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

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

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

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

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 )

And the last bit of the main gun (port)



And all stuck together!

Nope, gold

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

Continued...

Shoulder bits



And the block from above attached to the gun



Then the last section, engines attach to the big end

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!

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

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