RichO Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 Hey Guys, it's been a busy week of putting all the small subassemblies together into a single unit. I had a ton of stuff to place around the Launch Base. And a lot of fun trying to keep calm while all the small stuff got crammed into place. Believe it or don't, I still have a mess of items to build for this location. I knew when I started this it would be "interesting" to build........ Then everything gets painted........ All this is installed to this location........... I'm fairly happy with this so far. I still have a bit to go before I can secure this permanently. Leaving this for a while, I finished painting the navigation droid, and started with storage bins. The out side bins have a frame that mounts to the fenders. This is built and installed temp. Building the frame for the store bins...... Navigation Droid placed........... You can see that my paint started spitting all over the place. I didn't want to remove the paint so I'll just cover it up with dirt and weathering when I get there. I still have a ridiculous amount of items to be placed around the Launch Base yet. Plenty more to build just for this location. I'll be back with more of this really fun build. Thanks All......... 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 23 minutes ago, RichO said: I knew when I started this it would be "interesting" to build........ And it's fascinating to watch. I'm proud to have contributed the term 'Navigation droid' to the build. And really pleased that you kept it. Many Thanks. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 I've got to echo @Pete in Lincs, with a change, my take is "interesting build" might be the understatement of the year! this is a remarkable build - in terms of process and content - really great stuff - and very helpful, to see your technique/fabrication/assembly. Cheers Nick 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 This gets more awesome every time I look in! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 15 hours ago, RichO said: Believe it or don't, I still have a mess of items to build for this location. Oh, I believe it. Having followed this build from the start, I wouldn't expect anything else. Brilliant work Rich. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Just caught up on your progress, and I’m very impressed. That’s one really difficult subject you have chosen for yourself but you are absolutely mastering it! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 You guys are really killing it with the nice comments. Thank You All. I had a nice long weekend of build time, and, as things start to close in on the finish of this build, I find everything seems to be going faster with all the little details. I finished several more items and I'm ready to start with the Launch Rail mini build. I built a store cabinet that is tucked in between two fenders under the store bins. This is just one large container that is stuffed under here......... After that, I built the Launch Arms. These live under the main launch rail and attach to the launch base and support and lift the launch rail when ready to fire the missile. Launch Arm stuff........ Some tricky bends, but all worked out well in the end (ouch!) This all attaches to the launch base here........ This will rest down in the groove and support the launch rail. Painted......... I have just started with the building of the Launch Rail. This really adds some more length to the over all size of the build. I have started with the inside support structure and thought I should show this before I get to far along. Launch Rail........ As you can see, The raw rail is as long as the entire build. I have to skin this, and add all the hoses, wires, details, and support gear for the launch system. I'll be back, hopefully with a built Launch Rail. Until Next Time............ 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 9 hours ago, RichO said: You guys are really killing it with the nice comments. One more blow to it : - the model with all of these sophisticated details looks incredibly. I’m almost used to what you’re doing, but you still surprise me. Vytautas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Launch rail looks good Rich. Sometimes you do a kit an the rail would kind of fit & almost sit right. The nice thing about building it from scratch is that the fit is just right. I can’t imagine that everything on a truck like this was built to the finest of tolerances though & I am sure bits got reused from other vehicles too. You must have some great reference pictures to build from! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 Hey Bar, I have original Russian plans and mechanic maintenance hand books. Also vector line drawings of all the most important parts. Plus of course, a ton of photos. And, I am reusing parts from other builds and scraps to add to the confusion. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Hey All, A short report today. The Launch Rail build is going smoothly enough. I had to build this out of a crazy combo of mixed materials. This all looks sorta wild until painted. Not much in the way of building this, just details on a rail. It's now time to marry all this together. The Launch Base gets mounted to the Zil carrier, and then the Launch Rail mounts to the Launch Base. Afterwards, the hook ups between the two. Hoses, cables, mechanicals......... I'll be back, with more Russian engineering, later all......... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I wrote earlier that what you are doing is incredible. I can only repeat that. 👍 Vytautas P.S. I’ve also written earlier that I doubt if you’re really human. Suspicions have arisen because I think that real people are incapable of such a thing. And you know what, the suspicions remained... And with each of your posts, there are more and more of them... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig of the Week Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Awesome!..this thing is an absolute monster ! 👍 .... Btw, are you going to create a missile for it ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaastav Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Ok everyone, I've figured out the plot for World Domination. He's building this missile in the guise of a model but when it's done he'll point it at the nearest government building and demand a transfer of power to him. You've been rumbled, now we know the reason for such ultra detailing. Great work mate, keep it up 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig of the Week Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Vaastav said: Ok everyone, I've figured out the plot for World Domination. He's building this missile in the guise of a model but when it's done he'll point it at the nearest government building and demand a transfer of power to him. You've been rumbled, now we know the reason for such ultra detailing. Great work mate, keep it up Tbh, with all the work he's put in, he deserves it.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 15 hours ago, RichO said: Hey All, A short report today. The Launch Rail build is going smoothly enough. I had to build this out of a crazy combo of mixed materials. This all looks sorta wild until painted. Not much in the way of building this, just details on a rail. It's now time to marry all this together. The Launch Base gets mounted to the Zil carrier, and then the Launch Rail mounts to the Launch Base. Afterwards, the hook ups between the two. Hoses, cables, mechanicals......... I'll be back, with more Russian engineering, later all......... … The foot bone's connected to the leg bone The leg bone's connected to the knee bone The knee bone's connected to the thigh bone Sorry that was going through my head while I read your post Rich! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Howdy All, I have finished with building the Launch Rail, and have moved on to greener pastures. The install of the launch rail was fairly easy with a rotator joint and some cabling. The rail sits up over the cab and engines. The lift arms attach under the rails, and the hinge is in the back. That's it. ' doesn't really look like much with the rail down, but with a little help, the young prince has his first rail lift..... Cabling..... All hosed up.......... After the Launch Rail was finished, for now, I moved on to more paraphernalia on "The Other Side". Bwa ha ha.......The end is in site! I had an other store locker, and a cable reel, and more.......still a lot of little items. I also started building the Hoist Crane. Starting at the bottom... This is the bottom end of the Hoist Crane. This has a rotator motor that is used to rotate the crane for loading and unloading. I also built a what? A Launch Chair?... You can see where this is installed to. I can't quite figure it tho. It has a blast shield on top as if somebody is supposed to sit here when the missile launches! It looks more like a lid on a barbi. And that makes sense, if your going to sit there when the missile launches. ? You can see it behind the cable reel. I still need to upholster it. This is where I'm at at the moment with the build. I have started with the Hoist Crane Base and have it installed. I'm ready to start with the crane it's self. I'll be back...........Thanks for watching. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Fabulous as always, Rich. maybe the 'launch chair' is where the mechanic sits. The guy who keeps this technical nightmare running! Whichever, 'Launch chair'? Include me out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Just caught up on this one. Once again - Awesome! 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 Thanks Guys for the nice comments during this build! Hey All. I have come to a huge milestone with this build. I am done. With any major sub-assemblies. No more construction of major parts. This marks the end of the build with the major subject it self. I will now take a week or three to finish off all the little things to tighten up this build. And I have a ton of stuff to finish. Meanwhile, this is the finish of the Hoist Crane. I had several sub assemblies to get this to a finished stage. The rotator motor and extra fuel cans squeeze between the two back fenders. construction of fuel cans and rack......... The fuel cans rack lives here........... Next up, was the Hoist Crane Base........ The lift arm for the hoist crane... The main crane arm......... It looks like it will work....... Starting the hoist hook......... I finally got to the point of joining the last two major sub assemblies.......... This is such a beautiful photo for me. This marks the end of all hostilities towards this build, and the truce has been signed. I am finally at piece with this and can finish all the little things without worrying if could even deal with the build......... The young prince has his second major extension, and all is well. I'll be back with a mess of small stuff to finish up the WIP postings. Be back later All.......... 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 Thanks for checking in everyone! I have finished up with the cab build. I have placed all the little fiddly bits, that I'm sure will get knocked off at some point before it goes on the shelf. The list of some items to finish for this part were to fit the doors, mirrors, antenna, tow hook and cable, spot light, grates, and general doodads. Three people have looked at my build in person, and no one has noticed, no windows. Of course this will all get really dirty and messy when RfI is viewed. It all looks terrible this close, but will be even worse when done. I'll be moving from front to back as the end is in site. Until next time. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 16 hours ago, RichO said: Three people have looked at my build in person, and no one has noticed, no windows. Are you selling tickets? Where do I apply? Who needs windows? These Russian troops are hard! (We don't need no steenkin' windows!) It looks fabulous, Rich. The RFI will certainly be worth the wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Looking forward to a truly filthy RFI then Rich! It wouldn’t look right pristine & dent free now would it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Not been looking into the armoured section lately but glad I did to catch up on this monster build again amazing work Richard 👍 Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 Hey All, A short report for today. Not much more to do. I finished with the remaining small items that I want to deal with. All that was left to finish was, connecting the tow hook to the crane, a shield over the engines, and a small control box. I am going to leave the engine covers unbuilt. In the world, the engine bay would be sealed around, with a launch rail shield molded into the top. All of this would have a stash of tools mounted to the top. I wanted people to see the engine detail, so, open it is. I see a small fit issue here, then this gets secured final. I'll try to get more slack on the cable...... And then was a control box. With connecting wires to the launch rail, and the hoist crane.... It lives here........ Front fenders and tires, That's it. The build is now complete! I need to secure the front fenders and mount the tires for photos. I'll now spend a few days painting and weathering and adding just general dirtyness. I will see you all in a few day in RFI section. Thanks for watching everyone. WIP is closed. RichO 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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