kpnuts Posted July 26, 2016 Share #1 Posted July 26, 2016 Hi all I started this kit ages ago but it got shelved (can't remember why) but I had an idea to re motivate me , it's going to become a 60s version of the bat boat, I have the Airfix jet engine which I will be adding, with some lasers and other bits, I guarantee this will be like no corvette you ever saw. dgbot, popeye the sailor and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 26, 2016 Share #2 Posted July 26, 2016 Our first Space Battleship! dgbot and mtaylor 2 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted July 27, 2016 Hi all well here is a quick mockup of where this is going. The jet engine is very disappointing detail wise I will be adding lots more detail and since this will be sprayed gloss black I will be cutting inspection doors in the outer casing to show the detail I will be adding popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 29, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted July 29, 2016 Hi all here's the first bit of alterations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted July 30, 2016 Hi all done a bit more. As you can see there's no real detail to the jet engine, I know it's meant to be an educational toys to teach kids how a jet engine works and to be see through but I fail to see how this teaches anything, no injectors no pipe work for fuel just some blades which spin and some lights, I think Airfix missed a trick here. And for very little work on their part. I know nothing about jet engines but I know they need injectors to get the fuel where needed and fuel obviously but here is no indication of either here. popeye the sailor, dgbot, GuntherMT and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted July 31, 2016 Hi all some more progress on this. I've concocted a couple of laser cannons for it, I think they look quite convincing, what do you think. cobra1951, popeye the sailor, RGL and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted August 3, 2016 Hi all here is tonight's bit I must say I'm quite pleased with my lasers. GuntherMT and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted August 7, 2016 Hi all here is the next installment I must say I'm enjoying this very much, freedom from anyone saying "that's wrong" is so liberating and I'm loving the fact I can use my imagination to find stuff for making 60s style futuristic stuff ( I thought at the start of this build that the corvette lent itself to that era, modern stuff would be either squarer or more streamlined) popeye the sailor and GuntherMT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted August 9, 2016 Hi all, I've started detailing the jet engine. popeye the sailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share #10 Posted August 12, 2016 Hi all, did some more detailing on the jet engine (yes I know all you jet engine enthusiasts out there it looks like no jet engine you ever saw) it's not real and doesn't exist in real life, I love this imaginary stuff, I can do anything. cobra1951, puckotred, GuntherMT and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyposphagma Posted August 13, 2016 Share #11 Posted August 13, 2016 Your build reminds me of this song from the musical "War of the worlds": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brvzh9c5w98 The battleship "Thunderchild" tries to stop the Marsian invaders. Your build is great. Looking forward to see the whole ship when its ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted August 13, 2016 Hi all well I've finished detailing the jet engine, I was going to make an inspection panel in the casing so you could see the detailing but since it is curved in all directions I couldn't work out how to hinge it so you won't actually see any of it but, hey I know it's there. I loved Jeff Lyns version of war of the world's, great music . GuntherMT and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share #13 Posted August 14, 2016 Hi all well thanks to a suggestion I'm going to do lift out panels instead of hinged so here's what I have so far. popeye the sailor and puckotred 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share #14 Posted August 15, 2016 Hi all here's another update on this beast. IMG]http://i67.tinypic.com/2me7mux.jpg[/img] popeye the sailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share #15 Posted August 18, 2016 Hi all I've had a go at making batman and added a bit of colour to the ship. GuntherMT, Hyposphagma and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share #16 Posted August 21, 2016 Hi all can anyone guess what this will be used for (think way out of the box) popeye the sailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted August 21, 2016 Share #17 Posted August 21, 2016 It's going to be a lamp! Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowhand Posted August 21, 2016 Share #18 Posted August 21, 2016 Always look on the bright side of life - dum de dum de dum Quote Slowhand, Current build - Polacca scratch build from Amati plan previous builds San Martin - Occre H.MS Resolution - Corel Half Moon - Corel Dragon keel boat - Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share #19 Posted August 23, 2016 Hi all here is the next update. popeye the sailor and overdale 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdale Posted August 23, 2016 Share #20 Posted August 23, 2016 Hi all can anyone guess what this will be used for (think way out of the box) Erm…. Is it a bird….? Is it a plane…? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share #21 Posted August 23, 2016 I thought the helipad gave it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share #22 Posted August 29, 2016 Hi all here's another update. GuntherMT, popeye the sailor and Slowhand 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share #23 Posted September 4, 2016 Hi all another little update, I must say I'm excited to see where this goes, I have so many ideas rolling round in my head. popeye the sailor and GuntherMT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share #24 Posted September 4, 2016 Hi all I just feel like I should apologise to all the people following my other ship builds, I've not forgotten them, I'm just having so much fun with this I can't concentrate on them, is that selfish? Sorry, I will get back to them again, and to those who don't like what I'm doing to this, I blow raspberrys at you. RGL and cobra1951 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share #25 Posted September 6, 2016 Hi all another update, won't be many more as on hols on Friday. popeye the sailor, GuntherMT and cristikc 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share #26 Posted October 23, 2016 Hi all doing some research (I've no idea of the size of these and can't seem to find overall dimensions) I thought these would help in stabilisation either side, would you all agree, 1/72 seahund type xxv11b, I wouldn't be modeling them as submarines more outriggers with maybe some cannons or lasers attached. cobra1951 and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra1951 Posted October 23, 2016 Share #27 Posted October 23, 2016 That looks great You have some imagination Must be a lot of fun inside your head popeye the sailor 1 Quote Bob Current Build HMB Endeavour - Occre 1:54 Completed Builds Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart 1:23 scale....x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share #28 Posted April 4, 2017 Hi all well I'm back on this (I know, you're all shaking your heads and mumbling "here goes that nutter again") hey I'm just living upto my name. Kenneth Powell, RGL, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share #29 Posted April 6, 2017 Hi all here is the next update. husky1943, yvesvidal and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share #30 Posted April 7, 2017 Hi all the next update Here is the standard weapon and the bat boat laser to replace it Added some of the PE ( not sure whether to leave it as stainless or paint it red, just to add some interest instead of all black) And more of the hated PE popeye the sailor, Paul Jarman and omarcs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.