Peterpools Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Rich Brilliant work - just brilliant Keep 'em comin Peter 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Words fail me Rich, absolutely stunning….. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Hey All, A short report today. The Launch Rail build is going smoothly enough. I had to build this out of a crazy combo of mixed materials. This all looks sorta wild until painted. Not much in the way of building this, just details on a rail. It's now time to marry all this together. The Launch Base gets mounted to the Zil carrier, and then the Launch Rail mounts to the Launch Base. Afterwards, the hook ups between the two. Hoses, cables, mechanicals......... I'll be back, with more Russian engineering, later all......... 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Rich Just blown away - incredible work Keep 'em comin Peter 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 12 points out of 10 possible! Nothing more to add! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Howdy All, I have finished with building the Launch Rail, and have moved on to greener pastures. The install of the launch rail was fairly easy with a rotator joint and some cabling. The rail sits up over the cab and engines. The lift arms attach under the rails, and the hinge is in the back. That's it. ' doesn't really look like much with the rail down, but with a little help, the young prince has his first rail lift..... Cabling..... All hosed up.......... After the Launch Rail was finished, for now, I moved on to more paraphernalia on "The Other Side". Bwa ha ha.......The end is in site! I had an other store locker, and a cable reel, and more.......still a lot of little items. I also started building the Hoist Crane. Starting at the bottom... This is the bottom end of the Hoist Crane. This has a rotator motor that is used to rotate the crane for loading and unloading. I also built a what? A Launch Chair?... You can see where this is installed to. I can't quite figure it tho. It has a blast shield on top as if somebody is supposed to sit here when the missile launches! It looks more like a lid on a barbi. And that makes sense, if your going to sit there when the missile launches. ? You can see it behind the cable reel. I still need to upholster it. This is where I'm at at the moment with the build. I have started with the Hoist Crane Base and have it installed. I'm ready to start with the crane it's self. I'll be back...........Thanks for watching. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 This is world class scratchbuilding! I‘m deeply impressed! Lovely work Rich! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, Kaireckstadt said: This is world class scratchbuilding! I‘m deeply impressed! Lovely work Rich! +1 ! Hubert 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Looks great Rich. Not sure I'd be volunteering to sit there during a launch! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 You make it look so easy ! Fantastic....harv 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Rich World class doesn’t come close Keep ‘em comin Peter 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Beautiful stuff, RichO! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 Thanks Guys for the nice comments during this build! Hey All. I have come to a huge milestone with this build. I am done. With any major sub-assemblies. No more construction of major parts. This marks the end of the build with the major subject it self. I will now take a week or three to finish off all the little things to tighten up this build. And I have a ton of stuff to finish. Meanwhile, this is the finish of the Hoist Crane. I had several sub assemblies to get this to a finished stage. The rotator motor and extra fuel cans squeeze between the two back fenders. construction of fuel cans and rack......... The fuel cans rack lives here........... Next up, was the Hoist Crane Base........ The lift arm for the hoist crane... The main crane arm......... It looks like it will work....... Starting the hoist hook......... I finally got to the point of joining the last two major sub assemblies.......... This is such a beautiful photo for me. This marks the end of all hostilities towards this build, and the truce has been signed. I am finally at piece with this and can finish all the little things without worrying if could even deal with the build......... The young prince has his second major extension, and all is well. I'll be back with a mess of small stuff to finish up the WIP postings. Be back later All.......... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Rich Congratulations Simply brilliant work - of the highest level Keep 'em comin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Fantastic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Unbelievable! You should really offer a training course for scratchbuilding. I would join it immediately. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Rich Same here. Where do we send our tuition? Keep 'em comin Peter 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 Thanks for checking in everyone and the great comments!! I have finished up with the cab build. I have placed all the little fiddly bits, that I'm sure will get knocked off at some point before it goes on the shelf. The list of some items to finish for this part were to fit the doors, mirrors, antenna, tow hook and cable, spot light, grates, and general doodads. Three people have looked at my build in person, and no one has noticed, no windows. Of course this will all get really dirty and messy when finished work is viewed. It all looks terrible this close, but will be even worse when done. I'll be moving from front to back as the end is in site. Until next time. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 We're too stunned to notice a lack of windows. Keep on going! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 WOT ? No windows ? Now that spoils everything ! I could not keep an unfinished model. Bin it, or better still, send it to me, so that I can pose as a real (as opposed to wannabe) model builder with visiting friends. Hubert 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Such a cool looking beast, please continue. Cheers Rob 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 11 hours ago, DocRob said: Such a cool looking beast, please continue. Cheers Rob +1! +2! +3! +…! please go on! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Brilliant work Keep ‘em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 Hey All, A short report for today. Not much more to do. I finished with the remaining small items that I want to deal with. All that was left to finish was, connecting the tow hook to the crane, a shield over the engines, and a small control box. I am going to leave the engine covers unbuilt. In the world, the engine bay would be sealed around, with a launch rail shield molded into the top. All of this would have a stash of tools mounted to the top. I wanted people to see the engine detail, so, open it is. I see a small fit issue here, then this gets secured final. I'll try to get more slack on the cable...... And then was a control box. With connecting wires to the launch rail, and the hoist crane.... It lives here........ Front fenders and tires, That's it. The build is now complete! I need to secure the front fenders and mount the tires for photos. I'll now spend a few days painting and weathering and adding just general dirtyness. I will see you all in a few days in the Finished Work section. Thanks for watching everyone. WIP is closed. RichO 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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