Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Wulf on March 05, 2012, 07:13:51 AM
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done for a GB elsewhere, the theme being what if Atlantis hadnt become 'lost' but became a political and economic powerhouse
kit is Revells RAH-66 Comanche which becomes the Poseiden, after the mythical 'Father' of Atlantis
In 2004 the US Govt cancels the RAH-66 Comanche program for a variety of reasons. This of course did not please Boeing and Sikorsky who had invested considerable time and money on developing the aircraft.
But it was a window of opportunity for the Government of Atlantis who wanted to invest in producing combat aircraft of some sort, not just for its own armed forces but also for export.
They had looked into getting a license to produce an existing aircraft but didn’t think this was a worthwhile project as they would be competing with the original manufacturer.
Boeing-Sikorsky was approached and a deal was settled for an undisclosed amount of money for the rights to build the Comanche, which included all the production line equipment and initial support of B-S technicians
And thats how the Atlantis Rotary Manufacturing Ltd was founded. Further development improved on the original design and it was renamed the Poseidon. Within 2 years the production line was set up and the first aircraft being produced.
Entering service with the Atlantis Air Force they soon see combat in 2008 supporting the National Forces of El Dorado against insurgents from the well organised and Chinese supplied Muisca Liberation Army who were attempting to over throw the Government. This would see the aircraft being assessed by a variety of other countries who were looking for a cheaper but viable aircraft to the Apache or Euro Tiger
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and one with the universal unit of scale comparison
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Nice
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Very good
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I don`t know how many times or how many forums I can relpy to this, but for the `Sprues` record, this is a great looking chopper. :)
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Im def liking this "Atlantis" whiff universe... and i like this chopper :D
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Before RAH-66 Comanche had a number and name and its existence as a concept/project was classified, I supported it and saw design evolution.
Is good to know Atlantis has them today. Does Atlantis have same international standing as Switzerland? Is it sea locked equivalent of land locked Switzerland? No recollection of that being covered back during school days.
Bill