Re: [GZG] Walkers in 15mm

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I think you may have misunderstood - 

"I'll beg to differ with you. I don't know of anyone making 15mm or 25mm
walkers (class 3-5 vehicles) that look anything like those in BF2142. " 

Not being intimately familiar with the machine in question and limited
only to what was in the pics, I can say that I have seen many models
past and present that have the basic building blocks of that design. If
you are looking for retrodigit legs, a blocky chasis and big guns there
are a few options. Some older lines of minis have such walkers and many
of the Mechwarrior figs from the Clix line fit the bill for 15mm. Not
the same as having a shiny purpose build one, to be sure. 

"I think there would be a niche to build such a 'rational' heavy walker" 

Agreed. Though the GZG designs are neat, I have always thought that the
legs on the walkers are a bit fragile looking. I suppose no more so than
a tire or wheel but that does religate them to IFVs and Scouts and not
MBTs. 

"As to your 'class 1 infantry walker', that's what I use the old HG
stuff for in 25mm." 

Much like your concerns for your favorite walker, these don't work for
me based on their style. I am looking for somethign a bit bigger with
the pilot in the torso only. 

I have considered using the ESU 25mm PAs for this very thing and may
still. They do resemble some of the new interpretation of the Traveller
Combat Walkers. 

"I think the AD2300 artists did a bad job on the manipulator appendages
and the boxy shapes of the limbs. I like most 2300 style art, but I'm
not fond of these looks. The idea, yes. I'm not talking about elfin
manga escapees either. Just a little more rugged and less early-model
looking." 

I wouldn't mind seeing some other designs too. The AD2300 stuff has a
soft spot and I do find a certain charm in the "imperfect" combat
walkers. I have seen and considered the OUDF PA thoughit looks a bit
cramped for a 15mm in the chest. I do agree that the Kra'Vak PA could
use a redesign. 

-Eli