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Other Stuff => Workbench => Topic started by: Ironworker on 09 May 2009, 01:47:12 AM
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Hey guys I'm doing an overnight project. I'm making an Alliance gunship for my Savage Worlds Firefly/Serenity campaign. I found a toy jet for 3 and 3/4 inch figures at a local Dollar Store for $20.00 and it even has reasonable landing gear. It really looks more like a space ship than a jet so I'm going to paint it up as a light transport/gunship for 28mm figs.
(http://pinphoto.tripod.com/natesmiscpics/Serenity/gunship101_DSC_0179.JPG)
(http://pinphoto.tripod.com/natesmiscpics/Serenity/gunship102_DSC_0180.JPG)
I've glued the little cockpits down and I'm going to paint in a new window in front of the old cockpit. The plastic detailing looks like a window there and it's in a better spot for a 28mm bridge anyway.
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Nice find, Ironworker! I'm looking forward to seeing how it paints up as a 28mm ship. It definitely has the right look for Serenity. I have to say, a Serenity miniatures game is definitely on the radar for me - I love the look and near-future sci-fi is something I've always imagined is easier to do using existing 20th century ranges out there - and of course, sci-fi stuff too. However, it's still a long way away on my radar, so I'll be watching your stuff and taking notes!
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Well I was going to post this last night but the site was down for a while.
(http://pinphoto.tripod.com/natesmiscpics/Serenity/gunship103_DSC_0185.JPG)
I've finished most of the detail paint work so I'll post pics of that shortly.
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And here it is with more details.
(http://pinphoto.tripod.com/natesmiscpics/Serenity/gunship104_DSC_0187.JPG)
Now I've got some weathering then a wash then some highlighting and more weathering. Then I'll be done.
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Excellent! Turning that front section (in black) into the cockpit is genius - it immediately changes the scale of the vehicle. Very, very nicely done - and the painting looks sharp too. Looking forward to seeing it in all its highlighted and weathered glory!
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Now, somehow "$20 at a Dollar Store" sounds a bit paradoxical, but that is one mighty nice piece of work. I´m looking forward to seeing it with some figures for scale.
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Here is some weathering. I tried not to go overboard.
(http://pinphoto.tripod.com/natesmiscpics/Serenity/gunship105DSC_0188.JPG)
I've got the wash on it but it takes a while for such a big model to dry.
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here is a shot with the wash done. Now I'm going to pick up some of the weathering and perhaps do some selective highlights. I don't want to go too far though since I wanted this to be a quick project and I think it looks pretty tabletop worthy at this point.
(http://pinphoto.tripod.com/natesmiscpics/Serenity/gunship106_DSC_0189.JPG)
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Nice job! 8) You must have one big table!!
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Outstanding work again Iron...
Nice Hit and run for a Friday Night!
:o
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Thats awesome!
I want one!!! :D
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oh vary nice! I cant wait to see it used in a game.
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Hey guys I'm doing an overnight project. I'm making an Alliance gunship for my Savage Worlds Firefly/Serenity campaign. I found a toy jet for 3 and 3/4 inch figures at a local Dollar Store for $20.00 and it even has reasonable landing gear. It really looks more like a space ship than a jet so I'm going to paint it up as a light transport/gunship for 28mm figs.
(http://pinphoto.tripod.com/natesmiscpics/Serenity/gunship101_DSC_0179.JPG)
(http://pinphoto.tripod.com/natesmiscpics/Serenity/gunship102_DSC_0180.JPG)
I've glued the little cockpits down and I'm going to paint in a new window in front of the old cockpit. The plastic detailing looks like a window there and it's in a better spot for a 28mm bridge anyway.
Nice!!!
Company and model info please!!!!
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That's a great job,
a lot more than fairly tableworthy if you ask me
Well done.
dodge
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Nice!!!
Company and model info please!!!!
It's from a company called Boley and it comes in a playset called "Defender" with three 3 and 3/4 inch figures and a jeep type thing. I got it from the Dollar General where I live. These stores are common in the U.S. but I don't know where you might find a similar store outside the U.S.
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Here is a link to the company site. I couldn't find the exact playset I picked up but if you look under the military toy section they have just the jet. No idea if you can order direct from the company.
http://www.boleycorp.com/index.php (http://www.boleycorp.com/index.php)
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Looks to me it's the defender set.
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nice job... any pics with a mini?
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Here is a link to the company site. I couldn't find the exact playset I picked up but if you look under the military toy section they have just the jet. No idea if you can order direct from the company.
http://www.boleycorp.com/index.php (http://www.boleycorp.com/index.php)
Cheers bud, interested to know the scale of the civilian construction vehicles.