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Author Topic: Steam tanks and walkers  (Read 2749 times)

Offline Blofeld

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Steam tanks and walkers
« on: February 13, 2016, 11:10:01 PM »
Hi there
Just got hold of a cheap Dust Tactics Bulldog Walker equipped with six artillery guns as shown in the picture below. I was wondering if anyone had any advice as to what I should run it as?

Thanks for any help
Blofeld

Offline Craig

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Re: Steam tanks and walkers
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2016, 01:16:31 PM »
It needs considerable steampunkification for a start. Brass, rivets, smoke stack, water tank, coal tender etc  :D
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Offline Chairface

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Re: Steam tanks and walkers
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2016, 11:58:14 PM »
What Craig said. I think it's very doable. I might replace the guns with something more victorian. Maybe Gatling guns?

Offline The_Beast

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Re: Steam tanks and walkers
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2016, 10:45:12 AM »
Given the specific thread, I think he's asking more for guidance 'in game.'

I personally have difficulties putting large, monster vehicles in play. I think you have to have something similar opposing, or vast quantities of 'mosquitoes', and don't know how to model.

Though, have to agree, a real project to 'unmodern', definite possibilities.

Doug


Offline ChaosChild

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Re: Steam tanks and walkers
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2016, 01:13:10 PM »
Rulrs-wise, I'd probably start with the stats for a Baba Yaga (from SDRS) and trade up the weapons. In terms of the general look of the model, a lot could be fixed with a repaint. The HMG on the pintle mount would have to go though, and you need to swap out the gunner/commander for someone more Victorian.

Offline Rich H

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Re: Steam tanks and walkers
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2016, 01:29:21 PM »
Make them screw guns with a loader crew on the back deck and add a boiler/chimney.
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