Author Topic: French Belial Colossus Amphibian Tank (Read 3055 times)

Dr. The Viking · « **on:** August 25, 2012, 10:46:53 AM »

It's been a while since I was active in the VSF department but it's still my little gem. I got this tank off a friend some time ago and his chosen departure from everything but 40k got me thinking about VSF again.

So without further ado here's the 'Belial' tank, a mighty French war engine stationed in the Northern Afrique along with a French garrison.

Everything is scratch built from card stock by Jaeger

I just gave it a quick run of the mill paint job.

Some legionnaires for scale.

Jaeger even did a waterline version as well, but I haven't finished that one yet.

Malamute · « **Reply #1 on:** August 25, 2012, 11:22:51 AM »

Excellent.

einarolafson · « **Reply #2 on:** August 25, 2012, 11:23:14 AM »

I like it a lot!! Looking forward to seeing the painted waterline version.

Sterling Moose · « **Reply #3 on:** August 25, 2012, 01:27:18 PM »

I'm not a fan of the paper stuff but this looks pretty good.

Dr. The Viking · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2012, 01:28:40 PM »

Quote from: Sterling Moose on August 25, 2012, 01:27:18 PM

I'm not a fan of the paper stuff but this looks pretty good.

I think it's pretty hard to avoid card board when scratch building. Or at least that card board often can do the same job as plastic card.

Maybe I'm not reading you right..

Dr. The Viking · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2012, 01:30:26 PM »

Quote from: einarolafson on August 25, 2012, 11:23:14 AM

I like it a lot!! Looking forward to seeing the painted waterline version.

Sure! I will get it done.

Stupid as I am I spray undercoated this one... so I have to wait for better weather until I can spray again.

It's all Old West until then.

Mason · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2012, 02:02:16 PM »

Very nice acquisition, Dr!

It looks great!

Papa Spanky · « **Reply #7 on:** August 25, 2012, 02:11:09 PM »

really cool

Steve F · « **Reply #8 on:** August 25, 2012, 02:14:15 PM »

Nice card work - and I'd say that your mill runs well, too!

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #9 on:** August 25, 2012, 03:06:15 PM »

Rather funky looking

I like the functional duel purpose of it

cheers

James

Sterling Moose · « **Reply #10 on:** August 25, 2012, 04:46:19 PM »

Quote

I think it's pretty hard to avoid card board when scratch building. Or at least that card board often can do the same job as plastic card.

Maybe I'm not reading you right..

Ditto, I had to re-read the post. I thought it was one of those print out and fold paper models until I looked closer - my bad!!

Argonor · « **Reply #11 on:** August 25, 2012, 06:14:24 PM »

I like it! Shows that you don't need expensive metal or resin to play VSF - just some plasticard, sharp knives, etc... if you know how, that is

The_Beast · « **Reply #12 on:** August 26, 2012, 06:56:30 PM »

Quote from: Sterling Moose on August 25, 2012, 04:46:19 PM

Ditto, I had to re-read the post. I thought it was one of those print out and fold paper models until I looked closer - my bad!!

That's what I thought you meant. I was about to unleash awesome, medieval NO WAY on you.

Then I realized I needed to read more from everyone to be sure.

So, except for drinking straws and the like, this is all chopped cardboard? The conning tower/turret? Looks like a pressed paper box, really nicely seen to.

Doug

Thunderchicken · « **Reply #13 on:** August 26, 2012, 07:51:06 PM »

Another great addition Dr.V. Slow down, you're leaving us all behind!

Is it the school holidays over there?

Dr. The Viking · « **Reply #14 on:** August 26, 2012, 09:23:42 PM »

Quote from: Thunderchicken on August 26, 2012, 07:51:06 PM

Another great addition Dr.V. Slow down, you're leaving us all behind!

Is it the school holidays over there?

Haha.. NOT anymore.

Quote from: The_Beast on August 26, 2012, 06:56:30 PM

That's what I thought you meant. I was about to unleash awesome, medieval NO WAY on you.

Then I realized I needed to read more from everyone to be sure.

So, except for drinking straws and the like, this is all chopped cardboard? The conning tower/turret? Looks like a pressed paper box, really nicely seen to.

Doug

Yes, really, all card. No print.

Can't take credit for the build though. All Jaeger's honour.

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