like the motorcycle we are in for a treat. :)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Geudens on May 27, 2008, 09:43:12 AM: Very nice indeed. As it happens, I've just finished a similar contraption of my own (great minds are alike... :D). I have posted some pics in a new topic (this one being rightfully reserved for Pappa's effort). The interesting thing is that I also used SF walker legs (from the Airfix range), but came up with a totally different body.

Rudi
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Barry S on May 29, 2008, 11:52:51 AM: Nice work!!
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Plynkes on May 29, 2008, 12:00:06 PM: Hmm. Lovely work, but I'm afraid that doesn't look the slightest bit Victorian to me, even with the boiler and lamps.

It looks like a futuristic walker with a boiler and some lamps stuck on it. Maybe the rivets and paint-job will bring it to life in a Victorian way?

Sorry. I don't want to be a downer, but I do want to be honest.

Edit: I just took a look at your finished low-rider and was bowled over by it. It has led me to reconsider. I think I was a little hasty just now, so please disregard what I just said. I shall wait until it is finished before getting on my high horse again. :)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Trencher on May 29, 2008, 08:28:54 PM: Excellent, Sir! :o ;D
I envy your skills!
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........Work in progress
Post by: Pappa Midnight on June 01, 2008, 08:45:12 PM: Thank you all for the comments and feedback!

I've added some rivets and a Victorian gent at the controls.
I will probably go afor a Black and Brass colour scheme to fit in with my bike.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Steamwalker3.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Steamwalker4.jpg)
Pilot detail

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Steamwalker5.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Steamwalker6.jpg)

I think the rivets give it a less "Futuristic" feel, what do you think?

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Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: Vanvlak on June 01, 2008, 09:04:09 PM: I think I need the dropped-jaw smilie... grand.... just grand..... 8) 8) :o 8) 8)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: Svennn on June 01, 2008, 09:22:16 PM: I agree with Plynkes' comment but did not have a problem accepting this as you intended it. The rivets and the pilot have addressed it exceptionally well and I think when you paint it it will move on again.

It is a wonderful piece of work and one you should be extremely proud of - I know I would be.
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: Geudens on June 01, 2008, 09:41:47 PM: Can't wait to see it painted!

Rudi
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: Malamute on June 02, 2008, 08:44:39 AM: The pilot does it for me, excellent. :)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: Bullshott on June 02, 2008, 12:33:32 PM: Excellent - the rivits certainly help to make it look more victorian, and the pilot is perfect for the model. Can't wait to see the painted version.
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: Gallowglass on June 02, 2008, 01:40:55 PM: Speechless :-X
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: Justizius on June 02, 2008, 11:18:19 PM: A real cool conversion. Gratulation!
I wish I would have a good idea myself for VSF or Pulp... :'(
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: fritzy on June 03, 2008, 09:02:59 AM: :o Looking great mate, it'll look great next to I.K.B and his bike.

Cheers

Fritzy
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: xeoran on June 03, 2008, 11:09:34 PM: This looks superb.
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........WIP...."NEW PICS"
Post by: Pappa Midnight on June 12, 2008, 10:18:39 PM: I finally found some time to finish my walker!
I chose the same colour scheme as my Steam Bike to fit in with IKB's Extraordinary Mercenary Unit.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/PaintedWalker1.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/PaintedWalker2.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/PaintedWalker3.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/PaintedWalker4.jpg)

Hope you like it.
Regards
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Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Supercollider on June 12, 2008, 10:25:49 PM: Fantastic! :-*
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on June 12, 2008, 11:59:45 PM: Quote from: Supercollider on June 12, 2008, 10:25:49 PM
Fantastic! :-*

I second that!

Lovely base, by the way.
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: twrchtrwyth on June 13, 2008, 12:19:02 AM: Yes, splendid old boy. Cucumber sandwich? 8)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: fritzy on June 13, 2008, 12:49:03 AM: :o :o That's awesome mate, the paint job finishes it off lurvely. You won't have trouble getting to the head of the queue for tea and cream cakes in that one that's for sure lol lol
I promise not to drool over the top of it at the weekend, too much.

Cheers

Fritzy
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Geudens on June 13, 2008, 06:09:18 AM: As I already said on TMP: I liked the photoshopped version better lol lol lol lol (Joke, sir, joke!!!! - lovely piece, I hate my steamspider will have to destroy it, but that's life: her Majesty commands...).

Rudi
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Modhail on June 13, 2008, 07:08:53 AM: Jolly good show, old boy!

You may have just inspired me to take the old oxy-acetelyne to my own walker! (It's already converted, but with sci-fi in mind, I like your incarnation better....)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Malamute on June 13, 2008, 08:50:20 AM: Its alright I suppose, nothing particularly special about it... :o lol

Top drawyer Pappa, up to your usual spectacular standards. Now must think how to entice you up to Teddington for some vsf fun ::)
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Dewbakuk on June 13, 2008, 10:15:03 AM: Rather good dear boy, rather good.
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Hammers on June 13, 2008, 10:51:20 AM: That off-balance pose really makes the whole model come to life. Goregeous, PM. Has it got a name? The Fisticuffsman? The Masonic?
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Barry S on June 14, 2008, 02:10:16 AM: :o :-* Inspiring stuff.
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Pappa Midnight on June 14, 2008, 04:57:37 PM: Thank you all for the comments! I'm glad you like it.

Now I've done one it'll be easier to do another.... :D

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Lowtardog on June 14, 2008, 04:59:16 PM: Awesome work Pappa :-*
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: XCIV on June 14, 2008, 09:39:35 PM: I hate to sound like a broken record, but it really is spectacular.

Your conversion-fu is strong.
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Modhail on June 15, 2008, 12:22:13 PM: Pappa Midnight, where did you get the Stephenson Rocket you used for the boiler?
I could see all kinds of uses for a kit like that...

Bye, Erik
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Pappa Midnight on June 15, 2008, 02:17:25 PM: Quote from: Modhail on June 15, 2008, 12:22:13 PM
Pappa Midnight, where did you get the Stephenson Rocket you used for the boiler?
I could see all kinds of uses for a kit like that...

Bye, Erik

Hi Erik,
It's an OO/HO scale plastic kit by "Dapol" ( model number C46). I picked up a couple in my local model shop.

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Steam Powered Combat Walker.........*FINISHED AT LAST!!!!!!*
Post by: Modhail on June 15, 2008, 03:17:19 PM: Thanks, PM!