Space 1999 eagle transporter build
My own build.
I intend to and have stated to build a studio scale replica model of the classic spaceship from the 1970's TV programme Space 1999. The best starting point for me being the centre section, the passenger pod.
Good quality plans are available, once purchased the pod was sketched out to build from flat layers of MDF and Styrene, these CNC routed.
The images below show the stages of the build, pods are almost complete. The Eagle might not be finished until 2019; I am expecting a 5 year build!
I intend to and have stated to build a studio scale replica model of the classic spaceship from the 1970's TV programme Space 1999. The best starting point for me being the centre section, the passenger pod.
Good quality plans are available, once purchased the pod was sketched out to build from flat layers of MDF and Styrene, these CNC routed.
The images below show the stages of the build, pods are almost complete. The Eagle might not be finished until 2019; I am expecting a 5 year build!
Check out my builds on the Space 1999 / Eagle Transporter forums.
These are fairly detailed and I don't fancy repeating the notes here; the comments from other members are just as interesting and more informative than anything I can say.
I am no longer using the forums; just noting my build here. Not much interaction anymore since Facebook has pretty much taken over. I view the Facebook groups rarely, I find FB a bit of a nuisance, hard to navigate and repetitive.
On the Eagle Transporter Forum
The full build (includes the topic links below)
Walkways Build
Passenger Pod Build
Leg Pod Build
Brass Work Build
Bells and Engine
On The All Sections Alpha Forum
44" Eagle Build
These are fairly detailed and I don't fancy repeating the notes here; the comments from other members are just as interesting and more informative than anything I can say.
I am no longer using the forums; just noting my build here. Not much interaction anymore since Facebook has pretty much taken over. I view the Facebook groups rarely, I find FB a bit of a nuisance, hard to navigate and repetitive.
On the Eagle Transporter Forum
The full build (includes the topic links below)
Walkways Build
Passenger Pod Build
Leg Pod Build
Brass Work Build
Bells and Engine
On The All Sections Alpha Forum
44" Eagle Build
Kit Bashed Greeblies
The large studio scale Eagle Transporter model from Space 1999 needs many parts sourced from many different model kits, the forums are a good place to track these down and get hold of them without buying the kits. Actually buying the kit is often necessary; in cases several kits would be needed to use just one or two items out of each.
I make replicas by making a silicone tool and resin casting. Saves me a little bit of cost, although the silicone is expensive.
Other detail parts could easily be made by scribing thin Styrene but I make use of my CNC router for this. Simply using double sided tape to stick sheet Styrene down to some scrap conti-board.
I make replicas by making a silicone tool and resin casting. Saves me a little bit of cost, although the silicone is expensive.
Other detail parts could easily be made by scribing thin Styrene but I make use of my CNC router for this. Simply using double sided tape to stick sheet Styrene down to some scrap conti-board.
And some bespoke 3d Printed Greeblies for my Star Wars Death Star tiles.
the gothic ruin
The MDF and Styrene panels were supplied to a local war gamer who proceeded to build and finish the model. Norbert a gamer from Rugby added the loose stone and sand detail; he painted and high-lighted in subtle shades to give a heavily ruined feel to the piece.
Norbert is a good painter, the photos don't do this full justice.
Some of Norbert's club competition work can be found at the Outlanders-Club website.
Norbert is a good painter, the photos don't do this full justice.
Some of Norbert's club competition work can be found at the Outlanders-Club website.
The face on the bike is from a silicone tool made for Norbert. The painting and build is one of Norbert's creations
Star Trek TOS Ear RECEIVER
Star Trek TOS earpiece / ear receiver prop / cosplay. Machined from solid bar stock.