For the next leap into the stars - Thunderchild's SDF 1

[Cybergrinder]

The next project started over the weekend; give away on the topic if you recognise the quote

Thunderchild's SDF1 - originally from Macross or Robotech, depending where in the world you are

Main gun, port side - the front bit


And then the next bit

 

[bigpetr]

I needed to look up how final result looks - it is great vehicle. Will follow your progress.

 

[zathros]

Keep the seams tight, looks good so far!!

 

[zathros]

I don't want to look it up, I want to be surprised. These subsections are coming out really well. Maybe it's from being a machinist for so long and making parts that I had no idea what they were being used for. Take your time, I look forward to seeing the outcome!!

 

[Cybergrinder]

Wow, I thought more people would have known this ship! Don't worry, I won't load any "spoilers!"

 

[zathros]

Lots of Amerricuns here!!

 

[Cybergrinder]

Hmmm, we got the "American" version in SA, branded as Robotech (loved it as a kid, hence the joy when I found TC's fantastic model here )

 

[Cybergrinder]

And the last bit of the main gun (port)



And all stuck together!

 

[zathros]

Hmmm, we got the "American" version in SA, branded as Robotech (loved it as a kid, hence the joy when I found TC's fantastic model here )

In was probably in exchange for some Diamonds.

 

[Cybergrinder]

Nope, gold

 

[Cybergrinder]

So there was a bit of a delay, here's the forward "engine block"


Both guns with engines attached



And the next bit heading towards the engines

 

[Cybergrinder]

Continued...

Shoulder bits



And the block from above attached to the gun



Then the last section, engines attach to the big end

 

[zathros]

Every part is so nicely built! Well done my friend!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

This is coming together beautifully!!!

 

[Cybergrinder]

So after I while I got to do some work,

Here's the last "block" of the port body



Engines



And attached



And,, port guns & body complete!

 

[Cybergrinder]

And here we go, both guns/engines complete



Then work started no the torso/mid-section


Now I need to apologise, I got carried away with the build and forgot to take photos So, here's the midsection complete.

Top view


And underside

 

[Revell-Fan]

This is such a beautiful clean build!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Everything looks clean, clear, and crisp.

 

[Cybergrinder]

Now for the bridge!

Bits,



And the superstructure



Then the batteries died in the camera & had to resort to my phone camera (which isn't very good )

Attached to the body



Rear view

 

[Revell-Fan]

Fantastic!