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Tu-122 "buxom" Bomber/launch Vehicle

Started by MMM, May 08, 2007, 06:28:36 PM

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MMM

May 08, 2007, 06:28:36 PM
So I got a Lindberg XB-70, some missiles, and some decals from BDB. I went the "Gerry Anderson" route ( especially reverse anything you can- up dihedral becomes down, swept-back becomes FS, etc.), changing the intakes, painting her silver, and creating the Soviet Tu-122 "Buxom" intercontinential supersonic bomber. (Of course, the "Buxom" was obviously back-engineered from the "Valkyrie".)

She's almost together- I ended up adding a pair of tailfins from some 1/72 Soviet fighter, and a cockpit from a Snap-Tite 1/72 F-18. I also added a Soviet X-15 equivalent, made from a couple of missiles I had floating around my spares box.

She's pretty. :wub:

Pix soon.
MMM- aka "M3", aka "Major Matt Mason"
Lawrence, KS

MMM

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May 08, 2007, 08:16:01 PM










MMM- aka "M3", aka "Major Matt Mason"
Lawrence, KS

Mossie

#2
May 09, 2007, 01:00:54 AM
Wow, good work so far M3, looks like a cross between Soviet real-world 'Valkyski' designs & Firefox!  Keep it up!!!
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Brian da Basher

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May 09, 2007, 02:40:21 AM Last Edit: May 09, 2007, 02:41:36 AM by Brian da Basher
Yowsa MMM those are some great modifications! I'm absolutely amazed at what you've done  with this! The canards, tailfins and new canopy really make this stand out! I can't wait to see your next update.

Brian da Basher

RotorheadTX

#4
May 09, 2007, 05:03:10 AM
Wholly freakin moley!!

Damn, I wish I had thought of that!!!!!

ysi_maniac

#5
May 09, 2007, 06:34:58 AM
QuoteShe's pretty. :wub:
Yes, I like this 3 mach.  B)  B)  B)  
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Thorvic

#6
May 09, 2007, 08:35:57 AM
Anybody else thinking without the missile on its back it could pass for a Firefox derivative  :o  :D .

Looking good anyway
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nev

#7
May 09, 2007, 08:55:43 AM
Yeah baby!!!   :wub:



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Sisko

#8
May 10, 2007, 12:02:43 AM

Man that is nice!!!!!!!!!
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MMM

#9
May 10, 2007, 05:55:51 AM
QuoteAnybody else thinking without the missile on its back it could pass for a Firefox derivative  :o  :D .
Yes, I noticed that myself. This is a fun model to "fly" :f16:  around the studio, BTW.
MMM- aka "M3", aka "Major Matt Mason"
Lawrence, KS

Mike Wren

#10
May 10, 2007, 08:28:29 AM
looking good MMM, I think I really need to get started on my secret santa...  :huh:  hmmm... Gerry Anderson, eh?  ;)  

elmayerle

#11
May 10, 2007, 08:26:41 PM
QuoteAnybody else thinking without the missile on its back it could pass for a Firefox derivative
Most definitely!!

MMM, that is one gorgeous piece of work.
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BlackOps

#12
May 12, 2007, 06:14:13 PM
I really like the way this is shaping up! I'm pretty sure this baby would leave anyone who tried to intercept in the dust!
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#13
May 12, 2007, 06:33:07 PM
Pure genius!  One of those concepts that manages to look fantastic from every conceivable angle, too!   :wub:  
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MMM

#14
May 14, 2007, 07:32:07 PM
Okay, so I'm on my THIRD attempt to do a bare-metal finish, using Testor's Metallizer (Steel). Hope to get to decals by the weekend.
MMM- aka "M3", aka "Major Matt Mason"
Lawrence, KS
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