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Christian · « **on:** 10 February 2009, 12:08:39 PM »

Hello all,

I have been interested in VSF for approximately 72 hours and have so far ascertained that it has something to do with Venus, Prussians and rivets.

This section of the forum is really absorbing, so when my plastic Warzone Ducal troops arrived this morning I set to getting a bit creative with them. I did a bit of research and found a link to Prussia and the Teutonic Knights, so I mulled that over in my head a bit and came up with this:

What do you think? My plans are only to do a handful of them and keep them as an elite unit of spacefarers...

I see there's quite a long way to go before I really grasp the spirit of the genre, but it sure is exciting. Would they "work", do you think?

Comments would be greatly appreciated!

Westfalia Chris · « **Reply #1 on:** 10 February 2009, 12:21:41 PM »

Quote from: Christian on 10 February 2009, 12:08:39 PM

What do you think? My plans are only to do a handful of them and keep them as an elite unit of spacefarers...

Looks rather promising! Kaiserliche Raumgardisten! Of course, please make sure to use the period-appropriate terminology which is "aethernauts".

If you can, think about "sprucing up" those guns. The sword guy looks suitable aethercuirassiery, but that assault rifle is a tad bit modern, so maybe a bayonet might be in order, or paint it with some victorianish-looking detail.

Christian · « **Reply #2 on:** 10 February 2009, 12:31:37 PM »

Agreed, it does look a little out of place doesn't it! I'll look into this! Thanks for clearing up the terminology

Christian · « **Reply #3 on:** 10 February 2009, 01:55:50 PM »

Cut off the clip, the handle and added the gear. And I have enough gears to do the 7 aethernauts... amazing what you can come up with in the middle of the night.

Changes the miniature completely...

dodge · « **Reply #4 on:** 10 February 2009, 01:58:33 PM »

Its amazing how a couple of little alterations really work,

transformed into a brilliant mini

excellent

I could really get into VSF I could , stay focused , stay focused.......

dodge

Malamute · « **Reply #5 on:** 10 February 2009, 02:11:06 PM »

Quote from: dodge on 10 February 2009, 01:58:33 PM

I could really get into VSF I could , stay focused , stay focused.......

dodge

Oh go on you know you want to...

Its time you joined us for a game....

Westfalia Chris · « **Reply #6 on:** 10 February 2009, 02:55:59 PM »

Very nice! Just what I hinted at. Like a spring-loaded space rifle, i.e. rewind the spring after each shot...

Christian · « **Reply #7 on:** 10 February 2009, 02:59:10 PM »

Well, I have just finished three! And it's only 2am!

More pics tomorrow! Thanks for the tips!

Chairface · « **Reply #8 on:** 10 February 2009, 05:32:37 PM »

I really really like what you've done with those, especially the officer. Look forward to seeing more.

dodge · « **Reply #9 on:** 11 February 2009, 07:08:11 AM »

Quote from: Malamute on 10 February 2009, 02:11:06 PM

Quote from: dodge on 10 February 2009, 01:58:33 PM

I could really get into VSF I could , stay focused , stay focused.......

dodge

Oh go on you know you want to...
Its time you joined us for a game....

Noooooooooooooooooo..............

This is turning into a star wars moment, I am your father dodge turn to the dark side,

what with you and Dave I really don't stand a chance do I

There goes all that resolve

dodge

Malamute · « **Reply #10 on:** 11 February 2009, 08:21:20 AM »

Quote from: dodge on 11 February 2009, 07:08:11 AM

Quote from: Malamute on 10 February 2009, 02:11:06 PM
Quote from: dodge on 10 February 2009, 01:58:33 PM

I could really get into VSF I could , stay focused , stay focused.......

dodge

Oh go on you know you want to...
Its time you joined us for a game....

Noooooooooooooooooo..............

This is turning into a star wars moment, I am your father dodge turn to the dark side,

what with you and Dave I really don't stand a chance do I

There goes all that resolve

dodge

Search your feelings Dodge you know it to be true.
Join us and together we can rule the wargames galaxy...

Dewbakuk · « **Reply #11 on:** 11 February 2009, 09:52:55 AM »

Really like that gun now. I've had my plastic ducal guys sat on a shelf for a while. I think I'll be stealing that idea, cheers

Christian · « **Reply #12 on:** 11 February 2009, 12:03:50 PM »

Thanks for the comments guys, glad to see you liked the space guns!

I added two more helmets. I seem to have run out of variety though, so I have a couple of options: repeat the same helmets twice; use helmets from different ranges; or use just one of the helmets.

So here are the little men:

I think the second helmet is quite a bit too big, but not all that bad. If I was to go with the single helmet option it would probably be the first helmet. It looks nondescript enough for repetition. Of course, an eagle head would be so much better!

I have a similar idea with some helmets from the empire Pistoliers on horseback for British aethernauts, but we shall see how that goes. I've also got a Prussian steam tank on the production line which I've started making out of a display box for a model car.

Anyway, enough blathering, my tea is getting cold. I really appreciate the feedback so far! Thanks guys.

dodge · « **Reply #13 on:** 11 February 2009, 03:09:25 PM »

Quote from: Malamute on 11 February 2009, 08:21:20 AM

Search your feelings Dodge you know it to be true.
Join us and together we can rule the wargames galaxy...

AAAHHH yes and to think I hesitated.........

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