Submitting near-future light armored vehicles (hummers) to Wargames Factory

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**Kid_Kyoto**

I put up an idea there
http://wargamesfactory.lefora.com/2009/04/07/near-future-light-vehicles-hummers-strykers-etc/page1/#post7871162

basically asking for 28mm hummers/strykers/light military vehicles.

Would dakkites be interested in a project like this?

**BrookM**

Something other than a Hummer would be great, last thing we need is an increase in roadside bombs in our games of 40k.

**Noble713**

A generic 8-wheeled APC might be a good choice. They all pretty much look the same:

Boxer MRAV
Stryker (related to the LAV-III family)
BTR-series
Patria AMV
Terrex AV-81

A model that could take either a full turret with autocannon (for an IFV version) or a remote weapons station (for an APC version) would be ideal.

**Balance**

Looks like there is interest in two different designs from this thread: One is a APC, the other a dedicated light scout vehicle.

**aka_mythos**

They could always be modular... where the last axle and wheels are connected to a hull portion that extends the chassis. So you have a 6 wheeled scout vehicle or an 8 wheeled apc.

This is an example of what I mean... I picked the boxiest one cause that'd be the easiest to work this way:
http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/26485-Terrex.html?w=600

**Kid_Kyoto**

BrookM wrote:Something other than a Hummer would be great, last thing we need is an increase in roadside bombs in our games of 40k.

Not a hummer per se, but something that does the same job. It also avoids potential IPR issues.

**George Spiggott**

GW got there first...

**The Power Cosmic**

Oh cool! When did that come out and where can I get it?

**thesilverback**

Yep, I need some of that I could truly Ork it out and make some war buggies.

**Ketara**

The front of that is a Land Speeder, with the classic rhno minesweeper. I can't quite place the wheels, although I suspect they're the ones from an Ork Buggy. Some of the back bits are from the chimera sprue, but I can't place all of it. I think plasticard would have played a part in the back.

**Shas'El Tael**

Hi KidKyoto,

Have you considered Old Crow models? They produce several vehicles in 25mm, which I have seen are quite comparable in size to 40k models, particularly the MBT.

If you're aiming for scenery vehicles etc, they are a good resource that I would recommend. Make a decent alternative in the mean time.

http://www.oldcrowmodels.co.uk/25vehicles.htm

best,
Tael.

**Kid_Kyoto**

good point, I hadn't checked them in a while and forgotten how good they are.

And hey, Vulture fans!

20 UKP each.

But I don't really see a hummer type vehicle.

**Shas'El Tael**

But I don't really see a hummer type vehicle.

Fair point, I do like those 'Geckos' Scout cars I must say.

I prefer the second VTOL, it has a more readily integrated utilitarian nature about it.

~ Tael.

**Grot 6**

Kid_Kyoto wrote:I put up an idea there
http://wargamesfactory.lefora.com/2009/04/07/near-future-light-vehicles-hummers-strykers-etc/page1/#post7871162

basically asking for 28mm hummers/strykers/light military vehicles.

Would dakkites be interested in a project like this?

I'd be interested in something like this. Here is a picture of something to consider.

**Flinty**

Ketara wrote:The front of that is a Land Speeder, with the classic rhno minesweeper. I can't quite place the wheels, although I suspect they're the ones from an Ork Buggy. Some of the back bits are from the chimera sprue, but I can't place all of it. I think plasticard would have played a part in the back.

Is the Scout transport landspeeder coming out soon, or did that get canned?

As I recall it was a longer-bodied LS that would be easy to convert in the same way as the LS-buggy above.

**Kid_Kyoto**

Flinty wrote:
Ketara wrote:The front of that is a Land Speeder, with the classic rhno minesweeper. I can't quite place the wheels, although I suspect they're the ones from an Ork Buggy. Some of the back bits are from the chimera sprue, but I can't place all of it. I think plasticard would have played a part in the back.

Is the Scout transport landspeeder coming out soon, or did that get canned?

As I recall it was a longer-bodied LS that would be easy to convert in the same way as the LS-buggy above.

LS Storm. People have seen samples of it and its rumored for May with PLANET! STRIKE!

**Ratbarf**

Wow... that thing looks totally like a Gauss Hog from Halo... Sweet deals.

**George Spiggott**

A slightly better picture of my Cobra scout car squadron.

**Ratbarf**

How dids't thou make those?

**George Spiggott**

Land Speeders, Ork truck wheels (old ones), bits form various tanks, sprue and Tallarn heavy bolter crewmen.

I'l try to post some underside shots in a few days.

**Cruentus**

You can also see another take on those "buggies" in the army profiles, from the Best Appearance at the Balt GT

http://www.dakkadakka.com/wiki/en/Image:gorgon-buggies

I believe he talks about their construction in the profile.