Thunderbirds Firefly

[Isaac]

Here is my second build of the Thunderbirds show vehicles. The Firefly




My first was the transporter TB 2 . Here is my build : Thunderbird 2


The model here in our Download section is by Gary Pilsworth : http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/v...ownloadid=1196

as well as his other Thunderbirds vehicles you can select : http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/v...=searchresults



For a quick "inspirational" video here it is in action on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klcCmJXJRYk


This is really a futuristic looking Fire fighting Bulldozer in line with the other TB vehicles.

I would like to build it and then dirty it up to look operational, but since I am still not home, I will probably touch up the panels with colored pens.



Here is a picture I found on the internet of a completed paper model



Isaac

[Isaac]

Here is the instruction sheet. Visual and simple.


I started with the heat shield / pusher by adding a clear plastic and laminating the parts.



then the rear turret ( or somethingmajig..... )



Isaac

[Isaac]

there are 4 wheels per side riding inside the tracks. There is no details of sprockets that drive the threads in this simple rendition.


wheels


I added wood dowels for axles instead of rolling card


Isaac

[Isaac]

Here is the hull and the wheels .


dry fit.




Isaac

[gotham]

Just to note, there should be a hole in the shield for a retractable mortar.

[Isaac]

Originally Posted by gotham

Just to note, there should be a hole in the shield for a retractable mortar.

This paper model has dispensed with that detail as well as other.


I know what you are talking about.


There is also no detail on the driving sprockets for the threads either.

In any case, this is only a fun build for me.


Isaac

[Isaac]

The tracks are interestingly simple and are a one piece arrangement that is folded, notched and glued to itself. For a simple model I say : Great !!!!!!!!!!!. I had tracks with thousands of parts unless it is a super detailed vehicle.


Here it is



, the change in color ( reddish like ) is due to the printer running out of ink. However, it will be on the inside and will not be seen, so I decided to use it anyhow. Adds a little character.



Once done, I inserted the forward and aft wheel to shape the track



Isaac

[Isaac]

Insert the wheel/track to chasis




add the other wheels







Isaac

[rifleman]

isaac great build if my little grey cells serve me right there was no drive sprockets it was all wheel drive fitted with tracks ( could be wrong )

[Isaac]

Originally Posted by rifleman

isaac great build if my little grey cells serve me right there was no drive sprockets it was all wheel drive fitted with tracks ( could be wrong )

If you watch the video clip at 30 seconds in, notice the rear wheel has sprockets that drive the tracks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klcCmJXJRYk


Since this is a fire fighter tractor, it operates in hot environments, so I don't think rubber wheels relying on friction is a good idea ( me talking as an engineer ).


In any case this is all fantasy stuff anyhow.


Thanks


Isaac