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Post by nutty on Jan 15, 2020 5:09:21 GMT -5
Cool stuff as always! Maarten sounds like a fishy character  |
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Post by mediocrehobbyist89 on Jan 15, 2020 12:31:36 GMT -5
Very pretty models. Brilliant conversion work and it's really nice seeing lots of different 3rd party bits working so well together. Might need to convert up some of me own...
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Post by minigiant on Jan 15, 2020 18:58:09 GMT -5
Thank you Very pretty models. Brilliant conversion work and it's really nice seeing lots of different 3rd party bits working so well together. Might need to convert up some of me own... Thank you for the kind words. I have a few riders left that are looking for a good home if you are interested |
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Post by minigiant on Jan 16, 2020 3:18:24 GMT -5
40k Willys Jeep While the CAD Files for the Tow Guns are being worked on by someone else, I have had some time to pursue a side project that I have wanted to do for a very long time; A 40k Willys Jeep. Now the use of Scale Miniatures in 40k has always been met with mixed results. They suffer from scale issues, and not being ‘heroic’ enough.       Where it fits into my Regiments Organisational Structure I do not yet know, nor do I know what rules I would use for it if it ever graced the table but, what I do know is that I am very happy with it. The corrent consensus is either a Staff Car for the Command of an upcoming Field Artillery Company or as part of a future kill team (Long Range Desert Group esq) It has been suggested that with a little moderation to its loadout (Which I note will never happen), it would make a good count as Tauros. To that I say, a 1/48 Wasp Flamethrower Jeep would be an even better replacement.
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Post by nutty on Jan 16, 2020 4:47:15 GMT -5
Perhaps you can use it as a centaur? The transport capacity looks a bit tight, but it has stubbers and can haul stationary artillery pieces.
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Post by minigiant on Jan 16, 2020 7:52:19 GMT -5
Perhaps you can use it as a centaur? The transport capacity looks a bit tight, but it has stubbers and can haul stationary artillery pieces. That is my most likely go to. I am confident if I removed the the stowage I could add 3 or 4 passengers huddled together. What is the transport capacity of a Centaur these days? |
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Post by Major Downer on Jan 16, 2020 8:12:58 GMT -5
5 in Total.
1 Driver.
1 Front Passenger.
2 Rear Passengers.
1 Heavy Stubbor Gunner.
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Post by minigiant on Jan 16, 2020 8:25:36 GMT -5
5 in Total. 1 Driver. 1 Front Passenger. 2 Rear Passengers. 1 Heavy Stubbor Gunner. Thank you |
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Post by judcottrell on Jan 16, 2020 14:26:10 GMT -5
The Centaur is just great! Really gets across an on campaign look!
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Post by minigiant on Jan 17, 2020 3:39:42 GMT -5
The Centaur is just great! Really gets across an on campaign look! Thank you. That is something I hope to really get across with everything. Being a Light Cavalry force, they have to carry everything |
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Post by mediocrehobbyist89 on Jan 18, 2020 4:55:09 GMT -5
minigiant I might have to take you up on that offer. A friend of mine has always wanted to do highland themed guard but he's never really had the funds, time, or drive to do them. It's his birthday soonish so I might just nab them. What price are you looking for them?
Also had a look at that site you posted with all the CAD files. That little tank with the twin-linked bolters looks wonderfully archaic. Reminds me of some of the super useful 1930s MG tanks like the polish 7TP and Panzer 1. Might just pick one of them up for my grubby guardsmen army.
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Post by minigiant on Jan 18, 2020 7:08:12 GMT -5
So I have been a busy little bee while waiting for the completed CAD files to come in. No idea what I will be like while they are awaybeing printed. Exciting times ahead Proof of Concept: Drookian Dragoons While I am making a Cavalry Regiment, I never once said I was sticking just to the Rough Rider unit; that would be incredibly boring wouldn’t it. I am of course waiting for the Tow Gun Parts to be finished, and while I am waiting have that pent up hobby energy so I decided to crack on and do a proof of concept for a unit idea I had, Dragoons. Quick history lesson: Note: I don’t care about the legality of base sizes The intention of these is for them to count as Infantry if I ever get to play again (Haven’t played properly since 5th). I am of course limited to them not being able to realistically mount up in a Chimera but, the image of having more cavalry really appeals to me Components ▪My Highlandised Death Rider Horse ▪Puppetswar Cossack Head ▪Victoria miniatures Kilt Legs & Rolled Sleeve arms ▪Death Korp Lasgun A lot of work still to go with this but, the proof of concept is there. There will need to bit of green stuffing to smooth over the saddle, fix the stowage, and have the reins hanging down.      |
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Post by minigiant on Jan 25, 2020 10:05:10 GMT -5
Drookian Dragoons I have been riding that surge of hobby energy, and finished off my Dragoon concept and rounded it out with the other 7 standard infantry. Making it one “count as” Infantry Squad currently minus a Heavy Weapons Team. After removing the riders I had to rebuild
[*]The Saddle
[*]Baggage
[*]Stirrups
[*]Reins
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The Stirrups while fiddly were not too difficult. If I was to make more I would 3D print them just to save time. The Reins on the other hand were annoying to do, particularly the ones over the head. The Greenstuff ones are shaper but the Plasticard one has far better shape.     Tow Gun ProgressYou will see from the pictures that there are only eight Dragoons, that is because a heavy weapon team will be joining them. Maarten has been chipping away on the CAD files. Here are some of the newest renders (Rivets will be the last thing added)  Future Project Games Workshop recently announced the new Adeptus Mechanicus Unit: Serberys raiders. I of course looked beyond that and finally saw a far simpler route to making Bio-Priest Fleshseer AKA ‘The Vet’ (Count as Tech-Priest) Here is some inspiration I will be working off of for it:  Thank you very much. I look forward to reading what you have to say. See you on the next one
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Post by minigiant on Jan 31, 2020 23:40:54 GMT -5
Laser Cutting Templates - 40k Truck  Close to eleven years ago, Dave Taylor and Chris Wynn came together to build the awesome truck you see above. (Facebook: Dave Taylor Miniatures) You can follow the build process here Part One Part TwoThey then very kindly released the templates for the build so that others can copy this awesome conversion.   Now I always wanted to make this conversion but, was never willing to draw out all the templates by hand, especially if I ever wanted to make more than one. Therefore with currently being under quarantine procedures with the CoronaVirus Outbreak I converted the templates into DXF Files so that they can be accurately laser cut. I reached out to Dave Taylor and Chris Wynn for permission to share these (Evidence available upon request), and wouldn’t you know, now they can too be yours. You will want to cut into 1mm thick sheet styrene Now due to global prevailing conditions I am not yet able to cut these myself but, I will be updating the file from time to time with any minor improvements that may or may not need to be made. Again thank you to Dave Taylor and Chris Wynn for designing this awesome conversion, and everyone praise them for letting me share the DXF files with you The Files can be downloaded from here |
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Post by minigiant on Mar 3, 2020 2:25:07 GMT -5
UpdateJust a quick update today Progress has admittedly been rather slow, and that is because I am currently under the affect of the COVID19 quarantine in China. On top of that my glue has dried out, and now I am relatively stuck with what hobby I can do in my apartment. That said, I received an update on the TOW Gun kits that I am commissioning, and the variable lids representing different weapons ammunition has been finished. Until the next one, have a great day    
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Post by that1guy on Mar 21, 2020 18:55:17 GMT -5
I'm super interested in seeing where this horse drawn heavy weapon conversion goes. Love the theme of your army, you are an accredit to the Astra Militarum.
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Post by minigiant on Mar 25, 2020 3:16:57 GMT -5
I'm super interested in seeing where this horse drawn heavy weapon conversion goes. Love the theme of your army, you are an accredit to the Astra Militarum.
Thank you for your kind words. You don't have to wait long, it is practically done, and ready to print.
Amid worldwide chaos I bring you a big update!
The CAD designs for the Tow Guns are near enough complete, and therefore, ready for printing.
A method was devised on how to attach the gun to the cart. A solid connection made more sense than a second trailer hook since that could cause the cart to fishtail really weird in rough terrain. Now there’s a single balljoint connecting the horse to the cart so it is pulled more like one big trailer.
Hopefully the next time you see me I will have the prints done, and something assembled.
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