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Miniatures Adventure => VSF Adventures => Topic started by: fritzy on February 19, 2007, 01:00:14 PM

Title: Aerial gunboat
Post by: fritzy on February 19, 2007, 01:00:14 PM

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 Here is a pic of my British aerial gunboat. As yet the rudders are under design as is the final paint scheme. The crew are only half finished as well. I will have more pics soon
 


Fritzy

Title: Aerial gunboat
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on February 19, 2007, 01:02:30 PM

i see no pics  :?

Title: Aerial gunboat
Post by: fritzy on February 19, 2007, 01:08:39 PM

Sorry having trouble getting the photo linked
Fritzy :(

Title: Aerial gunboat
Post by: fritzy on February 19, 2007, 01:34:42 PM

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w255/Fritzy13/1004a.jpg)
 
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It worked hope you like it


Fritzy :wink:

Title: Aerial gunboat
Post by: Westfalia Chris on February 19, 2007, 05:00:43 PM

I LOVE the flying display base! :D :lol:

Seriously though, nice work! A bit chunky, so you might consider adding some fine detail like rivets and some handles.

Title: Aerial gunboat
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on February 19, 2007, 07:42:53 PM

Looks nice!

Quote from: "Westfalia Chris"

so you might consider adding some fine detail like rivets and some handles.

seconded, looks a bit  unfinished

Title: Aerial gunboat
Post by: Pappa Midnight on February 19, 2007, 07:54:29 PM

Looks like it's coming together Fritzy!
I think it'll look pretty cool when it's finished.

If you need a hand painting/weathering when it's complete give me a shot.

Regards
PM

Title: Aerial gunboat
Post by: fritzy on February 20, 2007, 12:00:09 AM

The base was designed for  working on radio controlled cars and turns 360 degrees, so I can work on either side without lifting or touching the model.
 
Anything to try and stop getting more paint on me than the model :lol:

Cheers PM will take you up on that hopefully soon.


Fritzy

Title: Aerial gunboat
Post by: fritzy on February 20, 2007, 11:52:31 AM

Here is my second gunboat for a Yankee ACW crew. As yet it is a basic hull waiting on raillings,lots of detailing etc. This was my first time using foamboard. The hull is a bit on the deep side but ok.
           There are portholes, bow anchors, 4 gun mounts and a search light, and maybe bomb racks out the sides. Just got to get to the model shop for supplies.

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w255/Fritzy13/1001a.jpg)




Fritzy

Title: Aerial gunboat
Post by: Plynkes on February 20, 2007, 12:34:08 PM

You are gonna need one heck of big table when it comes to gaming with these fellas.

28mm Naval (or VSF aerial/naval) gaming is great fun when you have enough space for it. Fortunately I do, and hope to run another lake battle game very soon.

Title: Aerial gunboat
Post by: fritzy on February 20, 2007, 01:03:31 PM

I was thinking of using them for close combat/boarding actions and smaller models for the hunting down of the enemy. Maybe use them against ground defenses and troops. If I end up with a lot of them I'll have to cover the garden over :lol:




Fritzy

Title: Aerial gunboat
Post by: Barry S on February 20, 2007, 11:38:12 PM

Nice Work!

Airships is an area of modelling I'm yet to have a go at but I am looking forward to it.