[COMMERCIAL] Frederik Class Airship and discussion of variants.

[fergal]

Hey guys, got a new one for you.  This one is based on the excellent design by LAF's own Blodwin, found here http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=9801.msg659035#msg659035 I contacted him to see if I could try and make that out of MDF.  He was up for it and gave advice along the way.  I hit a few month stumbling point while I figured out how to make the zeppelins, but we got there in the end.  

I'm really proud of the results as it represents at least 80 hours of design trial and error.  I hope you like it!





Every Prussian and/or Sky Pirate needs a vessel that suits them when they fly the deadly skies.  Here is the Frederik Class Airship to fill that roll.

I’m very happy to get this guy out for sale, it represents many hours of hard work. It’s just the thing to ferry your dastardly air travelers around the table.



It’s 54cm long and 17cm high (21inches long by 17inches tall colonials) with lots of deck space for action and features for character.

Shipping
I learned a lot while building the past few ships and I’ve managed to get the shipping costs down by maximizing my material when building, so this one is much cheaper to ship than our Martian Airship.



You can find it at my site http://crossoverminiatures.com/product/frederick-class-airship/ It's on sale for the next two weeks...

[MaleGriffin]

I just ordered mine!

Now if someone would make a Royal Navy nef....

[fergal]

Thanks mate!  I've got one in the queue, but I have two projects to knock out first.  One is one the edge of launching already, but for modern gamers, then it's back to the VSF skies and the Royal Navy...

[Suber]

 
Beautiful!!

[The_Beast]

Heck, I like the basic shape sans bags and flying bridge as a super-Aphid.

Still fighting the Screw Kite mind you. 

Doug

[fergal]

Interesting Beast, I could try and whip one up for you if you wanted?

[The_Beast]

Interesting Beast, I could try and whip one up for you if you wanted?

Get thee behind me... er... Fergal! 

Let me have a long look at the images on your site; I started to ask for the assembly instructions, but those piccies ought to be enough.

Doug

[beefcake]

Very nice. I like the clear acrylic at the back simulating a turning propeller. Nice!

[Sinewgrab]

Honestly, I would want an option to order it without the zeppelin bags - because I know I would leave them off.  Otherwise, it is a sexy little beast.

[fergal]

It will knock off quite a little bit of the price without the zeppelins as well.  Let me have a week or so.  The problem is finding time to put it together and make directions. Though the changes would be so slight that you'd be able to work it out with the existing directions.

I might be able to knock up another version of the front superstructure as well.  If it fit in the same holes, it won't kill me.  Let me know if you guys are serious about it before I pile in more time.  I don't mind doing it if it will put a smile on someone's face, but I've got a lot of time in already so it's got to have some business benefit.

[The_Beast]

Quick question about the superstructure: are the two front,sloped pieces the same dimensions? One with view holes, the lower without?

I can't really 'get serious' until I get time to sort out my issues with the kite. However, I'm trying REAL hard not to get excited about an Aphid with four instead of two gun balconies.  

Doug

[fergal]

Quick question about the superstructure: are the two front,sloped pieces the same dimensions? One with view holes, the lower without?

Exact same piece.  Makes it easy design wise that similar pieces like that are the same dimensions.

[The_Beast]

Sure looked like that, but you know about the ol' eyeball Mk. I... 

I'm thinking a single level superstructure, with a flying bridge without wings, but I'm also dithering with the idea of a small fore turret. Then, of course, would have to replace the half deck/ceiling... I'M SO TORN! 

Doug

[fergal]

Alright Mr. Beast, let me know what you think.  I couldn't help myself tonight, I had to see what she looked like.  I don't think the look is complete without the railings, but this gives you the idea.  Removed the two top levels and the airbags (my favorite part of the old design, but happy to alter it).

[The_Beast]

Damn, you, I really like it. 

Yes, I'd fiddle a bit here and there, but that's a handsome, dangerous lady.

Doug