Cardinal Brick Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Before I comment on the models themselves can I ask was it a conscientious decision to use that table, as the reflective qualities it has reminds me of water and the sea, even if it wasn’t I think it adds to the photos. For an experiments the snot cannon has come out very well and looks great, overall the boat is in good proportions and well laid own, the wheelhouse could do with being slightly higher in my opinion but only a little, as it seems the cannon obscures most of the forward view. The second craft you’ve managed to cram a lot of things into a very small space, I would suggest removing the side flaps so it keeps a sleek line to the side of the boat. Other than that the bow the wheel section and the machine gun all tool fin. Quote
filefolders Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 I really like the first one. It looks like it could get in blow m#g@bl0k$ up and get out. I am sad to say that I'm not a fan of the small one though. Looks like you could board my one large transport/ patrol boat with those. I better make some new boats! Quote
iamded Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 These are very cool, I particularly like the first boat and all the weapons, and the creative way of making that anchor. However, I'm one of those guys who doesn't like the non-uniform mix of grey and bley, so that detracts from the model. Still, it's a good build, and I love the SNOT look of it all, especially the deck of the first boat. Very cool. ~Peace Quote
Skull-Mark_Ladybug Posted May 28, 2008 Author Posted May 28, 2008 (edited) ... Edited May 17 by MacK Quote
Asuka Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 A very neat work, with some fine details like the big cannon on your larger and the machine gun on your smaller craft. Both crafts look very realistic and pretty though indeed, well done! Quote
Clonecommando007 Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Those are both amazing! But the first boat takes the prize I think. And I can't help but notice that the top of your table looks like an ocean! Make a comic!!! Quote
Doctor Sinister Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 I'm loving these - the little one is cool, but the large one is excellent - really good, and it inspires me to start a Navy myself. Of course...mine will have to be green. It's a tradition you know. Dr. S. Quote
Basiliscus Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 I am really liking the bigger of the two boats! The front is very well done, the pipe looks like a rail which is cool and the main turret is very well designed (nice use of SNOT by the way). The custom anchor is a nice touch. The roof is great in that is has a 'busy' look to it without looking too crowded. I also like the rear facing machine gun. My own feedback on this model is that the back is a little blocky, you did well to add something to the back of the boat but perhaps a curved rear-bit or sloped-bit would have been more realistic. Other than that perhaps having 4 crew members with matching torsos, preferrably not just Aquazone figs (you could change the arms/legs colours so people don't immeditely associate them with Aquazone)? But I wouldn't get too down on these things because overall this is an excellent piece of work! The second boat has a very nice forward machine gun and I like how the steering wheel is off-centre, that was a good idea. I have no idea what the circular disc is at the back but I find it strangely appropriate, don't ask me why! Nice touch! Using the 1x2 grill plates in the interior is very good thinking too. If you wanted feedback on this model, I feel that there are some really nice touches but overall I don't like the shape. It's a little too blocky for my liking, in the same way the back of the bigger boat is too blocky (this boat suffers from the same problem at the back). Perhaps some extra slopes at the front would break up the shape a little, what do you think? Overall these are two great MOCs and you should be very proud of them! Quote
Skull-Mark_Ladybug Posted May 29, 2008 Author Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) ... Edited May 17 by MacK Quote
Stealth Hunter Posted May 29, 2008 Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) I like the bigger boat really much. The SNOT turret looks good and I like the way you build the anchor,a good piece choice. The smaller one is good,but as some other members already pointed out the flaps ruin the sleek look of it. I would try to use some more slopes for the bow. EN navy ON! Edited May 29, 2008 by Stealth Hunter Quote
Siegfried Posted May 29, 2008 Posted May 29, 2008 I like the bigger one. Considering the scale you chose it works very well. It needs a bigger RADAR though... Quote
WhiteFang Posted May 29, 2008 Posted May 29, 2008 MacK, this is a very great MOC. I am not an expert on naval vessels. But, the size of the big gunboat really appeals to me very much especially the turrent. The smaller vessel is sleek and quick. Great for fast pursit. For a moment, I was really decieved by that table top as a puddle of water. I find that this is a very smart way of bringing your vessels across to us. Quote
Doctor Sinister Posted May 29, 2008 Posted May 29, 2008 I getting of topic here, but do you know when the next episode of "Grunts" will be coming out. Which is the last episode you saw? I've run four new ones relatively recently. To avoid missing them, you can either bookmark the main Grunts page here, or sign up to the Tabletown forums here. I don't always post them here any more. Dr. S. Quote
Skull-Mark_Ladybug Posted May 29, 2008 Author Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) ... Edited May 17 by MacK Quote
BearHeart Posted May 30, 2008 Posted May 30, 2008 Very nice mocs... I like how you used the clear table for the water effect. PS. That table looks familiar, I think I have the same table in my backyard..lol Quote
Capn Frank Posted May 30, 2008 Posted May 30, 2008 I like the larger ship Looks really cool! I'd turn your smaller vessel into a water-land assault vehicle with a folding ramp in the front like they used in WWII. Just an idea. Quote
Skull-Mark_Ladybug Posted May 30, 2008 Author Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) ... Edited May 17 by MacK Quote
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