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Offline Lowtardog

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Maxmini Automaton Bits
« on: 06 March 2010, 12:23:19 PM »
I was looking at their VSF "not a V2" rocket and saw these handy bits for Automaton

http://www.maxmini.eu/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=20







Bodies on the way




« Last Edit: 06 March 2010, 12:27:13 PM by Lowtardog »

Offline Malamute

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Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
« Reply #1 on: 06 March 2010, 12:41:09 PM »
oooohhh, I like the harpoon arm ;D
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Offline rob_the_robgoblin

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Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
« Reply #2 on: 06 March 2010, 12:42:40 PM »
I know these have been designed for orks and in that, they don't seem neat enough for VSF. I know how odd that sounds!

When I see it, I'll believe it!  :D

Offline Lowtardog

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Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
« Reply #3 on: 06 March 2010, 12:44:22 PM »
I was thinking 3 packs which would each create a small unit by type now I need to look for heads with top hats and flat caps etc lol

Also how about the war on Terror

Weapons of Mass Destruction perhaps ;)

Offline rob_the_robgoblin

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Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
« Reply #4 on: 06 March 2010, 12:46:37 PM »
I can imagine some crazy Prussian Scientist with a world domination fixation using a few of those.

WOuld make a great VSF scenario, where the Honourable British come and save the world (again) by taking these weapons and disarming them with slightly odd and uncomfortable weedy scientist types...  :D

Offline Sterling Moose

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Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
« Reply #5 on: 06 March 2010, 02:09:41 PM »
Oooooooh resin lovliness!!
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Offline Gluteus Maximus

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Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
« Reply #6 on: 06 March 2010, 05:33:44 PM »
Those legs are very nice! Almost a "Wrong Trousers" look to them  :D

Offline Amalric

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Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
« Reply #7 on: 06 March 2010, 10:57:05 PM »
Those legs are very nice! Almost a "Wrong Trousers" look to them  :D

I agree.
I really like those legs and arms a lot.
There is a lot of potential there.
Also, I think the rocket would make a great submarine if you took off the V1 rocket motor thingy and gave it a proper propellor or better yet, a pair of side paddlewheels.

Tom

Offline rob_the_robgoblin

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Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
« Reply #8 on: 07 March 2010, 08:32:10 AM »
Those legs are very nice! Almost a "Wrong Trousers" look to them  :D

Haha!

Has American Television been graced by Wallace and Gromit?

There was recently an exhibition at the Herbert Art Gallery of Wallace and Gromit pieces (i.e. the stuff they use in the animation). Fun stuff.

Offline Trencher

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Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
« Reply #9 on: 07 March 2010, 11:53:36 AM »

Also how about the war on Terror

Weapons of Mass Destruction perhaps ;)



Errr, weren't that the remains of the first Prussian "Blitz-Post" attempt? The Reichspost tried so set up an airmail service to England, however the French and the Belgian governments didn't let them build the according post offices near the Channel... ;)
Nice find, BTW, but it looks in that state a bit too "Orky" for my taste. With some work it might look like a VSF contraption.
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Offline Sterling Moose

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Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
« Reply #10 on: 07 March 2010, 02:54:01 PM »
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Has American Television been graced by Wallace and Gromit?

It has certainly made it to Canada.

Offline Mr. Burning

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Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
« Reply #11 on: 07 March 2010, 04:31:56 PM »
I'm really liking the maxmini conversion bits at the moment.

I reckon they could help me realise my mad scientist making lobotomised soldier mech things scheme.

Offline rob_the_robgoblin

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Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
« Reply #12 on: 07 March 2010, 11:53:08 PM »
It has certainly made it to Canada.

Aye but most Canadians are a bit more in touch with their British roots, what with the Commonwealth and all!

Offline zebcook

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Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
« Reply #13 on: 08 March 2010, 03:06:26 AM »
Just saw the Wallace and Grommit latest -- "A Matter of Loaf and Death" a few weeks ago here in the States. I'd say they are well known.

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Re: Maxmini Automaton Bits
« Reply #14 on: 08 March 2010, 10:38:25 AM »
Those wrong trousers have got potential for a mad professor type. Add a few levers here and there. Hmmmmmm........
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