rockpopandchips Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) So starts another a scratch/bash of kits to make my version of an Ian mcque type sci-fi floating ship. Starting of with a revell harbour tug boat for this build and we will see if I can come up with something different but similar to what is already out there. Some very badly drawn ideas on paper but they give me something to work with. And a start I have made. I Have moved the cabin to the back of the deck, added the extra level and moved the railing (that I might or might not cut out and make new). Added a hand rail to top of the upper cabin and a few bits and bobs here and there......and so it begins....... Travel toothpaste lid and candle holder used to make the new generator. Thanks for looking. Edited June 29, 2018 by rockpopandchips name added. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 O-ho, this is the one we've all been waiting for. Looks like you're off to a good start! Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 On 5/29/2018 at 11:39 PM, Will Vale said: O-ho, this is the one we've all been waiting for. Looks like you're off to a good start! Will Cheers Will. So thinking last night that this wire might be a better choice to use as the rigging, looks to be a better scale match than cotton thread. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Nice! Will be following with interest, looks like a cool idea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 (edited) Working on the roofs of the boat and after mocking these up, I'm thinking the large one at the front should be a bit like one from Jabbas sail barge. And I have a new stash of plastic rod turn up today...... So much fun...... Edited June 1, 2018 by rockpopandchips 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 4 hours ago, Hunter Rose said: Nice! Will be following with interest, looks like a cool idea Cheers. I hope it turns out to be worth following...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 3 hours ago, rockpopandchips said: So much fun...... It is isn't it? I built one about five years ago and did post pictures on here but can't now find the thread. I'm currently scratch building a variation on the Ma.k Lunadiver using two Sea Kings as a starting point. I found the build thread. the RFI seems to have disappeared. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Pete in Lincs said: built one about five years ago Peter that is an amazing build 😎, I hope mine turns out 1/2 as good. Still not sure what sort of base I want to do for this one, but I'm thinking of some sort of water...... 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Thank you. I had to leave it behind when I left Saudi as it was so big. I still have parts of it though, which will live on in other builds. All in though, I really enjoyed building it. Your build, how about having a harpoon gun on the front? They've shot something like a Dune worm and the ship is suspended on the harpoon line? (Then again you could just ignore me and hope I go away) 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 I was thinking crane but I'm moving the cabin deck farward so not sure how much room there will be so a harpoon gun might be a better option. Keep the comments and suggestions comming Pete you always come up with some gems. Cheers Brian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 Made the frame and legs for the two rear shades and made a start on a crane. That's not were the crane will be fitted it's a scale look test, still looks a bit like a water filler from a steam train to me. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 (edited) Started working on the front sail/deck cover, I'm also on with scratch building table and chairs and some barrels. Here was last night work on the from sail. Edited June 3, 2018 by rockpopandchips 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 (edited) Finished this small boat today, I think this was the life boat, now it's a small transport be bring pansangers to the large ship. Edited June 3, 2018 by rockpopandchips 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaktis Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 This looks like a great start, I will follow with interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVoidDragon Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 The idea of Sky/flying ships is a pretty interesting one, great work so far! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave22014 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 I've always liked these "ships of the sky", especially the flying chinese restaurant in The Fifth Element film. But never really thought about building one, now i am feeling inspired..... might take a stroll to the LMS and see if he has any boat kits 🚢 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Does it have to be a crane? This boat could be a refueller? or it's to empty the tanks of fishing ships. Or it could tow cargo balloons or..... If a boat can fly, it could do anything you can think of. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 7 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: Does it have to be a crane? This boat could be a refueller? or it's to empty the tanks of fishing ships. Or it could tow cargo balloons or..... If a boat can fly, it could do anything you can think of. Or a massive foam blower for the biggest foam party ever!.........maybe not. No the crane is a place holder for now, I do see the deck full of odds and sods, box's barrels hoses etc. I think until I get the deck glued down I'm in no rush. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 4 hours ago, TheVoidDragon said: The idea of Sky/flying ships is a pretty interesting one, great work so far! It's not new but I have liked the idea ever since finding Ian Maquue art work https://www.facebook.com/ianmcque/. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 3 hours ago, Bigdave22014 said: I've always liked these "ships of the sky", especially the flying chinese restaurant in The Fifth Element film. But never really thought about building one, now i am feeling inspired..... might take a stroll to the LMS and see if he has any boat kits 🚢 Go for it, it's a lot of fun and you could choose any genre and go mad. I already want to do a steampunk version. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVoidDragon Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) With the crane if there isn't room at the front, perhaps you could have some sort of replacement for part of the hull itself. Something like a large under-belly mounted winch system built into the bottom back portion of the boat hull, like instead of where the engines would be you could replace part of the hull with a big cargo/storage platform along and the crane/winch, so built into the ship itself. You'd obviously have to move the engines elsewhere but it would leave space on the deck for other things. Edited June 4, 2018 by TheVoidDragon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundledonk Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Off to a great start mate 👍 I love the idea of a sky ship, it's right up my alley and I'm looking forward to seeing this come together. The little launch is a great touch and must be flipping tiny in 1/100 , and the chairs are making my eyes ache just thinking about working with something that small. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 I like the jolly-boat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 12 hours ago, Will Vale said: I like the jolly-boat Cheers. I have done a bit of work on the upper deck, I will sand the rivits to make them all about the same hight once they are dry. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 (edited) Upper deck finished I think, need to make a few more chairs but they are making my eyes bleed...... 🤪 Edited June 9, 2018 by rockpopandchips 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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