Buck Rogers Thunderfighter build - Page 2

**southwestforests** · #11 03-03-2011, 06:09 AM

It took a little while before realizing that top and bottom are built individually then sandwiched together; thought at first you had two going at once.

**Dlazarus6660** · #12 03-03-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by southwestforests

It took a little while before realizing that top and bottom are built individually then sandwiched together; thought at first you had two going at once.

If you or I try this build again, which I will anyhow, I will sandwich the two parts(1,6) first in order for the the other parts to line up. It will build slower due to the drying and handling time, but it wll line up straighter.

**Dlazarus6660** · #13 03-03-2011, 03:10 PM

I did a little more last night. Rudder Landing gear and rear parts.

**Rhaven Blaack** · #14 03-03-2011, 03:17 PM

Dlazarus660,

I have found that if you use small cloths pins and rubber bands to hold the two halves together, it will set properly and also be easier to adjust the parts if needed.
Like I said before, it is looking really good.
Keep up the GREAT work!!!

**Dlazarus6660** · #15 03-06-2011, 08:40 AM

More parts, more pic's
I completed the second motor/engine nozzle and both wings last night,
coincedently, while watching Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.
I have both nose cones and the cockpit to complete.

**Dlazarus6660** · #16 03-06-2011, 08:52 PM

I'm trying to figure why there is extra flaps to fold on part 49?

Check out where the red arrows point.

**southwestforests** · #17 03-06-2011, 09:26 PM

Just went back to your first post and downloaded model.
And of course after not being used for 4 months the printer is balky. Grrrr.

**Dlazarus6660** · #18 03-07-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by southwestforests

Just went back to your first post and downloaded model.
And of course after not being used for 4 months the printer is balky. Grrrr.

If you need help I'll try the best I can. I just found out today that part #49 needs to glued on to Part #37 before part #37 is glued on to #33.
The instructions are not that great. Sub-assemblies seem to be the way to go for the most part.
Good Luck with your build and take your time, Don't rush.
Take some more pic's than I did.

Daniel

**Dlazarus6660** · #19 03-09-2011, 06:46 PM

A little more of my build.
I ran into a minor problem because of the lack of detailed instructions.
I overcame and persevered!

**Rhaven Blaack** · #20 03-10-2011, 01:05 AM

It is looking really good. The nose cones are of course the easiest to mount, and then you are done.
You did a FANTASTIC job on it!!!