DRACONIAN BOMB (1:1 scale) BETA TEST BUILD

[Rhaven Blaack]

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is time for another beta test build. This time @Revell-Fan has designed a template for a (rather) obscure prop that was (albeit) briefly featured in the pilot episode/feature movie "BUCK ROGERS IN THE 25th CENTURY". The prop that I am talking about (and test building the template for) is the Draconian Bomb (a.k.a. Tailpipe Torpedo).
The model is 1:1 scale. The template; with cover page, instructions, and parts sheet; there are a total of 27 pages, 20 of the pages are the parts.

In the episode/movie, Buck Rogers was loading these bombs in the exhausts (tailpipe) of the Marauders prior to launching (so that they would explode when launching).

Here is what the actual prop looks like:


Starting with the center spine (core)


Here are some of the parts for the core.
*NOTE* The rectangles with the numbers are the secure tabs used close the parts after formed. The numbers the tabs correspond with the part that they go with.
(*SUGGESTION* Write the number on the back side of the parts, prior to forming. This will insure that you do not mix up the parts.


I pre-assembled the tubes and cones.


During the actual assembly of the core, I followed the number sequence of the diagram (shown above).










The core is assembled


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[mijob]

That is a very intresting prop, nice start RB.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

That is a very intresting prop, nice start RB.

Thank you sir!

 

[Revell-Fan]

Great start, pal! I was a bit shocked to see those white pieces on the parts - until I noticed that these were the glue strips and not printing errors. Well, it's early and I haven't had my first cup of coffee yet..!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Great start, pal! I was a bit shocked to see those white pieces on the parts - until I noticed that these were the glue strips and not printing errors. Well, it's early and I haven't had my first cup of coffee yet..!

Thank you sir!
Go have some coffee!!!

 

[Chuffy70]

I remember the scene, but not the prop... interesting stuff

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Moving on to the rear section.


Here are the internal formers and the outer skins of the rear section.


The internal formers are assembled.


This is the recess section for the skins.


The recess sections are attached to the skins.


The outer skin and end-cap are assembled. I attached glue strips to either end of the skin. to help with attaching the end-cap na the other parts.


The end-cap is attached in place.




I inserted the internal formers.




Here is the other end-cap coupling plate.


The end-cap coupling plate is attached.




I test fit the core into the end piece. It fits (snugly).


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[mijob]

This looks cool and all so 3C.

 

[Revell-Fan]

I test fit the core into the end piece. It fits (snugly).

Just as it should. Nothing is worse than a German potato grenade with its components wobbling around. BTW if you stop now, prolong the handle a bit and seal everything up to make it water-proof I'm certain that you could use it as a laundry masher.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Just as it should. Nothing is worse than a German potato grenade with its components wobbling around. BTW if you stop now, prolong the handle a bit and seal everything up to make it water-proof I'm certain that you could use it as a laundry masher.

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Thank you very much for the idea. However, I think that I will stick with using my washing machine for washing my clothing.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Moving on to the core spines.


Here are the parts for the internal formers.


The internal formers are assembled.




These are the parts for the skins of the core spines.


The skin of the core spine is assembled.


The former is placed inside of the skin.


All four core spines are assembled.


The core is inserted in the back piece (and glued in place). The core spines are attached in place.


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[zathros]

That's really coming out really nice. Now gut an M-80 and stuff it in there, and take a slow motion film of it blowing up!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

That's really coming out really nice. Now gut an M-80 and stuff it in there, and take a slow motion film of it blowing up!

 

[Revell-Fan]

That looks awesome! It should look even better with gold card.

 

[mijob]

Its looking awesome some parts looks like a WWII handgranate

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Here is the next section of the Bomb.


Here are the parts for the internal formers.


The formers are assembled. As you can see, I applied a small bead of glue on the intersections of the formers.


Here are the skins of the component. I laminated the layers in place prior to rolling the part.


Here are the rest of the skin pieces with the formed tube.


I attached both the top piece and the bottom flared piece.


I inserted the formers.


I attached the bottom plate.


This component is complete.


The component is attached in place.

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[zathros]

Without getting political, we need some bombs to describe what the heck is going on in this country. People always Blame Hitler, and rightly so, but the hatred started from the bottom up. A lot of people were guilty, millions, of course, millions died within trying to stop him.

Freedom, Free Will with Responsibility Bomb = "FFRB" bomb.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

This is a tag that is on the backend of the bomb.

Here are the parts for the tag.


The tag is assembled.


The tag is attached in place.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Here is the last component for this project (the front piece).


Here are the internal formers.
*NOTE* Do not cut the circle out of part 14c (The part that is in the lower right hand corner. I did, and I had to fix it, because another part is attached to the other side of it.)


Starting to assemble the vertical formers. I laminated part 14b to 1mm thick, then attached 14d to it.


The vertical formers are assembled.


The internal former assembly is assembled.


The grid piece is to be attached to the other side of part 14c


The main internal former assembly is now complete.


Here are the parts for the other formers that are needed. I laminated the rings to 2mm thick (this will give added surface area for the skins to adhere to.


This assembly is complete.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Here are the skins for the main front component.


The outer skins are assembled.


The internal formers are put inside the skins.


These are end cap pieces.


The end cap pieces are attached in place.