discussion ALS (Atmospheric Land Speeder) Mark II, Version 1

[tiking]

OK guys and gals. This is my first SF model. I have always been interested in SF models but military modeling has always been my first love. But this time I wanted to try something different and decided to go for it with both feet in. So I decided I wanted to make my first entry into the Sci-Fi arena, a Hover craft. I had three versions of hover bike that will be building.


This one you see here is the first of the three. I called this one ALS(Atmospheric Land Speeder). I wanted something rugged, weathered, beaten up, Badass and interesting to look upon. I loved the Star Wars version, both old and the new version. Someone had scratch built the new Star Wars land speeder which took my breath away. So I decided to scratch built mine in order to get the look and feel of what I was aiming for. The build is partly scratch and modified using parts from different other kits. I also used materials like electrical sockets, old asthma powder holders and bits and pieces of misc. materials that fit the bill.


The result is what you see before you. I had no major plans or drawings but I knew how I wanted it to look in my head. So bit by bit I just tried different materials to see how'd it look, then just glued it in place. Still need a bit more weathering in certain places. Have to change out the wooden base for a much nicer one. Then supports for the model to be attached. Then it will be done.


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[takeslousyphotos]

That is absolutely awesome Charles .......... A cracking scratch build. I like that a lot matey.

 

[Guest]

Yep! Nice to see you posting again Charles


Well...your first Sci-Fi build just take my breath away!


Lovely idea and magnificent paintwork.

 

[tiking]

Thanks guys. Took some time but it was worth it. Now i have two more versions to do. Got some 1/24 trucks and 1/35 military trucks also planned ahead as well.We'll see how far i can get.

 

[Guest]

I want to use a button above great build but there isn't one. Awesome job, pat on the back!

 

[Gern]

Have you thought of applying as a designer for ILM Charles?

 

[tiking]

Thanks for the confidence guys. Gern. Nice thought but there are way more better than me. ☺

 

[aaron]

Wow...fantastic!!!


Hopefully we will get to see some of the military kits.

 

[tiking]

Thanks buddy. You will.

 

[papa 695]

Outstanding work Charles

 

[tiking]

Thanks papa.

 

[eddiesolo]

Looked at this yesterday and thought...WOW! Got called away so didn;t comment but knew I would have to make a mental note to return...outstanding work Charles, looks amazing and great work.


Si...rather jealous.

 

[Snowman]

AWESOME!!


That is sooooo coool!!


Excellent execution!!

 

[Steve Brodie]

super duper stuff

 

[Guest]

Fantastic .


scott

 

[tiking]

Looked at this yesterday and thought...WOW! Got called away so didn;t comment but knew I would have to make a mental note to return...outstanding work Charles, looks amazing and great work.
Si...rather jealous.

Thanks. No need to be jealous. I appreciate the warm sentiments though.

 

[Gern]

Thanks for the confidence guys. Gern. Nice thought but there are way more better than me. ☺

As good maybe - but better? Can't say I've seen any.

 

[tiking]

Thanks guys. Glad you like the outcome.Gern, you spoil me.