Flash Gordon (1980) Rocket Cycle Model - FULLY FINISHED PICS!!

cking · 12-14-2011, 10:04 AM

Hi everyone,

With a massive amount of excitement, I am thrilled to be able to share with you these pics of the fully finished Hawkman Rocket Cycle model from the 1980 Flash Gordon movie.

This has been built and finished by the extremely talented Pete SSS. I want to publicly give my thanks to Pete for dealing with all of my comments and countless photoshop adjustments that he took on board throughout the many months of the project. Prior to the physical build, SteveStarkiller spent many weeks creating a 3D model in sketch-up so we could be sure that the proportions and sizes accurately matched the full size movie prop, but were scaled down to suit the 7 inches tall action figure (manufactured by Bif Bang Pow).

Here are the pics of something I've waited 31 years for!
FLASH GORDON APPROACHING...on a Hawkman Rocket Cycle!

JMChladek · 12-14-2011, 10:10 AM

Wow! That looks great!

Bandit-Jedi · 12-14-2011, 10:37 AM

I can hear in my head the Queen soundtrack playing as I look at this.

So cool!

youngwm · 12-14-2011, 11:32 AM

That looks really nice!!

CJ 617 · 12-14-2011, 11:45 AM

That is simply stunning!!!

Chris

Jedifyfe · 12-14-2011, 11:59 AM

Thanks for giving an old bird a second chance!

Looks beautiful

zorg · 12-14-2011, 01:06 PM

really good job, glad you got this project finished.

-z

tgreco · 12-14-2011, 02:00 PM

that is supremely cool!

JPolacchi · 12-14-2011, 02:11 PM

That is pretty awesome.I haven't seen that film since I was a little tyke. Certainly nostalgic and in retrospect..."cheesy", but in a good way.It makes me think of the way movies were suppose to be.You did a fine job sir.

Oriontide · 12-14-2011, 04:09 PM

Despite how cheesy it is, I still love this movie. That sled looks great!

robn1 · 12-14-2011, 04:12 PM

What do you mean, "Flash Gordon approaching"? That's great, really good job!

Pete SSS · 12-15-2011, 06:34 AM

Thanks for all your comments guys!

This has been a bit of a marathon build for me, but I am really happy with the results. A lot of credit for the accuracy of this kit has to go to Chris (cking). He has a REAL eye for detail and must be one of the world authorities on this particular piece!

ReproMan · 12-19-2011, 02:38 PM

someone really needs to build a life size one based on a mobility scooter... great model btw lol

SteveStarkiller · 12-19-2011, 03:10 PM

Great job Pete!
it's amazing to see my cg model work on this project brought to life.

Huge congrats to Chris, and I have to admit, more than a little jealousy. If I'd had a dream like his, that was executed as well as your model, Pete, I don't know what I'd do with myself.

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12-14-2011, 10:04 AM	#1
cking Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: England, U.K. Posts: 3,876	Flash Gordon (1980) Rocket Cycle Model - FULLY FINISHED PICS!! Hi everyone, With a massive amount of excitement, I am thrilled to be able to share with you these pics of the fully finished Hawkman Rocket Cycle model from the 1980 Flash Gordon movie. This has been built and finished by the extremely talented Pete SSS. I want to publicly give my thanks to Pete for dealing with all of my comments and countless photoshop adjustments that he took on board throughout the many months of the project. Prior to the physical build, SteveStarkiller spent many weeks creating a 3D model in sketch-up so we could be sure that the proportions and sizes accurately matched the full size movie prop, but were scaled down to suit the 7 inches tall action figure (manufactured by Bif Bang Pow). Here are the pics of something I've waited 31 years for! FLASH GORDON APPROACHING...on a Hawkman Rocket Cycle! Last edited by cking; 12-18-2011 at 06:49 AM.

12-14-2011, 10:10 AM	#2
JMChladek Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 770	Re: Flash Gordon (1980) Rocket Cycle Model - FULLY FINISHED PICS!! Wow! That looks great!

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12-14-2011, 11:45 AM	#5
CJ 617 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 802	Re: Flash Gordon (1980) Rocket Cycle Model - FULLY FINISHED PICS!! That is simply stunning!!! Chris

12-14-2011, 11:59 AM	#6
Jedifyfe "Genital Cuff" creator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,244	Re: Flash Gordon (1980) Rocket Cycle Model - FULLY FINISHED PICS!! Thanks for giving an old bird a second chance! Looks beautiful

12-14-2011, 01:06 PM	#7
zorg Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,661	Re: Flash Gordon (1980) Rocket Cycle Model - FULLY FINISHED PICS!! really good job, glad you got this project finished. -z

12-14-2011, 02:00 PM	#8
tgreco Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 997	Re: Flash Gordon (1980) Rocket Cycle Model - FULLY FINISHED PICS!! that is supremely cool!

12-14-2011, 02:11 PM	#9
JPolacchi Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,389	Re: Flash Gordon (1980) Rocket Cycle Model - FULLY FINISHED PICS!! That is pretty awesome.I haven't seen that film since I was a little tyke. Certainly nostalgic and in retrospect..."cheesy", but in a good way.It makes me think of the way movies were suppose to be.You did a fine job sir.

12-14-2011, 04:09 PM	#10
Oriontide Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 54	Re: Flash Gordon (1980) Rocket Cycle Model - FULLY FINISHED PICS!! Despite how cheesy it is, I still love this movie. That sled looks great!

12-14-2011, 04:12 PM	#11
robn1 Shat happens Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Snow Camp, NC Posts: 1,843	Re: Flash Gordon (1980) Rocket Cycle Model - FULLY FINISHED PICS!! What do you mean, "Flash Gordon approaching"? That's great, really good job!

12-15-2011, 06:34 AM	#12
Pete SSS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Posts: 378	Re: Flash Gordon (1980) Rocket Cycle Model - FULLY FINISHED PICS!! Thanks for all your comments guys! This has been a bit of a marathon build for me, but I am really happy with the results. A lot of credit for the accuracy of this kit has to go to Chris (cking). He has a REAL eye for detail and must be one of the world authorities on this particular piece!

12-19-2011, 02:38 PM	#13
ReproMan Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Scarborough UK Posts: 173	Re: Flash Gordon (1980) Rocket Cycle Model - FULLY FINISHED PICS!! someone really needs to build a life size one based on a mobility scooter... great model btw lol

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SteveStarkiller Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 366	Re: Flash Gordon (1980) Rocket Cycle Model - FULLY FINISHED PICS!! Great job Pete! it's amazing to see my cg model work on this project brought to life. Huge congrats to Chris, and I have to admit, more than a little jealousy. If I'd had a dream like his, that was executed as well as your model, Pete, I don't know what I'd do with myself.