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Post by marknz1 on Sept 9, 2021 4:51:23 GMT
While I wait for supplies to arrive to complete my Tiger Dio I couldn't resist making a start. It's a kit I've always wanted to build as the real thing really is a lovely bit of kit. If i'm right, it's a kit dating back to the 70's? It certainly does show it age compared to some modern kit sprues, but it will no doubt be a lot of fun to build.  As I do like a bit of photo-etch embellishment I couldn't resist a few little extras.     I have a great idea brewing (even if I do say so myself) for the dio, so let's crack on! Cheers Mark |
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Post by tommygunn on Sept 9, 2021 5:03:02 GMT
A brave man you be.
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Post by marknz1 on Sept 9, 2021 8:14:23 GMT
Gotta love a challenge  |
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Post by Robbo on Sept 9, 2021 8:44:40 GMT
Interesting, I'll keep a keen eye on this one
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Post by marknz1 on Sept 9, 2021 9:03:22 GMT
Tonight I kicked off the build after studying the instructions and conversions. Considering the age the flashing hasn't been too bad so far. Some of the fitting is a bit dodgy, but that's just a result of the age of the tooling I guess. I started on the first leg of the cruciform and what a start with all of the removal required and fitting of PE.    It was a little bit fiddly in places, but it delivers alot more detail and makes it look less clunky.     Another one to make and it should be a bit easier and quicker second time around (he says hopefully ) That's all for now. Cheers Mark |
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Post by marknz1 on Sept 9, 2021 9:10:58 GMT
Interesting, I'll keep a keen eye on this one Welcome on board Robbo |
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Post by tommygunn on Sept 9, 2021 9:29:58 GMT
Tough job but you did it. RESPECT!!!!!!
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Post by marknz1 on Sept 9, 2021 9:40:14 GMT
Wow what a great start and some nice shiny stuff 
I lost my patience when I attempted to build this kit a few years ago and it got binned….but looks like your wrangling this into shape  Cheers Si. After completing the 1/24 Airfix Tiffie, where all parts needed to be within 0.000001mm tolerance for it to go together properly, this is alright |
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Post by Robbo on Sept 9, 2021 9:48:38 GMT
Very nice start, straight in with the PE madness
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Post by Paul B on Sept 9, 2021 10:48:18 GMT
Grand start on the oldie, and some lovely bling to go with it too  |
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Post by Boots on Sept 9, 2021 18:21:42 GMT
Had a go at building one of these ages ago and i think i failed miserabley.......can`t remember why.........don`t think it was the build but more the paint/weathering side of things............it`s looking top dollar so far Mark  |
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Post by SteveM on Sept 10, 2021 16:59:14 GMT
Nice choice Mark and with some bling too!
I always wanted one of these in the 70's but as a kid I could never afford it. So this will be interesting
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 11, 2021 0:12:32 GMT
Very nice, Mark, and the PE parts will be a great addition to the kit. Awesome work so far, sir!
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Post by Snipersmudge on Sept 11, 2021 5:57:42 GMT
Nice choice and great start!
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Post by marknz1 on Sept 11, 2021 7:52:02 GMT
Evening All A quick update tonight while I download some other pics from today's session. First up I did the 2nd cruciform leg. I decided to build the anchors that are attached to the leg myself. I found that trying to trim the kit part was fiddly and not that easy to get a even finish. I used a 1mm brass rod cut to size, then added the fins on and the end cap from some rod styrene. Much easier, quicker and fewer choice words    The handle locks to keep everything in place were made with 0.2 lead wire and held in place with a little blob of superglue. Next step was to start work on the fixed arms of the cruciform. It involved adding some additional sections and removing some moulded hinges and locks ready for PE.   So far the build has been reasonably straight forward, however, the age of the tooling is really evident in the injection pin marks, mould lines and flash. There's been quite a lot of sanding and filling, but that 's all part of modelling isn't it. Cheers Mark |
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Post by Paul B on Sept 11, 2021 8:57:49 GMT
Outstanding work there Mark |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 11, 2021 11:12:16 GMT
Those details look excellent, Mark!
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Post by Robbo on Sept 11, 2021 11:16:23 GMT
Good idea with the rod. I think I used rod of various sizes in every build I do
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