Author Topic: Advanced Interceptor (Read 18609 times)

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

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

Nice big model . I will be scalo' ing it from a huge 1/350 rocket to a 1 or 2 man intercepter

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #1 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

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #2 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

Here is the preliminary mock up

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

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #3 on:** January 23, 2012, 04:50:13 PM »

Popcorn cooking...

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2012, 01:07:56 AM »

Somehow the mockup pics did not post so here they are

Doom! · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2012, 01:58:11 AM »

Quit messin' around and get to the PSR part!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #6 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!

You sick puppy...

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #7 on:** January 24, 2012, 02:47:53 AM »

Hey I gotta go buy more parts first

ChrisF · « **Reply #8 on:** January 24, 2012, 04:00:18 AM »

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

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #9 on:** January 24, 2012, 05:07:33 AM »

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

Brian da Basher

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #10 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

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #11 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

Now progress

Doom! · « **Reply #12 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

jcf · « **Reply #13 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.

22 inch long model, a mere $799.95.

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #14 on:** January 29, 2012, 08:06:43 AM »

Doom ,just checked they are all there

Many thanks JCF I had never seen that model before

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #15 on:** January 29, 2012, 08:15:47 AM »

Im sorry about your foot!

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

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #16 on:** January 29, 2012, 08:37:11 AM »

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

Weaver · « **Reply #17 on:** January 29, 2012, 09:10:16 AM »

OH HELL YES!!! That looks excellent Ron!

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #18 on:** January 29, 2012, 09:55:42 AM »

Thanks Weave :) I stuck the Apache engines on the sponsons

I will blend them in later

I also got this today

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

Wulf · « **Reply #19 on:** January 29, 2012, 06:53:43 PM »

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

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #20 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

JP Vieira · « **Reply #21 on:** February 01, 2012, 07:35:56 PM »

Really loving it...

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #22 on:** February 02, 2012, 12:49:42 AM »

Excellent use of the Apache Pieces!

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #23 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

elmayerle · « **Reply #24 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.

finsrin · « **Reply #25 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

Doom! · « **Reply #26 on:** February 03, 2012, 12:21:36 AM »

love it when the little bits start showing up :)

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #27 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

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #28 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

The good news is the new motel has a shower so powerful you have to lean into it

Take pleasure in the little things

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #29 on:** February 03, 2012, 10:50:37 AM »

Oh by the way wait till you see how many missiles I can get on her

...oh and guns

Doom! · « **Reply #30 on:** February 04, 2012, 02:55:03 AM »

Hey, We're ALL glad you take showers!

Missles and guns =

Frank3k · « **Reply #31 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!

Slerski · « **Reply #32 on:** February 04, 2012, 04:03:56 AM »

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

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #33 on:** February 04, 2012, 06:21:33 AM »

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

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #34 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

Comrade Birdboy · « **Reply #35 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/

Cheers

ChrisF · « **Reply #36 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 :/

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #37 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.

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #38 on:** February 06, 2012, 09:27:07 AM »

So now she got legs

And now she got feet

Weaver · « **Reply #39 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?

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #40 on:** February 06, 2012, 10:28:15 AM »

OH YEAH

remember if it got legs I can dance it

Modelling_Mushi · « **Reply #41 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

JP Vieira · « **Reply #42 on:** February 06, 2012, 07:55:03 PM »

Very interesting

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #43 on:** February 10, 2012, 12:16:26 PM »

Can't wait to see more!

finsrin · « **Reply #44 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.

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #45 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

PSR

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #46 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

Rafael · « **Reply #47 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!

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #48 on:** February 17, 2012, 10:01:00 PM »

TEASER

Rafael · « **Reply #49 on:** February 17, 2012, 11:59:36 PM »

TEASE!!!

Doom! · « **Reply #50 on:** February 18, 2012, 12:16:57 AM »

Always fun to see your builds evolve. :)

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #51 on:** February 18, 2012, 03:30:36 AM »

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

TEASER

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

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #52 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

I like this much better

Note the difference

Now she is much better

Also please note the new RCS thrusters

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #53 on:** February 18, 2012, 07:26:27 AM »

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

Excellent!!!

Brian da Basher

Rafael · « **Reply #54 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

ysi_maniac · « **Reply #55 on:** March 10, 2012, 12:29:01 AM »

^^^^^
Absolutely agreed!

Dr. YoKai · « **Reply #56 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!

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #57 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 :)

aeroplaneDriver · « **Reply #58 on:** March 10, 2012, 05:22:17 AM »

Wow...missed out on this one. Gorgeous design!!!

sotoolslinger · « **Reply #59 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 :)

bluesman · « **Reply #60 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

deathjester · « **Reply #61 on:** December 31, 2014, 01:43:44 AM »

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


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