Fed X Just brought me a Spider.
Here are the Instructions and Sprue Pics.
There are 25 Pics. so be Patient.
Donald

I'm planning on doing a Out Of The Box Build with the missile in the deployed "Ready for launch Position"
Now to get started, More later.
Donald

Wow, this looks like an excellent kit. Thanx for showing the sprues, I want one now.

I'm looking forwards to your build, Good Hunting and have fun!

Looks hugh....but rubber tires....man...

Well I started the build.
Here are the Driver, Launch, Command section parts.



This is the front Dash, the box on top will have to be covered on its back side as it will can be seen through the front windshield.



I filled in the push pin spots as they might be seen after the cab is closed up.

Back to the building.
Donald

While the paint is drying on the interior, I started the exterior of the cab.
There are 68 of these little Photo Etch cleats that need to be bent and attached to the cab exterior.



And here is where they go.




Jumping ahead to Step 3
There is a tiny part # A2 the instructions aren't very clear where it goes , This is where.


More later.
Donald

I have the interior of the cab painted.
I don't know how correct the colors are, but I think it looks good.







Now for the lower hull, & suspension.
Donald

Hi Donald!

I saw this model at Hobby Search and need to say: I loved it!

Your work looks fine, fast and clean.

I'll follow.

Cheers!

Marco

Hello,
You should turn the middle seat 180°. It's backwards now.

I thought that looked odd, this is how the instruction sheet has it. I'll be reversing it.
I'm working on the suspension arms now, Man do they have it all screwed up.
Thanks
Donald

I have the Suspension units finished and installed.
First off there are only 4 different units not 8 like in the instructions. The main differences are the torsion bar parts.
There are 2 Ea. # G-G Right Front
2 Ea. # H-H Left Front
2 Ea. # J-J Right Rear
2 Ea. # K-K Left Rear

The Instruction sheet has 4 Units called.

# L-L You should use the # G-G unit there.
# M-M You should use the # H-H unit there.
# N-N You should use the # J-J unit there.
# O-O You should use the # K-K unit there.

I test fitted the wheels.

Test fitted the tires to the wheels the fit is really good.
Nice detailing on the tire sides, but no lettering.





That's all for now.
Donald

I guess I won't be buying this kit.. my eyes couldn't handle this

You're doing a great job, by the way, on a kit that's obviously quite complex

Hisham

THIS BUILD BLOG IS CONTINUED IN BUILDING A SS-23 SPIDER PART 2

Donald

Just wanted to move this section up with the final part.
The build is now complete.
Donald