Andy's 1/72 Revell Topol

[Andy T]

I'm in a bit of a quandary with this at the moment. I'm building it in the launch position, but on the only, very unclear video I've found so far, it seems like the nose cone of the missile housing is ejected on the ground before it is raised to the vertical position. This would entail me scratch building some of the actual missile inside the launch tube.

Does anyone have a clearer image or video of this scenario? I could just build it OOB with the nose cone attached, but I always like to push myself on a GB

[Andy T]

Third try at posting, there be gremlins somewhere....

Most of the vehicle is together now, although I've left the launch cradle and missile housing separate for painting :


There are some pipes running between the vehicle and "tube". Normally these would connect to one of the cabins but since I'm posing this in the firing position I hollowed out the ends and have made corresponding flanges and holes on the body:



And I've also made a start on the missile ?

[Andy T]

I've made an attempt at the missile. I found a few references but none looked quite the same so I've made it up, since you only see the very top anyway:

[scottie3158]

Andy,
Some seriously sweet modelling going on mate.

[PaulTRose]

Looks very missiley to me ?

[Steven000]

Looking good Andy, love that missile! ? cheers

[Andy T]

Thanks gents.

I've had a crack at the camouflage. It needs a lot of tidying up, but now that I've mapped out the general pattern I can go back and crisp up the edges, and do a bit of highlighting etc.







I had trouble fitting it all in the picture ?

Edit: the new forum seems to compress the pictures quite a lot so click on them for more detail, if you wish

[scottie3158]

Looking very nice I really am jealous of your airbrush skills.

[Steven000]

That thing is huge indeed! Nice camo Andy

[Andy T]

Thank you both.
There's a lot more work to be done but I'm happy with it as a starting point.

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Great work Andy. It does look a beast.

[Stefee]

That looks menacing and your erect rocket does you proud!?

[Jim R]

That is very impressive Andy. Quite an eyecatcher.

[Si Benson]

What a beast!! Camo has come out very nicely….Well done Andy?

[Andy T]

Thanks all ?

I've had the detail airbrush out today and have cleaned up the fuzzy edges of the camo as best I can. It doesn't look a lot different on photos though so I won't bore you all.

I've also sealed everything in with a light gloss varnish and I'll move on to washes etc once that's fully dry.

[Andy T]

I've fitted the wheels now and given the model a matt coat. I won't do much weathering as I'm sure these would be kept in tip top condition, but a few finishing touches and it'll be done

[Steven000]

That's looking really great Andy, well done ?

[scottie3158]

Very nicely done mate.