Blackadder's Scratchbuilt Thunderhawk

[Nurglitch]

Bless you Blackadder, you lovely man. So I looked into getting a compass and I found the compass cutter. Picking one up at my local art store, I discovered that a regular compass might have been just as good as I need to score the styrene with the back of the blade (a nice V bevel) rather than trying to cut with the edge. Plus, as you describe it: it can be used to punch holes in circular patterns.

[Chris*ta]

Hey Blackadder: Question for you.

How would you go about punching 25mm circular holes in 1mm plasticard?

I know that for scrapbooking they have hole punches with various fancy shapes -- I've seen them at my local art and craft store, I have wondered if they don't make circular punches in various sizes, but I've never looked.

Also, absolutely awesome Thunderhawk. Blackadder, you are insane in the best way possible

[Blackadder]

Small holes and discs are relatively easy to make certainly with a punch up to 0.250 inch but Nurglitch specifically asked about a one inch diameter hole and I presume larger. That requires a bit more effort.

I have many more ways to produce holes and discs of various sizes without resorting to expensive special tools. I try to stay away from specialty tools and come up with cheaper solutions with the basic tools at hand. One day I should make a tutorial.

Thanks for the replies.

[Blackadder]

Turbo Struts Continues:

Trying the struts out for fit everything seems in order to mount at least temporarily the Lasers so I can get an approximation where to put the tip saddles.

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With the struts in the attack position this thing really give a thrilling aspect to the T'hawk concept.............. I'm starting to like this model.

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(Note to self; install stops to limit degree of travel for the struts.)

The obligatory little guy for scale comparison. This ship is huge.

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[UrielVentris]

Holy frak that things massive! Well done props to you sir!

[Blackadder]

Thanks,

Thunderhawk Gun Ship Ball Turret:

It seems my procrastination has paid off. By slacking the pace of progression I find I have an interesting appendage to incorporate into the hull. Whereas the forward cargo bay has two side egress doors I am considering replacing them with the new FW Ball Turret weapons. These should not be too difficult to fabricate from scratch and should make for an interesting amendment to this vehicle.

[interrogator_chaplain]

Alright, I have to take action and hopefully I will not be punished too harshly for my ritual of threadomancy, but this is my favourite post/project and I am dying to see an update Blackadder. Please, this project is incredible and deserves more attention!

[Blackadder]

Sorry for the neglect; I'm going to institute a new policy and devote a week to each of my projects so none fall too far behind. Thanks for the bump.

[interrogator_chaplain]

No, thank you for getting back to it.

[Blackadder]

ThunderHawk The Resurrection:

After a six month hiatus I have been shamed into bringing this project to the fore once again.

Starting where I left off with a few new ideas we'll begin with the flying Lascannon airfoils. It strikes me that the Thunderhawk is actually a biplane.

Nothing really to see as most of the work is only detail but I'll keep you abreast of the developments.

[url]http://i.imgur.com/TESoKFb.jpg[/url]


Considering this model is made of styrene these foils are surprisingly heavy so the straps I am installing now will actually serve to supply friction to keep these wings in the attack position otherwise they would droop under their own weight.

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