Back Story: This model came from a project I've been working on for more than seven years now called Steel Gauntlet (Name subject to change without notice). It's set during a global war in a fantasy type world (Elves, wizards, dragons, etc.) that goes from medieval era weapons to World War 2 era weapons. This landing craft was first developed around 10 years into the conflict and improved upon throughout the remaining several decades.
This model is a rough concept of how the landing craft works. It can carry around 20-30 troops depending on gear. Once the first crafts reach shore they drop all sides and anchor the ramp and sides with spikes. Any craft that follows anchors their ramp to the rear of the first lander and anchor their sides as they normally would. This creates a long artificial dock that can get men and equipment to shore faster and safer than traditional landers. It can also bridge any sized river or lake. Each pole measures 11ft, so an individual lander can anchor in about 50ft of water. Additional poles can be brought in for deeper waters.
I wasn't concerned about textures for this model. It was really only meant for me personally to see a model of an original concept of mine. I'll consider this a prototype model. If I ever get to the "mass production model" so to speak, I'll "paint" it.
Back Story: This model came from a project I've been working on for more than seven years now called Steel Gauntlet (Name subject to change without notice). It's set during a global war in a fantasy type world (Elves, wizards, dragons, etc.) that goes from medieval era weapons to World War 2 era weapons. This landing craft was first developed around 10 years into the conflict and improved upon throughout the remaining several decades.
This model is a rough concept of how the landing craft works. It can carry around 20-30 troops depending on gear. Once the first crafts reach shore they drop all sides and anchor the ramp and sides with spikes. Any craft that follows anchors their ramp to the rear of the first lander and anchor their sides as they normally would. This creates a long artificial dock that can get men and equipment to shore faster and safer than traditional landers. It can also bridge any sized river or lake. Each pole measures 11ft, so an individual lander can anchor in about 50ft of water. Additional poles can be brought in for deeper waters.