Author Topic: VZ-1 Flying Platform (Read 7256 times)

white knight · « **on:** November 30, 2007, 01:17:29 PM »

I got one of these off ebay, from the "Amazing Weapons" range. It's a fit to the box scale range, with most of it being too small, but the flying platform is 1/50 scale.
Now I know this wasn't built until the early 50's, but Hiller developped the concept in the late 40's, so it isn't much of a stress to incorporate it in an alternative WW2 setting. Would make a great scout or also useful for guard top secret facilities. Now to locate a suitable figure to serve as the pilot.

It's hard plastic, with good details. The pilot is a bit rubbish, but then I was always going to replace him.

See wikipedia for some info on the actual platform: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiller_Flying_Platform

Grimm · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2007, 01:56:38 PM »

AHHHHHHHHH

Col I can see the Jade Hood drive these thing .
tell us more about the size or make a picture with a figure please .

What are the "Amazing Weapons" range ?

Grimm

white knight · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2007, 02:11:05 PM »

The amazing weapons range is a Japanese toy range produced by Takara (ebay has loads of them) and that features amazing weapons of the WW2 era and thereabout. Lots of weird planes and tanks too, but too small for 28mm.

The platform however is 1/50 scale and right for 28mm (for instance the Bolt Action models are 1/56th scale and the Tamiya kits are 1/48, 1/50 falls right in between and is the same scale as corgi). I will see if I can make a pic next to some minis.

white knight · « **Reply #3 on:** November 30, 2007, 02:48:14 PM »

Some quick size comparisons:

Left to right: BAM, Foundry, Pulp, the platform, amazon, copplestone, westwind, black tree designs:

Some very blurry pics with various 28mm figures on the platform:

- Bolt Action Miniatures German officer:

- Artizan Thrilling Tales pilot:

- Pulp Figures hooded minion:

The platform comes in two versions btw, the military one and a yellow cab one.

JollyBob · « **Reply #4 on:** November 30, 2007, 03:16:56 PM »

I think I've wet myself. :oops: :love:

Yankeepedlar01 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 30, 2007, 03:18:21 PM »

That's a great find! I want one! Now!

white knight · « **Reply #6 on:** November 30, 2007, 03:28:24 PM »

Picture of the cab version (that figure looks way out of scale though

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pnweerar · « **Reply #7 on:** November 30, 2007, 05:22:20 PM »

They have the P1000 Ratte . I had no idea someone made toys of it (trust Takara to do it). Not quite the Baneblade size I need for my Pulp Flames of War army, but a good model nevertheless.

white knight · « **Reply #8 on:** December 02, 2007, 11:10:49 AM »

Well, they suddenly seem to be vanishing from Ebay fast. Even got outbid on one by a fellow forum member last night... :

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(No worries, I found some more...)

Should be plenty on there again in a few days.

matakishi · « **Reply #9 on:** December 02, 2007, 01:09:50 PM »

Quote from: "white knight"

Well, they suddenly seem to be vanishing from Ebay fast. Even got outbid on one by a fellow forum member last night... ::

Ah, was that me? Sorry I didn't recognise your Ebay name :cry:

white knight · « **Reply #10 on:** December 02, 2007, 01:11:21 PM »

No harm, I put in a very low bid anyway and I bought some others since. I just thought it was amusing. :

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Vanvlak · « **Reply #11 on:** December 02, 2007, 01:27:44 PM »

Ummm, why buy it, that contraption can be easily scratchbuilt, I dare say. A slightly larger version could have a computer power supply fan as it's main body.

white knight · « **Reply #12 on:** December 02, 2007, 01:29:11 PM »

Sounds interesting. I'd definitely like to see it if you attempt to make one.

Vanvlak · « **Reply #13 on:** December 02, 2007, 02:17:13 PM »

Quote from: "white knight"

Sounds interesting. I'd definitely like to see it if you attempt to make one.

Oh no, I walked right into this, didn't I? :oops: :freak:
The real thing:

white knight · « **Reply #14 on:** December 02, 2007, 02:19:31 PM »

Eyes wide open! :

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