Author Topic: Fortress Mapscale Dropship - WIP (Read 28901 times)

speck · « **on:** 15 February 2013, 18:37:57 »

I am just reposting here what Kirk posted on another forum, but he has begun work on another Map Scale Dropship. The Fortress.....

Original Art

Comparison

Jal Phoenix · « **Reply #1 on:** 15 February 2013, 18:43:06 »

Sweet! I really like the mapscale droppers. A Fortress would make my day. Ask Kirk to model a Long Tom stick out the top!

Weirdo · « **Reply #2 on:** 15 February 2013, 19:29:35 »

Woohoo! [rockon]

scatcat · « **Reply #3 on:** 15 February 2013, 19:39:29 »

Quote from: Jal Phoenix on 15 February 2013, 18:43:06

Sweet! I really like the mapscale droppers. A Fortress would make my day. Ask Kirk to model a Long Tom stick out the top!

This.

Stormlion1 · « **Reply #4 on:** 15 February 2013, 19:48:27 »

Coolness, just make the Long Tom a optional piece.

speck · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 February 2013, 22:59:08 »

Quote from: Jal Phoenix on 15 February 2013, 18:43:06

Sweet! I really like the mapscale droppers. A Fortress would make my day. Ask Kirk to model a Long Tom stick out the top!

Already brought it up with him, one of the first things I thought to ask him about.

Quote from: Stormlion1 on 15 February 2013, 19:48:27

Coolness, just make the Long Tom a optional piece.

I mentioned to do two nose options, gun in and gun out.

Rommel_Twee · « **Reply #6 on:** 16 February 2013, 00:10:10 »

Initial thinking on the Fortress is to do it so it would look exactly as the original art. The "domes" that appear will be metal so the details dont wash out. THere will be two domes for the nose as talked about for the LT.
Landing gear will be done as with the Overlord. Slots in the gear bay recesses. The one thing I want to try is to have optional metal detail panels for the weapons that appear on the upgraded version. Should make for a very decent game piece when done.

Kirk

And thanks Speck for posting O0

Ezekiel Crow · « **Reply #7 on:** 16 February 2013, 03:04:17 »

What is happening with the Aurora? I was under the impression that it was next in line.

jimdigris · « **Reply #8 on:** 16 February 2013, 07:46:08 »

I can't wait for this one. O0

megatrons2nd · « **Reply #9 on:** 16 February 2013, 09:46:37 »

Excellent! This is the one I wanted the most.

Rommel_Twee · « **Reply #10 on:** 16 February 2013, 10:50:57 »

Quote from: Ezekiel Crow on 16 February 2013, 03:04:17

What is happening with the Aurora? I was under the impression that it was next in line.

I was slightly over-ruled on that. But, I am planning to still do it and see what TPTB say [watch]

Oborous · « **Reply #11 on:** 17 February 2013, 18:50:06 »

I will pray to the lord of the medium laser every day until this is complete.

I will be in on the first order, no matter what :D :D :D

Stormlion1 · « **Reply #12 on:** 17 February 2013, 19:20:24 »

This will have a place of pride in my 1st Fedrated Suns Lancers when its released. :)

Rommel_Twee · « **Reply #13 on:** 18 February 2013, 22:36:27 »

Landing gear installed

Gear parts

going a little bit different route on the Fort. Gear doors are separate from the gear. That way the same doors are used for either the open or closed options.

Fletch · « **Reply #14 on:** 18 February 2013, 23:19:56 »

I know there is a 1000t weight difference between the two, but this could very quickly turn into a Fortress. O0

Rommel_Twee · « **Reply #15 on:** 26 February 2013, 23:13:28 »

LongTom option idea.

Basic hull paneling complete

Rommel_Twee · « **Reply #16 on:** 01 March 2013, 23:20:26 »

Jal Phoenix · « **Reply #17 on:** 01 March 2013, 23:46:04 »

Looking great!

whiteshadowzo · « **Reply #18 on:** 02 March 2013, 01:59:32 »

Looking good. May be my first dropship purchase

Corrinald · « **Reply #19 on:** 02 March 2013, 02:54:47 »

Very cool. The mapscale dropships are really nice!

Stormlion1 · « **Reply #20 on:** 02 March 2013, 05:14:58 »

The more I see of this the more I want it. :)

Wotan · « **Reply #21 on:** 02 March 2013, 09:26:29 »

I'm still not sure, if we "need" a Fortress as the existing dropships fit in the same hexsize for game purposes ... but i'm absolutely sure i want one. [drool]

YingJanshi · « **Reply #22 on:** 02 March 2013, 15:02:30 »

Quote from: Wotan on 02 March 2013, 09:26:29

I'm still not sure, if we "need" a Fortress as the existing dropships fit in the same hexsize for game purposes ... but i'm absolutely sure i want one. [drool]

What are you talking about? Of COURSE we need a map-scale of every dropper.
So want this now. The Fortress has always been my favorite.

I am Belch II · « **Reply #23 on:** 04 March 2013, 01:16:47 »

Pretty neat, hope to see more Mapscale Dropships.

jimdigris · « **Reply #24 on:** 04 March 2013, 18:33:05 »

The Long Tom may be a little big. Remember how big this monster is.

Rommel_Twee · « **Reply #25 on:** 04 March 2013, 22:44:38 »

Quote from: jimdigris on 04 March 2013, 18:33:05

The Long Tom may be a little big. Remember how big this monster is.

Its all show my friend

Stormlion1 · « **Reply #26 on:** 04 March 2013, 23:03:11 »

What I would like to see is the Excalibur get done myself.

Trajan Helmer · « **Reply #27 on:** 04 March 2013, 23:11:46 »

DO WANT.

HavocTheWarDog · « **Reply #28 on:** 05 March 2013, 11:42:12 »

[drool] [drool] [drool]

mechwarriorgarya · « **Reply #29 on:** 05 March 2013, 23:30:25 »

Yes! Please do the Fortress. My merc unit has 3 drop ships. A Leopard, Union, and Fortress.

I already have the map scale Leopard and Union. A map scale Fortress would be perfect for my collection.