"German/Hungarian Mechs" Topic
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| Yourbitterpill | 05 Jan 2017 7:05 p.m. PST |
These two mechs started life as DUST walkers I bought on clearance for use with Konflikt '47 and other Weird War 2 games. They were initially two different walkers – the Ludwig and Lothar – but, by swapping one arm on each, I was able to make them similar models. The base models, while having an excellent aesthetic, are very rough and needed a LOT of clean-up of flash, mold lines, and misaligned parts. There is some poseability in the joints and I was able to get the Hungarian model to look like it was "stalking" something among urban ruins, while the German model has more of a resting, ready to spring into action feel. Both models have the originally MG-mounted IR sight removed and placed unto the AT gun arm. I also swapped out the barrel of the Hungarian MG to make it look more like a Schwarloze and made a new perforated muzzle brake for the AT gun, similar to the one mounted on the Zrinyi assault gun. More pics and info:
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| Greylegion | 05 Jan 2017 7:56 p.m. PST |
I like those conversions. Neat & clean. |
| TheWhiteDog | 05 Jan 2017 8:02 p.m. PST |
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| Terry37 | 05 Jan 2017 8:49 p.m. PST |
Look great! I am looking into to adding a Hungarian allied contingent for my post-apoc Germans of 1947, so I can use my left over German figures. I game in 15 MM and use HotT as my rule system, so large armies are not required. Your post is a good inspiration – thanks! Terry |
| SleepyDragon | 06 Jan 2017 12:14 a.m. PST |
Good on you for swapping the arms. |
ccmatty  | 06 Jan 2017 4:48 a.m. PST |
I love the Dust range of kits. Too bad the game has fallen out of sight. I have so much of the stuff and no one plays the game… Really nice work the way. |
| wminsing | 06 Jan 2017 7:02 a.m. PST |
Nice, and cool for including the Hungarians. The Axis minor powers are often overlooked in Weird War gaming! -Will |
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