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Friday, 1 May 2020

JET DONE! MY HOME-MADE JET PATROL IS FINISHED!

 Here's my inspiration, the glorious Bandai Thunderbirds Jet Patrol toy, which I've only ever seen online.


Here's my junkpile [JP!] version I've just finished making.


It was a lot of fun to do. 
Here's a few outdoor shots of my new JP in action.


Phew!
Time for a beer!

What do you think?
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18 comments:

  1. WOTAN5/01/2020 7:05 pm

    What a little cracker. Have to say the Bandai original is one of the ugliest toys ive ever seen, but your little model is ace!

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    1. WOODSY5/01/2020 7:11 pm

      Ta Wote. It is an odd vehice. Did it appear on TV or in TV21?

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  2. Terranova475/01/2020 7:08 pm

    Time well spent!

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    1. WOODSY5/01/2020 7:11 pm

      Thanks Terran. I may have to do another one now! I'm bored!

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  3. KevinD5/01/2020 8:51 pm

    I like that, like the photos too.

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  4. Paul Adams from New Zealand5/01/2020 9:13 pm

    That is a bang on copy of the Bandai Jet Patrol - well done.

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    1. WOODSY5/01/2020 11:31 pm

      Most kind Paul. You gotta do something stuck indoors!

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  5. Anonymous5/02/2020 1:07 am

    Extraordinary work Woodsy.
    Quite how it fits inside your TB2's pod I'll never know.
    Mish.

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    1. WOODSY5/04/2020 9:11 am

      Thanks a lot Mish! My TB2 pod was made by a firm called TARDIS!

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  6. lewis p morley5/02/2020 1:27 am

    Lovely work! I'm impressed with how you've captured the spirit of the original.
    The only thing that could be improved on would to give it a transparent dome. I'm thinking I should send you some tips for how to make them easily in the comfort of your own home.
    ( As with me, Missus permitting!)

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    1. WOODSY5/04/2020 9:21 am

      Thanks a bunch Looey! It was fun to do. The dome I used is half a deo bottle. My basic principle is that if I can't find it at home then I don't use it. I am a lazy bodger after all! Humbrol paint is the exception! But tips always welcomed.

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  7. Tony K5/02/2020 9:57 am

    That is a fantastic piece of work, Woodsy. Hats off to your resourcefulness and creativity! :)

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    1. WOODSY5/04/2020 9:22 am

      Thanks Tone. Glad you like it. It was great fun to make. My new project is far trickier!

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  8. WOTAN5/02/2020 10:00 am

    The toy is a complete original, as far as I know. There is a Jet Bulldozer, which I have based on Firefly and a Jet Gyro loosely based on a helijet. Could be your next project!

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    1. WOODSY5/02/2020 10:20 am

      So Bandai made it up Wote! Great design. I like it!

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  9. ZigguratSF20005/02/2020 9:36 pm

    I seriously love all of your scratch-builds, and this one may be your masterpiece. Such an awkward, homely craft, and because of that, instantly iconic. Your SB collection would make a hell of a photo book, someday...

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    1. WOODSY5/04/2020 9:23 am

      Aw thanks Zigg! Thanks so much! I'm chuffed!

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