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Title: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: Blodwin on August 06, 2017, 01:58:50 PM
HMLS Sentinel – final walk
 
The empires favorite, HMLS Sentinel, known fondly as Peggy, takes her final walk to defend Queen Victoria’s empire.

Peggy, now obsolete due to the rapid advances in lift technology, was once the pride of Victoria’s armed forces dominating the battlefield and crushing her enemies under foot.

Her exposed machinery and lack of underside defense made her vulnerable to air and ground attack and as a result required her to have an escort when in the field.

Details of her final tour of duty have not been disclosed as yet but there is no doubt where ever she goes she will smite Victoria’s enemies from the field of battle.   
 
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4352/36005902940_ca15622148_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WRHEw1)IMG_1379 (https://flic.kr/p/WRHEw1) by james baldwin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157591965@N05/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4382/36402468405_d339690c55_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XsLaBB)IMG_1383 (https://flic.kr/p/XsLaBB) by james baldwin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157591965@N05/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4358/36402395585_c54fd5d68a_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XsKMY6)IMG_1389 (https://flic.kr/p/XsKMY6) by james baldwin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157591965@N05/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4346/36402459695_272d935518_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XsL82r)IMG_1385 (https://flic.kr/p/XsL82r) by james baldwin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157591965@N05/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4401/36358097746_35d155b1e6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XoQKLf)IMG_1381 (https://flic.kr/p/XoQKLf) by james baldwin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157591965@N05/), on Flickr
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: Sunjester on August 06, 2017, 02:05:37 PM
An impressive piece of kit for her Imperial Majesty.
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: VSF Gamer on August 06, 2017, 04:41:37 PM
Sir, you have inspired me to attempt my own such beast. This is a great piece of work!
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: d phipps on August 06, 2017, 07:01:32 PM
Fantastic!  :-*
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 06, 2017, 09:17:48 PM
That's an absolute corker mate  8)

Just right  :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: Captain Darling on August 06, 2017, 09:21:01 PM
Now that's the ticket sir! Let Her Most Gracious Majesty's foes tremble with fear at just the appearance of the HMLS Sentinal, champion work!

Wonderfully detailed walker, I especially like the exposed machinery. Do you have WIP pictures?
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: Malamute on August 06, 2017, 09:50:26 PM
Lovely stuff. :-*
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: The_Beast on August 06, 2017, 10:52:22 PM
Few of the various 'technological terrors' can do well in all situations; other forms of support are vital.

No 'nef can hold ground. And few can carry sufficient troops to do so.

I dare say, with a few additions, oh, say, a few Smutts Dischargers, and a full compliment of Patent Aerial Torpedoes, 'Peggy' could spread plenty of terror of her own!

Yes, I like so much I'm willing to leap to its defense.  :-*

Doug
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: Chairface on August 06, 2017, 11:08:50 PM
Outstanding!
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: von Lucky on August 07, 2017, 10:23:15 AM
Lovely design and painting.
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: Bullshott on August 07, 2017, 11:44:41 PM
Lovely work :)
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: Metternich on August 10, 2017, 12:48:28 AM
What great fun !
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: Blodwin on August 14, 2017, 08:51:56 PM
Thanks for all the comments

Do you have WIP pictures?

Sorry - I'm not that organised and my design / build / re design / re build process would bore you all to tears as it frustrates the hell out of me. >:(

Strangely the final model looks just like my initial sketch - perhaps that is a lesson for me !!!

It's the legs that almost finished me - making ten, each with three pistons and a hundred rivets and getting them all aligned - I must admit the language was un printable

Oh how I envied Mr Bibbly's legs - laser cutters are for wimps!!!  lol

Sir, you have inspired me to attempt my own such beast.

Go for it and good luck - don't forget the photos

Blodwin
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: The_Beast on August 15, 2017, 03:44:39 AM
I could have sworn those legs were pulled from something else. Proving I should have clicked on the images right away. No idea the detail!

Does remind me a bit of old Superior/Alnavco space fleets. OH, so much detail... On the bottom, where it's almost wasted.  lol

I'll try to pester VSFGamer for those images. Randy, always worth it!

Doug
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: Supercollider on August 17, 2017, 12:26:05 AM
Wow, that's a beaut!  :o :-*
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: Thunderchicken on August 19, 2017, 06:55:34 PM
A masterpiece! Love it!  :-*  :-*
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: Metternich on August 19, 2017, 10:22:23 PM
Lovely vessel.  Given the Aphid flying off to its flank, wonder why it was designed as a walker rather than an aerial vessel (given it's shiplike appearance).
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: The_Beast on August 20, 2017, 08:49:02 PM
Lovely vessel.  Given the Aphid flying off to its flank, wonder why it was designed as a walker rather than an aerial vessel (given it's shiplike appearance).

Explained quite succinctly.

...now obsolete due to the rapid advances in lift technology...

Doug

Edit: Though I do prefer my own spin, indicating a fortress-like presence.

No 'nef can hold ground. And few can carry sufficient troops to do so.
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: Metternich on August 20, 2017, 10:51:32 PM
Sorry Blodwin - should have read more carefully.
Title: Re: HMLS Sentinel - final walk
Post by: Blodwin on August 23, 2017, 05:55:03 PM
Sorry Blodwin - should have read more carefully.
No problem - glad you liked her.
Blodwin