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Miniatures Adventure => VSF Adventures => Topic started by: Captain Darling on December 29, 2015, 04:27:30 AM

Title: Scratchbuilt Steam Powered Flying Contraption - Pictures On Stand Added
Post by: Captain Darling on December 29, 2015, 04:27:30 AM: Hi All,

Okay I have decided to add a 'flyer' to my collection of VSF equipment.

In keeping with my 'steam driven' feel rather than more advanced technologies my Armoured Aeronautical Conveyance is steam driven with propellers doing all the work :D ...

Here is a start:
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e393/Captain_Darling/Landship%20USLS%20Lexington/VSF%20Flyer%202%20600_zpsbxbto9fk.jpg)

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e393/Captain_Darling/Landship%20USLS%20Lexington/VSF%20Flyer%204%20600_zpsbrqfhx21.jpg)

Just need to assemble and paint, I was planning on a game of Longstreet over the New Year may have to give FUBAR VSF another run with including this instead...

Cheers!
Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/56 VSF 'Steam Powered Flying Contraption'
Post by: Rich H on December 29, 2015, 10:08:57 AM: Good start - Subscribed!

A tip for good looking engines I've used cut down bolts in the past.
OK they make finned air cooled engines but will do for electric engines or finned cylinders.

Rich
Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/56 VSF 'Steam Powered Flying Contraption'
Post by: Vanvlak on December 29, 2015, 10:34:19 AM: That IS nice.
Using washers around the portholes is brilliant.
8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/56 VSF 'Steam Powered Flying Contraption'
Post by: The_Beast on December 29, 2015, 11:34:16 AM: My, what a big gun you have! ;D

I always worry they'll off-balance a design, but my list of bad observations, pre-build, is long and honorable.

Just keep the rivet count high! ;->=

Do the washers have a bit of curve? Did you do that?

Doug
Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/56 VSF 'Steam Powered Flying Contraption'
Post by: Blodwin on December 29, 2015, 02:00:38 PM: Interesting design can't wait to see it assembled, painted and flying :-*
Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/56 VSF 'Steam Powered Flying Contraption'
Post by: Shaved Dwarf on December 29, 2015, 05:18:31 PM: Looks promising.
I'll keep an eye on your progress with this.
Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/56 VSF 'Steam Powered Flying Contraption'
Post by: Stroezie on December 29, 2015, 05:30:51 PM: Always love seeing what people come up with for VSF flyers.
I'm looking forward to seeing it finished.
Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/56 VSF 'Steam Powered Flying Contraption'
Post by: Traveler Man on December 29, 2015, 08:18:56 PM: It looks promising! I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out. :)
Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/56 VSF 'Steam Powered Flying Contraption'
Post by: von Lucky on December 29, 2015, 09:00:18 PM: I'm sure this'll turn out great.
Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/56 VSF 'Steam Powered Flying Contraption'
Post by: Captain Darling on December 30, 2015, 02:28:12 AM: Thanks for all the great feedback guys!

Hey Beast! I curved the washers slightly to conform to the front panel (thank you Mr Hammer and the round handle part of my vice :) )

Here it is assembled and painted, it was all aluminium like a B29 first up but didn't look right so I went with a grey and seeing it complete it reminds me a bit of a boarded up Zeppelin gondola!?! There's a 28mm figure included for reference:
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e393/Captain_Darling/Landship%20USLS%20Lexington/VSF%20Flyer%2012%20600_zpsv3axiizy.jpg)

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e393/Captain_Darling/Landship%20USLS%20Lexington/VSF%20Flyer%2013%20600_zpsf7cslqkv.jpg)

More pictures and a full run down on parts are on my blog:
http://captaindarlingsminiaturesemporium.blogspot.com.au/ (http://captaindarlingsminiaturesemporium.blogspot.com.au/)

Now to build a stand!

Cheers!
Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/56 VSF Steam Powered Flying Contraption Completed Pictures Added
Post by: von Lucky on December 30, 2015, 05:33:06 AM: Quote from: Captain Darling on December 30, 2015, 02:28:12 AM
seeing it complete it reminds me a bit of a boarded up Zeppelin gondola!

This is where I thought it was heading. Nice little gnats you've built yourself there.
Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/56 VSF Steam Powered Flying Contraption Completed Pictures Added
Post by: Blodwin on December 30, 2015, 10:39:30 AM: Excellent - I really like the design and the frontal look. 8)
Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/56 VSF Steam Powered Flying Contraption Completed Pictures Added
Post by: fastolfrus on December 30, 2015, 10:51:38 PM: Looks good, but how about gloss green & red for a colour scheme?
The colours you see on beam engines etc.
Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/56 VSF Steam Powered Flying Contraption Completed Pictures Added
Post by: The_Beast on December 31, 2015, 02:31:57 AM: Yeah, well, me and VSF Gamer, along with Lucky there, were seeing gondola LONG before paint hit the dingus. ;->=

I knew it wasn't what you had in mind, but also that it could be a fall back position if you were disappointed by the 'copter. lol

Still say that gun's a honker! :D

Doug
Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/56 VSF Steam Powered Flying Contraption Completed Pictures Added
Post by: Captain Darling on January 08, 2016, 02:59:51 AM: And the Flyer soars :D ...

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e393/Captain_Darling/VSF/Flyer%201%20With%20Stand%203%20600%20scratchy_zpsrfpsycja.jpg)

Full details on the stand are on the blog...
http://captaindarlingsminiaturesemporium.blogspot.com.au (http://captaindarlingsminiaturesemporium.blogspot.com.au)

Cheers!
Title: Re: Scratchbuilt Steam Powered Flying Contraption - Pictures On Stand Added
Post by: von Lucky on January 08, 2016, 09:38:20 AM: Lovely.
Title: Re: Scratchbuilt Steam Powered Flying Contraption - Pictures On Stand Added
Post by: The_Beast on January 08, 2016, 08:27:46 PM: Does the job, indeed!

Doug
Title: Re: Scratchbuilt Steam Powered Flying Contraption - Pictures On Stand Added
Post by: marianas_gamer on January 10, 2016, 12:52:25 AM: Fun looking flyer! I can really see Snidely Whiplash and Muttley traveling in this :D
LB