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I'm getting ready to head back out to sea in the next few weeks and I got the itch to finish a diorama I've been meaning to make for a few years now.
Captain & Chief Mate
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should have more interesting stuff soon
Diorama needs more enemies. Unless the two of them secretly loathe each other and are forced into close contact every day by their positions. That could make for an interesting dynamic...
Haven't finished everybody yet
Imperial Coast Guard
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I like the Coast Guard theme you've got going on. Excellent use of the heavy stubber.
WOOHOO! GO COAST GUARD!
When I was in the Army I did a year and a half TDY tour on a couple of cutters. Was a fun time.
I'm finishing up my Merchant Marine Officer training at Texas Maritime Academy in Galveston, subcampus of A&M.
Servo Helmsman, this cumbersome old unit is hard bolted to the bridge. He has one arm for the ship's wheel and his other arm was removed to install a gyrocompass, GPS, ECDIS, 40k thingamajig. Doesn't look all that great but it was fun in the making, he'll fit the atmosphere of the ship.
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Those wave bases are pretty sweet dude. Models are coming along nicely.
Nice! My brother is studying up at Kingspoint. don't see a whole lot of people who even know about the merchant marines these days..Quote:
Originally Posted by DREW
I love the army, very cool theme. would love to play against them sometime
Thanks! Wish your brother the best of luck. I went to Kingspoint for a year, was in 4th company, found out about state maritime academies and transferred back down to the Gulf asap. My buddies who didn't get a set back are graduating right now. Crazy place, no regrets going there or leaving :)
I got the largest/cheapest ship model I could find and it wasn't nearly big enough. I didn't feel like adding it to my collection of unused kits so I "jumboised" her. Not sea worthy, registered, or insurable but she'll get the job done.
Planet XXXXX comprised of many islands of various sizes possesses rich minerals used in tech equipment. The atmospheric conditions are not suitable for regular air transport and in the grimdark, boats still move stuff the cheapest. Ships are used to ferry supplies and move mineral cargoes from mines on the smaller islands to larger islands which serve as hubs for off planet transfer via bulk lifters. Surface freighters are limited in size due to dramatic shoaling and the need to be able to maneuver around hazards to navigation.
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The planet has a turquoise seas, hazy skies, and mineral/crystal deposits that build up into spires kind of like this...
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I finished my Ship's Vox Operator and two gunners for the valkyrie. The guy with the burst cannon will be a minigunner for the port side hatch and the stubber will be mounted on the rear ramp.
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Finished painting figures so now its time to get back to the ship.
The Captain inspecting the anchor.
Servo-Helmsman checking bridge electronic equipment installation.
General ship construction, got a lot of work to do on the cargo booms before I start adding details.
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Here's the enemies you wanted evilamericorp....
Somalians in Space with two unfortunate crewmen
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Fantastic work on the boat!
I don't think I'm gonna be able to finish this in time, sorry
An agreement has been reached between shipyard labor and management. The lock out has ended and the project is expected to be near completion within a week.
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His sword is too tall for that bridge...
Yea, he's gonna be out on the bridge wing once they install the overhead.
Finishing up a few more details before I weather her down
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Ready for sea trials
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Very cool!
I'd love to see more pics of all the finished details.
Crappy pirate skiff
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Why the pirates gotta be black? Racist.
But in all seriousness, that boat is looking pretty good.
Sorry but I've never seen an albino Somali pirate :)
Valkyrie rear door gunner cleared for action
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The old man does not like uninvited guests
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somebody isn't gonna make it
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this guy's ancestor played in the movie The Green Mile
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prepare to be suppressed
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MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY
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its going to be raining bullets in a second
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glad I didn't get rid of all my old Legos
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view from the bridge
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Chief Mate not having a good day
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We've been boarded!
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