Thunder Fighter: MK-III ADVANCE (1:50 scale)

Rhaven Blaack

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SWEET! Now you need a nice display box for it! The centerpiece of you TF collection!
Eventually, I will have dedicated shelves for my models (i.e. each shelving unit will have its own theme).
By the way, here is a photo of the first one that I made in 1:50 scale. Unfortunately, this was one of the ones that were in Eastern Europe.
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Awry_Chaos

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Eventually, I will have dedicated shelves for my models (i.e. each shelving unit will have its own theme).
By the way, here is a photo of the first one that I made in 1:50 scale. Unfortunately, this was one of the ones that were in Eastern Europe.
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Looks good at that scale! An ideal size for a toy!

Make sure your dedicated shelves are ex-wife proofed. And dog proof! I'm sure @zathros dog would enjoy your TF models!
 

Rhaven Blaack

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Here is another update. I worked on the laser pulsar canon vent section. In the original studio mock-up, these "vents" really do not go into the rest of the cone. However, there is weathering that is indicative of "vented exhaust".
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As you can see by the instructions, even though @Martin Saenger made these same vents "flate", they still show the same weathering.
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With that aforementioned said, I decided to make these vents look more like the studio mock-up. The parts in the photo that I have added are to replace parts 178, 180 & 183, 184.
*NOTE* These vent parts that I have added are not currently available.
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The vents are in place.
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Both vent systems are finished.
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Vent systems are attached.
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Here is the front main bottom panel.
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The front main bottom panel is in place.
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Next will be the main top body panel and cockpit interior assembly.
Please say tune to your local Earth Directorate broadcasting channels for more updates.
 

micahrogers

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Okay now y'all, don't make me have to mark this thread for moderation :wink:

I used to be 6'2", but I lost an inch and a quarter, and gained 50 pounds.... so I have sausage fingers.
 

Rhaven Blaack

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It is time for another update! Here is the from consoles and the top body panel.

Here is the main console. I recessed the view/sensor screens and and raised the front components.
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Here are the front side consoles
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The top main body panel.
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I have attached the cockpit tub and the front side consoles.
*NOTE* Do not glue down the front end of the console plate. There will be another part that will need to be slid in and underneath it, later.
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The main console is in place.
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The back section is added.
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The main top body panel is in place.
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Please say tune to your local Earth Directorate broadcasting channels for more updates.
 

Awry_Chaos

OKB-4155
It is time for another update! Here is the from consoles and the top body panel.

Here is the main console. I recessed the view/sensor screens and and raised the front components.
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Here are the front side consoles
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The top main body panel.
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I have attached the cockpit tub and the front side consoles.
*NOTE* Do not glue down the front end of the console plate. There will be another part that will need to be slid in and underneath it, later.
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The main console is in place.
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The back section is added.
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The main top body panel is in place.
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Please say tune to your local Earth Directorate broadcasting channels for more updates.
So Awesome! I think I'm in love....
 

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Oh look, a baby FSW TF in his first dress uniform! How cute! I can't wait to see it grow and get its first pair of claws! ;) :)

(No kidding, the last picture reminds me of a baby turtle flapping toward the sea. REALLY! :D )
 

Rhaven Blaack

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Here is another update! I have moved on to the front sponsons and canards.

The sponsons (and pulsar laser canons) are attached.
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Here the parts for the inner canards and outer skin.
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The inner canards and outer skin are attached.
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Here are the outer canards.
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The outer canards are attached.
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Please say tune to your local Earth Directorate broadcasting channels for more updates.
 
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