Calling all model kit fans - she's finally done

[captain nemo1701]

That's UFO, not 1999

Bringing the conversation back from the UFO ladies...., there is a small connection between UFO & Space 1999. In the early 70's, a sequel series was on the cards - 'UFO 2' - which saw SHADO expand into a bigger moonbase. But it came to nothing and much of the pre production work found it's way into Space 1999. Incidentally, the artist Mike Trim designed some of the Anderson stuff and you may own a piece of his art:
http://www.thewaroftheworlds.com/messageboard/shwmessage.aspx?ForumID=1&MessageID=4709

Nice chap, met him at a sci fi event here in Bristol and he was good enough to sign my copy

 

[Illaveago]

Try a bit of sideways thinking and you'll see it's there. At clearance prices in most places.

Thanks for the info but I did manage to pick one up for a reasonable price a bit later on. I sometimes like doing a bit of whittling for a challenge. A model of a Belfast in 1/144 might be nice.

 

[classic33]

Thanks for the info but I did manage to pick one up for a reasonable price a bit later on. I sometimes like doing a bit of whittling for a challenge. A model of a Belfast in 1/144 might be nice.

Slightly bigger than the standard kits, http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/trumpeter-1-350

 

[Illaveago]

Slightly bigger than the standard kits, http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/trumpeter-1-350

Nice models. I have got an Airfix model of H M S Hood in 1/ 400 which I am in the process of building, when I can get some spare time. I have had to do some modifications to part of the rear upper deck to bring it in to line with the hull. I have been having fun trying to drill out the 15 inch gun barrels.

 

[captain nemo1701]

Eagle coming along nicely, will post some pics soon. 2017 is going to be a submarine year for modelling. I do like the idea of the Seaview & Flying Sub from Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea & also there's a big kit out of the sub from Fantastic Voyage, one of my fave all time SF films. Boy, that should be remade today!.

 

[classic33]

Eagle coming along nicely, will post some pics soon. 2017 is going to be a submarine year for modelling. I do like the idea of the Seaview & Flying Sub from Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea & also there's a big kit out of the sub from Fantastic Voyage, one of my fave all time SF films. Boy, that should be remade today!.

That the full size model?

 

[clid61]

I used to have glow in dark Dracula's, Frankenstein etc when I was young

 

[captain nemo1701]

That the full size model?

They're all made by Moebius Models in the US. The Seaview (both the movie & TV versions) are big kits at 39 inches long and the Flying Sub is about 16" across. The Proteus sub from Fantastic Voyage is large too, at 16" and is due to be released near the end of the year. The Eagle is 22" which is half the filming size of 44",the biggest released so far. I understand that some guy on the net has built a full size one??.

For fans of old SF telly stuff, so interesting shots of the various miniatures used in Voyage can be found here:
http://www.vttbots.com/page1A.html

I wish the Proteus kit was the same size as the surviving movie minature, which is about 5ft long:

If I lived in a mansion, the full 42ft one would be nice :

 

[classic33]

They're all made by Moebius Models in the US. The Seaview (both the movie & TV versions) are big kits at 39 inches long and the Flying Sub is about 16" across. The Proteus sub from Fantastic Voyage is large too, at 16" and is due to be released near the end of the year. The Eagle is 22" which is half the filming size of 44",the biggest released so far. I understand that some guy on the net has built a full size one??.

For fans of old SF telly stuff, so interesting shots of the various miniatures used in Voyage can be found here:
http://www.vttbots.com/page1A.html

I wish the Proteus kit was the same size as the surviving movie minature, which is about 5ft long:

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If I lived in a mansion, the full 42ft one would be nice :
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This one?

You mean this isn't yours?
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[SteCenturion]

I sat on my Concorde

Or at least that's what you told the nurse at A&E .....

 

[captain nemo1701]

Eagle 1 update: Coming along nicely:

 

[Inertia]

Looking good! Reading this thread has inspired me to give it a go, I may start off with something a bit simpler though

 

[captain nemo1701]

Looking good! Reading this thread has inspired me to give it a go, I may start off with something a bit simpler though

My best modelling sessions seem to be on Sundays, doing a bit at a time while listening to the Hairy Bikers show on Planet Rock.
It took me two years to build the Enterprise, Eagle will be done by Christmas....hopefully.

 

[Inertia]

My best modelling sessions seem to be on Sundays, doing a bit at a time while listening to the Hairy Bikers show on Planet Rock.
It took me two years to build the Enterprise, Eagle will be done by Christmas....hopefully.

I doubt mine will take long, making something Star Wars or Star Trek seems like a good idea.. Ive done a little modelling but Ive been more interested in the painting side, it can be pretty relaxing sitting down and painting for a bit.

 

[stephec]

Looking good! Reading this thread has inspired me to give it a go, I may start off with something a bit simpler though

If you've got a Home Bargains near to you they're doing some old Lindberg kits for £1.99.

Quite basic, but ideal for a quick go.