Buck Rogers Thunderfighter mods

Rhaven Blaack

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Thunder Fighter Cockpit Interiors 2.0 UPDATE!

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,

I know that it has been a very long time since I have posted anything in this thread. However that does not mean that this project is far from dead.
Revell-Fan was able to finish the revision and clean-up of the cockpit interiors 2.0 kits (for both the two seat and QUAD versions).
I have started with the final test build of the Two seat version.
Here are the photos of the test build.

The tub was lengthened by 5mm.
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Here are the parts for the new seats.
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New Seats are assembled.
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New seat in the tub.
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Joystick control console.
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Joystick control console in the tub.
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Rhaven Blaack

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The joystick is in place.
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Back seat bulkhead is in place.
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Internal forms for additional support.
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Rear consoles in place.
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Rhaven Blaack

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Cockpit interior attached to the top skin.
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Side consoles are attached.
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Main front console is attached.
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Top skin (with the CI) is attached to the rest of the body.
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This will be it for this build for now. I will finish this one after I finish the QUAD test build (which will post photos with my next post update).
 

micahrogers

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I truly LOVE these Thunderfighters, R-F's designs and your builds are top notch.
 

Revell-Fan

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I truly LOVE these Thunderfighters, R-F's designs and your builds are top notch.
Thank you, micah! However, RB designed the new CI, I only cleaned the parts up. Let's say, it is a fruitful collaboration! :thumb:
 

Rhaven Blaack

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Quad cockpit

As promised, here is the QUAD cockpit.
Like the two seat version, the parts are very straight forward and easy to assemble.
Here are the photos for your viewing pleasure.

Here is the parts sheet.
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Here are all four seats.
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All four seats are finished (as you can see, the seat harnesses look a bit more realistic).
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Here is then tub.
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The center console is in place.
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The seats are added.
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The horizontal console platform is attached.
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Rhaven Blaack

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Here are the Joystick mount control consoles.
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The Joystick mount control consoles are in place.
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Here are the rear control consoles.
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Rear control consoles are in place.
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Here are the "EXTRA" side control consoles.
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Rhaven Blaack

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The vertical console is attached.
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The "EXTRA" side control consoles are attached.
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joysticks are attached.
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Additional support formers are attached (which will not be seen once the the cockpit is attached to the top skin).
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Rhaven Blaack

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The rear seat bulkhead is attached.
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Now on to the rest of the build of the plane.
More photos coming soon!!!
 

Rhaven Blaack

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Update

Here is an update on my progress.

Here is the top body skin.
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The cockpit tub is attached (the side tabs on the vertical panels are trimmed as needed).
The rest of the top skin is built up.
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The top skin is attached to the rest of the body.
(NOTE: fitting the tub in place is a bit trick and very tight.)
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The front console will go on next after a few minor changes and revisions.

Please stay tuned to your local Earth directorate channels for further updates and they happen.
 
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