Friday, August 9, 2013

WHFB Empire Airship - Test Flight

Edit: some outdoor photos -

Finished the balloon and added it to the top of the ship. It's fairly secure, but I may replace the mast with a wooden dowel that would run through the bottom of the ship to a movement platform.
The fins are made from card stock, and the netting is another old Lego find in a box of odds and ends. The flag on the top of the balloon is from the Demigryph set.
The rigging was modified by joining to sections to lengthen it to meet the netting. The joint between each section of the rigging are beads from Joann's.
The balloon was given a wash of Future floor wax mixed with Vallejo inks. I think I'll switch to the Future "magic dip" once the can of Minwax stain runs out. I like how fast the Future dries - about 15 minutes or so. It is also much easier to clean up - with water.
Tomorrow is a local Warhammer Fantasy Battles tournament at the FLGS - The Game Matrix. I'm using a mostly "human" Empire army. No Magic, Wizard, War Altar or Hurricanum. Taking two Witch Hunters though. There will be 5 games over the weekend, so much like the WAB GT earlier this year, but much closer to home.
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34 comments:

  1. RodFleckAugust 9, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Looks awesome...hit them hard, don't lay back and wait, and may your dice roles be exactly what you want them to be!

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  2. DeanMAugust 9, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    Thanks, Rod. I hope you can make it this weekend. Best, Dean

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  3. BigRedBatAugust 9, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    Phew, thats huge! And veey impressive.

    Cheers, Simon

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  4. Sam WiseAugust 9, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Beautiful !!!
    I love it!
    it's something that I'm unable to do ...

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  5. Simon Quinton August 9, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    Very nicely done love it! Have fun!

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  6. ScottswargamingAugust 10, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    Well done Dean, must admit the fins and extras give the balloon a bit more 'umph', which now works all together.
    May the Gods bless all who sail in her!

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  7. DannocAugust 10, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    Very Impressive - hope it brings you a swift victory.

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  8. UnknownAugust 10, 2013 at 3:03 AM

    That turned out brilliantly. The fins and the stripes really jazzed it up.

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  9. Dan VincentAugust 10, 2013 at 3:09 AM

    Superb work. Good on you for seeing the project through to the end. Fantastic centrepiece to any army. Looks amazing.

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  10. Scott B. LeschAugust 10, 2013 at 3:30 AM

    That is fun! I might try that for the 19th century. Thanks for sharing,

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  11. fireymonkeyboyAugust 10, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    Looks awesome! Great work.

    FMB

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  12. Paul´s BodsAugust 10, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    "Up up and away in my..." ( I won´t sing, 5th Dimensions Marilyn was way better anyway )
    Excellent and very inspirational.

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  13. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)August 10, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    That's an impressive bit of modelling Dean!

    Christopher

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  14. ClintAugust 10, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    It has come out very well the yellow and blue canvas was just the right touch to set the whole model off.

    Big Thumbs up from me. (For what little that is worth!)

    Excellent.

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  15. SeanAugust 10, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    Very impressive. Good luck in the tournament.

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  16. HendridAugust 10, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Impressive!

    Great centre piece to the army.

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  17. DeanMAugust 10, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Wow - what a wonderful way to wake up and see all of these great comments from my fellow blogger/hobby brethren. It's a great way to head out to a WHFB tournament - your kind words for this project will soften any results (losses) which I may incur at the tourney. Warmest Regards, Dean

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  18. Evan HughesAugust 10, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    Wow! What can I say? "Death from on high!"

    That is some top-shelf work there, Dean, my hat's off to you.

    I'm sure it will give your opponents pause for thought!

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  19. MontyAugust 10, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Bravo! You are so creative and have such a good eye for this! I do hope you have fun tomorrow.

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  20. Paul Scrivens-SmithAugust 11, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    Great work, I'm really liking the 'fins'

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  21. Michael AwdryAugust 11, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    It flies! Great job Dean, love it!

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  22. PsychosisPCAugust 11, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Looks really cool. Well done Dean.

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  23. DeanMAugust 11, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Thanks for the nice words, Gents. Alas, the tourney had to be cancelled at the last minute. The host, Socal Warhammer, had major car trouble on the way to the event. Next time. Best, Dean

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  24. Captain Richard's miniature Civil WarAugust 11, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Wow...amazing work Dean

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  25. BaconfatAugust 11, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    The balloon came out terrific, hope it sees battle.

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  26. Ted HenkleAugust 11, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    I love your creative maiden flight photo! Very creative!

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  27. PhilAugust 13, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    Excellent, inspired and creative work! I really like it!

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  28. DeanMAugust 13, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Thanks for the great comments, Gents. Much appreciated. Best, Dean

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  29. PaintPigAugust 14, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    HUZZAHHHHH! Bone voyargy bargy

    Luverly bit o kit bashing Dean.

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  30. DeanMAugust 14, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Thanks a lot, Dave. I trust you're recovering well and can get back to your brushes. Warm regards, Dean

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  31. AlanAugust 16, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Amazing work. Very Baron Munchausen, one of my favorite movies.

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  32. CurtAugust 16, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    That is AWESOME! I love how whimsical it is. It certainly has the shock and awe factor tied-up. Best of luck with it!

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  33. DeanMAugust 17, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    Thank you kindly, good Sirs. Best, Dean

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  34. PaulalbaAugust 18, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    absolutely stunning dean!!!
    Man that's a lovely creation.

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