MK-II (unarmed) Land Rover from "BUCK ROGER in the 25th CENTURY" (1:50 scale)

[Rhaven Blaack]

Back in January of 2021, I built the MK-I (armed) Land Rover from "BUCK ROGER in the 25th CENTURY" in 1:50 scale.

This time I am building the MK-II (unarmed) Land Rover in 1:50 scale. This version was introduced in the episode "FLIGHT OF THE WAR WITCH".
Like the previous one, I will be augmenting all of the details and (attempting to) make this (as close to) screen accurate as possible.


So, at 1:50 scale all of the parts fit on just three pages. However, I have printed the parts sheet out three times (so that I have enough parts to add details and greebles) and split the sheets in half (which gives me six pages time three). With the (GREATLY APPRECIATED) hep of @Revell-Fan, there are several changes to the templates (i.e. a more detailed underside).


I cut all of the doors out (and trimmed the so that there is a recessed line). I also recessed the widows and the black areas on either side of the handles for the doors. I then added a piece of cardstock where the doors go and placed the door back where they are suppose to be. The bottom section is set up for a full track assembly as well.


I started to form the outer shell.


The outer shell is complete.






I have also raised a few panels (including the vents).








There is more to come! So please say tune to your local Earth Directorate broadcasting channels for more updates.

 

[mijob]

Nice start on this model I like the raised parts

 

[Revell-Fan]

Great start - but what happened to your blue?

 

[micahrogers]

Great start RB. another wonderful collaboration with RF.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Thank you all!!!

As for the "blue", I think that between my computer and printer, the "blue" was slightly darkened and made a little bit on the "purple-ish" side. I compared it to the MK-I and it is the same (roughly). So, I am not going to worry about it.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

It is time for another update! I am now moving on to the underside.

Here is the front underside panel with the lights. I have recessed the light panels and raised the lenses.


The front underside panel is attached.




Here is the "Parade box" (where Buck and Wilma were standing as they approached the large sphere).
I have done the same thing with the in the box as I did with the other doors.




I recessed the "window".




The "Parade box" is in place. I added a few extra glue strips for added strength.




Here are the internal formers. They are laminated to (roughly) 1 mm thick.


The internal formers are assembled.


The internal formers are put in place.


Here is the bottom plate.


The bottom place is in place.






There is more to come! So please say tune to your local Earth Directorate broadcasting channels for more updates.

 

[micahrogers]

Great work so far.

 

[mijob]

Verry nice work indeed.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Thank you both for the kind words!!!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Moving on to the underside (i.e. the drive box and bumper).

Here is the drive box.




@Revell-Fan had to design a new bumper for this vehicle.




Both the drive box and bumper are in place.
The drive box does fit very tight in the space. You might have to manipulate the parts a bit to get it to fit in. Just be careful and take your time.






On to the track assembly.
Please say tune to your local Earth Directorate broadcasting channels for more updates.

 

[micahrogers]

It's probably just the camera, but that drive box looks like it's a little wonky... great work though.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

It's probably just the camera, but that drive box looks like it's a little wonky... great work though.

Thank you for pointing this out for me. You are right. It is the camera (and operator). The drive box is straight.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Here are is the track system.

Here is the parts sheet for the wheels and tracks.


The wheels are complete. I only greebled the side that will be seen.
(In these photos, I have shown both sides for a comparison.)




The wheels are attached to the side panels.


Here are the tracks. I have cut out the "null" areas for a more "realistic" look of the tracks.


The tracks and wheels.


I wrapped the tracks around the wheels.




I added the track pads.


I attached the track assemblies to the drive box.








Now on to the side skirts (that cover the track assembly).

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Here are the side skirts (that cover the tracks).

Here are the parts.


The side skirts are assembled.


The side skirts are attached.








Now on to the top parts.

Please say tune to your local Earth Directorate broadcasting channels for more updates.

 

[Revell-Fan]

AWESOME! When you look at the bottom of the model it looks like a functional RC vehicle! Great work!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

AWESOME! When you look at it from the bottom the model looks like a functional RC vehicle! Great work!

Thank you sir!!!

 

[micahrogers]

Nice work sir, now go relax next to your recliner

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Nice work sir, now go relax next to your recliner

Thank you. However, I still have a few more parts to finish this project out!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Here are the parts for the top of the roof components/"parade box" and the side components.




The side components are assembled.


The side components are attached.




The roof components are assembled.


The roof components are attached.




This project is complete!
















Thank you for taking the time to view this thread. I hope that you enjoyed it.

 

[mijob]

Thats a great lokking model you haven made.