Herr Döktor
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« on: April 26, 2010, 09:28:43 pm » |
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Being, as I am, stuck between contracts and stuck at home looking after an infirm elderly relative (in the West Wing, in a tower) I have had some time on my hands- this has allowed me to finish up some long standing projects ( propeller powered flying saucer, 1947 Panzer walking tank), and start a new one: The Aerial Battle ship, inspired, in part, by this wonderful piece of art: Here's where I am after a couple of days tinkering: I've got the keel in place, with the ramming prow; the bits of tube show where the super structure will be, I'm probably going to have small propellers behind the two smaller gas envelopes, and one huge prop. at the back, behind whatever control urfaces I decide on. And then, THE WORLD. |
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« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2010, 09:44:11 pm » |
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That looks to me like how the airships in The Red Star ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Red_Star) should have been designed. What's the origin of the artwork exactly HD? |
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Herr Döktor
Gadgeteer, Contraptionist, and Inventor, FVSS
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« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2010, 09:59:37 pm » |
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Dear old Red Star- whatever (and whyever and wherever) happened to that? I did enjoy what there was of it, perhaps they were too ambitious... As for that image, I *think* it originally came from here: http://www.isotx.com/index.php?view=1888But it's been 'round t'web sixteen dozen times, so it might originate elsewhere... |
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Utini420
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« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2010, 10:13:09 pm » |
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Oh, you right jolly bastard, that's going to be BRILLIANT!
(That image ha been my wallpaper for a while now, so I'm slightly biased)
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« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2010, 10:13:28 pm » |
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Fantastic! Post frequent WIP so we can follow the journey.
...say what, you have Granny stuck in the tower?
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« Last Edit: April 26, 2010, 10:15:44 pm by WillRockwell »
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« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2010, 10:34:02 pm » |
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Now you have us on tenterhooks awaiting more news and images.
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« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2010, 10:41:50 pm » |
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Absolutely wonderful. It's especially enjoyable to see the work in progress.
Look forward to seeing the next installment...
Can I just ask - do you make your models from bits and pieces you find laying around?
Well done sir!
B
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« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2010, 10:43:00 pm » |
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B- this has allowed me to finish up some long standing projects ( propeller powered flying saucer, 1947 Panzer walking tank), and start a new one: The Aerial Battle ship, inspired, in part, by this wonderful piece of art: That is a cool picture. I downloaded a 1024x640 version of it. Pretty cool model. If your a fan of "what if" aircraft and walking Panzers, you should check out Ted Nomura's work. He has written many alternate history stories dealing with those designs: Luftwaffe 1946, Tigers of Terra and Families of Altered Wars. Most of his work is published by Antarctic Press. SM |
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Capt. Dirigible
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« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2010, 02:33:53 pm » |
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Herr Doktor..it looks awesome already! Can't wait to see the finished item....and the WIP updates.
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« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2010, 02:51:12 pm » |
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Thank you fore showing the work in progress. I can't wait to see the development. The image you are using has also helped inspire me as well in my endeavours.
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akumabito
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« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2010, 03:33:49 pm » |
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*Frantically hits F5 ever 3 seconds* This is going to be one EPIC model! Will you fo the rest of the fleet as well?  |
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« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2010, 03:38:55 pm » |
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I must confess that I am lusting after both this image and your model.
I shall take a cold shower at once.
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« Reply #13 on: April 27, 2010, 03:41:42 pm » |
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What an exciting project ... *ponders making a 1/35 scale ship*
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« Reply #14 on: April 27, 2010, 03:54:48 pm » |
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oh try for 1/1 scale please
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Arkwright
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« Reply #15 on: April 27, 2010, 04:05:51 pm » |
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Hi HD
That model looks brilliant. Your work is, as ever precise and well executed.
TTFN
Arkwright
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Capt. Dirigible
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« Reply #16 on: April 27, 2010, 04:54:51 pm » |
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oh try for 1/1 scale please
I'm reminded of the Ripping Yarn 'Tomkinson's School Days' when he made a 'full scale model' of an Icebreaker |
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« Reply #17 on: April 27, 2010, 07:31:58 pm » |
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Looking good, Herr Doktor! Can't wait to see the build progress. I'm reminded of the Ripping Yarn 'Tomkinson's School Days' when he made a 'full scale model' of an Icebreaker  "But Sir, there's 1500 tons of steel in this thing!" |
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« Reply #18 on: April 27, 2010, 09:32:00 pm » |
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Looks marvellous so far!
May I ask what you have in mind paint job wise?
-Matt
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Herr Döktor
Gadgeteer, Contraptionist, and Inventor, FVSS
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« Reply #19 on: April 27, 2010, 10:47:14 pm » |
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Today I've managed to lay down the basics of the superstructure and upper decks, as well as some detail on the two outer balloons, envelopes, sticky out things:  (note the useful notation of the word 'TOP' so I don't get confused) I'm very pleased at how quickly this is coming together, soon I'll actually have to work out what scale it is, and what colours to paint it!  PS: Markf- funny you should bring up Nazi rocket men, in my (nearly) finished WWII German walking tank diorama, I have a 54mm lady RAKETENTRUPPEN: |
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« Reply #20 on: April 27, 2010, 10:52:01 pm » |
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Looking good so far, I've no doubt the finished product will be well worth looking forward to.
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Herr Döktor
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« Reply #21 on: April 28, 2010, 09:46:05 pm » |
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Blocked out the bridge and faired in the decks, it's reaching the point where I'll be adding the smaller details:   OMG! It's coming right for us! EVASIVE MANOEUVRES!  PHEW! Missed us! Next up, I'll be working out where the guns will go, building the guns, and adding more guns. Did I mention the guns? |
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Capt. Dirigible
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« Reply #22 on: April 28, 2010, 11:04:47 pm » |
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 That's Edward Fox, isn't it!? |
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Herr Döktor
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« Reply #23 on: April 28, 2010, 11:15:49 pm » |
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That's Edward Fox, isn't it!? Blimey! I think you're right! Still, British actors always make the best Nazis, don't they? |
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lord Ghia Direpond
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« Reply #24 on: April 29, 2010, 12:23:09 am » |
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HER DOKTOR, sir are you BARKING mad?? i read with vigor you first post which you clearly state your elderly relative is resting in the west wing, sir i imagine the whole civilised world knows the west wing will certainly bring on a shortness of breath in your aged and infirm kinship. please transfer the dear to the EAST wing, where the sun will refresh the ailing body!
yours releavedley Lord Ghia.
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