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Feel free, I don't hold the copyright to this model,

 

The Nose Gear Continues:
 

The following chronicles the manufacture of the nose gear: 

 
I barely had room for the light module bitz on the foot pad although everything else fitted with room to spare. still have so detailing to do on th top surface of the landing pad and the tread on the underside. but I am winding down for today and considered it time for an update. 
http://i.imgur.com/qatEePol.jpg
 
Still can't make up my mind whether to cant the gear forward or make it vertical. 
http://i.imgur.com/k4tFtCOl.jpg
 
The detail inside the gear well is pretty much complete but I still need rivets etc on the reinforcing framework.
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She's Got Leggs:

 
Okay the landing gear is installed, the nose gear at this time can retract but not the main gear. There seems no problem that even un-reinforced the spindly struts can support the massive weight of the model, 3 kilo of styrene.
 
http://i.imgur.com/aCVHZDRl.jpg
 
Now that I have length of the struts established I can go ahead and beef up the main struts and make them retractable. I also need to design torque links so the pads do not swivel.
 
http://i.imgur.com/c4wBfv2l.jpg
 
The front landing pad has a spring loaded strut extension which facilitates stowing so the pad can lock in when retracted.
 
http://i.imgur.com/qeEr64Xl.jpg
 
Here we see the ground clearance allows for a belly hung LandRaider even though I have been apprised T'hawk transports do not carry LandRaiders.
 
http://i.imgur.com/DbzoHBXl.jpg
 
http://i.imgur.com/gRcuOxWl.jpg
 
The forward cargo maw can comfortably disgorge an 'slick' Rhino (Sorry, the only Rhino I have is a cripple Chaos model) with plenty of headroom and side room to spare.
 
http://i.imgur.com/wKxHFc5l.jpg
 
The ramp angle is a bit too extreme which will have to be remedied with fold-able ramp extension tracks.
 
http://i.imgur.com/QW7zeKzl.jpg
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My contention is that necessity and innovation is rampant in front line conditions When I was in the military we did a lot of things not officially sanctioned and as long as it got the job done nobody complained. Of course things might be different now with equipment costing millions of dollars but I doubt it. 

My version is capable of slinging a LandRaider and the design of the underside of the hull seems perfect to receive the large rhomboid shaped tank Its just that the FW version T'hawk is too undersized to take advantage that capability. My model dwarfs the LandRaider enough to make this possible. Whether I will actually hang a 'Raider underneath remains to be seen. 

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I thoroughly enjoy following Blackadder's creations and this one may be the best yet.  The attention to detail, the engineering of 40K - style PSB, the sheer artistry of the work here astounds me.  To think it is on a project that you started without being fully enthused makes me doubly impressed.

 

Based off Forgeworld's prices I would guess that to get a model of comparable quality one would have to drop in excess of $1500.

 

All it took was a few years work, right?  :)

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seeing it with the rhino really shows how big it is, I hadn't really appreciated the size of it!

 

As a master scratch-builder and restorer of forgeworld resin what's the best way to disassemble superglued parts?

I got an ebay warhound that seems to have been assembled by dipping it in glue....

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There are commercially available super glue dissolvers but I have had little luck or patience employing them. 

 

I have had good results with Locktite products and they claim to have a superglue emollient which coincidentally is available in the UK

 

http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/decorating-tools-and-supplies/glue-tape-adhesives-sealants/adhesives/-specificproducttype-glue_removers/LOCTITE-Glue-Remover-Tube-5g-9254453?noCookies=false

 

Personally I use the direct approach and drive wedges into the seams and prise the components apart. Resin is surprisingly resilient and rarely takes damage from this rough treatment.

 

See my thread on restoring Baneblades for further demonstrations of the technique.

 

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282159-blackadders-refurbishment-of-derelict-fw-resin-baneblades-t/?do=findComment&comment=3500517

 

Of course I would have to see what the particular problem you have; dipped into superglue may be beyond salvage.

 

Drop me a post on the Baneblade thread with an image of the Warhound and we'll take a look at the project.

 

Fortunately glue overkill might work to your favor because it is most effective used sparingly.

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seeing it with the rhino really shows how big it is, I hadn't really appreciated the size of it!

 

As a master scratch-builder and restorer of forgeworld resin what's the best way to disassemble superglued parts?

I got an ebay warhound that seems to have been assembled by dipping it in glue....

 

Another tip is to leave it in a Freezer for an hour or two as it will make the glue brittle.

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Thanks for the replies............

 

Slimming Facets?

 
One of the features that really did it for me on the 3D model was the beveled edges of the forward fuselage. Somehow it relieved the boxlike appearance of the FW prototype and particularly on my over-sized model lent a slimming appearance to the overall model.
 
Not so with the rounding front heat shield; I still have to work on that................. 
 
http://i.imgur.com/tttZ1WXl.jpg
 
I took a few of the same shot to show the relief of the facets of which I believe came out rather satisfactory.
 
http://i.imgur.com/vMkIioNl.jpg
 
I know I'm gonna get some heat on my rendering of the Heat Shields from T'hawk purists.
 
http://i.imgur.com/mG4cwi8l.jpg
 
I just have to dress these curves............
 
http://i.imgur.com/yToRUwDl.jpg
 
Egad! Curves on a T'hawk?
 
Blasphemy! 
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Blasphemy? Perhaps, but one worth adopting if that vehicle is ever to look vaguely possible, therefore noteworthy in its appearance. I really like how this looks with the rounded edges added, that is a great choice in my humble opinion!

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Just out of interest have you got a copy of IA2? It has TH cut outs and schematics - including all of the internal detailing of the power source for the dorsal weapons. I have a hard copy that i could scan in and email over the relevant sections. - Their is also some interesting discussion regarding the 'attack wings' (GW term not mine).

 

Also, there is some nice footage in the Ultramarines Movie of a TH landing and taking off.

 

Both sources show that the lower cargo level isn't for troop transport.

 

Looking good.

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Thanks for the info, any links you could provide would be appreciated. I'm especially interested in the TO and LANDING . Any interior detail is also of interest..........

In point of fact just about everything you've mentioned is new to me.

You're correct,I have seen but I don't remember where that the troops are carried on the upper deck under the Volcano cannon hence the stairs and the lavatory plumbing under the airbrakes. biggrin.png

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No worries - I have copy of IA2 in digital format but cannot find it at the moment.  I'll scan the hard copy at work on Monday and bounce it over  - PM me an email address.

 

Thinking about it the Ultramarines movie has footage of a speeder deploying from the cargo hold too.

 

Totally inspired by all of this and made a buying run to the local model shop this morning - Cheers.

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Sorry I missed this post Broken Knife I was recovering from surgery (Again) and didn't check my threads too thoroughly.

 

Maybe we can resume what we were doing at the time, I kinda forgot what it was about?

 

Thanksgiving Week:

 
Well I've received orders from the 'Top' aka Ms BA that I have to clean up my mess because company's coming and my room, "My Room!" looks a mess and she'll be ashamed if any one is brought in there Yada, yada, yada......... Of course I'll be bringing people in to look at my pastime pursuits so I'm complying. 
 
First order is to get all the models in one piece because, I know what it looks like when in pieces but hardly anyone else would so I gathered all the Thunderhawk pieces from the various corners of the room and assembled them and waddaya know I think its time start painting. 
 
First off sorry about the flash in the first image because it the only one that shows the ball turrets.
 
http://i.imgur.com/sbDssF2l.jpg
 
The high level front view shows the various ages of the styrene because this model has taken an inordinate amount of time to produce and the older styrene has yellowed. 
 
Note in the foreground the interior walls that when wired will finally be glued into place. I built those walls over four years ago; Gad!
 
http://i.imgur.com/dP9MYPzl.jpg
 
Still to be done is to beef up the main landing gear struts but that shouldn't affect painting. also note the various shades of greasy hand yellowing chronicling the various stages of building over the years. 
 
http://i.imgur.com/WR52vfil.jpg
 
This calls for another martini; Skoal!
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Way Too Much Effort:
 
I'm putting too much effort into a model I wasn't that enthused about in the first place.
 
But in for a penny as the saying goes.
 
There are some beautiful colour 3D renderings of T'hawks available and of all this is by far my favorite.
 
http://i.imgur.com/9V6NhiQl.jpg
 
The rendering actually makes a T'hawk plausible and real.
 
http://i.imgur.com/ZreDRQVl.jpg
 
BTW this is the colour scheme I've decided on so anyone know what chapter is this please?
So since I am committed to finishing this model I may as well duplicate it the whole way and revamp the nose cowl/door.
 
http://i.imgur.com/278Y6Hzl.jpg
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