discussion Brian's space 1999 eagle 2 laboratory pod + Extra's

[Bri62]

Hi all. after my u552 build I need something to chill on so I picked this as a easy build (time will tell)
first of all what's in the boxes





not a bad kit going to do lights just need some reference pictures, as for colour a off white much like my millennium falcon? what do you think?

 

[papa 695]

Looking forward to seeing this one Brian, should keep you busy for a while.

 

[PaulTRose]

Now your talking!

Look forward to this going together

 

[boatman]

I'LL BE followin along Bri as well as i liked space 1999
chrisb

 

[scottie3158]

Brian,
Chair pulled up.

 

[dave]

Looking forward to following this build, an Eagle is firmly on my build bucket list

 

[tr1ckey66]

Good luck with the build Brian.
The MPC eagle is a good, fun kit. I’ve finished the transporter Eagle and have both the Laboratory and Freight versions waiting in the stash.
Looking forward to this.
All the best
Paul

 

[tr1ckey66]

It’s worth shortening the springs so that the eagle sits with a more realistic ‘weighted’ appearance.
ATB
Paul

 

[Bri62]

All welcome get comfy

It’s worth shortening the springs so that the eagle would have a more realistic ‘weighted’ appearance.

Paul say's on the box new improved springs but I'll see what they look like

 

[Bri62]

Just had a look online regarding colour and the base colour is diamond white apparently which is 10ml flat white with 2 drops of xf-21 and 1 drop of xf-16 (just put an order in from John).
Going to make a start today but looking at it a lot has to be primed and painted before assembly so not sure how much I'll get done (waiting on paint from John)

 

[Bri62]

Won't be using all the P.E. the kit parts look better mainly the brackets

 

[Bri62]

 

[papa 695]

Nice start.

 

[Snowman]

Very nice, what scale are these kits?
Brings back memories as a kid watching the telly.

 

[Bri62]

Very nice, what scale are these kits?

1/48 or 22" long

Nice start.

Thanks Ian

Brings back memories as a kid watching the telly.

Yeah one of my favs was Fireball XL5 amongst others

 

[boatman]

1/48 or 22" long :smiling3:

Thanks Ian


Yeah one of my favs was Fireball XL5 amongst others :smiling3:

YEA SAME HERE for me an it still on the telly on a friday afternoon on cha 82 talkin pictures as ive been whatchin it an it made me laigh a bit as you could see the strings an i built a big 4 ft model of fireball XL5

 

[Bri62]

Did a bit of paint this morning.


You can see the light above the door, Was never very good at doing figures (a bit of shading required)

 

[Bri62]

 

[Stefee]

Another epic build incoming :smiling5:

 

[Bri62]

Done for the day