Author Topic: HIJMAS Mikasa (painted sample photos 1/05/11) (Read 6260 times)

OSHIROmodels · « **on:** April 29, 2011, 10:15:28 PM »

I had an idea for a while now to build an aether ship that would do the Earth/Mars run.

His Imperial Majesties Aether Ship Mikasa

I'm still working out the details and sketching but today I have been making a test peice for the side 'viewing' decks to get the proportions right before I start to draw anything in cad.

The idea is to have interior access and limited lighting...

Needless to say that this is going to be long term

Pictures to follow this evening of the sample

cheers

James

Svennn · « **Reply #1 on:** April 29, 2011, 10:31:31 PM »

Looking forward to more already - get on with it then

Bullshott · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2011, 12:26:22 AM »

so how big is this ship going to be?

Bullshott · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2011, 12:27:25 AM »

... and how easy will it be for Malamute to shoot it down?

Malamute · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:36:07 AM »

Quote from: Bullshott on April 30, 2011, 12:27:25 AM

... and how easy will it be for Malamute to shoot it down?

You beat me to it.

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2011, 09:16:47 AM »

You guys are sooooooo funny

I'm thinking it'll be about 2-3 foot long but this is no way decided yet and it'll be armed and armoured so if you think your poxy little flyers can take it on, be my guest...

Sample piccys below. There are still quite a few things to sort out, material thicknesses, plank spacing, location of lighting rig, how to get inside etc so this is only a teaser for the time being

I'll get a coat of paint on it over the weekend as well.

First off we have the separate parts which will make it easier to paint

Then the whole assembly

A view down the corridor and my sculpted crewman for scale (he's about 28mm for toes to top of head)

And a close up of the riveting, I think they need spacing out a little bit more...

There might be a bit of height given to the corridor sections because my Copplestone 'Japanese' are brushing the ceiling on the top deck.

I'm also open to suggestions for a colour scheme both inside and out. Thinking lighter colours on the inside and darker on the outside.

There will be the solar boiler, a command deck and staterooms etc...

C+C always welcome

cheers

James

Malamute · « **Reply #6 on:** April 30, 2011, 09:21:01 AM »

whooa! Stunning stuff

Plynkes · « **Reply #7 on:** April 30, 2011, 09:36:22 AM »

That guy took the order a little too literally when the captain announced "All hands abandon ship!"

Sorry.

Ray Rivers · « **Reply #8 on:** April 30, 2011, 11:23:14 AM »

Nice start!

Super detailing in the interior.

Blackwolf · « **Reply #9 on:** April 30, 2011, 11:29:44 AM »

Quote from: Plynkes on April 30, 2011, 09:36:22 AM

That guy took the order a little too literally when the captain announced "All hands abandon ship!"

Sorry.

He's 'armless.

Lovely,lovely

work there JB.

Mr.J · « **Reply #10 on:** April 30, 2011, 11:33:39 AM »

Wow! That looks great!

Bullshott · « **Reply #11 on:** April 30, 2011, 06:18:02 PM »

Excellent stuff. That ship's going to be big enough to fight a skirmish game inside!

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #12 on:** May 01, 2011, 12:05:39 AM »

Thanks chaps (apart from the groan worthy jokes

)

I undercoated it today and here we have a couple of photos that show it off a bit better. I'll probably paint it tomorrow...

It's not just the Japanese that could use it

cheers

James

Chairface · « **Reply #13 on:** May 01, 2011, 01:00:49 AM »

Love it!

gamer Mac · « **Reply #14 on:** May 01, 2011, 01:23:58 AM »

Great start

Are you going to glaze the portholes?

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