LARSEN ARTS - Re-Imagined HEAVY Viper

[Kuhn Global]

Another GREAT design by Brian Larsen that reminds me of the more bulky fighters of the Vietnam War era... like the F4 Phantom! This is another piece I would love to see made in 1/24 scale!

This render by Andre March gives me chills!

[tobiasrichter]

What a great design and beautiful rendering!

[Scorpius]

Very cool. Kindof Thunderbolt-ish

[starwarsdoc]

Hello REL. Come in REL. I think I see a future project for you. I believe you can consider at least 2 for Kurt and myself. You know you want to create this. Just finish that D, then the Slave, then get started on this heavy viper. I'll be waiting....

[R L Bleecker]

Two things I don't like about this Viper.

1. The name. 'Heavy' Viper? Lacks originality. I'd call it a Battle-Shark or something like that...LOL!

2. Although I like the canopy design ( very T-65-ish ), I don't like how low it sits and how far forward. Elevate that pilot and give him some visibility. Without a lot of electronic pilot aids, how the hell is he gonna see in a tactical situation? Of course, in a space combat environment, that might be a moot point because of distances and speeds being beyond the Mk I eyeball's ability to detect and track anyway.

I'd love to see this realized as a physical piece though.

[U-boater]

It looks like it could really take a beating and still
keep dishin' it out!

It would make a nice companion piece for a 1/2500 Larsen Re-imagined
Battlestar.

[Kuhn Global]

Originally Posted by starwarsdoc

Hello REL. Come in REL. I think I see a future project for you. I believe you can consider at least 2 for Kurt and myself. You know you want to create this. Just finish that D, then the Slave, then get started on this heavy viper. I'll be waiting....

Clay,... I am soooooo with you on this my friend! In fact it was Richard that brought this design to my attention! I believe he may DO this in the future. My fingers are crossed for sure! I will indeed be in for a few if that happens. So Richard... you already have at least four sold! LOLOLOLOLOL


Bob... I just used "heavy" as my own description... it is not Brian's term. It just seemed appropriate. I love how BIG it is!!!

mech... I pulled these from Larsen's site, which is now located on my other laptop. I will try to find it again and post the link here. I believe he stated mission specs, but can't remember them. Let me see about the link. I am certain it's specs are probably that of mass firepower!

[Kuhn Global]

OK.. HERE is the link to Larsen's stuff! MUCH to see there!

http://www.larsenarts.dk/index.php

[U-boater]

I just got done looking at Larsen's Colonial designs.

I wonder what his Cylon designs would look like?

They would have to be some truly evil lookin',EXTREMELY heavily armed machines to pick a fight with his Colonial designs.

Yeah...I'd like to see a kit of it too.Something in 1/32 perhaps?

[Talen]

I'd love to see it in 1/72

[PetarB]

I like it. The sunken canopy looks like it came of an X-Wing, but I guess it just adds to the bull-dog look. Sure does look like it can take a beating!

[Naked Brain]

Wow. I gotta say, I think that is the coolest Viper design I've ever seen - EVER.

Kurt, I agree - very Viet-Nam-Era-Esque (can I say that? ) and reminds me of an F-4. I can't believe I've never seen this before. Thanks for posting!

[R L Bleecker]

Originally Posted by Kuhn Global

Bob... I just used "heavy" as my own description... it is not Brian's term. It just seemed appropriate. I love how BIG it is!!!

DOH!

And here I thought it was the 'official' designator. My bad. Sorry!

[Kuhn Global]

Wow! Great participation guys! And thanks for the kind words!

Indeed... it is VERY F-4 like... in my opinion as well! Yup... you can say that Brain! Viet-Nam-Era-Esque! I LOVE THAT!!! LOLOLOLOLOL

I would VERY much love to see this beastie created, but I would wish it in 1/24 scale to match the rest of the birds in the collection. Can you imagine how BIG that would be?!!! DUUUUUDE!!! LOLOLOLOLOL

Bob.. no worries...LOLOLOL... I just couldn't think of any proper terminology for the beastie! LOLOLOLOL

[U-boater]

(chanting)

1/24! 1/24! 1/24!

Consider yourself repped Mr. Kuhn!