Trumpeter SA-8 Gecko, Greek Style!

armorguy Styrene Junkie Posts: 6,744 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	Trumpeter SA-8 Gecko, Greek Style! Nov 26, 2020 17:52:47 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by armorguy on Nov 26, 2020 17:52:47 GMT I'm sure Pete can't wait to get that interior fully painted.

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Trumpeter SA-8 Gecko, Greek Style! Nov 26, 2020 18:08:20 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 3 more like this

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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 26, 2020 18:08:20 GMT

Cheers chaps, today I've been working on the suspension and wheel mounts. Although not mentioned in the instructions you can actually pose the front and rear wheels to show how the vehicle steers so i thought it would be a nice idea to do so. Tonight I'll just wash the interior parts ready for primer & paint over the weekend.

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 20,434 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Trumpeter SA-8 Gecko, Greek Style! Nov 26, 2020 18:30:26 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Nov 26, 2020 18:30:26 GMT Cool stuff Pete

armorguy Styrene Junkie Posts: 6,744 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	Trumpeter SA-8 Gecko, Greek Style! Nov 26, 2020 19:39:30 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by armorguy on Nov 26, 2020 19:39:30 GMT Progressing fast chap!

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Ian H. Styrene Junkie Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 9,528 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Trumpeter SA-8 Gecko, Greek Style! Nov 26, 2020 22:17:10 GMT via mobile Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Nov 26, 2020 22:17:10 GMT Great progress, Pete! Looks awesome!
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Trumpeter SA-8 Gecko, Greek Style! Nov 29, 2020 18:54:21 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 3 more like this

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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 29, 2020 18:54:21 GMT

Thanks chaps, the interior has been primed so over the weekend after work I've built up the launcher support frames and missile boxes. I deviated from the instructions slightly as I wanted to make sure the missile support frames where actually in line and level on the body.

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 20,434 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Trumpeter SA-8 Gecko, Greek Style! Nov 29, 2020 19:30:02 GMT Boots, armorguy, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Nov 29, 2020 19:30:02 GMT Looks rather tricky, but I imagine it was an easy build Pete . Trumpeter have that good detailing without the Miniart touch

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armorguy Styrene Junkie Posts: 6,744 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	Trumpeter SA-8 Gecko, Greek Style! Nov 30, 2020 13:48:12 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by armorguy on Nov 30, 2020 13:48:12 GMT This looks to be a rather complicated kit. No cold sweat however in Pete's hobbyroom.
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Trumpeter SA-8 Gecko, Greek Style! Dec 2, 2020 20:25:35 GMT Marco, SteveM, and 3 more like this

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Thanks guys, it's really not that complicated at all. Just do little sections at a time works for me. I've now built up all the parts for the front array and other bits on the launcher body. It's all dry fitted at the moment so I can line it all up. Detail is very good and all I've added is some wiring to the numerous electric motors using lead wire. The last big job is the radar but that will keep for the weekend.

armorguy Styrene Junkie Posts: 6,744 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	Trumpeter SA-8 Gecko, Greek Style! Dec 2, 2020 20:28:15 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by armorguy on Dec 2, 2020 20:28:15 GMT HOLY MOLY this kit is packed with beautiful details.

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Trumpeter SA-8 Gecko, Greek Style! Dec 3, 2020 19:59:57 GMT PorcoRosso and tommygunn like this

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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 3, 2020 19:59:57 GMT

Cheers chaps it is rather cool isn't it? Today I've been working on the radar & front large array. On the radar the kit gives you no option to pose the dish facing the front so I carefully cut the upper section then added a shim of plastic card. Lots of cleanup on the radar frame but with the etch in place it looks very nice.

The body for the radar was easy to build up with just some more lead wire cable and a few bits of plastic card added. The front large array is a tricky bugger to put together with the supplied rods so I just drilled out from the back then used plastic rod to get the stand off correct. Once dry I'll clean up the rear and add some bolts.

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