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Modeling => The Showcase => Topic started by: Landlubber on December 27, 2012, 11:26:19 pm

Title: Landlubber's RoF Furieux-class Scoutship
Post by: Landlubber on December 27, 2012, 11:26:19 pm

These are pretty cool little ships, and they have quite a bit of detail.  Some of my favorite models so far in the DW line.  The hull is pretty intricate, and took awhile to paint, but I think it was worth it. 

Base color is Citadel's Fortress Grey, with some Codex Gray and Thunderhawk Blue for the camouflage.  I wanted to make the camouflage pattern look a little "fuzzy", so I drybrushed the Codex Gray and Thunderhawk Blue.  I think it works, but my opinion is a little biased.

The numbers on the nose are decals from Flames of War (I think--I got the transfer sheets at Historicon).  Took me awhile to get those little buggers on...

I plan on doing 2 more ships in the same pattern for a full squadron.

Enjoy the pics--as always, comments/criticisms welcome!

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/gregwright2/Dystopian%20Wars%20RoF%20Furieux-class%20Flyer/340d67f2e53f9b5be8d157672901b428.jpg)

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/gregwright2/Dystopian%20Wars%20RoF%20Furieux-class%20Flyer/3bad2958e9c18e227ac06356debff4bc.jpg)

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/gregwright2/Dystopian%20Wars%20RoF%20Furieux-class%20Flyer/2f667b0562f787c7d2bd6cd58c5ed35a.jpg)

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/gregwright2/Dystopian%20Wars%20RoF%20Furieux-class%20Flyer/0eae0aa6b5fac5e01c9752380215a990.jpg)

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/gregwright2/Dystopian%20Wars%20RoF%20Furieux-class%20Flyer/c7770d794149255025a2c1b0dc0c1bff.jpg)

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/gregwright2/Dystopian%20Wars%20RoF%20Furieux-class%20Flyer/4cef70a6be562b00d0517b51ce75863f.jpg)

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/gregwright2/Dystopian%20Wars%20RoF%20Furieux-class%20Flyer/64e8228ca727f06679b7e9925fd57d15.jpg)

Title: Re: Landlubber's RoF Furieux-class Scoutship
Post by: MadDrB on December 28, 2012, 12:49:08 pm

I like the "fuzzy" camo pattern--it's different from the sharp lines of the traditional dazzle ship camo.

The decal numbers on the prow look very good.

My suggestion would be to try painting those gun barrels; even just a bit of black will bring them out from the hull and make the model look a bit more threatening.

Title: Re: Landlubber's RoF Furieux-class Scoutship
Post by: Ruckdog on December 28, 2012, 10:03:25 pm

Nice work! I really like the color combo, and the nose markings really set them off. My French scout ships are still only about half done, and this is inspiring me to get back to work on them!

Title: Re: Landlubber's RoF Furieux-class Scoutship
Post by: Camthalion on December 29, 2012, 05:45:12 am

Looks really  good.  I like the pennant number on the nose

Title: Re: Landlubber's RoF Furieux-class Scoutship
Post by: Landlubber on January 01, 2013, 02:38:09 pm

Thanks all for the comments.

Aaron, I tried what you were talking about with one of my French medium tanks.  But after I did it, I didn't like the way the gun barrel stood out against everything else.

Will post pics of the full squadron once they're done.

Title: Re: Landlubber's RoF Furieux-class Scoutship
Post by: Landlubber on January 06, 2013, 02:25:31 pm

Squadron is complete!

I decided that my RoF would track ship sizes numerically.  So the Furieux-class will always start with 3; Tourbillon-class, 2; and the Vauban-class, 1.  (I don't have a Vauban yet, but I am currently working on the Tourbillon.)  The Voltaire-class, when I get around to them, will be in the 4 series.

To that end, here are my Furieux-class scoutships 384, 360, and 371.

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/gregwright2/Dystopian%20Wars%20RoF%20Furieux-class%20Flyer/db3cc666b68257c3a84b906528d2bc66.jpg)

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/gregwright2/Dystopian%20Wars%20RoF%20Furieux-class%20Flyer/427151af4dfd40aa641c4da0c71d9adf.jpg)

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/gregwright2/Dystopian%20Wars%20RoF%20Furieux-class%20Flyer/64d0be1ee442f3c2ee36a1c7534164f9.jpg)

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/gregwright2/Dystopian%20Wars%20RoF%20Furieux-class%20Flyer/e3ee06e0cded0cddcb7ca43f4f68c882.jpg)

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/gregwright2/Dystopian%20Wars%20RoF%20Furieux-class%20Flyer/5d7a8c952c0156d272a6013742fec001.jpg)

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/gregwright2/Dystopian%20Wars%20RoF%20Furieux-class%20Flyer/d732c325fa93f7a08133d66a9e1d049b.jpg)

Title: Re: Landlubber's RoF Furieux-class Scoutship
Post by: MadDrB on January 09, 2013, 08:59:02 am

Quote from: Landlubber on January 06, 2013, 02:25:31 pm

I decided that my RoF would track ship sizes numerically.  So the Furieux-class will always start with 3; Tourbillon-class, 2; and the Vauban-class, 1.  (I don't have a Vauban yet, but I am currently working on the Tourbillon.)  The Voltaire-class, when I get around to them, will be in the 4 series.

I like your numbering concept.  Are you going to do the same when you get some Alma class flying frigates?

Title: Re: Landlubber's RoF Furieux-class Scoutship
Post by: Landlubber on January 10, 2013, 06:59:54 pm

Thanks MadDrB.

Not sure about the skimmer frigates.  I'll probably use a different numbering convention for the skimmer and surface naval vessels.  But I haven't figured that out yet.

Title: Re: Landlubber's RoF Furieux-class Scoutship
Post by: MajorMcNicol on January 10, 2013, 11:37:25 pm

Yeah it looks great!  I especially like the flag iconography.