I was looking at some of the plastic egg plane models on the internet and thought it would make a possbly good airtoon solid. I went to the local craftstore and picked up some wooden turned eggs. I decided to with a retro rocket design inspired by the Rocket Ranger plan in the Gallery. The model parts are wooden egg, wooden plant pot, 1/8th wooden dowels and basswood fins.
I have spray painted it silver with a black cockpit. I plan on finishing it with red fins and RCAF rondels. I have an interesting idea for a display base as well.
Peter
Looking good Peter, very Flash Gordon, I've got a few egg planes left to do myself.Regards Paul J.
Awesome idea. Very nice rocket plane. When do we leave for a trip around the solar system? With no mention of ray guns and such, I assume this is a ship of exploration?
Lou
Thank you for your kind words gents. I thought about ray guns etc. but most of the period space ships I looked at didn't show any. I think it looks more sleek without the them any way. So exploration craft it is! They also have basswood dinner plates so I was thinking of making a a 1950s style flying saucer or a Nazi Hannebau. I will post a finished photo soon. Which for me good be 6 months ::)
Peter
Flash Gordon, Buck Rodgers, Tom Mix - don't know how he got in there but it just came to me being an old timer - you guys are sure doing a swell job.
Cliff.
Thanks Cliff, I grew watching reruns of the old Flash Gordon And Buck Rodgers serials on tv. They definately had an influence on me. Along with Canada's own 1960s cartoon Rocket Robin Hood! All there ships had around kind of egg shape to them. I listen to old radio shows now when I'm doing my hobbies , most of which you can download for free.
Peter
Peter,
Lovely model! I have a similar rocketship, also made from a craft store wooden egg, but sadly, it has languished at the primer stage for a few years! You have given my new inspiration.
Garet
Thanks Garet! There are a lot of spaceships languishing away half finished, just ask NASA!! I'm hopefully going to have it finished next week. Work, kids and wife permitting....
Peter
Royal Canadian Rocket Corp is almost finished. Just needs a bit more touch up painting and RCAF rondels.
Peter
That looks great Peter, I like the flames at the back end. Regards Paul J.
Great subject and fantastic job on the paint. What did you use for the exhaust plume? When can you come by and give me a ride?
Lou
Thanks Lou & Paul,
The exhaust plume is air hardening clay from the craft store. I'll take you for a ride once Canada is safe from the evil, dastardly villains from the planet Nosuchplace.
Peter
If you wait a few months they will all be frozen in their lairs.
Lou
I should of built skis on it ! (Slapping hand on forehead)
Peter
Skies for the Mk II
Lou
I still have to finish the first the Mk 1. Stupid real life getting in the way of fun!
Peter
Fantastic display stand for a fantastic model!
Thank you for your kind words. It was fun and has given me some other ideas for unique displays.
Peter
The meteorite looks great on your display Peter. You have given me an idea to have a go at a spacey type machine and have found a few ideas here. No shortage of subjects, spacey and aircraft related. Regards Paul J.
http://cutangus.deviantart.com/gallery/
Thanks Paul, the meteorite is just a styrofoam ball from the dollar store. I made a lot of these when I played Full Thrust a space war game. I think there are lots of spacey subjects that would work well in solids. Might attract the younger crowd of modelers too.
Peter
I finally made rondels for my rocket. I'm not 100% happy with them. I have to try making my own decals at some point.
Peter
Looks good from the USA!
I agree with Mark. Looks great, but from Eastern Canada.
Lou