MODEL SPACE PACK 2: RECOVERY VEHICLES

The second pack for the Model Space Thunderbird 2 build has finally arrived.

This part features Recovery Vehicles 1 & 2 as seen in the episode, ‘Pit of Peril’.

As expected the models are well detailed, and unlike their Takara brothers they are in showroom condition.

Obviously, this is not how they appeared in the episode, and to remedy this, the downloadable instructions features a section on weathering them, which is something I’ll do once all the glued parts are firmly fixed.

The Thunderbird 2 build is coming along too, and I’m really enjoying putting things together. Model Space has provided a LED tester to check the lighting.

When I checked the illuminated cabin I could see diffused light through the cockpit cover. I probably try to cover some of the leaking light with black electrical tape before I attach the top half.

The fuselage under-frame is now attached too, which begins to give me an idea of the length of the model. 

All in all I'm pretty pleased with things so far, and the next thing is to do is a few Recovery Vehicle diorama photos next.