Beyond The Sprues

Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: mrvr6 on October 16, 2015, 05:33:42 AM

Title: modern raf tripple build
Post by: mrvr6 on October 16, 2015, 05:33:42 AM

iv decided to build a modern trio 1 of which is a whif of

tornado gr4

typhoon

tsr2 gr7

(http://i57.tinypic.com/sp9qa8.jpg)
(http://i57.tinypic.com/dxfg5f.jpg)
(http://i61.tinypic.com/2chvngy.jpg)
i cut slots in the wings so i can remove and refit them whenever i like, i also did it in such a way that they click firmly into position so they remain secure when i push them in
i havnt started the tsr2 yet

Title: Re: modern raf tripple build
Post by: KiwiZac on October 16, 2015, 10:08:34 AM

I like the idea of removable wings for the Tornado, I'm very interested to follow along and see how it goes! Ditto the Eurofighter and TSR.2 - the latter of which has been calling my name of late.

Title: Re: modern raf tripple build
Post by: Tophe on October 16, 2015, 11:10:02 AM

Quote from: mrvr6 on October 16, 2015, 05:33:42 AM

iv decided to build a modern trio 1 of which is a whif of
tornado gr4
typhoon
tsr2 gr7

Do you mean you are going to build 1 mix from this 3 sources? Or 3 mixes with exchanges?
Both ways are very interesting, thanks!

Title: Re: modern raf tripple build
Post by: mrvr6 on October 16, 2015, 05:17:15 PM

3 seperate builds on the same theme, 2 standard and 1 whif :)

Title: Re: modern raf tripple build
Post by: mrvr6 on October 18, 2015, 03:11:28 AM

(http://i60.tinypic.com/hukn5l.jpg)

(http://i58.tinypic.com/3321fld.jpg)

(http://i57.tinypic.com/dh90k0.jpg)

(http://i58.tinypic.com/hrlil3.jpg)

these pics give an indication of just how big tsr2 is!

Title: Re: modern raf tripple build
Post by: Tophe on October 18, 2015, 11:16:09 AM

Maybe the TSR2 is 1/48th (with dwarf pilots) while the others are 1/72th, no? ;)

Title: Re: modern raf tripple build
Post by: mrvr6 on October 18, 2015, 11:24:04 AM

Quote from: Tophe on October 18, 2015, 11:16:09 AM

Maybe the TSR2 is 1/48th (with dwarf pilots) while the others are 1/72th, no? ;)

hobbit air force? lol

Title: Re: modern raf tripple build
Post by: ChrisF on October 19, 2015, 08:17:50 PM

Lovin all three of these !

Title: Re: modern raf tripple build
Post by: mrvr6 on October 25, 2015, 12:29:00 AM

(http://i58.tinypic.com/t899ab.jpg)
heres what i usually do with tsr2s
glue a piece of sprue under the vert stab pin,
cut the pin off the stab itself and drill a hole in it and the sprue (i use 1.5mm)
then cut a suitable piece of rod, this gives a better fit but still allows easy removal of the tail
(http://i58.tinypic.com/xegd9l.jpg)






(http://i58.tinypic.com/noylqu.jpg)
cut the pins off the tail and drill them for 1.5 mm brass rod (make sure its easily bendable because you wont get the angle dead on)
cut a suitable length of rod.
cut down the exhaust tunnels so the rod has clearance

(http://i60.tinypic.com/28l89ll.jpg)