Mick's Eagle Transporter space 1999. MPC 1/32

[Mickc1440]

Nice. Taking shape. It's coming back to me now after all those years

Thanks Mike, I think it’s design has really stood the test of time

 

[eddiesolo]

Looking very cool mate.

 

[Airborne01]

I'm at the younger end of these scales being a mere 51, although most mornings when I get up for work..around 03.00 /03.30 i do feel around 85..

51 Chris! - I was only three years old then -(1851) no wonder yoofs have to work hard to feel the power of 'maturity'! PS Mate I can recommend retirement 'cos 85 is just a couple of aches away!
Steve

 

[Lee Drennen]

Too bad you don't get a piece of the moon in

Don’t say that to loud Dude 1 might get the wrong impression of Moon.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Mick I’m in updates look good can’t believe I’m one of the Younghans here (54)

 

[scottie3158]

Mick,
That is really taking shape mate.

 

[Jim R]

Well Mike that is looking good. It's certainly been a bit of a puzzle at times but sorted now. Painting will be fiddly.

 

[Mickc1440]

Thanks everyone glad to have so many dropping in to my slow build. I’ve now dismantled the box as it contains the painting guide of sorts and some decal placement. The craft has a number of light grey painted panels spread randomly over it. The 1/48 scale model has a sheet of decals for this, they could be adapted but cost over £45 if you can get them and a self adhesive set for a 12” model but they’re tiny. Got to be the long fiddly route then, lots of masking and testing my airbrush skills. After 30 minutes work I’ve got them mapped out on the command module and one leg, Rome wasn’t built in a day

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Thanks everyone glad to have so many dropping in to my slow build. I’ve now dismantled the box as it contains the painting guide of sorts and some decal placement. The craft has a number of light grey painted panels spread randomly over it. The 1/48 scale model has a sheet of decals for this, they could be adapted but cost over £45 if you can get them and a self adhesive set for a 12” model but they’re tiny. Got to be the long fiddly route then, lots of masking and testing my airbrush skills. After 30 minutes work I’ve got them mapped out on the command module and one leg, Rome wasn’t built in a day
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I SO WANT ONE !! Always have,but do you realise that the minimum cost these days is £70 plus?!
Great watching your build mate, looking good so far.

 

[Mickc1440]

I SO WANT ONE !! Always have,but do you realise that the minimum cost these days is £70 plus?!
Great watching your build mate, looking good so far.

Thanks Andy, mine cost me about 50 quid. There’s lots out there still so who knows

 

[papa 695]

Nice work so far Mick, slow and steady is the way to go.

 

[Mickc1440]

Nice work so far Mick, slow and steady is the way to go.

Thanks Ian, the only way for me

 

[Mickc1440]

Despite being on nights I've actually managed to make some progress. I haven't done as many of the random panels as shown on the box but all the masking was mind numbing If you're rich and can afford the special edition 1/48 Eagle it comes with a set of cartagraphic decal set with loads of grey and grey/green panels to cut to any shape and add to the model. The decals supplied are really good if a little heavy but they virtually fall off the backing sheet when you show them the water. Here's a progress pic with the side pods just push fit, there are more decals to go on yet, some touching up to the paint and then the weathering begins. I haven't forgotten the command module as that is also progressing now.

 

[outrunner]

Coming along nicely Mick.

Andy.

 

[boatman]

YEA Mick great stuff loved them eagles pity the story lines wernt better as i cant remember where cathrine von snell who was an ailen who could chage into anything with the lovely red hair
chrisb

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Wow,wow,WOW!!.... This is SO taking me back to my childhood.....
.... Splendiferous looking build Mick,looking forward to the next update..... all of a sudden £70 doesn`t seem out of the way!!!.....
.... Get behind me Satan!!

 

[Mickc1440]

Coming along nicely Mick.

Andy.

Thanks Andy

YEA Mick great stuff loved them eagles pity the story lines wernt better as i cant remember where cathrine von snell who was an ailen who could chage into anything with the lovely red hair
chrisb

Totally agree about some of the episodes Chris they were certainly lack lustre

Wow,wow,WOW!!.... This is SO taking me back to my childhood.....
.... Splendiferous looking build Mick,looking forward to the next update..... all of a sudden £70 doesn`t seem out of the way!!!.....
.... Get behind me Satan!!

Cheers Buddy, that Satan from the modelling world is sooooo bad, look forward to seeing you build this model

 

[papa 695]

Looking good Mick.

 

[Mickc1440]

Looking good Mick.

Thanks Ian

 

[The Smythe Meister]

YEA Mick great stuff loved them eagles pity the story lines wernt better as i cant remember where cathrine von snell who was an ailen who could chage into anything with the lovely red hair
chrisb

Yep,I know who you mean Chris.... she was a bit of a minor crush when i was young and watching the series.....
.... funny thing is though,or should that be "Sad thing is",the Female Doc,"Helena Russell" was "Ancient" to my young,boyhood,eyes,..... but now when i see the programme i think,"You know what............"