(UPDATE 8/12) Off world colonial family RV/Prospectors vehicle, WIP.

[CookAndrewB]

All looks great to me.

Depending on how you are envisioning the overall interior, I would put some communications equipment on the back wall, with maybe a third station in the cab (hard to tell if there is room) so that you have something like a command and control center for mining/salvage operations. Driver for the RV, remote pilot for your robot excavator (unmanned mining vehicle?), and a communicator/sensor operator to tie in the rest of the exterior operations.

The external walkways look good. Any consideration to doing those up at top deck height and then slinging storage container units under? I'm imagining you could even stow that bike under one of the walkways. The added bonus there is that you also get a much larger surface for figures topside. If you wanted to drop a second level of walkway below you could have a section of stair that drops to the ground like a NYC fire escape?

[racm32]

I really like the idea now of putting the platforms on the top level. I would have room for a second level mid way but, with railings, would not have room to place models on it. Sadly there is barley room in the cabin for the 2 chairs. I could put a com look setup behind one with the idea that the crew members could just swivel around to access it.

[racm32]

Been busy and construction is nearly complete. Added a platform around the top of the vehicle which drastically increase the play area. I had planned on putting it mid hull but this looked better. Additionally, now that I also added propellers, the layout makes more sense for an amphibious vehicle. I have nearly finished making the greenhouse roof though I could use your all's input again. Should I add clear plastic to the green house roof and cab windows for glass, or leave them empty?
I also plan on suspending the motorbike and other stowage underneath the platform.

[vodkafan]

Clear plastic for sure.  The platform looks great!

[Metternich]

This is coming along beautifully.  Looks very realistic - a design that makes sense.

[AKULA]

What a great build - enjoying watching the updates - keep going

 

[Daeothar]

Yup; windows need filling with something clear.

And is that a Space Marine bike the RV ran over? Somewhere, a chapter master is really pissed off now... 

[CookAndrewB]

Aw yeah! Now that is a party deck! Love the progress.

[Bazhell]

I really love what you did to the thing XD

[Raptoruk]

When you put glazing into the roof panels make sure you put the one above the ladders into a sufficient hatch for roof access

[racm32]

Dont worry, I have thought of that. Someone had suggested on facebook that I use m8 glass screen protectors for the windows. I happen to have some but not sure how to cut it without it cracking since it is glass.

[Grumpy Gnome]

Wow! Great concept and execution. Looking forward to following your progress!

[vodkafan]

Dont worry, I have thought of that. Someone had suggested on facebook that I use m8 glass screen protectors for the windows. I happen to have some but not sure how to cut it without it cracking since it is glass.

Maybe a tile cutter?
https://www.screwfix.com/p/vitrex-manual-tile-cutter-330mm/37944?tc=IA2&ds_kid=92700022888076359&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1244066&ds_rl=1249796&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1249484&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6dPT0tzy4wIVgbHtCh12ig7PEAQYAiABEgLdBfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.toolstation.com/vitrex-tct-tile-scorer/p30965?store=C2&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInuXei93y4wIVA7DtCh3xRQsdEAQYAyABEgIiB_D_BwE

[CookAndrewB]

I actually like the area uncovered. It reminds me of something like a Logistics Escape Trunk (LET) in a submarine (sans top hatch).



You know, the typical sci-fi airlock. You need a place to stage heavy equipment without environmental suits, and then you need a way to cycle that space from "inside" to "outside." Sliding top hatch. Problem solved. 

[racm32]

Redesigned the green house roof. I could not build a convening door that fit around the ladder with the old design. The added benefit for the new design is an added shelf for more stuff. Also a higher roof means I could put some hanging plants. I'll also run a close line from the outside of the greenhouse to the railing.

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