ARM Poseiden of the Atlantis Air Force

[beowulf]

done for a GB elsewhere, the theme being what if Atlantis had not become 'lost' but became an industrial,economic and political powerhouse

kit is Revells 1/72 RAH-66 Comanche



In 2004 the US Govt cancels the RAH-66 Comanche program for a variety of reasons. This of course did not please Boeing and Sikorsky who had invested considerable time and money on developing the aircraft.
But it was a window of opportunity for the Government of Atlantis who wanted to invest in producing combat aircraft of some sort, not just for its own armed forces but also for export.
They had looked into getting a license to produce an existing aircraft but didn't think this was a worthwhile project as they would be competing with the original manufacturer.
Boeing-Sikorsky was approached and a deal was settled for an undisclosed amount of money for the rights to build the Comanche, which included all the production line equipment and initial support of B-S technicians
And thats how the Atlantis Rotary Manufacturing Ltd was founded. Further development improved on the original design and it was renamed the Poseidon after the mythical 'Father' of Atlantis. Within 2 years the production line was set up and the first aircraft being produced.
Entering service with the Atlantis Air Force they soon see combat in 2008 supporting the National Forces of El Dorado against insurgents from the well organised and Chinese supplied Muisca Liberation Army who were attempting to over throw the Government. This would see the aircraft being assessed by a variety of other countries who were looking for a cheaper but viable aircraft to the Apache or Euro Tiger

[McColm]

 

[flappydaffy]

  thought atlantis forces were a little bluer 

[tc2324]

Very nice if I don`t say so myself. 

[Weaver]

Very tidy - nice one! 

[NARSES2]

Very neat - didn't realise the kit was that small