Author Topic: Andym's .......Floatel (Final pictures (pic heavy) 19/3/17) (Read 14363 times)

Christian · « **Reply #15 on:** January 03, 2017, 11:06:01 PM »

Wow, looking forward to this!

Svennn · « **Reply #16 on:** January 04, 2017, 06:48:03 PM »

That's definitely a great find as subject matter. We already know it will be spot on.

Andym · « **Reply #17 on:** January 11, 2017, 08:39:42 PM »

No pressure gents!

So I've started with mucho gusto!

Being smaller than the picture by a couple of stories makes it look a little squat compared to the drawing!

I've used foamed pvc for the main body and a couple of bottle caps and a waterpistol for the underneath.

AKULA · « **Reply #18 on:** January 11, 2017, 08:43:03 PM »

Bloody lovely.

Svennn · « **Reply #19 on:** January 11, 2017, 08:51:33 PM »

"I have made a start" he says

beefcake · « **Reply #20 on:** January 11, 2017, 08:54:57 PM »

Looks awesome. Great "start"

Silent Invader · « **Reply #21 on:** January 11, 2017, 08:57:40 PM »

Intriguing Andy.

. How big?

Andym · « **Reply #22 on:** January 12, 2017, 06:31:00 AM »

Quote from: Silent Invader on January 11, 2017, 08:57:40 PM

Intriguing Andy. . How big?

Thanks guys!

It's going to be about 400mm high by 400mm long, I reckon, by the time all the gibbons is on underneath and the ramp is added to the front.

Supercollider · « **Reply #23 on:** January 12, 2017, 06:34:27 AM »

Majestic!

Edit: It might not be possible (and has probably already been mentioned), but it would be cool if the stair/ramp was stiff/strong enough to function as the flight stand?

tomrommel1 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 12, 2017, 06:43:15 AM »

bloody good start

Andym · « **Reply #25 on:** January 12, 2017, 06:47:04 AM »

Quote from: Supercollider on January 12, 2017, 06:34:27 AM

Majestic!

Edit: It might not be possible (and has probably already been mentioned), but it would be cool if the stair/ramp was stiff/strong enough to function as the flight stand?

The weight of the thing is quite heavy, the ramp would need to be made of a solid metal rod. Also I'd need to design a building to attach it to. My current sci fi buildings are too weak mate!

I've ordered clear Perspex rod and sheet from eBay to make a proper flight stand.

Vanvlak · « **Reply #26 on:** January 12, 2017, 07:13:39 AM »

That 'start' looks better than some of my finished stuff!

For my build I'm using a similar foam core with plasticard over it, and it looks horrendous compared to yours!
Weight: I'm using mine as a scenery piece, so I'm having it sit on a hopefully robust undercarriage; but it doesn't seem to be too heavy, even though I think my build is similar in size. How much does it weigh then?

Elk101 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 12, 2017, 07:31:47 AM »

That's looking great Andy.

beefcake · « **Reply #28 on:** January 12, 2017, 08:49:40 AM »

I may have missed this but what scale is this for?

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #29 on:** January 12, 2017, 08:54:29 AM »

Not to sway the voting in any way, shape or form but think this is my favourite

cheers

James

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