Aphid class commission - Both complete (ages ago though)

[Andym]

Great start mate! It seems a long time since we've had some VSF goodness to look at!

[The_Beast]

A shame no-one is doing a proper range of these, even if in the scale of the original game, as those plastic lumps in the box simply don't do the ship designs justice.

Fair's fair, though. My picky best friend admits with even a serviceable paint job, they can look table 'okay'. 

Dim possibility, but still have hopes Mars Needs Steam may resurrect its head sufficient to have some ships cast. I'm still glad there are some 15mm fellows as a result.

As for James' work, very sad the commission wasn't of several cast-worthy pieces. So say many of us...

Doug

[DLIinVSF]

I don't have the words to express my joy. It may not be for mass production but once you've made one  we know where to go to beg for another  Bravo Sir ! 

[VSF Gamer]

Pure awesomeness indeed !

[OSHIROmodels]

Thanks for the comments gents 

I would seem that I've been persuaded (not via the forum) to look into making these into kits...

As it stands, this one is over 500mm in length and the kit will be respectively shorter.

cheers

James

[fastolfrus]

If you don't do kits, how about blueprints?
My school club are looking to build something new in the spring.
Last year they built pirate ships (so we have 15 28mm sloops now) for "On the Seven Seas"

We already have a 28mm Minas Tirith that is about 4' tall (and about the same in width) but no LoTR players now, although lots of VSF players, so I have suggested that we bring it out as the Martian settlement of Surtis Minor in January. But we shall need some nefs...

[Traveler Man]

Nice start! 

I made an Aphid in 1/72nd scale a few months ago. Working out all those angles for the deck housing was a trial for a mathematical dunce like me.  If you are interested in creating plans/blueprints I think there'll be a market for them.

[fergal]

For scratch modellers, there is this awesome project where a guy builds one in paper and releases PDF's to print and build your own. Might be of some use for those with scratch building skills (of which I am not one).

Page 5 shows you the files to download I believe

Space: 1889 28mm Aphid gunship paper model WiP
https://www.peginc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24553

[Marine0846]

Love it so far.
Can't wait to see it done.
So please hurry.

[The_Beast]

...
I would seem that I've been persuaded (not via the forum) to look into making these into kits...

As it stands, this one is over 500mm in length and the kit will be respectively shorter.
...

In spite of my being assigned a full compliment of ten opposable digits, this would be VERY good news. Some things are too beautiful not to be assembled, and SOMEONE would have pity on me. ;->=

Twenty inches is lovely, but a bit daunting for the table. Are you thinking, maybe, a foot? *scribble, scribble* Close to 300mm?

Doug

[Traveler Man]

Thanks, Fergal, page 5 it is. It will save me a lot of time and brain-ache next time I build a flyer. 

[Bullshott]

Great stuff James. Good to see you've not lost your VSF mojo 

[The_Beast]

For scratch modellers, there is this awesome project where a guy builds one in paper and releases PDF's to print and build your own.

Anyone know Mr Peters? Know where he landed when Blitz fell? He was working on the final pieces, and it'd be nice to hear if he would share even partially done.

Doug

Edit: Also, James, it's been over two weeks; any further developments on the kit? Not expecting it to be available this quickly, just trying to keep my hopes up. 

[Captain Darling]

Excellent workmanship! Looking forwardb
to seeing it finished.

Setting the bar high to give us something to aspire to create ourselves!

[OSHIROmodels]

Got it primed now and the wood has been stained, just waiting for colour confirmation 






Fins and prop house are at work but they'll go on on Tuesday/Wednesday.

cheers

James