As many of you who know me (personally), when I build a model, I like to put in as much detail (and greebling) as possible, as well as challenging myself and my abilities.
I have decided to build the "QUAD" Thunder Fighter with cockpit interior and landing gear (in 1:50 scale). I will also be recessing the panel lines.
I know that some of you will say: "You have built this model many times before. So, what is the "BIG Deal about this build and why is it any different from the ones that you have built in the past?" The answer to that is quite simple. This particular model has not been built (with the cockpit interior and landing gear) in 1:50 scale. To build this model with all of that details (including the cockpit interior, landing gear, and recessed panel lines) poses a bit of a challenge. Especially since there are very small connection areas that the cockpit interior have to attach to. I have printed this template on 0.22mm cardstock as well as printer paper (so that I can recess the panel lines).
SO, without further ado, let us dive into the deep end of this HUGE "RABBIT HOLE" (Shall we, Alice?)
I am starting with the cockpit interior. Here is the template for it.
Here are the parts for the tub and center console.
I assembled the tub first
I added the side consoles.
*NOTE* When attaching the side consoles, it is best to attach the back and side parts to the tub before assembling the upright sides of the side consoles.
The center console is assembled.
The upright sides of the side consoles are assembled and the center console is attached in place. I also raised the actual control panels (using parts that were printed on printer paper).
These are the Joystick mounts.
The joystick mounts are assembled.
Here are the parts for th ejoysticks.
The joysticks are assembled. Yes, I know that the "PILOT" versions where never used in the "QUAD" Thunder Fighter. However, I like that style. So, I am going with it!
The parts for the throttles are assembled.
The joystick mounts, the joysticks and the throttles are attached in place.
The rear control console is assembled and attached in place.
There is more to come! So please say tune to your local Earth Directorate broadcasting channels for more updates.
I have decided to build the "QUAD" Thunder Fighter with cockpit interior and landing gear (in 1:50 scale). I will also be recessing the panel lines.
I know that some of you will say: "You have built this model many times before. So, what is the "BIG Deal about this build and why is it any different from the ones that you have built in the past?" The answer to that is quite simple. This particular model has not been built (with the cockpit interior and landing gear) in 1:50 scale. To build this model with all of that details (including the cockpit interior, landing gear, and recessed panel lines) poses a bit of a challenge. Especially since there are very small connection areas that the cockpit interior have to attach to. I have printed this template on 0.22mm cardstock as well as printer paper (so that I can recess the panel lines).
SO, without further ado, let us dive into the deep end of this HUGE "RABBIT HOLE" (Shall we, Alice?)
I am starting with the cockpit interior. Here is the template for it.
Here are the parts for the tub and center console.
I assembled the tub first
I added the side consoles.
*NOTE* When attaching the side consoles, it is best to attach the back and side parts to the tub before assembling the upright sides of the side consoles.
The center console is assembled.
The upright sides of the side consoles are assembled and the center console is attached in place. I also raised the actual control panels (using parts that were printed on printer paper).
These are the Joystick mounts.
The joystick mounts are assembled.
Here are the parts for th ejoysticks.
The joysticks are assembled. Yes, I know that the "PILOT" versions where never used in the "QUAD" Thunder Fighter. However, I like that style. So, I am going with it!
The parts for the throttles are assembled.
The joystick mounts, the joysticks and the throttles are attached in place.
The rear control console is assembled and attached in place.
There is more to come! So please say tune to your local Earth Directorate broadcasting channels for more updates.
