Imperial Lambda-class T-4a shuttle TYDIRIUM

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Quite a lot of structural support in this model - some models you get nothing, and this has tons!

Cheers for adding the batteries as a size guide too, much appreciated
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Following the instructions this time we need to start building the landing gear.
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First step are the wells below the parts needed.
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Following the instruction you will end up with this.
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Cut and assemble the side.
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Glue the sides.
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I have used clamps to hold the tabs in place.
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Im thinking to add some LED to this model I think I have enough space in the frame work and maybe in the wings.
I will take a good look when I assemble the rest.

And yes I already have the AA batteries Chuffy!
 

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Im thinking to add some LED to this model I think I have enough space in the frame work and maybe in the wings.
I will take a good look when I assemble the rest.

And yes I already have the AA batteries Chuffy!
You do indeed matey, go for it! Could prove an interesting challenge
 
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Looks great. Make sure when you look down from the top, all the formers are exactly symmetric and are 90 degrees! :)
 
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Time to make the landing gear hinge.
In advance I can tell you its a bit of a challenge to figure out to assemble it. But after a few hours I made all four hinges.
Lets start with the parts that you need to cut.
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Then score and fold the parts.
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Then assemble the parts as shown in the instruction. It was a pain to figure it out.
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Next up drill some holles. I used 0.4 and 0.6 mm drill. Between the drilling I used extra glue to get a cleaner holle.
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Then attach the hinge to the side panel of the well.
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For a working hinge we need a 0.5 mm metal rod and form it. To form you can use the template.
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After this place it in the parts to make a working hinge. Use plenty of glue to hold the parts at the side of the well panel. See red circle.
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Yust only the side and the lower part. Otherwise the hinge will not work.

If all went good you end up with two working hinges.
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Thanks you all.
The parts are so fragille. Some parts I had to restore because the paperlayers came loose. And yes you have to be very patience when assembling the parts. Its not an easy model.
 
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I believe that's why so few have been attempted. They sure do look great when finished. :)
 
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I made the landing gear doors.
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The parts that you need to cut.
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Glue the door halfs together and preform them.
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Glue the side part on the doors. First glue the part at the top. After a few minutes you can glue the rest.
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This part will be glued into the well. score and fold the lines. I have used an ectra gluetab to make the assembly easier.
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All parts are done. Dont glue the doors on the hinges yet..
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