Author Topic: 1/35 Trumpeter "Elbrus" Scud Launcher  (Read 6021 times)

Offline Madhatter

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1/35 Trumpeter "Elbrus" Scud Launcher
« on: February 08, 2016, 11:17:31 AM »
Hi guys

This is the latest build off my bench - Trumpeter's 35th Scud Launcher. It's not a bad kit to put together. Minimal clean up but it can be fiddly. It's a markedly different kit from the BR-52 that's for sure. Trumpeter have come a long way since then and this proves it (well, in my opinion anyway)

I've done it in an East German scheme simply because it's simple but quite cool and no where near as complex as some of the one's Trumpeter give you as an option
The hydraulic piston at the rear is home made and telescopes quite nicely. Plumbing and hoses are also an addition - although not exactly accurate. Trumpeter neglect to tell you how everything plugs in, so I've WIF'd it a bit there

full WIP if your interested here: http://madhatterscaleworks.blogspot.com.au/2015_11_01_archive.html



























Anyways, that's it for now. It was fun to build but I am glad to see it done
I am prepping for my next project - something that will take me a very long time to do and will test any scratch building skills I have. Yep, I'm going to take on Tamiya's 1/350 Enterprise. What I'll do to it isn't new and has been done by countless others before me, but I don't care. I'm still going to do it. I built it once when I was a teenager and I cringe now when I think of how bad a job I did of it.

Anyways, before that, I shall try to finish off the BSG Pegasus and clear that up as it has suffered a bit of neglect. Time for some 'Madhatter Lovin' I think :)
Till next time
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Offline Logan Hartke

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Re: 1/35 Trumpeter "Elbrus" Scud Launcher
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2016, 11:34:35 AM »
I love that 1980s three color NVA scheme.

Cheers,

Logan

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Re: 1/35 Trumpeter "Elbrus" Scud Launcher
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2016, 12:18:04 PM »
Impressive!  Certainly looks better than the old DML kit.  All that is missing is the crew members fueling the missile in their chemical hazard suits. 
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Re: 1/35 Trumpeter "Elbrus" Scud Launcher
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2016, 12:32:08 PM »
That's very good! :icon_alabanza:
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Re: 1/35 Trumpeter "Elbrus" Scud Launcher
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2016, 07:20:26 PM »
thanks guys :) It's certainly detailed enough - nothing like the Dragon version (although I have never had it, but I hear it's very basic)
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Re: 1/35 Trumpeter "Elbrus" Scud Launcher
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2016, 12:15:55 AM »
Master piece of modeling.
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Offline Kerick

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Re: 1/35 Trumpeter "Elbrus" Scud Launcher
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2016, 02:41:15 AM »
Great work!tell how you did the hydraulic piston, it looks perfect.
PS I love the location of the fire extinguisher.

Offline Jacques Deguerre

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Re: 1/35 Trumpeter "Elbrus" Scud Launcher
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2016, 04:18:39 AM »
Very cool and I like that you elected to paint it in the NVA camo.

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Re: 1/35 Trumpeter "Elbrus" Scud Launcher
« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2016, 06:33:30 AM »
Thanks guys  :)
Kerick, the ram is made of telescoping tube - a mix of aluminium and copper tubing painted in Alclad
The only problem with it is that it doesn't quite lower all the way down. Being in the lowered position it's not such a big deal
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Re: 1/35 Trumpeter "Elbrus" Scud Launcher
« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2016, 09:24:06 AM »
Gorgeous, a really neat build of a meaty subject.
I have built the DML version and simplistic is one description. Essence of crotch is another.

Still, it made a great base for the Bereg SP gun I scratched up..which has now also been released as a kit.

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Re: 1/35 Trumpeter "Elbrus" Scud Launcher
« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2016, 11:07:05 AM »
Still, it made a great base for the Bereg SP gun I scratched up..which has now also been released as a kit.

Not from me but from all the SP gun enthusiasts out there;


Thanks for taking the hit, Brian! :)



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Re: 1/35 Trumpeter "Elbrus" Scud Launcher
« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2016, 11:37:32 AM »
 :) Wow!!


I have the Dragon one but I am having second thoughts  :-X
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Re: 1/35 Trumpeter "Elbrus" Scud Launcher
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2016, 01:52:02 AM »
That is beautiful work! Do the rear cabin doors work?

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Re: 1/35 Trumpeter "Elbrus" Scud Launcher
« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2016, 03:21:57 AM »
Nice work.

I am still awaiting this one:

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Offline Madhatter

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Re: 1/35 Trumpeter "Elbrus" Scud Launcher
« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2016, 04:21:25 AM »
Thanks fellas

Frank, the rear doors do open. I just didn't have them like that for the pictures.
There is a fully detailed cabin behind them

That other launcher has wicked sci-fi potential! :)
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Re: 1/35 Trumpeter "Elbrus" Scud Launcher
« Reply #15 on: February 10, 2016, 09:42:04 AM »
:) Wow!!


I have the Dragon one but I am having second thoughts  :-X

Don't get me wrong, it is simplistic and clunky and not up to the current releases, nor close scrutiny as far as accuracy goes.
But as basis for other builds and especially a bit of kitbashing/Whiffing/Sci Fi fodder, they have great potential