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Post by terry37 on Jun 17, 2017 13:46:14 GMT
Here is a link to my conversion process for creating a 10 MM SWAT van and a 10 MM police cruiser for my post apocalyptic venture. These will be part of my Law army. I am using mostly Rebel Minis for the figures and the vehicles are all Pendraken. www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,16151.0.htm More to follow, Terry
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Post by terry37 on May 22, 2017 2:29:30 GMT
Thanks Spitz, Not one I was aware of. I've got it in my movie queue!
Terry
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Post by terry37 on May 21, 2017 18:45:44 GMT
Hi Robert,
Yep, all part of the fun and creativity allowed by the HOTT rules. Need lots of ruined buildings and overgrown stuff, plus some desert looking wasteland. Having trouble finding any major ruined structures in 6 MM, so will have to be happy with homes and cottages.
Terry
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Post by terry37 on May 19, 2017 18:22:25 GMT
This is just kind of a heads up to a new project I am undertaking – that of creating 4 post apocalyptic armies based mainly from various movies/TV for basic ideas, but also some books I've read on the subject. I won't be starting until I finish up the last few elements for my Weird WWI German army and get it based, which should also allow for some additional bits I have coming form Pendraken for the vehicles I'll be doing.
The 4 armies are:
Road Warriors – think of the bad guys in all the Mad Max movies, as far as the figures having a very punk rock appearance, and of course some fun vehicle conversions. And of course a Gyro-Copter made from a motorcycle figure.
The Law – taking as much as possible from Mad Max, but also from just how I envision the Law might still be in a post apocalyptic state that still retained some semblance of civilization. Planning a patrol car, a SWAT van and a motorcycle here.
The Survivors – Think of the guys in the "gazoline" compound in the second Mad Max movie, but also some bits from the movie The Postman. No vehicles for them, but plenty of horses.
The Creepers – Think of the bad guys in I am Legend, and the look of the War Boys in mad max Fury Road – bald heads, whitish skin, simple hand weapons, teeth and claws. City dwellers from the ruins of once great cities or towns!
All of my vehicles will be from Pendraken, and all will be very altered, to reflect a post apocalyptic wasteland. The figures (15 MM ) will be primarily from Rebel with the creepers coming from Splintered Light. And yes, I will have both a figure of Max and "Dog" (an Australian Cattle Dog) from the second film, and Michonne from TWD. I may also add Darryl with his crossbow, also from TWD. Max will be in the Law army, and Michonne and Darryl will be in the Survivor army.
Very much looking forward to these armies, and the opportunity to create some very unique and awesome car beasts!!! Hopefully soon!
Terry
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Post by terry37 on Apr 24, 2017 20:11:23 GMT
My friends Bob Carter and Alex Testo of DBN Napoleonic Wargaming have just released a new set of rules for gaming WWI in the Middle east. Being a WWI fan I was delighted to see them, as I am a dedicated fan of their Napoleonic rules, DBN. I have in my library their DBN and DBACW rues, and am happy to be adding these as well. If you know the quality of their other rules you will understand why. I’ve only had a chance to look at them, but as usual they look very complete, and I was anxious to share the news. The Middle East is a popular theater for WWI, and these rules encompass more than just the Australians and Ottomans, covering it looks like all of the forces involved. For me a picture is worth a thousand words, so I wrote Bob and asked if he had any photos he could share with me. He did and here are a few to give you a flavor for the game. Looks like Bob games them in 10 MM, while I will stay with my usual 15 MM, in which case I will be using less figures per element. If you are interested, the rules can be ordered from their web site. Here’s the link www.dbnwargaming.co.uk/Terry
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Post by terry37 on Mar 9, 2017 22:07:51 GMT
Another very enjoyable report! I am guessing these are 25/28 MM figures?
Terry
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Post by terry37 on Mar 9, 2017 22:06:41 GMT
A truly excellent report, and love the armies....although we'd have to leave the spider guy out of it please!.
Terry
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Post by terry37 on Mar 3, 2017 3:32:51 GMT
Looks great Tony! Very creative!!!
Terry
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Post by terry37 on Mar 3, 2017 3:31:42 GMT
Although I am more a HOTT player than a DBA player these days, I game in 15 MM, but usually use 6 MM models on a 60 x 80 MM base to create my camps/strongholds. That let's do more of a diorama look to it, and seems fine with the board and the figures. Here are a couple of examples Both are 6 MM models on a 60 x 80 MM base. Hope this is of help, Terry
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Post by terry37 on Feb 22, 2017 21:14:17 GMT
The heavy hitters of the army – the Packard MkI Walker (Behemoth) and the French built FT17 Tank (Beast). I really had fun doing these two, and am more than please with how they turned out. You can see the FT17 is breaking through the German wire! Major “Jack” Freeman in his SPAD XIII flying low over the lines so the troops in the trenches can see the Jack of Spades on the underside of his wigs. This was another really fun element to do, first with the official US 1920/21 camouflage scheme, but also in creating the shattered terrain and farm on the base. I’ve not done the Stronghold yet, but can give you an idea of the plan for it. I am starting on it now and will update this thread when it’s done. I’ll close saying that painting the British WWI fellows as Americans worked out fine, and although some of the web gear is different at 15 MM scale it isn’t that big of a deal. I also loved working with the Pendraken models as they are perfect for a 15 MM HOTT army in that they fit the bases so nicely, and are still large enough to work from a visual perspective. Not to mention the excellent detail I think they have. Lastly, I also have to mention the great custom decals made by Kevin Hammond of Miscellaneous Miniatures. These really added the special touch look to the models. Now it’s on to the Germans to oppose these guys and then let the slugfest begin! Terry
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Post by terry37 on Feb 22, 2017 21:13:33 GMT
My Weird WWI American HOTT army is finished. It’s based on the books by Joseph Nassise “The Great Undead War” series, so some of the figures are aimed at representing characters in the story. It was a fun army to do, and I am pleased with how it turned out. All of the figures are Peter Pig British, painted to be Americans, except the Shooter element. Oh, and one is a converted Peter Pig cowboy figure. The Behemoth and the Beast elements are from Pendraken, both with some modifications, and the Flier is an old Sktrex 1:300 SPAD I got back in the ‘80s. Here’s Burke himself leading his men on their critical mission. At this angle you can’t see Burkes mechanical steel left hand or Sgt. Moore’s Thompson SMG, both as described in the story. Dr. Graves is a fellow scientist under Tesla, and his un-camouflaged helmet exemplifies is lack of time in the field. I know few American helmets were camouflaged during the war, most being done in 1919 after the armistice, but since this story takes place in 1921, I felt camouflaged helmets were quite appropriate. The Queen of Battle – the Doughboy, the Foot Slogger or the Grunt, they all say the same thing – these are the guys who bore the brunt of the battle. My army has two elements of them. The first is Captain Burke’s Regiment, the 316th, part of the 81st “Wildcat” Division, and the second is a unit I have for a long time been anxious to paint up – the 369th of the 93rd Division – The Harlem Hellfighters. True in that time the Americans did not want black soldiers fighting with them, so they sent them overseas to fight with the French. The French were more than happy about that, and as was their way, accepted them as any other soldier. However, again it is 1921 and the war has dragged on for 7 years now, so the Americans have long since given up on being so biased and has welcomed them back into their ranks. As a foot note, the men of all the regiments of the 93rd Division, had a remarkable fighting record in the war. Again, going from the book, the element of British Shooters is right out of the story. However, it does not indentify the Regiment or Division, so I picked a favorite of mine – the King’s Royal Rifle Corps, who were part of the British 8th Division, as indicated by the red square on the shoulders and helmets. My plan was to paint these as an Australian unit, in honor of a friends great-grandfather who was KIA, but had not heard back with the details in time to do so – but I plan to do a second element that will be his great-grandfathers (the difference being the shoulder and helmet insignia). The Lurker is another of Burkes men, Pvt. Jones, who was an excellent shot, so representing him as a sniper seemed appropriate. His helmet is the only camouflaged one that was probably done during the war. (note: all the helmets are modeled after photos of real helmets or ones I’ve seen in person). Sorry for the blurry photo – my camera focused on the dirt around the shell crater instead of the gun. This is the “Suitcase” gun created based on the fairly good description in the story.
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Post by terry37 on Feb 15, 2017 17:33:00 GMT
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Post by terry37 on Feb 15, 2017 0:25:12 GMT
Thanks Barry, It was some fun games, and not to fear the Snoopy blimp is still on the job. And as for Bert, well, he too is in there. If you look real close you'll see him. You know, sort of the the "Where's Bert" thing!!! Yeah, I need to get him back in action don't I.
Terry
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Post by terry37 on Feb 12, 2017 22:46:50 GMT
Then the unheard of happened – my Lady in her anger at the Narnians bullying her people ensorcelled herself!!!!! And things just went down hill from there for my Lady’s army. it was sad, so sad an affair. My Lady’s people decide to take a day of fun and innocent pleasure in the lovely spring air, only to be set upon by Narnian ruffians!!! So after my Lady rolled two ones in a row thus preventing her being able to move any troops, the Narnian hooligans stormed over the gentlefolk and here the final hammer fell. And to close out this report, I have to share a picture of David’s really nice Stronghold – the broken table with Aslan, Susan and Lucy. Well, I can say that if one has to lose, then losing to Aslan cannot be a bad thing! So that brought the day to an end, but what an enjoyable afternoon, as gaming with David or any of the Nashville DBA group always is. But not to let any of these “nice” words fool you, my Lady will get her revenge – all in due time! Terry
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Post by terry37 on Feb 12, 2017 22:46:07 GMT
The troops did a little maneuvering during the first couple of turns, but it seems the Kings of Narnia ventured just a little too carelessly forward and my Lady (Magician) cast a spell, ensorcelling them and ended the game without further ado. Of course my Lady’s troops were disappointed, and only the promise of another game seemed to quell their anger. So we played one more game, again Narnia, using the same forces, only David was the defender and set the terrain. But first, here is a picture of David’s lovely Narnia lamp post and a deer figure equally as beautifully done. The battle begins and both sides try to maneuver to advantage, but it seems the battle is going to be fought in the center this time. Here you can see some of the Narnian bullies ganging up on some of my Lady’s Gentle Folk of Narnia!
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