Klaus not Santa
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In May 2009 I started a project that would become a marathon and probably the most fun, yet frustrating and challening project.
The ATHENA - a steampunk airship for Warhammer 40K.
It started off as an Aircraft Carrier
However during the built I realized it bacame unbalanced in layout
So I extended the hull
I added funny things like this mural for the rear hull
and various armaments
and a special Aircraft
But after a while I also realized that it was simply too small to be a realistic aircraft carrier.
So back to the drawing board and I changed it into a Destroyer
I added another Mural to the rear superstructure - overlooking the landing pad
and a conference room with some flag officers
Due to several personal issues and other projects the ATHENA was on hold at this stage
But yesterday she landed back on my desk
I added some Manticore missile launchers and the main Earthshaker turret got its final details and rivets
and last not least I reworked the rear mural, inserting some clear plastic
and remounting the actual mural
Next step will be some LED lights
You can also see a video of the ATHENA from May last year with some nice details
ATHENA.wmv
or check out my blog
http://fischers-design-shop.blogspot.de/2009/05/new-project-code-name-athena.html
I hope you have fun reading and digesting it and I look forward to your feddback, suggestions and comments.
Cheers
klaus
The ATHENA - a steampunk airship for Warhammer 40K.
It started off as an Aircraft Carrier
However during the built I realized it bacame unbalanced in layout
So I extended the hull
I added funny things like this mural for the rear hull
and various armaments
and a special Aircraft
But after a while I also realized that it was simply too small to be a realistic aircraft carrier.
So back to the drawing board and I changed it into a Destroyer
I added another Mural to the rear superstructure - overlooking the landing pad
and a conference room with some flag officers
Due to several personal issues and other projects the ATHENA was on hold at this stage
But yesterday she landed back on my desk
I added some Manticore missile launchers and the main Earthshaker turret got its final details and rivets
and last not least I reworked the rear mural, inserting some clear plastic
and remounting the actual mural
Next step will be some LED lights
You can also see a video of the ATHENA from May last year with some nice details
ATHENA.wmv
or check out my blog
http://fischers-design-shop.blogspot.de/2009/05/new-project-code-name-athena.html
I hope you have fun reading and digesting it and I look forward to your feddback, suggestions and comments.
Cheers
klaus