1/48 Space 1999 Eagle - my version

[madhatter]

hey all

Thought I would share this one here as I only showed it on a couple of websites, so figure you guys may like this one.

Taking a major step away from the show in terms of colours, I went with a more tactical style.

Yup - Black! Everything looks cool in black right? This is no exception. I know a couple of purists who had a fit when they first saw this, and some couldn't comprehend how I could do this to an expensive kit, but I do what I want. That's what I love about this hobby and sci-fi. It doesn't really exist, so who can say I'm wrong? (as it turned out, a few people did.... )

Anyways, here's my take on the iconic Eagle

I have fixed up the paint issues BTW - just haven't taken any more up to date photos

It was a fun project. I even scratch built some cockpit detail - not that you can actually see it unless the light is on - but it's there!:

Well, that's it for pics for now - but feel free to comment - good or bad. I'm on pull ups now - I can take it

As always, thanks for stopping in and having a look

Si

[406 Silverado]

I hear what you're saying over folks that just can't understand that this is YOUR model and you have the prerogative to build it whichever way that you want. I've seen folks build a B-17 in Luftwaffe markings and camo and get the same egging from a few folks and it's really a shame.

Purist or not, this is one great effort on this kit and I'm of the opinion that it does look good in black. Great detail lightting and paint work round this one out VERY nicely Simon. Some good photography going on here as well.

[madhatter]

Thanks Joe! A Black subject is the hardest thing to photograph.

[BattleScale Collectica Show]

that looks great! wow.

[Leon]

Very nicely done Simon! I like the black.

[tcoat]

That looks like perfection to me.
Next time a purist says anything just tell them it is the Moon Base Alpha hearse.

[mach7]

I love it!

Well done and well imagined.

The Special ops eagle, we know they had to exist.
The fact that you left all the identification markings off just adds to the mystery of the eagle.

The black paint allows the details behind the framework to really shine!

[handiabled]

Cool! I like builds that are spun a little different. This shows really good in black!

[armornutii]

   So many back stories that mainline programs overlook as it isn't part of the " story" . While some folks can claim that the special effects models are the " standard" for Sci-Fi, it's still made up. Build what you want how you want the rest can suff it . I really like this rendition of the Eagle. Very cool.

[lyle]

Quite interesting to look at.

[tcoat]

Apr 22, 2024 8:16:25 GMT -5 mach7 said:

I love it!

Well done and well imagined.

The Special ops eagle, we know they had to exist.
The fact that you left all the identification markings off just adds to the mystery of the eagle.

The black paint allows the details behind the framework to really shine!

The more I look the more I like it. As you said the black allows details to pop that get lost in the lighter colour. The metal parts are exquisite. 

[Real G]

Psy-Corps at Moonbase Alpha?

Never mind Commander Koenig, where's Bester (Walter Koenig)?  Oops, sorry, I'm mixing in Babylon 5...  

[robbo]

That looks awesome

[kyledehart5]

Holy smokes. I think the black looks incredible!! I have to say I like it even more than the normal scheme. Fantastic work.

[speedgraflex]

Bravo! I cannot believe how beautiful the design looks in a stealthy non reflective aesthetic! Incredible job!

[stikpusher]

Looking absolutely wicked on overall black! 

[jmarc]

CCCCCCCCCCCool !

[buddho]

What a beauty...