Colin W Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 And now for something completly different. Looking back at @Col.'s original post, this Group build was to be about ICBM's and artillery. I'm not sure if this was planned to get away from 'the usual subjects' but it seems like a great idea. So just as I was reaching for another Airfix Buccaneer I remembered this kit which I bought from Hobby Bounties in Singapore about 4 years ago. It fits better to the original theme so shall be my first build in 2022. I might get round to the Buccaneer as well since this looks quite straighforward. Although Mach 2 are not known for the great fit of their kits. Lets see.... Decals and everything Luxury! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 As you noted Colin I wanted this GB to be inclusive of as broad a range of suitable subjects as possible and while your Bucc will be welcome I'm delighted you've chose to lead with the ICBM Hopefully this is one of Machpoo's better kits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Ooooo, interesting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Really like the variety of this GB, good luck with the rocket !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Excellent choice! As has been said the possibilities for diversity within this GB is excellent! Good luck Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Interesting project @Colin W I don't think I've seen this kit before. So I'll take a seat at the back and enjoy the show. /Bosse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Spent ages looking for one of these at a decent price, but gave up in the end so looking forward to seeing this one done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 Well 21 parts in the kit. 8 for the prototype wont be used with leaves 13. The 5 making the body of the missile are assembled. On 1/21/2022 at 7:19 PM, Col. said: Hopefully this is one of Machpoo's better kits. Above pic is the 2nd application of filler. It fits like all other Mach 2 kits. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 On 1/22/2022 at 12:48 PM, mackem01 said: Spent ages looking for one of these at a decent price, but gave up in the end so looking forward to seeing this one done. Seeing the state of the 'kit' it would be better to buy a rolling pin from Lakeland Plastics and start with that. (Other rolling pins are available) 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 This kit is for the prototype missile which had a domed top (see the picture above) and 4 fins. I'm planning to make the operational missile so can delete the fins but need a pointly top. I've spent the last week looking for a suitable pointy top but to no avail. I have decided to build one with a ring of plastic card around the top and a SNEB nose to get the correct length. My trusty Milliput will fill the gap. Colin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 If you can't find it make it. Good plan Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 19 hours ago, Col. said: f you can't find it make it. Good plan Colin Very true, isn't that why we started modelling ? Thor production version with pointy top. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 This certainly looks effective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 Another 4 layers of filler and paint later I switched to white primer, painted the brass ring around the nose and then a coat of white Gloss. Land Rover white seemed appropriate! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 It certainly looks to be a substantial unit now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Tura Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Colin, This looks great. I once made the Mach 2 Vostok 1.and whenever I think about trying another Mach 2 kit I try to force myself to remember the reality of making that one. So, I'm full of admiration for the rapidity of your progress! I'm looking forward to seeing this done, Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 21 hours ago, Angus Tura said: whenever I think about trying another Mach 2 kit I try to force myself to remember the reality of making that one I believe this is my first Mach 2 kit but I have built several Fonderie Miniatures jets and this really does follow the same 'fits where it touches' and 'modeller has room for impreovement' philosophy. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 Luckily I decided to do the RAF version so only needed 1 of themany decals on the sheet. Unfortunatly the decal summarised the rest of the kit. As soon as it got wet it disintegrated as below. Only 2 decals were needed so these came from Xtradecal. Here it is with Aeroclub's 1/48 Vacform Vulcan for a bit of scale and interest. Thanks for the comments along the way. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Well done, you don't see too many stand alone rockets getting built in builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Job done and done well Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Nice one Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Looking good 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Nice result there James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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