As I’m getting close to catching up with the current releases so far of Sixteen 12’s Episode sets, here are some photos I posted fairly recently of the Sixteen 12 ‘Wargames’ episode set.
The set
features a laser scorched Eagle and a Mark IX Hawk.
For my original
photos of the prototypes, I showed both the models against an outer space background,
as I could really only show what the set would comprise of. For the photos of
the finished models, I wanted to show them off in different and slightly more
enhanced surroundings.
The Hawk doesn’t have any obvious landing gear so,
inspired by some of the fan-built model Hawk landing pads I’ve seen at
convention model shows over the years I thought I’d scratch- build a small
landing cradle myself for my own smaller
version. Then I built what is supposed
to be a space station hangar diorama to fit it in, taking some inspiration from
the Moonbase Alpha Eagle Hangar.
At just
under 8” (200mm) long, the ABS plastic Sixteen
12 Hawk is smaller and much lighter than the die cast Eagle which is just less
than 12” (300mm), and is designed to be in scale with the Eagle.
In spite of
its size though, it does have some lovely and intricate detailing, perfect for
those who prefer a ready-made display model without the hassle of putting it
all together!
The set
comes with a battle damaged Eagle;
however the laser blast scorches are quite subtle. If I’m honest I would have liked
to have seen the Eagle with more obvious blast marks, and maybe a damaged leg
pod.
One small
detail worth mentioning is that Sixteen 12 has added black paint under the leg
pods which has been missing for some reason on previous sets.
My fave shot has to be the third from the bottom looking along the exhaust bells Scoop. Marvellous!
ReplyDeleteThat hanger set is unbelievable!
ReplyDeleteThanks fellas, much appreciated.
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