I don't know how long ago it was that I first ran across the ships from the Star Wars X-Wing game at a local B&N. So I picked up a few.
Talking on the forums it seems they are more or less about 1/270 scale, which is a bit small small but still a respectable size for the larger ships.
Soon after, if you look at Shapeways, enterprising guys have created ships not already done in the same 1/270 scale (I have no financial stake in this guy's store, I just like his models). Of course these aren't painted but that's no problem for the average modeler.
Recently I just saw a new ship, The Shadow Caster, which I just had to have. Turns out that this and other new craft are from the Star Wars cartoon Rebels -
In real life the colors are a bit bright, but a simple misting of a light gray should tone it down.
Then I noticed that a similar game appeared called Armada. The ships appear to be all capital ships. They are approximately the same size, so that really changes the scale. But once again, they are highly detailed -
So if you don't mind the smallish sizes, have a look at these ships whether you play the game, or like me, just like collecting star ships.
"Reports of my demise have been greatly exaggerated."
Whoo boy, I've never been so sick in quite a long while. It started with simple cold/flu symptoms. It then morphed in a wicked sinus infection. From there it moved into my chest and became bronchitis. When I finally went to the local "Doc in a Box" they said I was lucky I came in when I did. I was on the verge of pneumonia! So 4 additional meds in hand, I'm hoping to feel a bit better. It's only been a month and a 1/2... :-P
But that didn't stop my from buying. The first package that showed up on my door was from Squadron and was the new Haunnebu II. This is the Luft '46 Nazi flying saucer. Let me tell you even at 1/72 scale this thing will be HUGE -
Next up is a kit from Skink Haunt and it's The Gecko. Skink was mostly known for his natural history models of the fauna from Taiwan. But not so recently moved into taking the local animals and turning them on their heads Godzilla style. The kit I ordered is probably in the 8 to 10in. tall size. I originally had a pice of bark that I was going to mount him on. But then I noticed Skink listed the scale at 1/35. This makes the Gecko approx 45 ft. tall So now I want to find a building to hang him on!
He has unbelievable models, but sadly some are pretty expensive. What I did was get on his email list and he will send you a notice for upcoming products. This announcement usually comes with a reduced preorder price. At least you can save $20-30 that way.
The previous Skink model I spoke of was the Octopus-- here.
Finally, is a concept space ship from Pegasus Models. It's the Von Braun Moon Lander -
The box states that the model is 1/350 scale and stands 10" high. There was some debate over at the Yahoo Space Modelers Group, in that the scale is more likely 1/200. But since it's a concept and was never built - what's the difference. ;)
That's about all for now. Thanks for looking in.
