Author Topic: Zafarelli's progress thread (first cast, only painting left) (Read 34019 times)

Zafarelli · « **on:** October 13, 2009, 08:37:36 AM »

May I present the Dragonfly, light attack vtol craft. It transports one pilot and enough death for everyone who says it isn't a transport vehicle

Here is the result of the last two evenings:

Body built from sheet styrene, puttied over, final sanding still to be done. Then on to the propulsion jets and the weapon pods.

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #1 on:** October 13, 2009, 08:40:47 AM »

Ooo, like this one

cheers

James

Svennn · « **Reply #2 on:** October 13, 2009, 09:12:53 AM »

Looks superb so far. A very patient man to tackle those angles but it looks the better for it.

Svennn

odd duck · « **Reply #3 on:** October 13, 2009, 06:09:08 PM »

Very good start ,My knowledge of geometry is too weak to try anything with that many angles!!

Zafarelli · « **Reply #4 on:** October 13, 2009, 10:40:27 PM »

Started with the jets today:

I assure you, almost no geometry is involved, at least none you'd need a ruler for. I just invent angles as I go along

Admiral Benbow · « **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2009, 10:50:50 PM »

Great stuff, Zaf!
And so fast ... I'm impressed!

marko.oja · « **Reply #6 on:** October 14, 2009, 08:09:01 AM »

Looks good.

Next step: get Tobsen to cast that one in resin?

Marko

gamer Mac · « **Reply #7 on:** October 14, 2009, 09:12:57 AM »

I agree with both of the above.
Great stuff
Brilliant shape

It almost puts me in mind of one, from years ago, in 2000AD - Rogue Trooper
It had a fighting platform under the tail though for two rear gunners

Zafarelli · « **Reply #8 on:** October 14, 2009, 10:21:11 AM »

Thanks, guys!

I won't give it to Tobsen, though - once it is finished, I'll release it at Pardulon

Maybe I need to switch on that banner again to be more recognizable...

Dewbakuk · « **Reply #9 on:** October 14, 2009, 11:02:27 AM »

I knew who you were

My only criticism is I think it's a bit short, aircraft are big beasts and while I appreciate it's a sci-fi light craft I just think some more length in the tail would add some a look of stability.

marko.oja · « **Reply #10 on:** October 14, 2009, 11:25:37 AM »

Quote from: Zafarelli on October 14, 2009, 10:21:11 AM

I won't give it to Tobsen, though - once it is finished, I'll release it at Pardulon Maybe I need to switch on that banner again to be more recognizable...

Ah, of course. That's even better, as I can order more scenery bits from you at the same time

I just realized that I don't have any non-pulp-scifi minis at the moment... hmmm.....

Marko

Uncle Mike · « **Reply #11 on:** October 15, 2009, 04:39:58 PM »

Nice start! looking forward to seeing this one finished!!!

Hawkeye · « **Reply #12 on:** October 15, 2009, 10:12:58 PM »

Looking good so far!

Zafarelli · « **Reply #13 on:** October 16, 2009, 11:05:28 PM »

Dewbakuk, you are right. I temporarily added a tailfin, and proportion-wise, it looks much better.

Not much overall progress though. I just added the strutting around the canopy, trimmed the jets, and toyed around with the correct place for them.

Here is a shot of the landed VTOL. The propulsion units double as landing gear.

Another picture in flying mode:

And one with a very old Catachan for scale comparison. Probably not too useful, as he stands too far in front of the flyer, and is rather too bulky and out-of-proportion. Excuse the shoddy painting, this was done some 10 years ago.

I haven't decided about the armament yet - only a main gun beneath the nose is certain. Maybe I should cram some missiles in the space between the body and the propulsion units. Suggestions?

voltan · « **Reply #14 on:** October 16, 2009, 11:14:40 PM »

Quote from: Zafarelli on October 16, 2009, 11:05:28 PM

Maybe I should cram some missiles in the space between the body and the propulsion units. Suggestions?

I'd say no on that, too much chance of losing your propulsion if they're hit and explode, which may be considered bad in mid air

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