Beyond The Sprues

Modelling => Ideas & Inspiration => SciFi & Fantasy => Topic started by: Story on October 17, 2023, 01:25:40 AM

Title: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Story on October 17, 2023, 01:25:40 AM
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Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: finsrin on October 17, 2023, 03:50:34 AM
Great starting point for detail painting of crash site.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Old Wombat on October 17, 2023, 03:10:53 PM
I like it but it would be better if the grey dust was only on the upper surfaces, where it would have settled, with the rest of the P-40 in whatever Earthly scheme the builder found appropriate. :smiley: 8)
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: elmayerle on October 18, 2023, 03:48:18 PM
I'mnot sure if it fits here or not, but there's a party putting videos on YouTube looking at various sf and fantasy works as if done in the 1920's.  He's got some fascinating work.
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Story on October 18, 2023, 05:32:33 PM
What I like about it is the chiaroscuro paint job, good way to salvage an old build that's beyond refinishing.
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Story on November 17, 2023, 01:46:26 AM
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/1f/b1/50/1fb150bb0b7ccb5e8bdbdfdbdb483f3f.jpg)
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: GTX_Admin on November 17, 2023, 03:16:54 AM
That needs to be modelled in plastic
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: finsrin on November 17, 2023, 10:52:25 AM
That needs to be modelled in plastic

Yes  8)
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: killnoizer on November 18, 2023, 10:48:48 AM
Two amazing ideas , very good !
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: raafif on March 26, 2024, 06:29:25 AM
Rummaging thru my half-built stash I came across this .....

I love the old SF3D kits & have a Fledermaus (which I'm modifying with two rear engines).  As I couldn't get one at first, I scored a spare cockpit from a guy in the US to mate with a Hornisse but then I decided to use it to make a model of a prototype cockpit mock-up.  I've added a belly-tank from a 124th motorcycle & used the rocket pods from a DML 1/35 MD-500.

I really should get back onto it ....
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Dr. YoKai on March 26, 2024, 11:23:32 PM
 SF3D (or Maschinen Kreiger, Ma.K as it is styled these days) has some wonderful designs-I haven't seen a Fledermaus in ages. Looks like it will be a fun build. I think the missile pods from the old Academy 1/48 MD 500 were used as the laser-equipped forearms on one of the early suits, just as the fuselage of the same was used for the main body. I look forward to seeing your progress.
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Story on May 24, 2024, 07:39:19 PM
An inspirational but rhetorical question.

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Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: LemonJello on May 24, 2024, 09:33:24 PM
An inspirational but rhetorical question.

(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/44/d5/e3/44d5e3ecd5d86448310418aa3eb030ac.jpg)

First reaction: "Why do we need tanks to assault babies?"

Second reaction: "I bet babies make terrible tank crew."
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Frank3k on May 25, 2024, 12:18:41 AM
Second reaction: "I bet babies make terrible tank crew."

Don't give the Russians ideas...

The original drawing is from 1952, by Frank Tinsley.

(https://i.redd.it/1b8yc8g6u5081.jpg)

He also had this contraption:

(https://cyberneticzoo.com/wp-content/uploads/walker_MIApr62-p2-x640.jpg)
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: robunos on May 25, 2024, 04:47:58 AM
That first one looks like an attack helicopter without rorors . . .


cheers,
Robin.
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Story on May 25, 2024, 05:44:46 AM
 
Don't give the Russians ideas...

Too late, but perfect for the outta-scale builds

(https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/attachments/nationale-volksarmee/546218d1375128452-kinderpanzer-divisions-post-33-1100113867.jpg)
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Story on May 25, 2024, 05:47:04 AM

Second reaction: "I bet babies make terrible tank crew."

30 second attention spans, fixated on boobies, poop their pants on a regular basis = basic functions of a 19 series D.A.T.

However, you may have a point as they weigh about the same as a 105mm HEAT round.

(Tangentially, I am reminded of the shoe size exchange in FARGO https://youtu.be/BouYk0Ok4g4?t=165)
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: raafif on June 20, 2024, 07:09:40 AM
found on the video of Wonderfest 2023.
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Kerick on June 20, 2024, 11:09:27 AM
Second reaction: "I bet babies make terrible tank crew."

Don't give the Russians ideas...

The original drawing is from 1952, by Frank Tinsley.

(https://i.redd.it/1b8yc8g6u5081.jpg)

He also had this contraption:

(https://cyberneticzoo.com/wp-content/uploads/walker_MIApr62-p2-x640.jpg)

I wonder if good old Frank had a job in the defense industry. I hope not……
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Frank3k on June 20, 2024, 11:45:35 AM
Francis Tinsley (https://www.pulpartists.com/Tinsley.html) was an artist/illustrator, including during WWI
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Dr. YoKai on June 20, 2024, 11:25:33 PM
Francis Tinsley (https://www.pulpartists.com/Tinsley.html) was an artist/illustrator, including during WWI

 And a frequent illustrator at Mechanics Illustrated, the Popular Science/Popular Mechanics of it day. I recall he also illustrated "Why don't we build Flying Rams?" and "Why don't we build Underwater Tanks." (A youtuber who goes by 'Cone of Arc' does a neat short video on the latter.)
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Frank3k on June 20, 2024, 11:44:34 PM
His Lunar Unicycle looks buildable:

(https://nick-stevens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/lunar-unicycle-illustration-frank-tinsley-1958j.jpg)

Estes made a flying model rocket from his Mars Snooper:

(https://preview.redd.it/mars-snooper-by-frank-tinsley-v0-jjz0g3wn4boc1.png?width=1080&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=9e83a66e77fd3ded675bb3c8d9a95318724e7215)
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Kerick on June 21, 2024, 01:58:32 AM
Start with the make your own Christmas ornaments balls for sale in the craft stores about now. I saw some in Hobby Lobby recently.
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Story on October 03, 2024, 02:07:24 AM
Imagine the rooster tail of moondust that'd kick up.
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: raafif on February 11, 2025, 07:30:39 AM
A few I found on the net & youtube.
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Frank3k on February 11, 2025, 08:10:16 AM
That's a great whif using the Miniart trams!
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Story on April 24, 2025, 10:36:35 PM
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Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Old Wombat on April 24, 2025, 11:01:21 PM
Riddick meets Korean War.
Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Story on May 08, 2025, 09:09:46 PM
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AUg0YwYbL._SX342_SY445_.jpg)


 ???   ;D 

https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Aliens-India-Reptilians-Atlantis/dp/B088JKWKJC/ref=asc_df_B088JKWKJC?tag=ushpadpinde-20&hvdev=c&hvpone=626754621120&hvptwo=2680084460196&hvqmt=4260608989957&hvadid=4672964155523&psc=1&pp=0&epik=dj0yJnU9Z1NRWThIbHYwSjNkSVhkUTlON1JVWTIzZ3pXYndEQkkmcD0xJm49VmtyVGNscndYc0hrTU1GRTRYVjh3QSZ0PUFBQUFBR2djclRr (https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Aliens-India-Reptilians-Atlantis/dp/B088JKWKJC/ref=asc_df_B088JKWKJC?tag=ushpadpinde-20&hvdev=c&hvpone=626754621120&hvptwo=2680084460196&hvqmt=4260608989957&hvadid=4672964155523&psc=1&pp=0&epik=dj0yJnU9Z1NRWThIbHYwSjNkSVhkUTlON1JVWTIzZ3pXYndEQkkmcD0xJm49VmtyVGNscndYc0hrTU1GRTRYVjh3QSZ0PUFBQUFBR2djclRr)


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Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: Story on June 14, 2025, 01:06:26 AM
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Title: Re: Odd sci-fi
Post by: GTX_Admin on June 14, 2025, 01:39:57 AM
 ;D