Project log - Space:1889 Aerial Combat

[Fortescue-Smythe]

@Doug: exactly, I am definitely leaning towards that.
Come to think of it, doesn't say anywhere on the package that the bands have to have the same height. I could abstract a bit and call them 'nap-of-earth', 'low', 'cruising', 'high' and 'extreme'. Or words to that effect.

[Fortescue-Smythe]

The shipyard at Syrtis Major has been busy, and returned the test prints for the HMS Aphid hull. Errhm, minus the actual bottom of the hull, the file of which I forgot to submit to the print vendor. Ahem.

No matter, the main purpose of the print was to assess whether the scale at which YPU designed the model works for me. It does, so YPU has got the go ahead to churn out the other hulls.




I have to say I'm reeeeeelly excited about this. The model doesn't look like much yet, but still: for the first time, I hold something in my hands and this thing definitely looks like it will become reality. Yowza! 

So now I have to think about building and detailing those boats. Anyone know of a good web shop (in Europe) for ship modelling bits and fittings? Guns, railings, structured sheets to simulate deck planking, that sort of thing?

[The_Beast]

@Doug: exactly, I am definitely leaning towards that.
Come to think of it, doesn't say anywhere on the package that the bands have to have the same height. I could abstract a bit and call them 'nap-of-earth', 'low', 'cruising', 'high' and 'extreme'. Or words to that effect.

Absolutely! I get a bit hung on bands of measurement, but the important thing is conflict interaction. NoE might tend to make targeting from above, and probably boarding, more difficult because of obstructions and visual confusion. On the other hand, greater danger from groppo foes. All could have effects on interactions between, and on performance of the machinery. AND crew.

'Extreme' sounds cold and thin to me!

HUGE YMMV, of course, and these aren't even suggestions, merely indicating I think I see your point. 

Doug

[Old-N-Busted]

So now I have to think about building and detailing those boats. Anyone know of a good web shop (in Europe) for ship modelling bits and fittings? Guns, railings, structured sheets to simulate deck planking, that sort of thing?
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I have found this to be a good place to look
https://www.mantuamodel.co.uk/  BUSTED.

[Fortescue-Smythe]

Thank you Busted,
that looks like I'll find a lot of bits and bobbins.

[Fortescue-Smythe]

YPU has put together the first half of the first batch of 3d models, and here they are:

HMS Reliant, my first ever independent command (as Lt Cmdr Fortescue-Smythe in a Space:1889 game run by my cousin):


SMS Hamburg, mein lieber Herr Gesangsverein:


A Martian screw galley of the 'Endtime' class:


A Martian screw galley of the 'Sky Runner' class. I have asked for the stern section to be stretched a bit, so that it doesn't  look quite so much like a barrel:

[Cat]

In related news, Brigade Models has 1/300 skyboats "in the works"!

[Fortescue-Smythe]

Cool, that might well be compatible.

[The_Beast]

In related news, Brigade Models has 1/300 skyboats "in the works"!

Some Aeronef and Imperial Skies fanatics may end up burning John Treadaway in effigy for the Miniature Wargames article that started this, for fear Tony et al will be diverted from even more of the already dozens of 1/1200 ships, I'm willing to say 'good thing.'

Right up until someone decides there needs to be some in 15mm, and 1/600, and... 

I know I'll be scoping the 1/300 for conversion to 15mm. 

Doug

[PortCharmers]

Hello there,

when I first saw your nefs on the poles, I thought you turned them into bird-houses.

My first adresses when hunting for boat Fittings in Germany would be Krick, Aeronaut and Steba. And I think Calder Craft and Model Slipway in England might also sell their fittings without the boat.

[Fortescue-Smythe]

Thanks, I'll go check those out.

[Fortescue-Smythe]

1st batch of 3d models is complete:

'Hullcutter' Martian Screw Galley


'Warm Winds' Martian Merchantman Kite



'Whisperdeath' Martian Kite



Next up: a couple of test prints to figure out the specs I need to give to the 3d print vendors, and then modelling ships like there's no tomorrow.
Plus, I got a long train journey coming up, so I might have time to type up some of the rules ideas.

[The_Beast]

Plus, I got a long train journey coming up, so I might have time to type up some of the rules ideas.

All right!

Doug

[YPU]

Oh hey, I missed this topic up till now. Looking forwards to your progress on the models and the game. It was very tempting to put more detail into the models, but when a bloke tells you he is going to build it himself you have to respect that. 

[Fortescue-Smythe]

Just you wait.   
Once I have funding for the 2nd batch of ship types, a detailing job will be next up.