Banana Bug
The Airborne Weapons Platform B1 (AWP-B1 for short) was an internationally used military fighter aircraft used throughout the Unifying War between 2312 and 2329. Its hollow wings could be equipped with a wide range of useful tech and weapons ranging from sensor array over communication antennas to missile launchers. Initially shipped in a bright yellow color and featuring a big sphere like cockpit, which was reminiscent of an insect eye, a subtle hint to the reconnaissance function of the craft, it was quickly dubbed „Banana Bug“ by soldiers all over the world. Due to its high speed and cheap maintainability the craft remained in service even after the conflict and was later used in smaller interplanetary campaigns by the United Earth Forces.
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I always wanted to build an aircraft in a retro sci-fi style, like it is found in series like Cowboy Bebop. When I stumbled upon the two boat pieces and the half sphere cockpit, push came to shove and a few unstable connections resulted in this colorful ship. I hope you like it as much as I do!
Banana Bug
The Airborne Weapons Platform B1 (AWP-B1 for short) was an internationally used military fighter aircraft used throughout the Unifying War between 2312 and 2329. Its hollow wings could be equipped with a wide range of useful tech and weapons ranging from sensor array over communication antennas to missile launchers. Initially shipped in a bright yellow color and featuring a big sphere like cockpit, which was reminiscent of an insect eye, a subtle hint to the reconnaissance function of the craft, it was quickly dubbed „Banana Bug“ by soldiers all over the world. Due to its high speed and cheap maintainability the craft remained in service even after the conflict and was later used in smaller interplanetary campaigns by the United Earth Forces.
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I always wanted to build an aircraft in a retro sci-fi style, like it is found in series like Cowboy Bebop. When I stumbled upon the two boat pieces and the half sphere cockpit, push came to shove and a few unstable connections resulted in this colorful ship. I hope you like it as much as I do!