Pete in Lincs Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Thanks to a week off work and a push this afternoon I've finally finished my floaty boat build, Misfit 2. Based on an ancient pre-built FROG Shell Welder tanker, This build has cost me very little, mostly just paint & glues as virtually everything came out of the spares boxes. And it has provided many hours of enjoyment. If you're wondering, the Maschinen kreiger universe is on Earth 800 years in the future, and resources are being fought over. I like the Ian McQue floaty boats & I like kreiger, so, what if the seas are dried up, you have useless ships and anti gravity devices, what do you do? Now without further ado, the pictures, and this time they're mostly in focus. It's a busy day down at the dock, unloading a mixed cargo.... Notice that the lower part of the dock can't now be seen. So much for my desert simulation! The blue fold down wings provide a bit of ground effect lift at speed. This probably counts as a diorama really. Don't tell the Mods. They'll all want one. That drum doesn't seem very heavy. This blokes a Bludger!* *(Aussie speak for Skiver) That's Radar from a Revell MASH set working the crane remote control. All the figures were on the original Misfit. The sharp end, See the leaping antelope up there? This ship is a product of the Springbok shipyards. I think it's intended to be a Reindeer, I nicked some from a table at Christmas! Underneath there is the ground mapping Radar bowl, ex-Harrier steering thrusters and a wonky (rusty/miscoloured) heat exhaust from the Fwd Anti Gravity unit. Below the Springbok is a thruster. (From a toy Space Shuttle, 20p at the car boot). At the back we have a similar arrangement except the heat exhausts are ex Ju87 Night exhausts, cheap from the Big H. In the centre is the main thruster. Back at the front, the figurehead is an Eagle. Actually ex Matchbox tank kit? Nazi Eagle with a missile head placed where the Swastika was. Some clutter behind the wheelhouse. Drums, jerrycans and a bucket. Meanwhile back on the dock. See that silver thing behind the bloke? Ex Revell Dambuster Lancaster and about 50 years old. Now it's a special container of some sort. The Skipper keeps an eye on the unloading procedures. The cargo net was just some mesh and was used (along with the crane) on Misfit 1. A pretty mixed cargo, I think you'll agree. The yellow thing with the 'ears' is a screw on cap for something that I found. Here's Dockyard Matey again, He's been with this since the start. The green wire is plugged into the gizmo for power from the dock. Blue gas bottles on Ju88 bomb racks. Don't ask me what they're for though. (They were bombs at one point). Another view down the old dock. Getting bored yet? Oh, the metal U shaped thing? Staples. Probably now a special part they are delivering. A last long look down the length of the dock. Oh, I measured Misfit, 16 inches bow to stern. And in case you were in any doubt, The name on the back. These were rub down letters I've had for years. Stick them on and add a coat of matt varnish. Result. They've pretty much come out the same colour as the side numbers. The main thruster can be seen better here too. I'm not sure what it was previously meant to be though. And thanks for looking. Any comments, and or money gratefully accepted Next up, I'll be in the vehicle section, with a modified Volkswagen pick up truck. Cheers Pete 25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Wow a real feast of details Pete! It looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 Thanks for the likes, Guys. Yes, there's lots to see on there, and it was an enjoyable build too. Now I have to empty the 'This bit might come in useful' back into the spares boxes and tidy the bench ready for the next one. (Custom VW pick up, influenced by pictures I saw online). The one after that is already in the planning stage and will be another Sci fi scratchbuild. The basis for it will be winging it's way to me shortly. There's undoubtedly one or two after that in the embryo stage as I type.... Regards Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Smeg Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Absolutely stonking Pete! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Thats a bit brilliant Pete, I didn't know what I was coming to but I have no probs giving it a BIG TICK, it is all believablish & more importantly looks right. I bet you had a ball doing it. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Bonkersly good! Fun is what it’s all about and you certainly had a blast doing this one!! Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Thanks, Guys. Yes, Except for when I superglued myself to parts, or the cutting mat, it was great fun. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 She has come together really well Pete, there seems to be a plethora of bits that I missed on the build but it all makes for a very busy scene. Nice painting and weathering too, rounds it all off a treat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Hey,Whatever floats your boat 😜 Joking aside,thats a really evocative diorama,puts me in mind of the floating city in Bioschock 3. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morty_3333 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Hi Pete! Great result!! A great imagination You have there Sir, novel way to make more room in the spares box, and everything has a purpose! Will 'Pick-up' with You again in the Motors section! Keep Sticking! Cheers, Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Ludicrous yet strangely brilliant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Very imaginative and significantly more creative than assembling a traditional kit, you're either some sort of genius or completely barking – I'm going with the last one. Perhaps the bloke who's carrying the drum with too much ease is a super-strong android. Incidentally, I'm not sure the dysentery browny/green is entirely accurate for an anti-grav freighter of that era, I need to consult my crystal-ball. I'll let it pass this time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Gorby said: I need to consult my crystal-ball Put new batteries in, it's 800 years in the future. In fact, I'd better add an explanation at the start, Meant to but I forgot. Cheers for the good words, Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 A fantastic build Pete, very busy indeed and the even the rivets works out good. You have inspired me to start another build for myself, I was rummaging through the parts box this morning so i I should start very soon. Brian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 Thanks for the good words. I have the next two scratchbuilds whirling around in my head at the moment. Yet here I am building a pick up! tsk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 your model looks brilliant - great detail - very tempted to try one of these type models myself 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Go for it. A box of bits and a bit of imagination is all it takes. And the beauty of it is, no one can say it's wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 It's wrong Pete.....the Springbok emblems should be two tones lighter, sorry fella.....fail! Great imaginative stuff, I knew there was a reason for Hemswell traffic obstruction/fleamarket to exist, and here it is....funnily enough I was looking at the IM stuff recently and thinking of nudging the editor of AMW toward getting hold of the Remora. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 5 hours ago, general melchett said: thinking of nudging the editor of AMW toward getting hold of the Remora. Do it! I'd like to see what you do to it and if it turns your head to the dark side! 😁 I'd love one but the price is a bit outside my comfort zone. Cheers, Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumper Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Absolutely superb. Love the way you used all sorts of odd bits. very well done mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Well done, Pete! Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Great job Pete,i very rarely look in the Sci-Fi section but i'm glad i did now.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 A very nice build, well done SIr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 A tip of the hat and smart salute are both called for. Lovely sense of invention Pete - you can smell the barnacle juice and kelp tobacco from here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Awesome job. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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