Thunderbirds 4 - mini sub

[Isaac]

On the heals of my completing the Thunderbird 2 and the Firefly models of the old TV series Thunderbirds ( marionette action figures ), here is the next model.


It is TB 4 which is a small submarine that is launched from one of the pods carried by the TB2 large green transporter.

You tube video here of the launch sequence at approx 45 seconds in )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsJzWKiLyQA

The scale is similar to the Firefly ( I would say 1/30 or 1/25 scale; guessing ). The model also is about 10X larger when compared to the TB2 transporter model.


Here are the links to my other Thunderbirds builds:

Thunderbirds Firefly


All models downloaded here:

http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/v...=searchresults

TB4 is downloaded here:
http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/v...ownloadid=1086


These are all attributed to Gary Pilsworth.


As a a summary, all of these models are relatively simple and easy to build by the average builder ( not beginner models though ).
All are fun and quick with minimal details. But you can repaint them and make them look operational if you use airbrushing technique ( which I would not do as I am not at home yet ).


Details soon.


Isaac

[Isaac]

Here it is:



The main body consist of sections that are open on the bottom with internal frames




I had to add a card stock strip on the bottom opening to minimize the wrinkling and assist in the joining of the bottom sheet later on.


The bottom is added later on.


Isaac

[Isaac]

Here is the nose section.

It is too small to fit to the rest of the body. I have no clear instructions and don't know if it is me or the part is mis-designed?





I will take care of it later.

Isaac

[Isaac]

The next parts are those bulges, pods, engines etc that are attached to the main body.



Here is one of them on




Isaac

[Isaac]

The bottom is a single sheet with integral stabs.

As you can see, I added card stock to the inside of the open sides bottom to allow for a better glue attachment.


I glued one side using the tab on the inside


however, there is no way for a clean gluing on the other side if the tab is inside. So I decided to have the glue tab on the outside. It will be covered up late anyhow.


Not the easiest of attachments.

here it is so far


Isaac

[Isaac]

Here are the rest of the engine and equipment pods attached to the main body.



I really did not strive for perfection. Just quick fun build.



Isaac

[Isaac]

here it is so far



Isaac

[surfduke]

Love it!

RIP Gerry Anderson!

[rifleman]

good build looks great

[Isaac]

There is a vertical fin on top

I added card stock to the inside and also added a small wood spar to attach to the body itself. Glue it in place.




Isaac