UFO Interceptor from Uhu02

[McTschegsn]

Thank you for your kind words Paperengineer
Maybe I should have looked a bit better for straightfoward surfaces for my 4th model (Well at least my 4th complex model with more than 16 parts ) Next time I know better but this build is teaching me so much that I am really looking forward to the next models I will make.
Overall I am content with my progress and this Interceptor does not look that bad (at least I you some 3 feet away )
Just working on the Engine compartment now. I think I will post some progression pics later on.

[McTschegsn]

Last update for today (I think )
The exhaust nozzle is partly completed and some more parts have been cut.
Now I am going on to red wine and admire my work a bit

[McTschegsn]

Good morning
Exhaust nozzle is completed and I am going on with the inner ring which holds the nozzle assembly and some small parts. Parts for the next step (some detailing around the engine) are cut out and waiting for edge coloring...
I think I am off for some geocaching now

[McTschegsn]

Well... its raining out here so... the final glueing stretch for today
Main engine compartment is finished. exhaust nozzle completed and mounted. Small parts are fabricated and glued to the model.
Well at least it turns out to be a beauty when this bird is finished I guess...
Looking forward to the next steps. Maybe I will cut out some parts later
Building virus has struck again

[paperengineer]

nice detail in and around the nozzle!

[McTschegsn]

Thank you paperengineer.

Just got a bit closer to the finish... Mounted the two side nozzle pods and thought they do not sit 100% perfect they hide most of the faulty stuff i mentioned. Overall I am very content with this step

[McTschegsn]

A small update. I worked a bit on the Thruster housings. Instead of the glueing tabs Uhu created I decided to butt glue the housings. Was a bit fiddly but at least it worked.
Next step is to complete the thrusters (parts are already cut and edge colored) and the the engine section is finished. As you can see on the last pic the part number decreases very fast. Only one page of parts is left and the most work seems to be done.

[Vermin_King]

Thanks for letting us tag along. I'm getting a headache just looking at those small parts

[McTschegsn]

You are welcome Yes there are many small parts but hey... A challenge is a challenge is a challenge
The engine compartment is finished. Front and rear thrusters have been installed.
The next step will be the tactical nuke in the nose of the interceptor.
Getting more and more proud of the results I produce

[McTschegsn]

And what does a papermodeller do if he wakes up at 5:30 in the morning?
Cutting, glueing, folding
Took my time and build the tactical warhead for the interceptor...
Now going for some coffee and breakfast

I definitely love the face of this bird...