Quote from: zak on May 19, 2017, 08:37:26 AM
More sticking bits of plastic together, and raiding the spares box.
Some things will have to be altered to fit in a ladder and I would like to add a walkway on the top, later perhaps.

You could add a mast and sails if you wanted, or is this going too far?

A step too far, although in the fantasy word it seems that many airships are just that, ships in the air - a sailing ship hull suspended from the balloon. My imagination cannot cope with that.

I did make some ladders, I was going to take the easy route out and buy some, but Mr Cropper did not have any in stock.

My method involves taping a piece of plastic strip of the required thickness to my cutting mat.
The steps were then cut - I use a guillotine to try to ensure they all end up the same size.
The rungs were then glued to the strip, this was allowed to dry and the other side added. It was all stuck using Tamiya thin.
The ladder was then added to the model.

Looking fantasytastic is that.

Whats the cutting tool with the red handle?

Bridlufc

Quote from: bridlufc on May 19, 2017, 11:34:59 PM
Whats the cutting tool with the red handle?

Bridlufc

That would be a guillotine.
I have two, a smaller one as well.
Here are a couple of better views of them.

More progress, adding bits that may have a purpose, water tank, water condenser/ purification, fuel bags- specially developed coal, low density with a high calorific value - it does not weigh much and burns well.
The top platform will lead to the top of the airship.

Quote from: zak on May 20, 2017, 02:50:48 PM
fuel bags- specially developed coal, low density with a high calorific value - it does not weigh much and burns well.

I am sure you are turning into an engineer.

Hi Msea,
Zak is like Dr Who, he regenerates himself as the need arises, could he be morphing into an engineer at last?
Whatever he is, this is brilliant, imaginative modelling at its best!
Bigkev

You surprised me Zak, the airship is not what I expected, intriguing none the less. I reckoned one of those guillotine thingies could be a handy tool so I bought one!!

Bridlufc

Quote from: bridlufc on May 20, 2017, 11:43:04 PM
You surprised me Zak, the airship is not what I expected, intriguing none the less. I reckoned one of those guillotine thingies could be a handy tool so I bought one!!

Bridlufc

Excellent for when you need a lot of things the same length.

It´s looking tres bons!

More painting and home made transfers applied.
The two parts are not yet glued together.
Once fixed together I need to add the chimney (exhaust) and a ladder to get onto the top machine gun position.
The Airship is now HMAS Prince Albert. (Her Majesties Air Ship), built by the Sopwith Aviation Company.

Marvelous is that, well done Zak. Another fantasy masterpiece nearly done.

Magnificent!!

Very nice work, can't wait to see whats next!