Planetlifter

[sp111kg]

Hello all.
Was looking at the MUL for AS and found the Planetlifter. I thought it looks cool but seems as there is no mini for it.
If there is a mini for it can I have a link, or if not what would be a good proxy. I was thinking a C17.
Thanks for any help/

[JadeHellbringer]

Hello all.
Was looking at the MUL for AS and found the Planetlifter. I thought it looks cool but seems as there is no mini for it.
If there is a mini for it can I have a link, or if not what would be a good proxy. I was thinking a C17.
Thanks for any help/

No mini exists for it, but from the only art we have for it I'd say it's a pretty typical-style cargo plane (just with tilting engines). The Antonov AN-72 is probably the closest you're going to come, if you can find something in the right scale.

[sp111kg]

Was thinking of using the UNSC Pelican. its available in 300 scale and looks battletechish.
Thanks though. Ill probally get the AN27 as i do Modern 6mm too.

[shadhawk]

Eastern Express offered a 1/288 model of this plane. A company called Toko looks to be offering the old eastern express models now.if you want some missile pods the AN72 works also

[Ronin Actual]

I have a couple of different cargo planes I use. It has been so long though that I forget who the manufacturer is.

[Fragger]

Was thinking of using the UNSC Pelican. its available in 300 scale and looks battletechish.
Thanks though. Ill probally get the AN27 as i do Modern 6mm too.

Do you have a link or something?

[Weirdo]

My advice would be the A-3 Skywarrior. Trumpeter sells a 1/350 model that is perfectly scaled for Battletech use, and you get six planes in the box.

[sp111kg]

 I was thinking of that but I read that the plant lifter can carry mechs. I assume not assault though. I was thinking A C17 or AN22.
I have yet to see what the aircraft can do in terms of game use (other than a bomber) Was thinking of using it for scenarios or as terrain.
The simple answer is that I just want one haha.

[Weirdo]

Technically yes, but only 20-tonners, and removing them from the cargo bay isn't really something you can do during a tactical game. Your best bet is to use it as a cheap bomber, or to drop scads of paratroopers on someone. There's an armed version that's pretty lackluster, though the support model in TRO Prototypes is pretty kickass.

[Black_Knyght]

My advice would be the A-3 Skywarrior. Trumpeter sells a 1/350 model that is perfectly scaled for Battletech use, and you get six planes in the box.

That's the same thing I did for Planetlifters. I just snipped the engine pylons off and plasti-welded them upside above the wings. A little extra work on the landing gear and it's a decent proxy for a vehicle that will probably never be made into a mini.

[Colt Ward]

The rules have made the Planetlifter not quite as nifty as described under the fluff.

Might look at some of the TROVA designs like the FB-333 which can haul more though it also does not have a mini it might be easier to assemble.

[sp111kg]

The rules have made the Planetlifter not quite as nifty as described under the fluff.

Might look at some of the TROVA designs like the FB-333 which can haul more though it also does not have a mini it might be easier to assemble.

Looked around for the FB-333 couldnt find anything on it.

As for all the replies thanks all.
Decided to use the Halo Pelican as I like Halo, and the Pelican is the coolest thing I seen. Its about 4 inches long so might be small but works for the game better.

[Ronin Actual]

Awesome choice!

[Cache]

Looked around for the FB-333 couldnt find anything on it.

I believe he meant the FB-335 Longhaul.

[Colt Ward]

yeah, I always mess up the numbers

I like it b/c with that design you can move a lance of Scorpions in a single flight.  Makes for a suitable QRF for planets without DS or small craft resources.