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Miniatures Adventure => Weird Wars => Topic started by: Pappa Midnight on August 26, 2008, 02:49:11 PM

Title: "Kryomek" Walker........WIP
Post by: Pappa Midnight on August 26, 2008, 02:49:11 PM
Just a quick pic of a Kryomek Walker by Scotia Grendel which I'm working on.
It is a "Fenris" walker with modded guns and some WW2 stowage added. The mini is a converted Artizan mini for size comparison.
I see this as a fast mid-level walker ( more a PzIII than a Tiger) with a relatively light weapon load-out, suited for hit and run tactics along side my Sturm Grenadiers.

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

Regards
PM
Title: Re: "Kryomek" Walker........WIP
Post by: Malamute on August 26, 2008, 05:00:01 PM
Looking forward to seeing how this turns out. :)
Title: Re: "Kryomek" Walker........WIP
Post by: Regulator on August 26, 2008, 05:01:51 PM
Looks good PM. I am looking forward to see it painted!  8)
Title: Re: "Kryomek" Walker........WIP
Post by: Ramshackle_Curtis on August 26, 2008, 05:42:15 PM
Could probably do with some panels added(or detail removed) for putting insignia on.
Title: Re: "Kryomek" Walker........WIP
Post by: Geudens on August 26, 2008, 05:59:06 PM
Could probably do with some panels added(or detail removed) for putting insignia on.

I agree with Curtis: it would be not much of a challenge to PM to make some "skirt" (Schürzen) armour as per PzKwIII Ausf M for the turret of the walker, making it look "German" instantly.

Rudi
Title: Re: "Kryomek" Walker........WIP
Post by: Chairface on August 27, 2008, 02:09:29 AM
That is a thing of beauty.
Title: Re: "Kryomek" Walker........WIP
Post by: white knight on August 27, 2008, 09:32:50 AM
I would agree to adding some more detail to it to make it more obviously WW2. Now the body still looks a bit too busy/scifi-y.
Title: Re: "Kryomek" Walker........WIP
Post by: slobberblood on August 27, 2008, 03:36:19 PM
WOW, I was just working on one myself! I have three I'm repainting but for the allies... :o
Title: Re: "Kryomek" Walker........WIP
Post by: Pappa Midnight on August 27, 2008, 06:13:45 PM
Thanks for the comments guys!
I might well have a go at doing some Schürzen to give it that WW2 vibe.

Regards
PM
Title: Re: "Kryomek" Walker........WIP
Post by: Geudens on August 27, 2008, 11:35:47 PM
Thanks for the comments guys!
I might well have a go at doing some Schürzen to give it that WW2 vibe.

Regards
PM

That's a good boy!   :D
Title: Re: "Kryomek" Walker........WIP
Post by: Geudens on August 28, 2008, 09:02:26 AM
Thanks for the comments guys!
I might well have a go at doing some Schürzen to give it that WW2 vibe.

Regards
PM

Since I've never seen one of these models in the flesh, I can't really tell what the part behind the turret represents.  I would advice to place the Schürzen in front of this part (even if this means they will be "half" (but still rounded at the back) Schürzen) because it will place the commander's hatch close to the back of the Schürzen as is the case with a PzKwIII.  I would also advice to have a (bust) commander stick out of the hatch as can be seen in many WWII PzKwIII pics.  It will enhance the "PzKwIII touch" IMHO.

Rudi
Title: Re: "Kryomek" Walker........WIP
Post by: Cosmotiger on August 28, 2008, 05:25:07 PM
Those Kryomek walkers are nice models.  I'm interested to see how the conversion looks- I've never been brave enough to try to "weird war-ify" a straight sci-fi model.  I'm usually worried that it will still look too futuristiv.
Title: Re: "Kryomek" Walker........WIP
Post by: Regulator on September 08, 2008, 10:17:33 AM
PM, where'S the walker  ???
Title: Re: "Kryomek" Walker........WIP
Post by: Pappa Midnight on September 08, 2008, 04:23:19 PM
PM, where'S the walker  ???

Errr...... I've been a little side-tracked.....
I'm going to "Box in" the legs a bit to make them look less futuristic and make up some Schürzen to get rid of that Star Wars vibe it's got going on!!!
Just finding the time.......

PM
Title: Re: "Kryomek" Walker........WIP
Post by: Predatorpt on September 16, 2008, 11:12:20 PM
Just a quick question - those pieces protecting the legs are from a Robogear mech, aren't they?

And congratulations on another great project. Your conversions/models are one of the reasons I finally decided to join the forum.
Title: Re: "Kryomek" Walker........WIP
Post by: Pappa Midnight on September 17, 2008, 01:19:20 AM
Just a quick question - those pieces protecting the legs are from a Robogear mech, aren't they?

And congratulations on another great project. Your conversions/models are one of the reasons I finally decided to join the forum.

Hello Predatorpt and welcome. It's always nice to have new members.
The leg guards are off a Robogear mech, but they probably won't be staying!! I'm going to scratch-build some armour for the legs to make it look less sci-fi.

Looking forward to seeing your posts.

Regards
PM