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What he said^^

Well, I came here wondering what sort of vehicle you were working on now you're back, but.......

Good to hear you're back and all is well

Nice build! Sorry, ride!

Great to see you around, too.

Waiting patiently!

Err... sorry... wait will be a little longer. It's year-end review time at work and I have 30 odd to write over the next week or so (Plus my own...). I also needd to polish and wax the new motor

 Ruglud wrote:
Err... sorry... wait will be a little longer. It's year-end review time at work and I have 30 odd to write over the next week or so (Plus my own...). I also needd to polish and wax the new motor

Make sure the motors off then , or you'll be typing those review with your toes . Looking forward to your return.

Take your time, get things right.

But don't be such a stranger.

I've just read through this blog and it's inspiring! My trouble is that while I really want to make my own Thunderbolt to accompany my Death Korps (because it is THE best flyer, end of), I wouldn't really know where to start: I'm still a bit of a novice when it comes to plasticard and the stories of the FW kit are enough to make your toenails curl...

Red Harvest wrote:Take your time, get things right.

But don't be such a stranger.

Elnibbus wrote:I've just read through this blog and it's inspiring! My trouble is that while I really want to make my own Thunderbolt to accompany my Death Korps (because it is THE best flyer, end of), I wouldn't really know where to start: I'm still a bit of a novice when it comes to plasticard and the stories of the FW kit are enough to make your toenails curl...

Dude, you can't go far wrong with checking out the blogs on Dakka, so much great advice on here... feel free to ask questions. As a starter for ten, Google 'Eli Patoroch templates' and you'll find a wealth of downloadable templates for paper models, these can easily be used alongside images of the actual resin models for making plasticard models...

And now for something completely different... A 3D Metal model that we purchased in Disney's Hollywood Studios, Florida this summer...

Nice Falcon dude. They merchandising already?

That's afun looking falcon. What was assembly like?

wow. Just wow. Your work is amazing. I was looking at the gunships and thinking, wow it is plastic card, looks just like the model. I can see HOW you did the builds, but I can't even cut a straight piece of plastic tubing, much less build a whole model. Very cool.

I just saw the display case for those metal models at the local craft shop, they only had the tie fighters left , they look very neat, well done.

The metal M. Falcon was an interesting departure but how fares the Thunderbolt? The last images looked very promising.


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I just reviewed the entire thread and was very impressed with the Thunderhawk which appears to follow the FW model more closely than mine. What is the status on that as well?

Camkierhi wrote:Nice Falcon dude. They merchandising already?

We got this in the Star Wars: Star Tours ride shop in Disney's Hollywood Studios - it's a great little shop if you can force your way though all the Padawans... Rumours are that they are going to expand the whole Star Wars area, I guess to tie in with the next movies?

monkeytroll wrote:That's afun looking falcon. What was assembly like?

It was surprisingly simple. Pieces where all properly cut and all fitted together extremely well... no glue/soldering needed, just bending little tabs over to fit together. Instructions where also very good. Next time we go to Disney World, we'll get the other its (AT-AT; Tie Fighter & R2-D2)

Gorgrimm wrote:wow. Just wow. Your work is amazing. I was looking at the gunships and thinking, wow it is plastic card, looks just like the model. I can see HOW you did the builds, but I can't even cut a straight piece of plastic tubing, much less build a whole model. Very cool.

Give it a go, it's easier than you think... Just need patience and the desire to do it...

Theophony wrote:I just saw the display case for those metal models at the local craft shop, they only had the tie fighters left , they look very neat, well done.

Thanks Theo - Interesting to know that these models are widely available outside the Disney parks in the US

The_Blackadder wrote:The metal M. Falcon was an interesting departure but how fares the Thunderbolt? The last images looked very promising.

Thanks Mr B... The T-Bolt needs some love again - I did start some work on the cockpit area - must try and do some more this weekend...

The_Blackadder wrote:I just reviewed the entire thread and was very impressed with the Thunderhawk which appears to follow the FW model more closely than mine. What is the status on that as well?

Yeah, my T-Hawk is more on the lines of the FW version as I went with Eli Patoroch's templates. Plan is to get the T-Bolt done (probably not painted though) and then back to the Flying Brick...

Finally some more progress on the Thunderbolt

Built the cockpit hood and made a start on the interior (although not obvious from these shots)



Also installed theses vents under the jet engines - presume these are to aid VTOL?


Next job - re-build the central fuselage cover in front of the cockpit...

You're a better man than I

At last.......beautiful work. Looking spot on.

And some more...

Your plastruct fu is unreasonable. Magnificent.

Good work, Rug'. The canopy looks perfect.

Beautiful work .

Yep....what everyone else says

Excellent work my man!

Nothing else to add: Looks great.

Good to see you back at it, too.

Update time

Rear engine outlet - needs some cleaning up...
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Some extra detailing...
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Coming along beautifully

Each extra detail adds more and more depth to it! The hinges on the rudders look specially well accomplished, aces to you there.

This is amazing! There are so many talented builders on here- I almost feel unworthy! Keep it up- it's awesome.

Cheers guys

So... progress finally, sheesh it's difficult to find time at the moment...

Cockpit...

Beautiful detailing, great work, cockpit definately looks the business.

Got to say, don't think you need to paint it, the way it is the colour and all, looks very cool, StarWars white style!

Hey mate! Glad to see this is still progressing well! As it has been said the detailing is insanely good! And I am with Cam....I think the white with the grime of the production process looks pretycool.... maybe just needs some details painted on.... nice idea..

Top work!