John Laidlaw Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Hi folks, I've been searching the interwebs for schematics of Gerry Anderson's Thunderbird's 1 & 2, with little success. I'd like to attempt scratchbuilding these two craft, and work best from schematics as opposed to photos - does anyone have any links they'd be willing to share? Many thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Bonsai Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 (edited) There is a pretty good paper model of TB2 and TB3 here. Could be good basis for conversion to plasticard http://www.bekkoame..../~ijoy/opm.html Edited December 25, 2012 by Plastic Bonsai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted December 25, 2012 Author Share Posted December 25, 2012 There is a pretty good paper model of TB2 and TB3 here. Could be good basis for conversion to plasticard http://www.bekkoame..../~ijoy/opm.html PB, many thanks - they are actually very useful. Except I now have to consider TB3 ;-). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 did you know you can get an haynes manual?? the same company that did cars now produe one on the thunderbirds ( and wallace and gromit wonderful inventions ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Bonsai Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 And a papermodel TB1 here with some plans http://s-papa.cocolog-nifty.com/pmodels/2008/02/post_3f03.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-cars Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 You may like to get in touch with David Sissons ( http://www.davidsissonmodels.co.uk/Gerry%20Anderson%20Index.htm ). He has made some really nice Anderson replicas, he bought a number of them to smallspace last July ( http://www.hamex.co.uk/smallspace/smallspace.html ). Paul little-cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 PV, PB, and Paul - many thanks :-). I'd hate to just barge in on David Sissons' work, at least without attempting my own first. But I'll bear his name in mind if it becomes necessary. Thank you, Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Finescale Modeler ran an article years ago, featuring a scratch built TB1. They printed a set of plans, which included cross sections, IIRC (?). Okay, just done a quick google and it was the November 92 issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty_hopkirk Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 (edited) The Eagle Transporter Forum is your friend. http://www.eagletran...forum/index.php Despite it's name it deals with making of replicas and models from all Anderson's series as well as other sci-fi such as 2001, not just the Eagle. There are also some seriously knowledgeable and helpful people on there too. Marty... Edited December 26, 2012 by marty_hopkirk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Paul, thank you - I'll see if they have that one as a back issue. Marty, that's excellent, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Gerry Anderson passed away today RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Finescale Modeler ran an article years ago, featuring a scratch built TB1. They printed a set ou plans, which included cross sections, IIRC (?). Okay, just done a quick google and it was the November 92 issue. Again, thank you Paul - that issue was available, so I ordered a copy. As they're just down the road from me, it should be here soon . Thank you very much for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 The Eagle Transporter Forum is your friend. http://www.eagl:-(.e...forum/index.php Despite it's name it deals with making of replicas and models from all Anderson's series as well as other sci-fi such as 2001, not just the Eagle. There are also some seriously knowledgeable and helpful people on there too. Marty... I've registered on the site - still waiting for a confirmation email, but I reckon today's not the best of days to have joined . You are absolutely right - there are some talented, knowledgeable and helpful people on there. Gerry Anderson passed away today RIP What a loss to the world... R.I.P., Mr. Anderson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torchy Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Gutted about Gerry,I met him when I worked in a toy shop and sold him the wheels and tyres for the overlander in Terrahawks John the haynes manual is a must and Amazon have them for under a tenner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 Gutted about Gerry,I met him when I worked in a toy shop and sold him the wheels and tyres for the overlander in Terrahawks John the haynes manual is a must and Amazon have them for under a tenner I've just had a look at Amazon, and yes, you're right - it is a must . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew March Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 You might also want to consider using a free 3d package like Blender to load 3d models of the Birds, you can then rotate the model to any angle you want to help with creating the real thing. There are plenty of Anderson 3d models around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I got a book awhile back with details, photos and cut-away drawings in, Ill have a look and see if it may be useful to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Andrew, Rich - thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 A friend of mine bought 2 plastic kits of TB2 and assembled them, then cut one into 'lengthwise' strips around 10mm wide, and the other into 'across' sections using a bandsaw. Each 'section' was scanned 'face down' onto a PC, then enlarged and printed out at 3 x size. He's planning a 32" TB2.... Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 the book I have is aimed at the newer versions from the film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoppaMoomin Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Another modeller who made a living out of making accurate Thunderbirds models is Martin Bower. MartinBowersModelWorld has several Century 21 models that are 100% accurate based on drawings he obtained or draughted himself from measuring the original. Having had several conversations with him about the real studio hero models, be aware that more than one model was used by the studio, several changes were made to TB2 for example. There are also several Japanese based model books on the TB's and exploded diagrams originally from the TV21 comic are easily found. This is from Amazon...Thunderbirds Manual (Agents' Technical Manual) for instance. The Japanese versions (try Hobby Link Japan) are usually far more accurate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 I've recently got hold of the Haynes Thunderbirds book - very good, and more than close enough for my meagre skills . I have to say that I'm likely to be very happy producing something that looks right to me, rather than trying to produce a studio-scale replica. Not that there's anything wrong with that, just that I'm not that capable . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 My 'dream' is to build a 'scratch' Fireball XL5 at about 30" length. Any bigger than that, and there are huge display issues. Fireball isn't TOO complex. TB2????? A different kettle of fish! I retire from teaching in July after 34 years of the little 'dears'. Maybe one day after that....... Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Roy, you're clearly a man of patience and perseverance! Looking forward to seeing the XL5 when you get a chance to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I've recently got hold of the Haynes Thunderbirds book - very good, and more than close enough for my meagre skills . I have to say that I'm likely to be very happy producing something that looks right to me, rather than trying to produce a studio-scale replica. Not that there's anything wrong with that, just that I'm not that capable . Hi John dn't know if this is of any use, as from film, on the sale page Thunderbirds, an X-ray cross section information and cutaway drawings of Thunderbirds 1-5 and some of the equipment they use, and FAB1. Baised on the film, £6 here - http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234932538 HTH T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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