Amber's Air ship

**ct ertz** · #1 03-19-2012, 02:10 PM

Her is the start of a simple (I hope!) model of a fantasy air ship drawn up by my daughter Amber. I am done with the digital except for the engines. I will work up the parts soon.
CT

**thorst** · #2 03-19-2012, 02:58 PM

Very nice design! Will you do the unfold with petals or with rings?

**ct ertz** · #3 03-19-2012, 03:52 PM

I think it will do alright with rings. The lines can be scored to imitate the framework of the air ship. I used rings for my Civil War USN Ketchem Hand Grenade (sake shape) and it worked, although I left the rings connected. On this I will leave them as separate rings with tabs.
CT

Neptune · #4 03-19-2012, 07:58 PM

I can see that I need to work a lot harder at making things more simple.

**ct ertz** · #5 03-20-2012, 01:44 PM

Here is what I think the design is going to be like. It will be a pain with so many parts but it will give the shape Amber was wanting! I have not decided on a scale yet...
CT

**jagolden01** · #6 03-20-2012, 01:54 PM

I think that works fine, Corey. It will only be 12 rings and should be simple to for and build.

Joe

**eatcrow2** · #7 03-20-2012, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ct ertz

Here is what I think the design is going to be like. It will be a pain with so many parts but it will give the shape Amber was wanting! I have not decided on a scale yet...
CT

That seems fine too me.. The correct shape would be more important to me, than the number of parts.. Very cool looking!!!

**THE DC** · #8 03-23-2012, 05:00 PM

I think any contribution to the lighter than air cult is well worth having!

Regards,

The DC

**tingmissartoq** · #9 03-23-2012, 05:05 PM

I agree, one can't have too many airships or zeppelins. Very much looking forward to the completed model.

**ct ertz** · #10 03-24-2012, 09:32 AM

We guys, she let me put the draft into the free downloads. It is in the sci-fi section, as soon as it is approved you can have it. The scale is 1/250 scale and it has two parts pages. Enjoy. Amber has a soft spot for airships, so expect more from her on this subject!