SWEET! Now you need a nice display box for it! The centerpiece of you TF collection!
Thunder Fighter: MK-III ADVANCE (1:50 scale)
- Thread starter Rhaven Blaack
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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.
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!
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".
As you can see by the instructions, even though @Martin Saenger made these same vents "flate", they still show the same weathering.
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.
The vents are in place.
Both vent systems are finished.
Vent systems are attached.
Here is the front main bottom panel.
The front main bottom panel is in place.
Next will be the main top body panel and cockpit interior assembly.
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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.
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.
The vents are in place.
Both vent systems are finished.
Vent systems are attached.
Here is the front main bottom panel.
The front main bottom panel is in place.
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.
Soo nice. Great touchups with the vents. That is what put models to higher level.
Yeah! The devil is in the details!
As we all know, our own modeling devil has big hands! He? Rhaven......??.
As we all know, our own modeling devil has big hands! He? Rhaven......??.
When you are 6' 6" (roughly 2 meters) tall (like I am) you wind up having big hands (however, in my case, I have bear paws for hands).Yeah! The devil is in the details!
As we all know, our own modeling devil has big hands! He? Rhaven......??.
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I'm 5'8. If I need someone to paint my ceiling I know who I'll be turning to.
Okay now y'all, don't make me have to mark this thread for moderation 
I used to be 6'2", but I lost an inch and a quarter, and gained 50 pounds.... so I have sausage fingers.
I used to be 6'2", but I lost an inch and a quarter, and gained 50 pounds.... so I have sausage fingers.
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.
Here are the front side consoles
The top main body panel.
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.
The main console is in place.
The back section is added.
The main top body panel is in place.
Please say tune to your local Earth Directorate broadcasting channels for more updates.
Here is the main console. I recessed the view/sensor screens and and raised the front components.
Here are the front side consoles
The top main body panel.
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.
The main console is in place.
The back section is added.
The main top body panel is in place.
Please say tune to your local Earth Directorate broadcasting channels for more updates.
Looking great so far. I know I am in love with this build.
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!
)
(No kidding, the last picture reminds me of a baby turtle flapping toward the sea. REALLY!
)
They're definitely cute, aren't they. Adorable little things!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!
How about coming out with Chibi versions? One that would go with your Lego Twiki Figure!
Here is another update! I have moved on to the front sponsons and canards.
The sponsons (and pulsar laser canons) are attached.
Here the parts for the inner canards and outer skin.
The inner canards and outer skin are attached.
Here are the outer canards.
The outer canards are attached.
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The sponsons (and pulsar laser canons) are attached.
Here the parts for the inner canards and outer skin.
The inner canards and outer skin are attached.
Here are the outer canards.
The outer canards are attached.
Please say tune to your local Earth Directorate broadcasting channels for more updates.
