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Modelling => Group and Themed Builds => Fabulous '50s GB => Topic started by: GTX_Admin on June 13, 2025, 01:11:29 AM

Title: Inspiration
Post by: GTX_Admin on June 13, 2025, 01:11:29 AM

A thread for your Fabulous '50s inspiration.

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: GTX_Admin on June 13, 2025, 01:12:37 AM

(https://live.staticflickr.com/7784/16755718133_5909bf66a8_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: GTX_Admin on June 13, 2025, 01:13:07 AM

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS-fKcw_ndTpFsJNKVIvDzyVuM9WmoSCBRDAg&s)

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: Dr. YoKai on June 13, 2025, 06:44:24 AM

Quote from: GTX_Admin on June 13, 2025, 01:13:07 AM

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS-fKcw_ndTpFsJNKVIvDzyVuM9WmoSCBRDAg&s)

 I just saw that one of the outfits, might have been Atlantis, had recently re-issued the '58 Edsel...

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: Kerick on June 13, 2025, 07:22:12 AM

Something sci-fi in the 3050’s.
Or a long time ago in a galaxy 50 million light years away.

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: Frank3k on June 14, 2025, 12:25:24 AM

It was a "meh" build experience, but sort of fits:

(https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/009/800/909/4k/andrej-troha-ok-01.jpg?1520968703)

My build: (https://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=11292.msg224977#msg224977)

(https://i.imgur.com/VxZAJxe.jpg)

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: perttime on June 14, 2025, 04:10:38 AM

Many countries used WWII time equipment, like fighter aircraft, well into the 50s.
Sweden could have had late model Bf 109... (Sweden was building their own DB 605 engines)

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: PFJN on June 14, 2025, 08:46:11 AM

Quote from: GTX_Admin on June 13, 2025, 01:13:07 AM

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Hi,
Interestingly enough I just picked up an AMT 1967 1957 Thunderbird that I hope to convert into a 2050 (or maybe 2150) era 1950s inspired hover car  ;)

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: Old Wombat on June 14, 2025, 08:59:16 AM

Quote from: PFJN on June 14, 2025, 08:46:11 AM

Quote from: GTX_Admin on June 13, 2025, 01:13:07 AM

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Hi,
Interestingly enough I just picked up an AMT 1967 Thunderbird that I hope to convert into a 2050 (or maybe 2150) era 1950s inspired hover car  ;)

Anything like the later Fallout games series' cars? ???

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: PFJN on June 14, 2025, 12:07:14 PM

Hi,
Yeah either that ot the Thunder Gougar Falcon Bird from Futurama  ;)

https://futurama.fandom.com/wiki/Thundercougarfalconbird?file=Thundercougarfalconbird.jpg

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: Old Wombat on June 14, 2025, 08:02:03 PM

Coming in in the late-50s:

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Not-a-Gallery/i-MTbbScw/0/LkB6NfRXCp4JFZWvC5qLG5nX6vJ8vg5D9M2BkpbJP/X4/IMG_20220409_202654-X4.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Not-a-Gallery/i-n5pRzBn/0/MMGQnrB6dk2DzrH36nMG6Hw3nQ6Lb9gFfWPjBdF2f/X4/IMG_20220409_202723-X4.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Not-a-Gallery/i-FnRCqvx/0/KNmRCz9XpXbcjHm9j4vCXFRPMbjPb2CS8fp3fgMPG/X4/IMG_20220409_202744-X4.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Not-a-Gallery/i-vPL9sSH/0/LwRnMBDfprzQs5H7tNXq95NN557sQ8GghFzms2rZr/X4/IMG_20220409_202755-X4.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Not-a-Gallery/i-cnLGK4d/0/KXqjTRWJLTMjHpmsfjzcfHcrLdGZVpJ9GG4X863st/X4/IMG_20220409_202907-X4.jpg)

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: Dr. YoKai on June 14, 2025, 09:43:09 PM

Why don't We Build...

https://www.pinterest.com/emilpetrinic/frank-tinsley/ (https://www.pinterest.com/emilpetrinic/frank-tinsley/)

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bc99b7d150fe925ea5c/1670676446909-U9H4F2C4R1GA792F3IPO/1958+police+car.png?format=1000w)

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on June 14, 2025, 11:30:30 PM

Does that coptercop pilot have a beacon light on top of his helmet? 

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: GTX_Admin on June 15, 2025, 12:39:21 AM

Quote from: perttime on June 14, 2025, 04:10:38 AM

Many countries used WWII time equipment, like fighter aircraft, well into the 50s.
Sweden could have had late model Bf 109... (Sweden was building their own DB 605 engines)

Indeed - here is a Ilmavoimat one in 1953 still in service:

(https://www.asisbiz.com/il2/Bf-109G/FAF/images/Post-war-Messerschmitt-Bf-109G6Trop-Erla-FAF-MT507-unknown-unit-Stkz-VO+GI-WNr-167271-Finland-1953-01.jpg)

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: GTX_Admin on June 15, 2025, 12:54:04 AM

Speaking of things from the 1950s still in service:

(https://i.redd.it/z2stz4evzkfc1.jpeg)

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: Frank3k on June 15, 2025, 05:29:08 AM

A lot of Frank Tinsley drawings here (https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/the-official-dieselpunk-thread.317576/page-11).

The Disney "Magic Highway USA" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7icGIHPOviQ) from 1958 has some 50's ideas of the future. The fun part starts at 39:45 (https://youtu.be/7icGIHPOviQ?t=2385)

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: Kerick on June 15, 2025, 11:40:06 AM

Quote from: Dr. YoKai on June 14, 2025, 09:43:09 PM

Why don't We Build...

https://www.pinterest.com/emilpetrinic/frank-tinsley/ (https://www.pinterest.com/emilpetrinic/frank-tinsley/)

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bc99b7d150fe925ea5c/1670676446909-U9H4F2C4R1GA792F3IPO/1958+police+car.png?format=1000w)

Of course in the 1950s everything was going to be nuclear powered too. So lots of lead shielding on that copter!

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: Old Wombat on June 15, 2025, 06:22:20 PM

Another still in service piece:

FN MAG 58
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ab/FN_MAG_Machine_Gun_Left.jpg/1920px-FN_MAG_Machine_Gun_Left.jpg)

1st production variant:

Swedish Ksp 58
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/Kulspruta_58_001.jpg)

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: Frank3k on June 16, 2025, 02:09:20 AM

Quote from: GTX_Admin on June 15, 2025, 12:54:04 AM

Speaking of things from the 1950s still in service:

(https://i.redd.it/z2stz4evzkfc1.jpeg)

If there are any left...

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: finsrin on June 16, 2025, 06:02:26 AM

Quote from: Old Wombat on June 14, 2025, 08:02:03 PM

Coming in in the late-50s:

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Not-a-Gallery/i-MTbbScw/0/LkB6NfRXCp4JFZWvC5qLG5nX6vJ8vg5D9M2BkpbJP/X4/IMG_20220409_202654-X4.jpg)

Is looking good.  Have a red body white roof 59 Edsel in our garage !

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: Gingie on June 17, 2025, 08:29:47 AM

Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on June 14, 2025, 11:30:30 PM

Does that coptercop pilot have a beacon light on top of his helmet?

I believe you are correct! I was too distracted by the bloody smears on the highway surface to notice.

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: Old Wombat on June 17, 2025, 05:11:36 PM

Quote from: Gingie on June 17, 2025, 08:29:47 AM

Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on June 14, 2025, 11:30:30 PM

Does that coptercop pilot have a beacon light on top of his helmet?

I believe you are correct! I was too distracted by the bloody smears on the highway surface to notice.

Back in the days when you were allowed to illustrate that actions had consequences. ::)

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: perttime on June 17, 2025, 07:20:04 PM

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/ff/MHV_Saab_93_01.jpg/640px-MHV_Saab_93_01.jpg)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_93

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: Dr. YoKai on August 04, 2025, 07:56:11 AM

I am coming in a bit late to start, but I need a ruling. This Piasecki project was started quite some time ago, but has veered left from the original Battletech inspired idea to something that might work in this GB. Currently, the fuselage? Chassis? hull? has been glued together with a couple of the guide vanes in place and a reversed fin. May I proceed with the Piasecki "Air Tank"?
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54698234638_8d50fe9314_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rkuKv1)DSCF1204 (https://flic.kr/p/2rkuKv1) by VileDr.Yo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/46965833@N07/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 05, 2025, 12:39:50 AM

Quote from: Dr. YoKai on August 04, 2025, 07:56:11 AM

I am coming in a bit late to start, but I need a ruling. This Piasecki project was started quite some time ago, but has veered left from the original Battletech inspired idea to something that might work in this GB. Currently, the fuselage? Chassis? hull? has been glued together with a couple of the guide vanes in place and a reversed fin. May I proceed with the Piasecki "Air Tank"?
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54698234638_8d50fe9314_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rkuKv1)DSCF1204 (https://flic.kr/p/2rkuKv1) by VileDr.Yo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/46965833@N07/), on Flickr

Approved for inclusion

Title: Re: Inspiration
Post by: Dr. YoKai on August 05, 2025, 07:20:05 AM

Thanks, Greg-much appreciated.