The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!)

Bradleyfett · 09-24-2010, 05:17 PM

This one has been a long time coming (getting started anyway). Still a lot of refinements to go, but it's finally starting to look like it suppose to, so time to share some pics!

VERY big thanks to OTIST at Resin Illumnati for help with photo reference many moons ago...

More to come as I get time...

M

division 6 · 09-24-2010, 07:11 PM

Looking good.
What scale is it?

Bradleyfett · 09-24-2010, 07:14 PM

Its 1/6, or 2"=1'.

Soon I'll unearth my Majestic Studios BSG figures so they can take it for a spin...

M

xstoys · 09-24-2010, 07:27 PM

That's pretty cool!

IEDBOUNTYHUNTER · 09-24-2010, 11:11 PM

Cool, points for something different. Looks great.

Al

division 6 · 09-25-2010, 04:44 PM

Nice big scale.

TruBlood · 09-25-2010, 05:54 PM

Love it! Always wished there had been a model kit of it.

Alex

falcondesigns · 09-25-2010, 09:08 PM

A fav.......

WombatOfFury · 09-25-2010, 11:08 PM

Need a kit with it, and a Viper.

Prefect42 · 09-25-2010, 11:37 PM

Excellent bike so far. Looking forward to more pictures.

Did you build this entirely from scratch? Or is some of it from existing parts?

Ted.

JMChladek · 09-26-2010, 02:03 AM

Oh my that looks good! It was a gimmick in the show, but the bikes did look pretty neat. At least as Universal didn't cheap out on giving them a fully fleshed out appearance. I'll bet that body they strapped to what looked like a Honda motorcross bike probably made the things hard to ride though.

Bradleyfett · 09-26-2010, 08:01 AM

I used the tires, fork and handlebars from a 1/6 dirtbike collectable toy from TRU. Other than that, its entirely scratch. I used mostly Sintra plastic and a small amount of styrene.

Yes, I always liked this design because they went further away from the bike look and really made it look like something from the BSG universe. Other sci-fi bike designs (like Streethawk) really never deviated enough from the basic real-world design of a motorcycyle- probably because it would compromise what stunts they could do with the bike.

M

Martin-El · 09-26-2010, 12:16 PM

Now all you have to do is make my day and say you'll be offering kits as I've always loved this thing.....!

CJ 617 · 09-26-2010, 12:24 PM

That's great!!! I love it.....these were the best thing about Galactica 80! Great work...you've done an outstanding job on it!!

Bradleyfett · 09-26-2010, 12:55 PM

Thanks for all the compliments!

And as for kits- that's what I would love to do, but I'm just not sure there would be enough interested folks to justify the mold costs.

I suppose I could start an interest list- post here if you want to be on it!

M

darth_myeek · 09-26-2010, 01:26 PM

Great work Bradleyfett!

Here is a great reference link from Kenneth A. Larson. Shows the base model Yamaha MX 175, build up pics, and tells the sad woes of not meeting a deadline.

Bradleyfett · 09-26-2010, 01:28 PM

Ken's pics were a big help as well- been drooling over those pics for years!

M

propsculptor · 09-26-2010, 03:34 PM

I have very fond memories of the Galactica 1980 bikes it looks like you have really done them justice!

Molding the parts would not be that expensive... and castings would easily cover the cost of the mold.

Great job!

Bradleyfett · 09-26-2010, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by propsculptor

I have very fond memories of the Galactica 1980 bikes it looks like you have really done them justice!

Molding the parts would not be that expensive... and castings would easily cover the cost of the mold.

Great job!

Thanks- yea, I don't think it would take very many sales to cover the cost of the molds, etc.- certainly no more than a half dozen.

M

Martin-El · 09-27-2010, 03:32 AM

The scale makes it ideal for use with either the Apollo or Starbuck 12" figs - while the sculpts may not be the best, the costumes and accessories are outstanding and would more than compliment that kit...

Bradleyfett · 09-27-2010, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin-El

The scale makes it ideal for use with either the Apollo or Starbuck 12" figs - while the sculpts may not be the best, the costumes and accessories are outstanding and would more than compliment that kit...

That was the intention all along- its why I chose 1/6 scale. I will likely transplant the costume onto a more articulated figure. All I need now is someone to sculp me a 1/6 Kent McCord head!!

M

clancampbell · 09-27-2010, 09:39 AM

WOW! This is really detailed and clean, i love it!

Rich

tk1565 · 09-28-2010, 06:11 PM

Awesome work mate loved these bikes back in the day
if you deside on kits I would be down for a set
keep the pics comming

Aztek Dummy · 10-01-2010, 02:01 PM

I seem to remember a set of flat "wings" here the foot pegs were.. Was I imagining them?

Not very big, but noticable

Bradleyfett · 10-01-2010, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aztek Dummy

I seem to remember a set of flat "wings" here the foot pegs were.. Was I imagining them?

Not very big, but noticable

The wings are those panels on the front wheel and just behind the seat; they fold down/up respectively for flight.

M

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09-24-2010, 05:17 PM	#1
Bradleyfett Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,104	The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) This one has been a long time coming (getting started anyway). Still a lot of refinements to go, but it's finally starting to look like it suppose to, so time to share some pics! VERY big thanks to OTIST at Resin Illumnati for help with photo reference many moons ago... More to come as I get time... M

09-24-2010, 07:11 PM	#2
division 6 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Central Ca Posts: 3,046	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) Looking good. What scale is it?

09-24-2010, 07:14 PM	#3
Bradleyfett Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,104	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) Its 1/6, or 2"=1'. Soon I'll unearth my Majestic Studios BSG figures so they can take it for a spin... M

09-24-2010, 07:27 PM	#4
xstoys Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 79	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) That's pretty cool!

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09-24-2010, 11:11 PM	#5
IEDBOUNTYHUNTER Modelmaker for Hire Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TexASS Posts: 887	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) Cool, points for something different. Looks great. Al

09-25-2010, 04:44 PM	#6
division 6 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Central Ca Posts: 3,046	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) Nice big scale.

09-25-2010, 05:54 PM	#7
TruBlood Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Here and There Posts: 115	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) Love it! Always wished there had been a model kit of it. Alex

09-25-2010, 09:08 PM	#8
falcondesigns Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 340	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) A fav.......

09-25-2010, 11:08 PM	#9
WombatOfFury Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 52	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) Need a kit with it, and a Viper.

09-25-2010, 11:37 PM	#10
Prefect42 Mmm SPAM & Soylent Green Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: At home. Posts: 477	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) Excellent bike so far. Looking forward to more pictures. Did you build this entirely from scratch? Or is some of it from existing parts? Ted.

09-26-2010, 02:03 AM	#11
JMChladek Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 770	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) Oh my that looks good! It was a gimmick in the show, but the bikes did look pretty neat. At least as Universal didn't cheap out on giving them a fully fleshed out appearance. I'll bet that body they strapped to what looked like a Honda motorcross bike probably made the things hard to ride though.

09-26-2010, 08:01 AM	#12
Bradleyfett Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,104	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) I used the tires, fork and handlebars from a 1/6 dirtbike collectable toy from TRU. Other than that, its entirely scratch. I used mostly Sintra plastic and a small amount of styrene. Yes, I always liked this design because they went further away from the bike look and really made it look like something from the BSG universe. Other sci-fi bike designs (like Streethawk) really never deviated enough from the basic real-world design of a motorcycyle- probably because it would compromise what stunts they could do with the bike. M

09-26-2010, 12:16 PM	#13
Martin-El Formerly GELForever Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: U.K. Posts: 390	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) Now all you have to do is make my day and say you'll be offering kits as I've always loved this thing.....!

09-26-2010, 12:24 PM	#14
CJ 617 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 808	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) That's great!!! I love it.....these were the best thing about Galactica 80! Great work...you've done an outstanding job on it!!

09-26-2010, 12:55 PM	#15
Bradleyfett Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,104	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) Thanks for all the compliments! And as for kits- that's what I would love to do, but I'm just not sure there would be enough interested folks to justify the mold costs. I suppose I could start an interest list- post here if you want to be on it! M

09-26-2010, 01:26 PM	#16
darth_myeek Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,344	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) Great work Bradleyfett! Here is a great reference link from Kenneth A. Larson. Shows the base model Yamaha MX 175, build up pics, and tells the sad woes of not meeting a deadline.

09-26-2010, 01:28 PM	#17
Bradleyfett Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,104	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) Ken's pics were a big help as well- been drooling over those pics for years! M

09-26-2010, 03:34 PM	#18
propsculptor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,781	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) I have very fond memories of the Galactica 1980 bikes it looks like you have really done them justice! Molding the parts would not be that expensive... and castings would easily cover the cost of the mold. Great job!

09-27-2010, 03:32 AM	#20
Martin-El Formerly GELForever Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: U.K. Posts: 390	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) The scale makes it ideal for use with either the Apollo or Starbuck 12" figs - while the sculpts may not be the best, the costumes and accessories are outstanding and would more than compliment that kit...

09-27-2010, 09:39 AM	#22
clancampbell Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: East Riding of Yorkshire...originally from Glasgow! Posts: 1,738	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) WOW! This is really detailed and clean, i love it! Rich

09-28-2010, 06:11 PM	#23
tk1565 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: oshawa ontario, canada Posts: 170	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) Awesome work mate loved these bikes back in the day if you deside on kits I would be down for a set keep the pics comming

10-01-2010, 02:01 PM	#24
Aztek Dummy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 269	Re: The Turbocycle from Galactica 1980 (that's right, GALACTICA 1980!) I seem to remember a set of flat "wings" here the foot pegs were.. Was I imagining them? Not very big, but noticable

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