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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: roadskare63 on October 19, 2017, 07:30:57 AM

Title: 28mm crashed escape pod
Post by: roadskare63 on October 19, 2017, 07:30:57 AM
Hi all, Me again with another project or two completed...
Two crashed escape pods for terrain...Materials used include pill bottles, mouthwash caps, plastic bitz and card, kitty litter over plaster and foam core.

(https://i.imgur.com/cHo3iKn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PqcMbpr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/drmFWIN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/inx0Nom.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rafmSCK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BCJfqI0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Zl1pGeV.jpg)

was a fun simple deal...
Let me know what ya think...
Cheers,
Carl
Title: Re: 28mm crashed escape pod
Post by: roadskare63 on October 19, 2017, 07:40:17 AM
Pod #2
(https://i.imgur.com/dxVDLYH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9VuRuAq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/okHLZrJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IAWS8wd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/660ZBvq.jpg)
Title: Re: 28mm crashed escape pod
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on October 19, 2017, 08:51:54 AM
Very nice.
Title: Re: 28mm crashed escape pod
Post by: Daeothar on October 19, 2017, 08:59:18 AM
That's really, really cool. 8)

I know it's been done before, but your execution is just great. They'll make excellent scatter terrain or objectives...
Title: Re: 28mm crashed escape pod
Post by: James Holloway on October 19, 2017, 09:17:11 AM
Looking great!
Title: Re: 28mm crashed escape pod
Post by: blacksoilbill on October 19, 2017, 02:18:37 PM
Very nice! Like the first one especially.
Title: Re: 28mm crashed escape pod
Post by: tomrommel1 on October 19, 2017, 04:35:39 PM
These are very nice indeed ! Brilliant idea and well executed
Title: Re: 28mm crashed escape pod
Post by: roadskare63 on October 20, 2017, 04:30:14 AM
Hey, thanks guys!!....I think I may add a bit of color and a tad bit more detail to the second pod just to give it a bit more presence...
Cheers,
Carl
Title: Re: 28mm crashed escape pod
Post by: Daeothar on October 20, 2017, 10:49:23 AM
(https://lumiere-a.akamaihd.net/v1/images/databank_escapepod_01_169_2d71b62d.jpeg?region=127%2C70%2C1433%2C808&width=768)

 :D

Look sir; Droids...  ;D
Title: Re: 28mm crashed escape pod
Post by: roadskare63 on October 20, 2017, 12:28:48 PM
Quote from: Humakt on October 20, 2017, 06:12:52 AM
Great stuff.
But a couple of things.
Firstly, wouldn't an escape pod be fitted with a parachute or some other device for softening the landing so the occupants can get out unscathed? With a landing impact like that, which half buries the thing, it's hard to see how the occupants would survive the impact.

Secondly, that's an awfully big booster on a relatively small body. Where was the fuel stored?

There is a thirdly, of course...

Who cares? Excellent looking builds.

 lol lol...Thanks!!...I know it's got a big nozzle....and NO, I'm NOT overcompensating!! ;D
Title: Re: 28mm crashed escape pod
Post by: roadskare63 on October 20, 2017, 12:30:10 PM
Daeothar?....Those are NOT the droids we are looking 4!! :D
Title: Re: 28mm crashed escape pod
Post by: AndrewBeasley on October 20, 2017, 05:38:53 PM
Neat result.

I like the rough edges of the bases as well as it makes a nice change from the normal flat ones.
Title: Re: 28mm crashed escape pod
Post by: Grimmnar on October 20, 2017, 11:17:59 PM
Quote from: Humakt on October 20, 2017, 06:12:52 AM
With a landing impact like that, which half buries the thing, it's hard to see how the occupants would survive the impact.
And I was thinking with just the one door if it got buried how would they get the door open to get out.
Not those other silly issues you questioned. LOL
I love it. But with a nozzle that big you see how it buried in the dirt.

Grimm
Title: Re: 28mm crashed escape pod
Post by: roadskare63 on October 21, 2017, 11:49:40 AM
Hehe....oh, I don't know, maybe the onboard computer has a way to figure which way is up....or maybe some exploding breakaway emergency cleverly hidden ;)
.........but yeah, on the next couple I'll look for smaller nozzles....lols.
Cheers,
Carl
Title: Re: 28mm crashed escape pod
Post by: eilif on October 24, 2017, 02:37:14 AM
Nicely done!