Full Thrust

Scratchbuilt models for GZG's spacehip combat game. The models and techniques used were inspired by those of Dave Ashton, whose guide to scratchbuilding ships can be found here. The models are all constructed from balsa, card, lentils and toothpicks.

A League of Latin American Republics squadron

A squadron of ships from the League of Latin American republics (LLAR). Clockwise from the back are a battleship, a destroyer, a heavy cruiser and a light cruiser.

LLAR Battleship

Closeup of the LLAR battleship.

An Oceanic Union Defence Force squadron

A squadron of the Oceanic Union Defence Force (OUDF). Clockwise from the back are a battleship, lightcruiser, battlecruiser and a corvette.

LLAR Battleships

A completed LLAR battleship next to one that just requires painting.

Partially completed ship models

A selection of OUDF and LLAR ships at various stages of construction.

Superdreadnoughts and Corvettes

A comparison of sizes: Partially completed LLAR and OUDF superdreadnoughts next to their respective corvette class vessels. The corvettes are about 1" (25mm) long.

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