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Title: Revell Classic Kit - Corporal Missile and Launcher and now an Honest John.
Post by: zak on February 20, 2018, 01:04:00 PM: This is quoted as 1/35th scale but may be 1:40 knowing the vagaries of older Revell kits.
I picked this up at Huddersfield and it seemed to follow on from the V2.

This is the American development of the German V2 programme.

The MGM-5 Corporal developed in the USA was a surface-to-surface short-range missile that could be equipped with a nuclear warhead. With this or alternative warheads the weapon would be able to attack targets up to a distance of 140 km. In the event of war in Europe the Corporal would be used as a tactical nuclear weapon. The first artillery battalion with Corporal missiles was set up in 1955 (6 out of 12 American battalions were stationed in Europe). The Corporal weapon system remained in use until 1964.

It was notorious due to poor accuracy and used a fuel of hydrazine and Nitric Acid. Dangerous stuff.

Pictures of the box art and the contents of the kit.
Title: Re: Revell Classic Kit - Corporal Missile and Launcher.
Post by: zak on February 20, 2018, 02:59:43 PM: Well, what did I expect it is a very old kit and its not good, oh well serves me right.
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Post by: bridlufc on February 20, 2018, 03:26:08 PM: Oh the passion of modelling!!
Bridlufc
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Post by: Pen-Pusher on February 21, 2018, 09:41:36 AM: I have every faith...
Title: Re: Revell Classic Kit - Corporal Missile and Launcher.
Post by: zak on February 21, 2018, 10:46:30 AM: A few more pictures of the build - quite quick really.
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Post by: zak on February 21, 2018, 01:49:01 PM: Filling, undercoating and painting started.
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Post by: bridlufc on February 21, 2018, 04:01:28 PM: How about the Honest John or the Snark next?

Bridlufc
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Post by: zak on February 21, 2018, 05:45:17 PM: You never know.
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Post by: Bigkev on February 21, 2018, 07:03:13 PM: Hi Zak,
The rocketeer strikes again...........................
Good work so far, I can see a whole raft of rocket models launching off the modelling workbench in next few months................
Now, what about a 1/35th Saturn V rocket, that would be impressive.
Oh, and a new house to store it in.
Cheers,
Bigkev
Title: Re: Revell Classic Kit - Corporal Missile and Launcher.
Post by: bridlufc on February 21, 2018, 10:06:35 PM: I'm considering pulling the Airfix Bloodhound out of my stash to build. Not 1/35 scale, unfortunately.

Bridlufc
Title: Re: Revell Classic Kit - Corporal Missile and Launcher.
Post by: zak on February 22, 2018, 07:49:40 AM: The only 1/35 Bloodhound I could find was a 3D printed model on EBay, it looks impressive but expensive.
Title: Re: Revell Classic Kit - Corporal Missile and Launcher.
Post by: bridlufc on February 22, 2018, 06:17:38 PM: I've just had a look at the 3D model and it does look pretty impressive but out of my price range unfortunately

Bridlufc
Title: Re: Revell Classic Kit - Corporal Missile and Launcher.
Post by: zak on February 23, 2018, 03:51:05 PM: Quote from: bridlufc on February 22, 2018, 06:17:38 PM
I've just had a look at the 3D model and it does look pretty impressive but out of my price range unfortunately

Bridlufc
Bit too much for me too, especially as it isn't a kit.
Well here it is so far, painted and ~~decals~~ (transfers) applied.
Figures still to paint.
Title: Re: Revell Classic Kit - Corporal Missile and Launcher.
Post by: Roger on February 23, 2018, 05:50:48 PM: Doesn't that look nice.
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Post by: zak on February 24, 2018, 12:12:11 PM: Thank you, here it is completed.
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Post by: Bigkev on February 24, 2018, 07:47:08 PM: Hi Zak,
A very nice looking model.
Last picture looks almost 1950's action comic picture, if you get my drift.
Just looks right for that era of early rockets.
Cheers,
Bigkev
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Post by: MSea on February 25, 2018, 11:01:23 AM: I am enjoying the new rocket section of builds, and will now have to look in the loft at the stash to see if I have any.
It also makes me think of the song by Elton John rocket man, I think this would make a great cartoon "Zak the Rocket Man" dressed as Elton John with large glasses and platform boots -- or would this cause some rockets to come my way ?????
Title: Re: Revell Classic Kit - Corporal Missile and Launcher.
Post by: zak on February 25, 2018, 11:18:42 AM: Quote from: MSea on February 25, 2018, 11:01:23 AM
I am enjoying the new rocket section of builds, and will now have to look in the loft at the stash to see if I have any.
It also makes me think of the song by Elton John rocket man, I think this would make a great cartoon "Zak the Rocket Man" dressed as Elton John with large glasses and platform boots -- or would this cause some rockets to come my way ?????
They have been programmed and are heading for you as I write.
Scuds to you!
Title: Re: Revell Classic Kit - Corporal Missile and Launcher.
Post by: zak on February 27, 2018, 02:09:48 PM: Quote from: bridlufc on February 21, 2018, 04:01:28 PM
How about the Honest John or the Snark next?

Bridlufc
Especially for you Tony, The Honest John.
I need to find a cheap Snark now!
Title: Re: Revell Classic Kit - Corporal Missile and Launcher and now an Honest John.
Post by: bridlufc on February 27, 2018, 04:53:18 PM: Good luck with the Snark!
Bridlufc
Title: Re: Revell Classic Kit - Corporal Missile and Launcher and now an Honest John.
Post by: zak on March 01, 2018, 04:07:38 PM: Here is me attempt at a Thor missile,
Not a great effort I am afraid.
Again, typical for Revell, this is 1/54 scale?
Title: Re: Revell Classic Kit - Corporal Missile and Launcher and now an Honest John.
Post by: zak on March 03, 2018, 02:33:30 PM: The Honest John is from 1955 and comes with a Kenworth truck and trailer with crates for the missile.
Here it is built and undercoated, not bad for such an old kit, well so far anyway.
Title: Re: Revell Classic Kit - Corporal Missile and Launcher and now an Honest John.
Post by: zak on March 07, 2018, 02:14:40 PM: Progress on this has been slow (well slow for me)
Title: Re: Revell Classic Kit - Corporal Missile and Launcher and now an Honest John.
Post by: Bigkev on March 07, 2018, 09:50:31 PM: Hi Zak,
Looking good, perhaps the slowing down will allow some of us to catch up!
Cheers,
Bigkev
Title: Re: Revell Classic Kit - Corporal Missile and Launcher and now an Honest John.
Post by: zak on March 08, 2018, 05:58:36 PM: Transfers or is it decals applied, several coats of white will be required on the missile.
Title: Re: Revell Classic Kit - Corporal Missile and Launcher and now an Honest John.
Post by: zak on March 10, 2018, 12:55:04 PM: I decided to display the finished model like this - incorrect probably. the missiles were delivered from the plant in crates, but I liked this idea.
Title: Re: Revell Classic Kit - Corporal Missile and Launcher and now an Honest John.
Post by: Bigkev on March 10, 2018, 07:50:33 PM: Hi Zak,
Now that's colourful!
Certainly eye catching with some kerb appeal.
Bigkev