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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Scifi and Fantasy => Topic started by: sotoolslinger on January 23, 2012, 07:05:49 AM

Title: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on January 23, 2012, 07:05:49 AM

So one of my favorite all time Sci fi ships is the Interceptor from the Gerry Anderson live action show UFO :-*
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/iNTERCEPTOR.jpg)
I have recently (finally) aquired a couple of models of it . My wife is coming out to Cali in a couple weeks and will be bringing them to me but in the meantime I will be working on a super advanced version built from this
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3676-1.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3675.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3677-1.jpg)
Nice big model . I will be scalo' ing it from a huge 1/350 rocket to a 1 or 2 man intercepter >:D

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Brian da Basher on January 23, 2012, 08:39:02 AM

Texans never do anything in a small way, do they?

Very much looking forward to seeing more on this, Ron! Your fantastic Viper was a warm up, huh?

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on January 23, 2012, 10:29:17 AM

OH YEAH ;) I feel bad that my initial build on this site was not a major kitbash :-[ I hope this will make up for that 8)
Here is the preliminary mock up >:D
I am thinking a 1/48 Cobra for the cockpit and a 1/48 Apache for the forward pods and secondary engines. 4 landing gear struts adapted from leftover Viper parts .
The nose missile and the wing pods as well as the vertical stab will house multiple missile pods.
AND THEN THERE WILL BE GUNS >:D

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 23, 2012, 04:50:13 PM

Popcorn cooking...

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on January 24, 2012, 01:07:56 AM

Somehow the mockup pics did not post so here they are
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3678.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3679.jpg)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Doom! on January 24, 2012, 01:58:11 AM

Quit messin' around and get to the PSR part!  >:D   :P

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 24, 2012, 02:17:24 AM

Quote from: Doom! on January 24, 2012, 01:58:11 AM

Quit messin' around and get to the PSR part!  >:D   :P

You sick puppy...

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on January 24, 2012, 02:47:53 AM

Hey I gotta go buy more parts first >:D

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: ChrisF on January 24, 2012, 04:00:18 AM

Looking good ! Is it gonna be green like the dinky toy ?  ;)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Brian da Basher on January 24, 2012, 05:07:33 AM

That's an improvement over the original in my book!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on January 24, 2012, 05:13:04 AM

We shall see. I snuck off at lunch and grabbed a 1/48 Super Cobra and an Apache for parts rippin >:D

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on January 29, 2012, 06:13:45 AM

Things and stuff ;)
First off if your table slopes toward you be careful how you lay your exacto down
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3789.jpg)
Now progress ;D
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3790.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3791.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3792.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3793.jpg)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Doom! on January 29, 2012, 07:48:45 AM

coming together nicely.  :)  couldn't see your toes but I assume counted them and they are all still there  :o

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: jcf on January 29, 2012, 07:50:21 AM

Very cool, and much more in the brutal vein of Mike Trim's original design for the Interceptor,
which was rejected in favour of Meddings conception.
(http://www.shadowlocked.com/images/stories/news/002_Jan_2010/Trim_UFO_SHADO_original_Interceptor.jpg)

(http://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/bmz_cache/8/83d9d365ec6e53feb20c1b49af993ce6.image.550x550.jpg)
22 inch long model, a mere $799.95.

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on January 29, 2012, 08:06:43 AM

Doom ,just checked they are all there ;D
Many thanks JCF  I had never seen that model before :o :-*

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: taiidantomcat on January 29, 2012, 08:15:47 AM

Im sorry about your foot!  :o

This is an incredible model though. It looks like it was designed to be built that way!  :-*

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on January 29, 2012, 08:37:11 AM

Aw heck bubba  :-[I'd rather do it that way than workin ;D

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Weaver on January 29, 2012, 09:10:16 AM

OH HELL YES!!! That looks excellent Ron!  :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on January 29, 2012, 09:55:42 AM

Thanks Weave :) I stuck the Apache engines on the sponsons
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3799.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3798.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3797.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3796.jpg)
I will blend them in later >:D I also got this today
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3794.jpg)
So I have lots o different sizes of rocket engines to add to places like the intakes on the Cobra engines and the transmissions on the Apache as retro rockets.  I will also be sprinkling them throughout the ship as RCS thrusters >:D

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Wulf on January 29, 2012, 06:53:43 PM

im really liking the direction that this is going!  :)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Brian da Basher on February 01, 2012, 08:08:38 AM

Holy moly this is fantastic! Yes, I'm envious. I wish I had a fraction of your imagination and skill.

And beer.

Seriously, Ron this is amazing! I would never think to add a small rocket on the front for the nose. Outstanding!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: JP Vieira on February 01, 2012, 07:35:56 PM

Really loving it...

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: taiidantomcat on February 02, 2012, 12:49:42 AM

Excellent use of the Apache Pieces!  8)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on February 02, 2012, 11:54:02 AM

Thanks all y'all  ;) Here is current progress... gotta change hotels tomorrow so I don't know when the next pics will be :-[
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3836.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3837.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3838.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3839.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3840.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3841.jpg)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: elmayerle on February 02, 2012, 12:13:35 PM

The guys who did the model work for Gerry Anderson are probably jealous.  That's building into a truly gorgeous machine.

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: finsrin on February 02, 2012, 04:08:24 PM

Does get better with each added item.  Gives one an appreciation for potential of helicopter parts.
Super job, following progress with interest.  Does it eventually get Air Defense Command markings?
Bill

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Doom! on February 03, 2012, 12:21:36 AM

love it when the little bits start showing up :)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Brian da Basher on February 03, 2012, 05:01:59 AM

That's just amazing, Ron! This baby has more twists & turns than a switchback!

One thing I love about your projects is how much fun they are to watch in progress.

I'm already looking forward to seeing what interesting part you graft on next!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on February 03, 2012, 10:46:53 AM

Very many thanks all my brothers :-* Most Huge PITA of a day ... pack my truck, go to job, dig my tools out from under my stuff, go to yet another job ,dig different tools out  ??? ::) >:( Go to motel.... freakin unpack truck then do paperwork for two different jobs :icon_beer: :icon_beer: :icon_beer: :icon_beer:
The good news is the new motel has a shower so powerful you have to lean into it :-* :-* :-* :-*
Take pleasure in the little things ;)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on February 03, 2012, 10:50:37 AM

Oh by the way wait till you see how many missiles I can get on her >:D ...oh and guns :icon_fsm:

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Doom! on February 04, 2012, 02:55:03 AM

Hey, We're ALL glad you take showers!  >:D   :P ;)       Missles and guns = (http://www.doomisland2.com/images/avatars/jump4joy1.gif)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Frank3k on February 04, 2012, 03:24:44 AM

I love what you've done with the Mercury 9 - hard to believe it wasn't designed just for you to turn into a space fighter!

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Slerski on February 04, 2012, 04:03:56 AM

Missiles ? Guns ? Think stronger :) Proton Torpedoes, Railguns and lasers  :P

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: taiidantomcat on February 04, 2012, 06:21:33 AM

Somedays all you want to do is build... but your boss has other ideas!   ;D

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on February 04, 2012, 10:14:55 AM

Thanks all y'all :-*  She is supposed to be fairly primitive... nuclear missiles, advanced but still standard chemical propellant guns ... but she will get some lasers >:D

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Comrade Birdboy on February 05, 2012, 06:31:54 PM

Hi

interesting build, but did you know that UFO is being remade with a release date of 2013? see attached link, just so long as they stay faithful to the original as best they can otherwise it will end up like Thunderbirds.

http://ufo-themovie.com/shado/ (http://ufo-themovie.com/shado/)

Cheers

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: ChrisF on February 05, 2012, 09:31:31 PM

I wouldnt read too far into that... Theres been attempts to bring it back several times last time people were even cast (I remember Joshua Jackson being one of them) but then it suddenly went silent :/

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on February 06, 2012, 12:49:48 AM

Yeah from what I have read the production is very spotty. I would like to see it but I ain't holdin my breath.

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on February 06, 2012, 09:27:07 AM

So now she got legs ;)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3873.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3874.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3875.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3876.jpg)
And now she got feet ;D
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3877.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3878.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3879.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3880.jpg)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Weaver on February 06, 2012, 10:14:44 AM

Quote from: sotoolslinger on February 06, 2012, 09:27:07 AM

So now she got legs ;)

But does she know how to use them?  ;)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on February 06, 2012, 10:28:15 AM

OH YEAH >:D remember if it got legs I can dance it ;)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Modelling_Mushi on February 06, 2012, 05:36:29 PM

Quote from: Weaver on February 06, 2012, 10:14:44 AM

Quote from: sotoolslinger on February 06, 2012, 09:27:07 AM

So now she got legs ;)

But does she know how to use them?  ;)

Of course
She never begs, she know how to choose them  ;D

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: JP Vieira on February 06, 2012, 07:55:03 PM

Very interesting

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: taiidantomcat on February 10, 2012, 12:16:26 PM

Can't wait to see more!  :D

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: finsrin on February 10, 2012, 01:29:45 PM

Heck of a air-to-air or space-to-space or air/space-to-surface missile mounted on the nose.
Waiting to see more.

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on February 17, 2012, 07:24:01 AM

Hey all y'all I actually got to come home for a little while :-* So good to not have to build in motel rooms :icon_meditation:
PSR
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3957.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3958.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3959.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3960.jpg)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Brian da Basher on February 17, 2012, 07:23:23 PM

Wow that's looking good, Ron!

Glad you got some "home time". That equals workbench time too, right?

Already looking forward to your next update,
Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Rafael on February 17, 2012, 09:11:58 PM

The heavy, medium and light interceptors. Could we ask for more?
Now, Texicun aerospace forces will defend the earth from the scum of the universe!

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on February 17, 2012, 10:01:00 PM

TEASER >:D
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3961.jpg)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Rafael on February 17, 2012, 11:59:36 PM

TEASE!!!

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Doom! on February 18, 2012, 12:16:57 AM

Always fun to see your builds evolve.  :)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: GTX_Admin on February 18, 2012, 03:30:36 AM

Quote from: sotoolslinger on February 17, 2012, 10:01:00 PM

TEASER >:D
([url]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3961.jpg[/url])

Stop effin teasing!!!  What scale/kit is the Viper and show us a close up of the box!!!! C:-)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on February 18, 2012, 07:05:59 AM

Alright I will start a new thread for the  Teaser :-[
Now on to business... I was unhappy with the stance of the Advanced as compared to the original Interceptor ... specifically the back legs, so let's change that
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3964.jpg)
I like this much better
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3963.jpg)
Note the difference
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3962.jpg)
Now she is much better
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3965.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3966.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3967.jpg)
Also please note the new RCS thrusters
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3968.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3969.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3970.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3971.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Mercury%209%20Interceptor/IMG_3972.jpg)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Brian da Basher on February 18, 2012, 07:26:27 AM

That's looking absolutely "out of this world" Ron!

Excellent!!!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Rafael on February 18, 2012, 07:49:53 AM

Ron I like it more now with the beefier landing gear. Really imposing. And great job on the RCS thrusters

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: ysi_maniac on March 10, 2012, 12:29:01 AM

^^^^^
Absolutely agreed! ;D

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: Dr. YoKai on March 10, 2012, 01:33:04 AM

 In the immortal words of Jack Palance, "Mmmmm....beefy."

 Glad your'e able to get back to the bench, amigo-enjoy!

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 10, 2012, 04:21:38 AM

Hey thanks y'all  :-*She is on the backburner while I work on Hotrod Headhunter but she is still on the bench :)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: aeroplaneDriver on March 10, 2012, 05:22:17 AM

Wow...missed out on this one.  Gorgeous design!!!   :-*

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 10, 2012, 06:53:20 AM

Thanks my brother :-* I am getting to the finish on the Z-95 so this should be back in the line up soon :)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: bluesman on December 29, 2014, 11:06:59 PM

Very cool. My friend Matt (M3) over at Starship Modeler did something similar using the Apollo 27 kit.

http://www.starshipmodeler.co/contest21/images/entry_06_MKII_1_Beauty_shot.jpg (http://www.starshipmodeler.co/contest21/images/entry_06_MKII_1_Beauty_shot.jpg)

Title: Re: Advanced Interceptor
Post by: deathjester on December 31, 2014, 01:43:44 AM

Really nice!  Just the thing to shoo off those varmint aliens!