Continuing my 15mm Action Force project, the Z Force Whirlwind was a re-coloured version of the US GI Joe Whirlwind.
Armed with twin 20mm armour piercing rotary cannon, it can be towed by a jeep to provide anti-personnel and limited anti-tank capability.
The guns elevate, so can even be used against ground attack aircraft or helicopters.
Jabberwock produced a very fine original toy scale (1:18) version of the Whirlwind on Thingiverse. This has nice chunky details that work well when printed at 18% for 15mm.
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| Basic model undercoated. |
I undercoated in Wilko grey primer. Now that Wilkinsons has gone into administration, I may never be able to replenish my supply of this great paint, so I'll be on the lookout for an alternative.
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| Whirlwinds in action. |
The base colour is Vallejo olive green, with black details. I drybrushed the black parts with dark grey and carefully painted in the Z logos in white, then red.
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| Side detail. |
I used a couple of 2x2mm Neodymium magnets in each Whirlwind to allow them to rotate.
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| Neodymium magnets. |
These Whirlwinds will be used for my Z-Force army in AK-47 Republic. Treating them as towed anti-aircraft guns would probably be a reasonable reflection of their armament and capabilities. Now I just need to find a couple of suitable crewmen for them.
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