my favs are F`s Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) This Bunker Buster (WIP topic) is finally ready! Quite a challenge - my first 1/32 scale model, 3rd transformable model (with moving parts), definitely heaviest model (about 1.5 kg), my first entirely built model here on this forum and in LSP... i`m just so happy with the result, so far, cause it`s not actually completely ready. This is how it looks unweathered. Still a major further weathering should take place, at some point. A big Thank You to everyone involved with either comments, tips & tricks, advices, critics, etc! About the kit - i built it almost OOB, with the following additional parts included: - GT Resin sets - antennas, a pod, vents, missile rails, shimmy dampener; - Custom-made masks from DN models; - Eduard`s etched masks for the stencils; - A myriad of leftover PE pieces from other builds; - Almost every single door is packed with wires and cables - i used mostly 2 sizes of wires; - Paper tape for reupholstering the seats and for the pilots` suits; - Indefinite amount and type of plastic and wood parts, magnets, metal rods and other components for the moving parts; Well, there are no lights in the model (except for the lights i plan to include in the display case), but here is what can move/attach/or detach to allow a transformation between 2 general modes - flying and parked. I`m starting from the nose to the nozzles, by watching the model and trying not to miss something... * Openable nose cone; * The radar dish rotates and turns; * Openable canopy; * Retractable nose landing gear with a tire that rotates and openable doors; * 5 openable avionics nose bays; * Moveable intake ramps - all of them, including the diffuser ramps; * Openable bleed air exhaust ramps behind the intake ramps; * Openable gun bay door; * Moveable speedbrake; * Interchangeable weapons for the underwing pylons; * Retractable MLGs with tires that rotate and openable doors; * Moveable ailerons; I plan a serries of photoshoots. Here is the first one as it is right now - unweathered. In in-flight mode, with the 2 Bunker Busters as loadout, daytime pics. Hope you like it! Cheerz! Edited September 22, 2017 by my favs are F`s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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my favs are F`s Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) Edited September 22, 2017 by my favs are F`s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stinger16 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Stunning work there. Beautiful job !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Wow!! That's beautiful!! I love it even more as its in flight. Fantastic build thread to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Wow. Impressive work, bravo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BoeingDriver Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Nice! So it's flying supersonic? Ramps up, bypass doors open, & speed brake only extends half way. Looks accurate to me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravosierra001 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Looks the part. Great looking build! Brandon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airea Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Fantastic build, really amazing... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) Truly awesome build and finish, MFAF! And those moving parts are just remarkable creations. Edited September 29, 2017 by crackerjazz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Great job! I love the GBU-28s under the wings too- definitely unique. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
my favs are F`s Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 10x very much! Yet I didn`t make the fuse cords... :)) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Milan Our paths cross again and I I found your build on the In Progress Forum. What can I say: incredible work and a pleasure to have followed your work from day one, starting over on the LSP forum. Brilliant work and the touch of a master Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
my favs are F`s Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 Thank you Peter very much for the kind words! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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