Monday 4 October 2021

7TV Post Apocalypse Event.

 November 21st see the Dales Wargaming club holding a 7TV day. If your up that way and fancy coming along or joining their regular monthly meet then here is a FB Group Link.

The theme this time is Apocalypse including vehicles which is a first since I went to the Wargames Foundry one a few years back when we were playtesting the rules. Its a 50 rating game so should be a good total to include a couple of vehicles and some a couple of stars then a few extras. 

I have one vehicle already which I took to the previous event but fancied bashing together a vehicle for the event. Looking through my collection of unpainted minis I found the Crooked Dice version of the Lord Humongous and a bunch of Savages and Warboys that I could use the event as an excuse for painting them. But first what vehicle to build?



I went through my lead pile finding a buggy, Super Cooper, Hummer and an interceptor but none fit my idea really and to flesh out casts for these would require me to spend more cash which I am currently saving to pickup the 7TV Fantasy set. So sticking to use what I have I have decided to have a bash at building Lord Humungous's Battle Wagon. My only criteria is I want to be able to have models on it. So It may be less realistic but more practical.


Digging through my vehicle collection I found a couple of these Russian Diecasts (which were in poundland for a while) which I've never really done anything much with. They had got slightly damage mainly the canvas tarps coming off. So I disassmbled them both and the cut one of the base chassis in half. I then used some plastic bits to make a new flat bed to build up the wagon from 

I have made a rough engine block shape using a block of putty and then using the same plastic to cover the block and then added the biro ink refill as exhausts.



I've also finished off my bikers base and primed him ready for painting.

I think I prefer the central position as it allows me to put a figure at the front. 


I've added the grills at the front that the prisoners are tied to in the movie. Still not sure what I am going to do about that part yet!

I plan to add a layer of card over the top and trim in the skirts and then make the front foot plate/ram. 




31 comments:

  1. Great start to your vehicle Simon, looks very post apocalyptic, and like the way your leaving space to fit the models on as well.

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    1. Thanks Dave. I want my minis to sit on as it gets moved round the board rather than just sitting on a template on the edge!

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  2. Excellent stuff, Simon. Always a fan of vehicles being able to actually carry figures rather than having to paint driving figs or worse, having no mini driving the vehicle at all.

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    1. Chees Simon, Yeah it does bug me especially if they are open topped rather than sealed.

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  3. The vehicle's looking really good already, and having space for minis on it makes it even better.

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    1. Cheers Matt its getting there. I may of found a different engine block but I am currently experimenting with exhausts!

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  4. Great looking Simon. Waiting for more!

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  5. Great conversion work Brummie, it'll look the part when given a paintjob. The little details you've added will be well worth the effort on completion.

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    1. Thanks Joe. Still trying to find bits to add to the rear.

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  6. Great work. I am loving the progress on humongous truck.

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  7. Great that your able to attend live events. I look forward to seeing this project continue & the results from the day!

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    1. Thanks Terry. I am very much looking forward to it!

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  8. Cracking looking project mate. Unfortunately yet another event I wont be able to attend :-(

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    1. Boooo! Thanks buddy. Maybe see you at 7TV Fantasy at Board in Brum in Feb?

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  9. Liking the theme you’ve gone with! Hunongous’ truck is a great project and I think it looks good so far

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    1. Cheers Dai! It means If I don't get my Warboys done then I have tons of already finished Raiders/Savages done to choose my cast from. Lord Humugous is nearly basecoated.

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  10. Great looking conversion, I think it works better with the engine further back too!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thanks Iain yes its more practical as well. I suppose I going for homage rather than exact replica.

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  11. Interesting ideas. I have a feeling that both might be operating a strategy of having loads of cannon fidder jumping at enemy vehicles.

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    1. Cheers Kieron. Indeed I am going for style over substance! Just don't expect them to hit much with their Pneumatic weapons!

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  12. Nice work here Simon - look forward to seeing it completed and turning out for your team in the upcoming event!

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    1. Thanks Rross. I shall do more posts as the crew gets painted and put together a final list for it.

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  13. Great start Simon! I look forward to seeing this project progress.

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    1. Thanks Ray, Its steadily getting there. Just need to finish building the rear of it.

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  14. Ohhh, I love this project, it looks promising. More, give us more!!

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    1. Ta Suber! I hope to have another post this week once the rear portion is finished off.

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  15. Loving the behind-the-scenes assembly post. I don't do much semi-scratch-builds or conversions myself so I love seeing a project come together.

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    1. Cheers glad you like it. I just could find what I wanted so decided to just have bash. Hopefully it will turn out alright.

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