Author Topic: Ad Astra & Etc.. Horten Finished! (Read 10460 times)

Bravo Six · « **Reply #45 on:** July 22, 2014, 05:36:57 PM »

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The pics don't do it justice! It looks waaay better up close and personal!!

Well on gary's say-so, I'll have to plan an adventure downtown again and see these beauties close up. Like I really need an excuse to visit Thomas' place.

-Todd

Mr. Peabody · « **Reply #46 on:** July 22, 2014, 06:10:51 PM »

Quote from: Bravo Six on July 22, 2014, 05:36:57 PM

Like I really need an excuse to visit Thomas' place.

-Todd

Any time Todd, I know it's a trek across time and conflicting work schedules, but you have a standing reservation at this Chinatown joint.

gary42 · « **Reply #47 on:** July 22, 2014, 06:53:57 PM »

All that gaming PLUS Dim Sum!!

Bravo Six · « **Reply #48 on:** July 23, 2014, 09:46:57 PM »

Well thank you Mr Peabody. I appreciate that!

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All that gaming PLUS Dim Sum!!

I know, right? Thomas has the perfect gaming locale. Slightly seedy, slightly exotic. Something for everyone.

-Todd

gary42 · « **Reply #49 on:** July 23, 2014, 10:01:34 PM »

Not surprised Tom ended up in Chinatown, Vancouver! We spent enough time eating there in high school!

Wirelizard · « **Reply #50 on:** July 25, 2014, 05:17:21 AM »

So are we going to see a pulp aerial extravaganza at Trumpeter Salute 2015, sir?

Hope so!

Mr. Peabody · « **Reply #51 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:01:29 AM »

That's how it's looking from here... I have a stash of vehicle kits to put together to add to the fun; trucks and sedans from Company B, Blue Moon and E-Bob..

I might go more 1950's sci-fi rather than pure 30's Pulp, but we'll see how the pieces fall into place.

Oh, the Horten is pretty much finished now. Just trying to make up my mind on some additional weathering, but I think I could call it a wrap at this point with no regrets.

Pictures coming up directly.

gary42 · « **Reply #52 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:47:21 AM »

50's sci-fi??

Mason · « **Reply #53 on:** July 25, 2014, 10:34:10 AM »

I have just discovered this wonderful thread, Mr P, and have to say that there is some wonderful work going on here.

This plane lark is obviously seriously addictive as I have just realised that I have spent the last half an hour looking at various options.
Dammit!

I think that I will hooked if I dont leave quickly.

Mr. Peabody · « **Reply #54 on:** July 25, 2014, 04:39:40 PM »

Quote from: gary42 on July 25, 2014, 06:47:21 AM

50's sci-fi??

Yeah, who am I kidding!!!

I really liked what those U.S. WWWII troops added to our three-player game this last weekend... All the more reason to get that big stash of Pulp Figures USMC in tin hats & ranger hats painted up. A much more colourful faction for the game I would like to put on...

In any case we will just have to see what bits end up on the table on the day.

d phipps · « **Reply #55 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:51:24 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Peabody on July 25, 2014, 04:39:40 PM

Yeah, who am I kidding!!!

I really liked what those U.S. WWWII troops added to our three-player game this last weekend... All the more reason to get that big stash of Pulp Figures USMC in tin hats & ranger hats painted up. A much more colourful faction for the game I would like to put on...

In any case we will just have to see what bits end up on the table on the day.

Call in the army to fight the alien invasion?

gary42 · « **Reply #56 on:** July 25, 2014, 11:14:47 PM »

That's what I was telling you last week! 3 act campaigns! Meteor crash...Soldier gets infected... GIANT PLANT MONSTER!!!

The army is ALWAYS in those movies...Particularly the British Army. Those poor Cockney privates are always getting killed or transmuted or something!

Mr. Peabody · « **Reply #57 on:** July 25, 2014, 11:22:52 PM »

USMC vs Radon Zombies for sure... But where?!

I have a sinister plan that should prove entertaining.

gary42 · « **Reply #58 on:** July 26, 2014, 01:41:06 AM »

Sinister plan? You? Pfft...

Mr. Peabody · « **Reply #59 on:** July 26, 2014, 04:29:23 AM »

The Horten is finished. Suppose I should re-christen it now that the German livery has been painted over...

This new version could be flown by any capable villain or hero willing to invest in advanced super-secret rocket-science aircraft.

Still not sure about the jet-exhaust effect. Maybe a dab of oil paint to tone it down...
As it stands the contrast is nice at three feet where it counts the most.

Pilots and cockpit detail manage to 'pop' out nicely through the canopy.

The fit of the main weapon might be a sore-point for some, but you really can't see how the bombs or the big-cannon are attached when the thing is on the table, so this is a minor detail.

I like that you get a choice of bombs or a big gun...

This completes my 'Pulp Air Force' mini-project. The three birds have all been fun to get ready for the table-top, but this last one was the best. It really reminds me of seeing the Vulcan Bomber fly overhead at the local air-show when I was a kid. I thought that was the coolest thing ever...

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