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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: Commander Vyper on September 20, 2013, 07:08:59 PM

Title: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: Commander Vyper on September 20, 2013, 07:08:59 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7OIqYMKXE1k/UBoe1yj_AGI/AAAAAAAACTg/Rfhf77THCAM/s1600/heli1.jpg)

Well? Would ya?



It's a hell yeah from me in both 15mm and 28mm.

Hopefully just retired rather than IP issues. Lets drum up some interest.

 :D
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: CptJake on September 20, 2013, 07:52:42 PM
I would commit to a couple in 15mm, and maybe one in 28mm depending on the price.

Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: dwartist on September 20, 2013, 09:32:32 PM
I think he has something similar planned...
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: dijit on September 20, 2013, 10:50:08 PM

Hopefully just retired rather than IP issues. Lets drum up some interest.

IP issues? What's the film reference?
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: dwartist on September 20, 2013, 11:04:46 PM
IP issues? What's the film reference?

not film - game.
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: dijit on September 20, 2013, 11:10:15 PM
not film - game.
OK, that might be why I didnt catch it then.
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: Conquistador on September 20, 2013, 11:22:32 PM
28 mm - no, but you probably pretty much knew that from my earlier posts.

15 mm -  tempting but I can't commit because I don't have any 15 mm armies that would use it...

Gracias,

Glenn

Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: Commander Vyper on September 20, 2013, 11:24:11 PM
not film - game.

Which is why they appeal to my projects... ;)
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: MrHarold on September 21, 2013, 12:54:47 AM
I got two (that's one pictured) and I'd buy at least 5 more if I could! :)
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: Grimmnar on September 21, 2013, 04:00:18 AM
For 28mm scale what of the official diecast release? I have pics but was never able to do a scale comparison 1st hand.

Grimm
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: DoctorPete on September 21, 2013, 04:29:56 AM
I think he is reworking it and adding optional ducted lift fans to the sides.  But to answer your question, yes I would.
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: Commander Vyper on September 21, 2013, 09:00:08 AM
For 28mm scale what of the official diecast release? I have pics but was never able to do a scale comparison 1st hand.

Grimm

20mm if that. Pretty small for 28mm too big for 15mm. The diecast model wasn't the same as the little bird it was a larger flyer.

I've not named names, pm me if you need further info.

Ta.
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: Commander Vyper on September 21, 2013, 09:04:42 AM
I think he is reworking it and adding optional ducted lift fans to the sides.  But to answer your question, yes I would.

That's another flyer, (I've posted that pic in the other thread).

Cheers
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: leonmallett on September 21, 2013, 09:32:07 AM
Not for me at the scale I would use (28 mm); the detail looks way too soft. Khurasan do some great stuff but I think given the quality in the future vehicles market I would not pick this up over something from say Atenociti's.
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: Brummie on September 21, 2013, 09:33:33 AM
I'd love to get some.

I dunno how it would conflict with IP issues, it has enough different features to the air vehicles of said Game to not be considered the same.

In truth the Halo air vehicles have more in common with the Avatar film air vehicles.

The one in the game is far more angular and much bigger, it doesn't have the Littlebird style of passenger seating on the side, and it has two weapon stations that swing out of the side, missile pods etc.
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: dijit on September 21, 2013, 09:55:37 AM
Having just found the said vehicle via google, I'd say there is very little risk of IP infringement.
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: Inso on September 21, 2013, 11:49:48 AM
This one has 40mm troops with it:

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/HaloHornet_zps240b1e3e.jpg)

As for the Khurasan flier, at 15mm it is OK as it is but for 28mm it would need a lot of work to sharpen it up, I think.

Either way, it wouldn't be something I'd buy so my opinion is probably worthless :)
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: YPU on September 21, 2013, 12:05:10 PM
The missile pod on the top always bugged me TBH. It just sticks out to far and breaks of the whole silhouette for me.

Maybe a new version of it might catchy my fancy tough.  lol
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: dwartist on September 21, 2013, 12:09:03 PM
Not that one Inso...
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: Inso on September 21, 2013, 03:43:10 PM
Not that one Inso...

It isn't a tip towards a Hornet? I thought it was a redesign to avoid all the similarities...

What's the HALO craft that was used as inspiration then?
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: Commander Vyper on September 21, 2013, 04:20:49 PM
As far as I can see yup it's the hornet. The falcon is bigger, the huey of the genre. I think the 40mm diecast from the top down looks like the falcon....but the two are completely different correct.
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: dwartist on September 21, 2013, 09:08:46 PM
Ah, sorry - you're right!
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: Commander Vyper on September 21, 2013, 10:31:59 PM
Ah, sorry - you're right!

It's Halo related so of course I am. lol ;)
Title: Re: If Khurashan produced these again, would you buy them? little bird vtols
Post by: Vinlander on September 22, 2013, 05:41:13 PM
I would definitely pick up a couple of those if Khurasan re-released them!!!  ;)