REBUILD of ThunderChild's Warhawk

Rhaven Blaack · Oct 23, 2019

So, back in May of 2010, I did a beta build of the Warhawk for @ThunderChild. Here is the link to the old thread: https://www.zealot.com/threads/thunderchilds-warhawk.167779/#post-905080
Unfortunately, I have not built it again since. So, I have decided to give it another go. However, I have decided to build the harder version and add some extra detail to the model. I am also going to be more detailed with the build thread as well.

Please stay tuned to your local Earth Broadcasting Directorate channel for further updates as they are posted.

Revell-Fan · Oct 24, 2019

You have one more follower.

zathros · Oct 25, 2019

2 more, you making the headpiece to go along with it? :noteeth:

Rhaven Blaack · Oct 25, 2019

zathros said:
2 more, you making the headpiece to go along with it?

Are you talking about Hawk's headpiece? If so, no. However, making a "Hawk" figure to go with the rest of the EDD figures would not be a bad idea. Then again I would have to look at doing the Searcher crew and a few others as well.

Rhaven Blaack · Oct 25, 2019

So, I have started the construction. Here is the section that I have started with.

I will be adding more detail. Yes, I will chronicle these details as I go.

Rhaven Blaack · Oct 25, 2019

Here are the photos of my progress thus far!

Here are the parts for this section. As you can see, I did make internal formers to add to the fuselage (part A-1) for added support and rigidity (*NOTE* Internal formers for the fuselage do not come with the kit).

Starting with the lower "beak" (part 6), I started working my way from the outsides and working my way inward.

The Beak is finished.

Next comes the landing gear bays and doors. I started with the bays.

As you can see, I raised the slats inside the bays.

Here are the doors for the landing gear bays. I raised the slats on the doors as well.

Now on to the main fuselage. I attached the landing gear bay doors to the fuselage.

The landing gear bays are attached.

As I mentioned earlier, I made internal formers for the fuselage (part A-1).

Both the fuselage and the Beak are now finished. As you can see, I did raise some of the panels on the fuselage.

Rhaven Blaack · Oct 25, 2019

Here is the bottom piece that attaches to both the fuselage and beak.

The piece is assembled.

The beak is attached to the fuselage.

Here is a close-up of the beak.

Please stay tuned to your local Earth Broadcasting Directorate channel for further updates as they are posted.

micahrogers · Oct 25, 2019

nice work so far, how difficult is the regular version? I might try it

Rhaven Blaack · Oct 25, 2019

micahrogers said:
nice work so far, how difficult is the regular version? I might try it

Thank you!
Actually, neither of them are really that difficult. It is a fun build.

micahrogers · Oct 25, 2019

It was on the same thumb drive as the Thunderfighter, so I've already got it

Revell-Fan · Oct 26, 2019

This beauty is on my build list, too. It's looking GREAT so far!

Rhaven Blaack · Oct 26, 2019

Here is the next section that I have finished. This is the upper part of the fuselage and engines.

Rhaven Blaack · Oct 26, 2019

Here is the upper fuselage.

Starting with the cockpit section.

I raised the back panel two levels (both the dark brown and light brown panels).

The main cockpit section is down (without the front canopy).

Here are both main parts of the upper part of the fuselage.

I attached both parts, starting from the front working both sides at a time towards the back.

I have attached the upper fuselage to the lower fuselage.

Here is the back plate for the fuselage.

The back plate is attached.

These are the parts for the top cowling.

Instead of making the "boxed" cowling, I decided to laminate the top and bottom parts for the cowling. Doing this makes the cowling stronger.

The cowling is assembled.

The cowling is now attached.

Rhaven Blaack · Oct 26, 2019

Here are the parts for the front and rear canopies.

Starting with the rear canopy.

The rear canopy is attached.

Here is the front canopy.

The front canopy is attached.

Rhaven Blaack · Oct 26, 2019

Here are the parts for the engine exhausts.

I laminated the interior piece with the exterior piece so the seams will not be seen.

I laminated the gray slats and the black ring to give it more of a "realistic" look.

Both engine exhausts are finished.

The exhausts are attached.

Here is the rear view of the fuselage.

Please stay tuned to your local Earth Broadcasting Directorate channel for further updates as they are posted.

Gandolf50 · Oct 27, 2019

Looks very clean and nice... I have had this one for ages as well...If I ever get bored. this might be a nice distraction! I found this sometimes ago and thought it would be fun to adapt back to the original concept, as it was never used.

Rhaven Blaack · Oct 27, 2019

Gandolf50 said:
Looks very clean and nice... I have had this one for ages as well...If I ever get bored. this might be a nice distraction! I found this sometimes ago and thought it would be fun to adapt back to the original concept, as it was never used.
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I like this concept version as well.

Rhaven Blaack · Oct 28, 2019

After I had attached the engine exhausts, I had shown them to my fiance. She said that the outer parts look great, however, the inside looks a bit lackluster. Then suggested that I create something to "spruce" it up a bit. So, yesterday, I came up with this exhaust grate system. Granted, I know that these new parts are not canon, however, it does add a more detailed touch to the finished product.

Here are the parts.