Aeronef build project - FINISHED

[Bullshott]

I need a large aeronef for a big game next year, but I have been suffering from a crisis of design options - nothing I came up with quite fitted the combination of the right design aesthetic with simplicity of build. Then I noticed this model going cheap in my local model shop:



At 1:48 scale this model is about 12" long. Its a very simple kit with lots of moulded-in detail on the deck that I can't use. However, what I really want from this kit is the hull. The deckhouse also has potential for conversion, if only as the former for a more Victorian design (and I do like the roof mounted MG position). This will giive me the basis of a nice sized 'nef with 'proper' hull and a the opportunity to mount a lot more firepower than you can on commercially produced 'nefs.



Wish me luck!

[Ray Rivers]

Definite potential there.

Also like the roof mounted gun position.

Not many rivets though... 

[OSHIROmodels]

Looks good that Dave. Move the cabin back, put some big steerage fins on the rear and a big turret on the front and you have a winner  

cheers

James

*edit for stupid spelling  *

[Bullshott]

Looks good that Dave. Move the cabin back, pout some big steerage fins on the rear and a big turret on the front and you have a winner 

cheers

James

Thats pretty much what I was thinking .... plus lots of rivets

[Tom Reed]

Oh wow, that definetly gives me some ideas for a patrol boat I have been wanting to build.

[Chairface]

I've had that model in my hands with a similar thought in mind. I look forward to seeing what you can do with it.

[Mancha]

Thanks for remembering to put in the mini for scale. 

[Malamute]

Great idea, looking forward to seeing it come together and then of course shooting at it

[OSHIROmodels]

It'll go down in the first turn 

cheers

James

[Andym]

That is the general rule of thumb...your nice, brand new model that you've spent ages lovingly converting and painting always cops it in the first turn. I think it's called sods law!!

[Malamute]

That is the general rule of thumb...your nice, brand new model that you've spent ages lovingly converting and painting always cops it in the first turn. I think it's called sods law!!

It certainly is for Mr Bibbly's ships

[gamer Mac]

Only if it has a Jap flag on it.

Good start Bullshot.
Will watch with interest

[Lupus]

Thats pretty much what I was thinking .... plus lots of rivets

Indeed and add extra i don't think you can ever have enough..

[Haarken]

A very interesting starting point, I really can't wait to see how this turns out.

Haarken

[Traveler Man]

Lots of potential there, I think! I'll watch developments with interest.