Old Crow force WIP thread. New pics 28/04/16

[Brandlin]

Help me Obi-Wan LAF, you're my only hope.

I'm looking for a 28mm scaled sci-fi flier. A single man, recon vehicle, very lightly armed. The kind with a cockpit suspended under a pair of lift fans and small stub wings. At a push, it could be a drone.

Ideally I want a tiny tail or none at all, and overall in the 75-90mm (3 -  3 1/2" roughly) maximum size.

These are to work in a force with 25 mm old crow vehicles, so the simple, functional, industrial look would be great. I'm really NOT interested in anything with 40k styling.

If I can't find existing models then I may scratch build (I need 3) so recommendations for models but also inspiring images greatly appreciated.

thanks in advance...


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Since starting this thread and getting so much helpful feedback I have started to pot updates for the whole Grymn/ Old Crow force.

[Elbows]

Someone posted a Japanese kit of a small single person submersible style vehicle which I thought would make a great little space runabout.

https://www.hlj.com/product/AOS00960/Rsc

Could be a fun kit to bash up into what you want.

This is a more expensive kit, but again has bashing potential:

https://www.hlj.com/product/aos01142

[Billchuck]

If you're ok with a paper model kit, Mel Ebbles' Hummingbird may be just the thing. http://www.genetmodels.com/ebbles-miniatures-2007-2008-models/

[rwwin]

How about the Dragonfly from Pardulon:

http://pardulon-models.com/de/fahrzeuge/komplettbausaetze/55/dragonfly-xrt-16-vtol

[mrgrigson]

How about the old Future Warriors Starfish? Not *quite* the look you're going for, but the size should be perfect.

http://www.mirliton.it/product_info.php?pName=starfish-mecv&cName=future-warrior-28-mm

[Predatorpt]

What about a GZG 15mm gunship?



It could function as a 25mm drone. Dwartist did this one for me, long time ago (Pig Iron minis, 28mm):

[Diablo Jon]

DaemonScape?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GZG-75-VTOL-Gunship-25-28mm-scale-stargrunt-Sci-Fi-/120722189653?hash=item1c1b9a6d55



Probably more guns than you want but the are separate so you don't have to add them.

[Inso]

There are these drones from RAFM:

http://www.rafm.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RAF&Product_Code=RAF02828&Category_Code=USXMin
http://www.rafm.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RAF&Product_Code=RAF02840&Category_Code=USXMin
http://www.rafm.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RAF&Product_Code=RAF02841&Category_Code=USXMin

If it's for Grymn, you could probably remove the turret and fit a small cockpit.

Rebel has a few small fliers and I think that this one could be of use:

http://www.rebelminis.com/saclgu.html

Although these are 10mm scale, you may find something usable here:

http://www.hawkwargames.com/collections/post-human-republic-phr-dropships

[Malebolgia]

Zenterrain?
 http://www.zenterrain.com/en_US/p/8U6-COPTER/121

[Brandlin]

Thank you for all the input!

Many of these I know about, I have the pardulon one too, nice but too long for my current need.

Zenterrain?
 http://www.zenterrain.com/en_US/p/8U6-COPTER/121

Oddly, I like the feel of that one. But not in MDF. It reminds me of this http://miniaturescenery.com/ProductPage.asp?CODE=VH1ZEPENG
Which Inso pointed out to me on another forum.

They both have that dumpy, practical simple look. I may have to make something similar.

Further suggestions still welcome!

[Sinewgrab]

Maybe this one from Shapeways (Arctic Skunk)?

http://www.shapeways.com/product/K2CVV4HLW/ta05-assault-pod?li=shop-results&optionId=40875501

[Inso]

How about this?:

http://www.amazon.com/MATCHBOX-MISSION-ROTO-WARRIOR-BUSTERS/dp/B0184L6JCE

[plastic scouser]

how about the robogear condor nice and cheap 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Condor-Assault-Flyer-by-Tehnolog-from-Robogear-line-/131740207064

Cheers Ian

[Suber]

Maybe the Puppetswar 'Hornet':



http://puppetswar.eu/product.php?id_product=351

I believe it fits in the concept you are looking for.

[Commander Roj]

Help me Obi-Wan LAF, you're my only hope.

I'm looking for a 28mm scaled sci-fi flier. A single man, recon vehicle, very lightly armed. The kind with a cockpit suspended under a pair of lift fans and small stub wings. At a push, it could be a drone.

Ideally I want a tiny tail or none at all, and overall in the 75-90mm (3 -  3 1/2" roughly) maximum size.

These are to work in a force with 25 mm old crow vehicles, so the simple, functional, industrial look would be great. I'm really NOT interested in anything with 40k styling.

If I can't find existing models then I may scratch build (I need 3) so recommendations for models but also inspiring images greatly appreciated.

thanks in advance...

I would suggest the Nexus Miniatures Cobra, but it is a little larger than you have indicated at 108mm by 96mm. Nice 80's retro feel though!