Sci FI VTOL

puddingwrestler · July 17, 2011, 12:34:30 AM

Okay chaps, I think I am in. I have a 1/72 Comanche and a 1/72 Apache coming my way. The plan is to scale-o-rama and kitbash them together to make a 1:100/15mm scale tilt jet VTOL for use with my also upcoming GruntZ army. Until I see the parts and get a feel of the size and what I can do with them, I'm not sure exactly what role this VTOL will fill, probably gunship or transport, but not sure right now.

puddingwrestler · July 18, 2011, 11:52:14 PM

Parts have arrived and the thinking cap is going on.

puddingwrestler · July 27, 2011, 04:01:53 AM

Here is the barely begun hulk of the as yet unnamed VTOL transport. All I've done so far is cut the tail off and start blocking in some of the new bodywork. The chaps near the back are Eureka 15mm Ventaurans (they're closer to 20mm tall, being strapping lads in armour and all that) for scale reference.

Cobra · July 27, 2011, 04:06:49 AM

Hey puddingwrestler, ok if i give you a Suggestion for your VTOL Name? how about calling it,"Shadow Wolf"? would that work for you? hope this helps.Dan

puddingwrestler · July 27, 2011, 04:22:17 AM

Dunno, I'm trying to go with something simultaneously completely non-cliched (ie: predator, bird of prey, snake etc.) and somethinh which suggests corporate ownership. This belongs to the security forces of a mining company. I'm not even totally sure it's english speaking either. I rarely name something this early in the process, I prefer to see what it looks like first.

puddingwrestler · July 28, 2011, 04:21:26 AM

Here's the latest progress on the un named VTOL. A timely shipment of tube and plasticard arrived today, so things are moving along smoothly.

Mossie · July 28, 2011, 04:45:25 AM

Hmmm, intriguing!

Sticky Fingers · July 28, 2011, 08:52:04 AM

Hmmmmm.....

Taiidantomcat · July 28, 2011, 10:38:02 AM

At this point you could leave it as in and i will still be in love

puddingwrestler · July 28, 2011, 03:43:04 PM

Quote from: Taiidantomcat on July 28, 2011, 10:38:02 AM
At this point you could leave it as in and i will still be in love

The shape is finished, just a matter of PSR and fitting the vertical launch missile racks to the top.

deathjester · July 28, 2011, 04:44:36 PM

Very nice - reminds me of the vtol's from the ps1 game 'G-Police'. Nice work!

arkon · July 28, 2011, 07:40:16 PM

ok so is this now 1/48 with one guy killin everyone or 1/72 with in the slaughter?

puddingwrestler · July 29, 2011, 03:55:26 AM

no, it's 15mm scale. That is approximately 1:122 or so. It's a wargames scale, so the number refers to the height of the average man.
Also it was inspired by G Police.
Also I am making DANGER MOUSE decals to fit on to it.
Because I can.

puddingwrestler · July 30, 2011, 08:34:17 PM

PSR continues. The cockpit is fitted, and I've built the tilt jet support pylons from AH-64 parts. I've also just recieved a shipment of shiny things from Critical Mass Games, so I can see how it compares to a 15mm APC size wise.

buzzbomb · July 30, 2011, 08:52:19 PM

It's noice.

Rotary nozzles do it for me