Light Assault Carrier (Sci-Fi)

[BlackOps]

OK, AD got me itchin' to go back to this build after seeing his current project then Slinger had to go and start a Sci-Fi project so I decided I'd better scratch that itch. This started with a used toner cartridge I snagged from work after thinking it's a perfect starting point for a Frigate or some such space fleet craft.




I added some 1/25 scale car rims to add some detail to the rear engines.




Then I brought home another cartridge with the intention of making a sister ship but combined them to creat a light assualt/support carrier instead.




Heare's a shot of the tail end.




Can't have a carrier without fighters so here's the first prototype.




A little size comparison.



I think this project is going to take a while, finding appropriate greeblies and such may take some searching but I've been wanting to get back to this.

[LemonJello]

Looks like a great start.  I've been mulling over a sci-fi build - Colonial Marines, Galactic Marine Corps, something along those lines.  Just really have to find a good base object to start off with.  That toner cartridge looks like an interesting beginning; lots of potential there.

Keep the updates coming.

[SinUnNombre]

Wow. I love it! What's that old saying about one man's trash? With the 3 great sci-fi kitbashes on here now, I'm defintely going to start my own. Great work so far, be sure to keep us posted.

Jon

P.S. What's that little fighter made from?

[AeroplaneDriver]

Wow, looks like we've got an unofficial Sci-Fi GB going on here! 

That toner cartridge just screams to be a ship.  Love the carrier design, it has a very distinct 'Aliens' look to it to me.

[BlackOps]

What's that little fighter made from?

1:350 scale F-18 Hornet.

[cthulhu77]

I just love projects like this...unbelievably way cool !  Wonderful concept, and coming along well.

[John Howling Mouse]

Whoooooa: this is coming along nicely.  These toner cartridges: how long are they?  Looks like an excellent forestock for a new version of the old Aliens pulse rifle.

[BlackOps]

Whoooooa: this is coming along nicely.  These toner cartridges: how long are they?  Looks like an excellent forestock for a new version of the old Aliens pulse rifle.

Thanks guys, the cartridge is about 19" long. I have considered bringing home another one for just that purpose Barry! The cool thing is the flat panel even slides like a shotgun pump 

[AeroplaneDriver]

The similarity to the Marines' pulse rifle prompted my comment too, since the Sulaco was based on the design of the rifle.  These things have lots of sci-fi potential.  Maybe this could be the USS John Glenn base platrform I mentioned in my original Mars Lander backstory?

[dragon]

Actually, it looks closer to the carriers in Space: Above and Beyond

[Brian da Basher]

Toner cartridges??!!! Who'd'a thunk it???!!! Outstanding vision on this one Black Ops!

Brian da Basher

[sotoolslinger]

Beautiful idea . This is going to be fun with all of us working sci-fi. Who else wants in?

[Gary]

Oh what the hell, this is rounding out to be another group build.

Lemmee see what I have before I commit

[tanktastic43]

Way to go Black Ops. Great job. 

[Ed S]

This is off to a great start.  Very imaginative use of "junk". 

Ed