Space Marine Whirlwind Refurbish and Background Warhammer 40k 90s 2nd edition
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- Опубліковано 13 сер 2023
- Join me as I refurbish and discuss the the Space Marine Whirlwind model kit from the 90s*
*I am aware there was a tutorial in an early white dwarf to build the whirlwind from bits and a base. It's not the focus here.
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Brother Tinnitus has since crossed the Rubicon Primaris and been assigned to the gunner seat of the Storm Speeder. We salute you Brother Tinnitus.
He obviously couldn't hear them when they explained all this. So he just nodded along, pretending to have understood what he was signing up for.
"Informed Consent" is a poorly respected concept in the Imperium at the best of times. Especially when you're a brainwashed child soldier hyped up on combat drugs.
Such a heartwarming story.
Brother tinnitus hear that :/
@@wasted-blaster.i don’t think he can hear anything at all
Brother Tinnitus and Brother Barrels have the best conversations
Brother Tinnitus is my new favourite Space Marine character! Oh, the Whirlwind is cool too.
The Landraider was the first vehicle kit GW made. For a while, all other factions also rode around in Landraiders, even types like Harlequins!
The Rhino followed soon after, and there were guides and templates for building Whirlwinds and other variants in WD. Only 2nd saw dedicated kits like these.
I love the tlc put into it; not to diminish the efforts of the previous owner, but you really made it shine, dreadnought smokelauncher and all! 😎👍
I made the original mod per White Dwarf, repurposing parts from the Rhino kit, a cavalry base I think and some Weetabix box!
Like this one (not my pic): i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd516/arjenpilon/tanks01.jpg
Cheers mate. Appreciate it. Still wish I had a land raider 😄
@@Miniscape-wh40k There is always cursed 3d prints!
Such a classic look for Marines. I really loved how 2nd ed Marine tanks like the WW and Razorback had exposed gunners in their turrets.
Personally, I think 40k works best when it’s not so realistic or modern in its tech. And to me it sold the notion that Marines feel so secure in their power armour that they’re willing to use it as their main personal defense even when manning combat vehicles.
You've hit the nail on the head there buddy
You've hit the nail on the head there buddy
I'm glad "Heavy" in 10th ed is now "stay stationary to get a bonus". It's probably the most accommodating version of heavy weapons rules in the game's history.
It's also nice that Blood Angels aren't _required_ to randomly charge. They just do it because they want to.
Agreed. I am glad now I can have control over my genetically engineered killing machines 🙌
God I always remember the balancing on this thing being a PITA because the metal whirlwind turret was heavy enough that even a slight incline would cause the plastic tank hull to start tilting backwards and then the turret falling off thanks to be being placed right at the back of the tank (I never glued mine on since 'at the time' you could swap in the old metal razorback turret as well because apart from the turrets, the rest of the parts were the same IIRC, this was a long time ago so my memory may not be as good).
Edit: Aannnd you mention that problem right at 5:38, that shows me for commenting before watching the full video.
Lead fishing weights were my go to for fixing these problems as a child. Glued them inside vehicles or to the underside of bases to add stability, plus the extra weightiness felt nice.
A Leman Russ that i had customized into a looted Ork tank. Still have it and now have a Space Marine Demolisher for my Ork army. I really missed out on playing my era of 40k because I was too awkward and shy to game much, but am enjoying reliving my childhood as well. Just played my first ever 750 point game of 5th edition with my girlfriend. Got minced by her Mawloc and loved every minute of it.
Ha cool. I had a Mawloc for that edition too. They went downhill in 6th sadly, but Trygons were good and virtually the same model.
@@Miniscape-wh40k Dropped out just around the time 6th edition released, but that's a shame they were nerfed. It's powerful, but it's great seeing her cackle with glee as it wipes out a squad of ork boys or destroys one of my tanks.
Just found your channel.-
Love the dry voice and humor sir. Keep em coming
Wonderful. Welcome! I suppose that's just my voice. I don't like it when presenters on video are too hyper you see.
My first vehicle kit was the MKIII Land Raider. My mother saw how my Ultramarines were always obliterated by my friends Leman Russ and she asked me: "Dont you have any big tanks for your army?". So I showed her the Land Raider and she just bought me one. Its badly painted, but I am still using him today after 23 years.
My first 40k vehicle was the humble rhino, the original one. I built it and proceeded to slap red paint all over it. It looked glorious to my younger self! I wish I still had it.
A familiar story. We all regret losing models methinks.
Fantastic job! This army project has Inspired me to get some 90s era tacticals for my own Dark Angels. Appreciate your work, thank you!
You are very welcome. Glad I have spurred you onto painting!
Oh, the space marine crayon launcher! 😄
Nothing represents better a marine than a crayon
My first Space Marine vehicle was a whirlwind. I bought it for a Blood Angels army. I painted the turret blue to match the devastator helmets. Thanks for sharing. Great video.
Blue turret is a great idea
Lovely work and super entertaining commentary!
Cheers man
Looks really good that dude, well done!
Thank you
My first 40K vehicle was the 2nd ed land speeder (All metal). It was a gift from a friend who got me into the game. 27 years later it is still a part of my (Mostly Retro) Space Wolf Great company.
I would love to get that model someday
Thank you sir! I have two of the original Land Raiders, two Predators and three Rhinoes. The only hybrid metal/plastic kit I bought was the IG Griffon. Much appreciated, keep it coming!
🙏
Remember my first tank was the rogue trader landraider, it had a few repaints during its service only to eventually be destroyed with fire in an attempt to recreate battle damage.
Thanks, I enjoy all these nostalgia filled videos.
Makes me wistful for models I gave away in threw out many years ago.
Reminds me of when I was a young, naive and imagination filled student.
You are welcome. Thanks for watching!
I miss the Griffon. You showing it has me pining
My first model was the 3rd edition Dark Eldar Raider
Still love them
Love your content, nice mix of nostalgic models and contemporary painting.
I still have my original Whirlwind from the 90s. It was my third vehicle, after a plastic Predator and a Dreadnought, and is still painted in its Dark Angels colours. Not nearly as good as your one, but I think everyone can spot the order in which those three were finished by the quality of my paintjobs.
Thank you very much. I also had the predator. Wish I had never let it go.
This my first non light vehicle too.
Still have it laying around somewhere too.
Painted (badly) in space wolf colors.
This is great. I recently bought a set of old Space Marines and Orks and a Rhino off EBay. After watching this video I just went to have a closer inspection of the Rhino and underneath very faintly written is “Tim”
Fantastic. That's convenient because a T cN be easily changed to a J, turning Tim to Jim 😉
Vey nice! These old kits are great.
It was the Orc Scorcher! I bought it "back" recently!
Another banger Matthew
Thanks buddy
Looking on the plus side for Brother Tinnitus, he's probably immune to Noise Marine weapons now.
It's an excellent Whirlwind as I said on the photos, and it's great to hear your history with the model as well. My first ever vehicle was the original Predator but honestly I was too young to really appreciate it - my first 'proper' vehicle as a 40k player was the Land Speeder that came in the 3rd edition box. Even though I don't play loyalist marines anymore I still felt a pang when its retirement was announced, although it was probably a good move from the Land Speeder's point of view, I'd been idly thinking about converting up an Emperor's Children Land Speeder, but didn't think to get one until the news came and they'd all sold out already.
Crazy they have sold out so fast. I thought the market was saturated with them.
If you'd like some more 2nd ed vehicles let me know. I have a few that need homes
Interesting. Where are you based?
I remember that rage rule from third edition!
Imperial Observation Officer: Hmmm... I notice that about every sixth time the Blood Angels tank officers might get to shoot their weapons, they just kinda drive forward, I wonder why this is.
My first was the Corvus blackstar 🎉
2nd edition eldar had no official vehicles, so the whirlwind shredded my army
My first 40k vehicle was a Leman Russ...I regret giving it away along with 125points of guard
Nice job!
Thank you! Cheers!
My friend got me a Whirlwind as a kid. I made it so I could take the metal parts off and place the plastic panels on so I could field it as a Rhino or Whirlwind. Had to be frugal.
Solid idea
The whirl wind was my second vehicle, the first was the classic rhino to drive around my Marines from the 2nd edition starter.
Wow. I had a Land raider for my It is (sadly I no longer have it) I got it for the princely sum of £4. It was my first Tank. (I got a Nobz Warbike as part of a purchase from someone leaving the hobby.which I actually still have.
What a price!
Ha! The whirlwind was my first miniature i bought too, tho it was the more recent mars pattern one.
Oddly, my first vehicle was also a 2nd edition Whirlwind, and it was also for my Blood Angel army. I got it for my birthday, and I drew a picture of the tank so my mother could get the right one. I'm sure the name would have been sufficient but young me took no chances...
Ha nice
As a true Apostle Matthew, you have brought love & light to this Whirlwind! For brother Tinnitus you are a "Gift of God!" If i were a Space Marine Matthew i would like the fire support from the Whirlwind, raining down a holy fire of vengeance upon the enemy. However i would not want to be accompanied to closely by any armour, as i prefer speed & stealth; I want to get up close to my enemies so i can open them up and bath my holy armour with their blood! Ripping the very heresy out of them and watching the light in their eyes go out is more my thing. If i were a brother of Tinnitus, i would write things down in my spare time for him to read, no brother of mine would live in a world devoid of the verbal glory of the legion. Thank you Matthew for another enjoyable video of nostalgia. Brother Matthew! I like the sound of that, it has a certain ring to it. Perhaps one day brother Matthew we will carve our way through an enemies lines with brother Tinnitus, bringing vengeance and glory through a hail of holy Bolter fire and a screaming screech of Chainswords. But until such times i have dishes to wash & rubbish to put in the bin.😁
As always mate, your well.
crafted messages as a delight to read. Keep fighting the good fight, brother.
@@Miniscape-wh40kThanks brother Matthew! "For Tinnitus and the Emperor!!!" ⚔👍
I bought the 2ed Razorback with twin-linked plasma rifles and lascannon. Lots of firepower and it could transport a combat squad!
Yes! The Las Plas is on my list of things to refurbish.
Ah, the wind of whirls
i never realiced that there was a gunner under the Multilauncher
Foo was just like, hah you looked in here you foo! (fool or something, teen slang)
Not giving you any flak for this old model... It's ancient and built without any real gameplay or experience. Love seeing the glow up it got!
Ah I see. Well I am glad I could make it glow 😊
I believe this was the first vehicle I bought also, painted up as an Ultramarine. Lost the bugger also :(
Fun!
The nostalgia.
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I find the shoddy quality of Miniscape's brushes to be quite heartening. It isn't just me who can't keep bushes in good nick.
My brushes are as rough and dirty as their owner 😉
😆@@Miniscape-wh40k
My first tank was a predator, second was a vindicator. I wish I had gotten a whirlwind as well.
well neat stuff did my one in black and yelow amnd got two the old reders that need a fix or to but did edd two one great but did think doing one had one one the WD mage that one that ues a think its last two 40mm square bases and do the lancher that whay ? now that be a recho thing to do but will see as do new ME i shud see bout the new one ??? just a think
I have this model, I painted the rocket tip different colors. I called it, to the amusement of my fellow players, the flying crayons of death.
😅
Oh dear, I just gave this video it’s 666th like. Emperor protect me….
The emperor protects! And thanks for the like buddy.
Falcon grav tank. Think its still same model gw sells
I had 2 Land Raiders. I sold them ages ago for peanuts 😢
Ouch. I would have a least given you hazelnuts or pistachios for them
Ex Infantryman here. Nope, dig and hide or hit it with AT and rack off!
The whirl wind. The wind of whirl
😅
It is a tad weird how the gunner got to sit inside the vehicle in the Mk.1 and Mk.3 Whirlwinds, but not the Mk.2.
Strange design choices
Coming to an early 90's White Dwarf near you!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
@@Miniscape-wh40k You're my new favorite channel, my friend. You bring back so many memories. Aside from the Raider of Land, I have all those old metal minis and vehicles. And a bunch of bolter hugging Blood Angels.
@@81DaddyMac thank you. I am glad I can scratch that retro itch. Take care buddy.
"The problem running a Whirlwind as Blood Angels in third edition was the Black Rage" - I don't see any problems with this. They should bring this rule back.
Does your dad still remember helping you with the paint spraying ?
...it's not a tank... it's a self-propelled SSM platform.
Halloween March
Gas can on the front glacis plate. Balsy.
That's how I roll. Not just balsy, balls deep.
Never had one and almost never came up against one in battles in the shop. I think it was a pretty weak option for marines in 2nd ed
One of the very few models I never bought. I loved the look, but the rules for the Whirlwind were always pretty terrible. In the books, they are awesome, in the Dawn of War videogame they could be cartoonishly overpowered, but in the actual game? Eh. They were solidly a waste of points.
This was my first vehicle, I still have it from my childhood - coated in incredibly thick paint and jankily put together so it rocks on a flat surface ha
Oh and I definitely chose it because it had big guns (I think I was around 8)