Lee Chambers Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) Hi all, calling this build done; it was a blast down memory lane, as I am sure it was for quite a few of you over 50 years. I painted the Fireflash in Tamiya LP6 Pure blue and Mr Color Super Metallic's super iron 2 with 30 drops of LP-6 to give me a bluish tinge to the silver. My plan was to mount the plane on fibre optic strands that had been epoxied into the tops of each Elevator car. 1.8mm strand was stiff enough to hold up the plane, I did not glue them into the fuselage so that I can remove the Fireflash for easy transport. I super glued the cars to the base. Overall I am delighted how this kit came out and I would like to thank everyone for their support and comments. Stay tuned for Thunderbird 2 coming soon! Edited July 11, 2021 by Lee Chambers 50 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Just like the real thing! Fabulous bit of modelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 14 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: Just like the real thing! Fabulous bit of modelling. Cheers Pete,much appreciated mate.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 You are right the memories come flooding back of sunday afternoon ,thunderbirds before the golden shot was a one not to miss in 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 the 1960s ,sorry for the two part msg but my fingers are not what they used to be ,and press the wrong key . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Homer said: the 1960s ,sorry for the two part msg but my fingers are not what they used to be ,and press the wrong key . Not a problem,i know what you mean. Lol.👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieK Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 If you can remember one episode it's probably that. Brilliant in so many ways. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Wonderful! TT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 proper studio quality style - I love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 I have never seen that displayed just before the point of landing like that, what a brilliant idea. The models (and photographs) are beautifully done and feel really true to the original - that overhead shot especially. Great colours and weathering. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 A really great display! Nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 58 minutes ago, Hunter Rose said: A really great display! Nice work Cheers HR ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Looks FAB. Brilliant idea for display. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazontipede Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) That is just superb work! You really hit the nostalgia button there! Well done! I humbly submit this thread needs a musical accompaniment... Edited February 24, 2021 by Gazontipede 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 That is most definitely F.A.B Love it. Dermot 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I've had to check in again for a second helping of this build. I just love it - perhaps one the best ever Thunderbird diorama builds I have seen. Magic, and worth a very well served - FAB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Gimme Shelter said: I've had to check in again for a second helping of this build. I just love it - perhaps one the best ever Thunderbird diorama builds I have seen. Magic, and worth a very well served - FAB! Cheers ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 That is very cool, it brought back some neat memories. Thanks. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 1 hour ago, stevehnz said: That is very cool, it brought back some neat memories. Thanks. Steve. Cheers Steve ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarkas Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Lovely re-creation of the World's Unluckiest Airliner, and a highly inventive way to display it. Brilliant work. I'm curious: how long is the aircraft, and how long are the elevator cars? It'd be interesting to know because by scaling up the latter in comparison to the ones that came with my 1/144 TB2, we could get an estimate of how long the Fireflash is meant to be. It'd have a horrible margin of error, like most of these estimates (e.g., the various "lengths" that have been calculated for one or other versions of the Battlestar Galactica), not least because the 1/144 cars don't look like it's possible to get 4 of them into a single pod! But it'd be nice to get an estimate, however rough. Oh, and Gazontipede, thanks for the music. Definitely an excellent accompaniment to this thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 A fantastic build, extremely evocotive of the crash landing at Anderbad airport - well done indeed! Its a pity the kit is so hard to come by these days. I snagged a few when they were about, glad I did. Tommo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 59 minutes ago, Tarkas said: I'm curious: how long is the aircraft, and how long are the elevator cars? It'd be interesting to know because by scaling up the latter in comparison to the ones that came with my 1/144 TB2, we could get an estimate of how long the Fireflash is meant to be. It'd have a horrible margin of error, like most of these estimates. The length of the fuselage is just over 300mm from memory, without digging one of mine out from my waaay to large to build pile. I would take the 1/350 with a pinch of salt. Tommo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Tarkas said: Lovely re-creation of the World's Unluckiest Airliner, and a highly inventive way to display it. Brilliant work. I'm curious: how long is the aircraft, and how long are the elevator cars? It'd be interesting to know because by scaling up the latter in comparison to the ones that came with my 1/144 TB2, we could get an estimate of how long the Fireflash is meant to be. It'd have a horrible margin of error, like most of these estimates (e.g., the various "lengths" that have been calculated for one or other versions of the Battlestar Galactica), not least because the 1/144 cars don't look like it's possible to get 4 of them into a single pod! But it'd be nice to get an estimate, however rough. Oh, and Gazontipede, thanks for the music. Definitely an excellent accompaniment to this thread. Thank you for the kind comments ! For your reference to how long Fireflash is,it measures 340mm from tip of nose cone to ends of wing tips. The Elevator cars measured from front of car to rear of top platform is 40mm. Hope that is of help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Lovely job! Scales in Thunderbirds are always tricky as to be honest the production team really didn't care. Comparing TB2 and Fireflash or Zero X are perfect case in point as the scales diverge all over the place almost from shot to shot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch0311 Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Wow! That's stunning work 💪🏼 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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