Thunderbirds Helijet

[Lee S]

Thanks Don!

 

[timeslip]

Great build up Lee. Who knew, you had skills :$
George :cool

 

[yuumi2891103]

Here comes another big Anderson fan:lol
I'm so happy that some one to go tackle this.
You're not going to go weathering this?

Great build:thumbsup

 

[Lee S]

After a longer than expected delay and some new pieces from an Airfix B-24, I've finally laid down some paint!

Full album: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lee_str...7623327682820/
Still some paint to do, but mostly minor, then it's on to assembly and weathering.

L

 

[terryr]

As for the rear wings, Matchbox used to have a glider and trailer. The wings came off and looked something like those, upside down.

 

[Lee S]

I remember that toy!

 

[Lee S]

As it was two days ago:

Here's the wings painted up:

I had noticed that the insides appear to have not been painted on the original, so I painted them a similar colour grey.

And this morning:

Almost ready for decals (that I don't have yet )

L

 

[eagle1]

Beautiful!. Youv'e done an incredible build mate, the colors are awesome.
Stu

 

[Lee S]

After what seems like years (it has been) I've finally finished my Helijet today. It does need a final dusting of dullcote, but I'm out. These are just iPhone pics, so once I get some DullCote I'll take some beter ones.

Thunderbirds Helijet - a set on Flickr

MANY thanks to everyone that helped!

L

 

[healvis]

Beautiful work Lee.

 

[LMFAOSchwarz]

I don't know how I've missed this thread so far, I'm usually a sucker for any Thunderbirds builds!
And this is an outstanding piece of work!:thumbsup

 

[3d-builder]

:thumbsup Well you did it .......and it looks fantastic!

 

[Detra12]

Hi lee
i am new to this group and have just read your thread fantastic build sir. I am getting together the parts to make this as well can I ask for any advice you can give and what were the rear wings in the end
thanks in advance Derek

 

[Lee S]

Hey Derek,
I don't think they have been figured out yet. What I have is a best guess, but it's not 100%. I forget the actual kit I used, but I'll search for it. You could really just use any 1/72nd prop planes wings that are, or can be cut to, the right size.

 

[Bouq]

A real great work !

 

[Alan3]

Hi Derek.
From my research The rear wings at the end on both sides are 1/2 wing from a Convair b-58 Hustler Aurora kit. It is the old original kit that was used.


Cheers
Dave