Thunderbirds Scratchbuilds

KevinD

Sr Member

• Jul 22, 2014

• #1

Here are some pictures of my Thunderbirds Scratchbuilds. The Mole is studio scale, the others are smaller.

 

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wibble6996

New Member

• Jul 22, 2014

• #2

Sir, i am in awe! My favourite show as a kid and still some of my favourite sci fi vehicles ever. You have done them more than justice and should be proud...but where's T2?

 

KevinD

Sr Member

• Jul 22, 2014

• #3

Thanks very much. TB2 is progressing, very slowly!

 

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mofo77

Well-Known Member

• Jul 22, 2014

• #4

really well done.big fan of the gerry anderson shows.the mole is most impressive.

 

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TheNylonGag

Well-Known Member

Gone but not forgotten.

• Jul 22, 2014

• #5

Wow, what fantastic scratch work, do you have any WIP pictures

Fantastic stuff mate

Gag

 

KevinD

Sr Member

• Jul 22, 2014

• #6

Thanks people. I don't have any construction photos of TB1 or 3 because I made them in the days before digital photography, here are some construction pictures of TB4.

 

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crackerjazz

Sr Member

• Jul 22, 2014

• #7

Absolutely amazing work, KevinD!

 

joberg

Legendary Member

• Jul 23, 2014

• #8

Love it to bits...some are saying that the models used in these shows were "simple", but with all those curves/lines they're far from simple to make. Good job mate!!

 

EddieL

Well-Known Member

• Jul 25, 2014

• #9

Kevin, glad to see you posting here too!

The people here know what they're talking about. Your work is awesome.

Cheers
Eddie

 

KevinD

Sr Member

• Jul 25, 2014

• #10

Thanks very much folks, it's kind of you.

 

kev1969

Well-Known Member

• Jul 27, 2014

• #11

Fantastic love the models, and great photos to show these amazing models off :thumbsup

 

hansolo2504

Active Member

• Jul 28, 2014

• #12

Absolutely adore these models! Thunderbirds was a big part of my childhood as my dad grew up while it was on TV, he then introduced it to me and I spent hours on end watching the show great scratch builds

 

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RogueTrooper

Well-Known Member

• Jul 28, 2014

• #13

Scratch building is the most rewarding modelling IMO. It takes so much longer, but the process is truly gratifying.

You work is exceptional!.....now can you please build my favourite TB model T2

I loved TBs as a kid, especially for the models......but Parker, used to give me the creeps......

 

KevinD

Sr Member

• Jul 28, 2014

• #14

Thanks for the nice comments people. I have started TB2, but a lot of work awaits!

 

hansolo2504

Active Member

• Jul 29, 2014

• #15

RogueTrooper, I think Parker gave everybody the creeps! M'lady

 

joberg

Legendary Member

• Jul 29, 2014

• #16

Well, the guy spent time in the cube after all

 

samster27

Well-Known Member

• Jul 29, 2014

• #17

Thunderbirds and in fact all of the Gerry Anderson shows were a major part of my youth..it seems Gerry was always able to create a show that fit my age at the time...what a genius the and the modelling and FX team were.

These look great...a credit to you, fantastic work.

Half way through a SS Shado Mobile myself...would love someone to create a SS SPV.

The TV 21st century guys were always able to absolutely nail a design which led to such iconic crafts...the memories of which have stayed with me to my 50'S and no doubt to the end.

Salut on your great work and thanks for sharing. :thumbsup

 

KevinD

Sr Member

• Apr 16, 2015

• #18

I've made some landing legs for my TB1 so that I could take some shots of it on the ground.

 

Randy13

Sr Member

• Apr 16, 2015

• #19

Beautiful!!! Looks likes images from the show.

 

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Teddyboy16

Active Member

• Apr 20, 2015

• #20

These are awesome builds! I loved watching The Thunderbirds as a kid. As a matter of fact I just went on Amazon and pre-ordered the complete series on blu-ray. It should be out in June. I'm not a scratch builder, but HLJ has some Aoshima kits at 1:350 . I just might have to pick up a few. Thanks for bringing back some fond memories of the show. Those are great models!