Gaslands rig build - Sept 7 - top “deck” completed

[Pattus Magnus]

I haven’t painted much since the mid-June, due to travel and other distractions. One distraction has been building a war rig for a friend who is a fan of the Mad Max films. I found a cheap truck in a dollar store, then I’ve been scratch-building a trailer. It’s taking longer than I expected (non-gaming distractions played a role there), but the basic shape is together. Now it’s a matter of gluing on some post-apoc style bits and giving it some paint.

[snitcythedog]

Very impressive.  Even with the distractions.   

[Andy in Germany]

Looking good so far.

I sympathise with the "distractions"...

[AKULA]

A great start - keep at it 

[Pattus Magnus]

Thanks! It’s coming together steadily. I’ll post updates periodically.

[Burgundavia]

Fun looking. I really need to do a Gaslands War Rig at some point

[eilif]

Looking good. That tractor has some nice details for a dollar store find.

[vodkafan]

"Two days ago I saw a vehicle that could haul this cardboard tube.... In a dollar store! "
"What do you want in return?"
"Some sticky tape and a couple new paintbrushes"
"It's no good Max, you are out there with the garbage!"
"I'm still your best bet to build this model."

[Pattus Magnus]

  I just about fell off my chair from laughing! The dialogue totally fits.

[Pattus Magnus]

I am slowly making progress on the rig - added supports to the front of the trailer chassis, and a pump and hose locker near the middle of the trailer. I also added grating on top of the tire guards.

Next, I need to add a catwalk along the top of the trailer, then I can start layering on the armour and fighting platforms. Hopefully that will be over the coming week….

[snitcythedog]

Pretty impressive. 

[vodkafan]

Keeping a close eye on this one , look forward to seeing it painted and crewed up.

[Pattus Magnus]

I put together a catwalk over the weekend. It’s a bit wider than it would be on a real trailer, but I am okay with that since I want it to be able to accommodate figures on 20mm bases. I also glued on ladders at the front and rear of the tank. They’re originally from the fire escape on an HO building that I scrapped for parts 10 or 12 years ago (waste not, want not).

Bit at a time, it’s getting closer to completion!

[DivisMal]

Witness!!!

That looks great, Pattus.

[FifteensAway]

Well, based on progress so far, we shall accept nothing less than Awesome on the finished product.  But, hey, no pressure. 

Very cool modeling.