Author Topic: V.S.F. Inspiration (Read 5853 times)

Governor General · « **on:** October 31, 2012, 04:52:35 PM »

I was living in Los Angeles Ca. while they were filming The Wild Wild West. One day this appeared on a railroad siding near my home. It was as large as a locomotive, bristling with cannon, gatling guns and more rivets than the Nautilus.

Governor General · « **Reply #1 on:** October 31, 2012, 05:22:56 PM »

As it's been requested, here's another angle.

Dewbakuk · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2012, 05:46:41 PM »

I have three of those toys

VSF Gamer · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2012, 05:55:46 PM »

I admit it's been awhile since i've seen the movie but I don't remember this configuration. It is very kewl indeed!

Dewbakuk · « **Reply #4 on:** October 31, 2012, 05:57:58 PM »

Quote from: VSF Gamer on October 31, 2012, 05:55:46 PM

I admit it's been awhile since i've seen the movie but I don't remember this configuration. It is very kewl indeed!

It's when the tank first appears, it comes in like a train and then detaches from the front and folds up it's train wheels. Very cool pics, looks better as a train.

Governor General · « **Reply #5 on:** October 31, 2012, 06:21:19 PM »

The engine showed far too briefly in the movie. The Derailer was on the tracks for several weeks and I would often stop to look. So awesome, it was love at first sight!

Ray Rivers · « **Reply #6 on:** October 31, 2012, 07:15:48 PM »

Quote from: Dewbakuk on October 31, 2012, 05:46:41 PM

I have three of those toys

I have one too.

Got to get this bad boy done one day...

Dr DeAth · « **Reply #7 on:** October 31, 2012, 08:05:40 PM »

Quote from: Dewbakuk on October 31, 2012, 05:46:41 PM

I have three of those toys

Me too, and they come with a second toy of the character on the mechanical legs which are great for making VSF walkers.

Blodwin · « **Reply #8 on:** October 31, 2012, 08:53:26 PM »

Where can one get these wonderful toys?

Please don't tell me they were a MacDonalds happy meal toy which is now out of production.

Regards

Blodwin

Traveler Man · « **Reply #9 on:** October 31, 2012, 10:23:37 PM »

Steamy goodness! Thanks for sharing.

Governor General · « **Reply #10 on:** October 31, 2012, 10:39:47 PM »

The toy was available at retail outlets when the movie was released in the late 90s. Though filled with potential they're not as wonderful as the Derailer in the film.

Jonas · « **Reply #11 on:** October 31, 2012, 11:13:09 PM »

AWESOME

Sterling Moose · « **Reply #12 on:** November 01, 2012, 12:36:55 AM »

I had one until very recently, I picked it up at the Fall In flea market for $2 last year. I found it way too big for 28mm gaming so now Viper4Dan has it and is using his scratchbuilding skills and turning it into something else. More to follow when it's finished.

Chairface · « **Reply #13 on:** November 01, 2012, 01:27:38 AM »

Quote from: Sterling Moose on November 01, 2012, 12:36:55 AM

I had one until very recently, I picked it up at the Fall In flea market for $2 last year. I found it way too big for 28mm gaming so now Viper4Dan has it and is using his scratchbuilding skills and turning it into something else. More to follow when it's finished.

I have a good feeling about it!

Marine0846 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 01, 2012, 04:12:32 AM »

Very very cool.
Would like to see what some of the guys on this forum
could come up with.

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