Calling all model kit fans - she's finally done

[captain nemo1701]

Eagle update;: Coming along nicely:

Did notice some familiar shapes :

They resemble the Apollo lunar module. Back in the old days, pre CGI, model makers would often use bits of other kits in the 'detailing'. The Eagle kit is half filming scale and I have the Saturn 5 kit which has a tiny little lunar module to go in the top section. I'm wondering if the model makers back in the 70's used a few Airfix kits?.

I do know that in movie making, other miniatures have hidden 'gags'. In Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind the mothership model had hidden in it R2D2, an X -Wing and TIE fighter.

In Star Trek: The Next Generation the cross section graphic of the ship in engineering had a rubber duck, a biplane and a WW2 tank 'hidden' in the decks. Also, watch the opening credits and look carefully at the saucer section top rear windows (conference lounge) after Brent Spiner's name appears. If you're quick, there's actually a 'little man' seen walking from left to right!.

 

[captain nemo1701]

I found some more amusing jokes hidden on the mothership model:
https://airandspace.si.edu/collecti...mother-ship-movie-close-encounters-third-kind

 

[Stephenite]

At home with a sick child today. We've been working on a similar project.

 

[Cycleops]

At home with a sick child today. We've been working on a similar project. ]

Where would we be without Lego.

 

[captain nemo1701]

At home with a sick child today. We've been working on a similar project.

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Brilliant.

Back in the 70's when the show was on telly, a mate of mine built and Eagle from Lego and it had a quite spectacular crash 'landing' by sliding it down the stairs.

 

[Inertia]

I think this is taking it to a whole new level, a laser cut model

http://imgur.com/gallery/vaOAj

 

[captain nemo1701]

I think this is taking it to a whole new level, a laser cut model

http://imgur.com/gallery/vaOAj

There is another level.....

 

[Inertia]

There is another level.....

touche Ive seen that before, crazy! they actually contacted CBS to make sure they could do it. As a Star Trek fan It would be a great place to work.

 

[stephec]

Eagle update;: Coming along nicely:
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Did notice some familiar shapes :
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They resemble the Apollo lunar module. Back in the old days, pre CGI, model makers would often use bits of other kits in the 'detailing'. The Eagle kit is half filming scale and I have the Saturn 5 kit which has a tiny little lunar module to go in the top section. I'm wondering if the model makers back in the 70's used a few Airfix kits?.

I do know that in movie making, other miniatures have hidden 'gags'. In Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind the mothership model had hidden in it R2D2, an X -Wing and TIE fighter.

In Star Trek: The Next Generation the cross section graphic of the ship in engineering had a rubber duck, a biplane and a WW2 tank 'hidden' in the decks. Also, watch the opening credits and look carefully at the saucer section top rear windows (conference lounge) after Brent Spiner's name appears. If you're quick, there's actually a 'little man' seen walking from left to right!.

Eagle update;: Coming along nicely:
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Did notice some familiar shapes :
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They resemble the Apollo lunar module. Back in the old days, pre CGI, model makers would often use bits of other kits in the 'detailing'. The Eagle kit is half filming scale and I have the Saturn 5 kit which has a tiny little lunar module to go in the top section. I'm wondering if the model makers back in the 70's used a few Airfix kits?.

I do know that in movie making, other miniatures have hidden 'gags'. In Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind the mothership model had hidden in it R2D2, an X -Wing and TIE fighter.

In Star Trek: The Next Generation the cross section graphic of the ship in engineering had a rubber duck, a biplane and a WW2 tank 'hidden' in the decks. Also, watch the opening credits and look carefully at the saucer section top rear windows (conference lounge) after Brent Spiner's name appears. If you're quick, there's actually a 'little man' seen walking from left to right!.

That table looks way too tidy, this is mine.

 

[midlife]

That 109 looks tiny, is it 1/72? The Meteor is a much better size

Shaun

 

[stephec]

That 109 looks tiny, is it 1/72? The Meteor is a much better size

Shaun

It's a 1/72 Canberra, not a Meteor.

The 109 is 1/72, here it is with a Vulcan for comparison.

 

[Cycleops]

Not so long ago I ran model shop in Essex. Mainly rc planes and cars but we also sold lots of plastic kits. Right about now we would put on a huge order for Christmas with Tamiya which we sold tons of around that time. Anyone ever build these?

 

[classic33]

Not so long ago I ran model shop in Essex. Mainly rc planes and cars but we also sold lots of plastic kits. Right about now we would put on a huge order for Christmas with Tamiya which we sold tons of around that time. Anyone ever build these?

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I've got Wild Willy 2, amongst others.

 

[classic33]

That table looks way too tidy, this is mine.
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Why the smoke alarm?

 

[captain nemo1701]

That's what my table looked like building the Enterprise!. Dusted the lounge last weekend and put all my tat on the coffee table. Only when you're up close do you realise how big the kit is at 36". A fellow Trekkie has the regular kit and it looks weeny in comparison. I was soooo careful moving it