Space 1999 Ultra Probe Command Module

[JMChladek]

That is one thing that is nice about studio modeling. After you spend time using kit parts to detail something, your brain begins to figure problems out by looking for solutions to problems that have not yet cropped up and EVERYTHING you see begins to look like a greeblie.

Nice idea there with the pen tips!

 

[dbhs]

Thanks very much for all the comments, guys. They are appreciated. I wish I had more time to spend at the work bench lately but I've made some progress since the last post finally.....


Construction complete and primered.

The side thrusters are done except for weathering. This one is held on by magnets.

This side screws into the mounting point on the starboard side. The studio model mounted from this point so it will be in place when I'm using the bottom mount point.

Now the tricky part was the rear plate details. The only reference I have been able to come by are screen caps showing the actual original details. The studio model was modified sometime after filming with the version with 2 thrusters and the details are different. Since this images is the best I have I did my best to duplicate it.

Here's what I came up with in similar lighting to the screencap. Not a perfect match but close enough given the reference.

I also made this plate removable (held on with magnets) so if and when better reference comes to light I can scratch up a new one to swap out.
Here it is in better light. All the parts are from the same donor kit.

Thanks for looking. Next up is painting all the markings.
-Doug

 

[Wombat]

Looks really clean, nice work!

 

[dbhs]

Thanks, Phil !!

 

[terryr]

You could alway try emailing Martin Bower. He might have a pic for you.

http://www.martinbowersmodelworld.com/

 

[phase pistol]

Logically, it ought to have an Eagle interior door there!

There's a bunch of model reference on this great site

Ultra Probe Lifeboat

Unfortunately the only shots of the rear of teh module show it after it was stripped and repainted around 1977

You also ought to check out the Eagletransporter forum, I bet they have good reference - if it exists!

K

 

[JMChladek]

Looks like what you have is a logical extrapolation of the original Ultraprobe CM's back plate to me. I know it was in the Eagle Hangar in a couple Series 2 episodes, but the camera never showed it except for maybe a very distant background shot and I don't believe there were ever any closeups of the back end. As such, what you have may be it.

If you do go to Eagletransporter.com, try getting in touch with BP Taylor (he posts there semi-frequently). He has had some recent dealings with Martin Bower (as have others) and that might get you in communication faster.

 

[dbhs]

Finally after a long hiatus I'm getting this one done. Going with all paint for the markings. Tedious as there's at least 7 colors on this.

 

[t2sides]

Glad to see this moving again Doug! Can't wait to see the paint treatment you give it! Based on your other work, I'm sure it's gonna be pure awesomeness!!
-Sean

 

[Lee S]

Great to see an update. Wish the kit was still available.

 

[dbhs]

Thanks guys. This ones been boxed for a while just needing paint. It will be good to have it finished up. It will have just enough weathering to keep it interesting too so I'm looking forward to that.

 

[GKvfx]

Mine is still on my bench, taunting me to finish it. God, what a pain of a kit. And a ***** of a paint scheme.

Go for it Doug. I look forward to using yours as a reference for mine......

Gene

 

[Blackbirdcd]

Loving the progress! This is one of the kits that got away from me, and I may end up scratchbuilding one later.

 

[dbhs]

Thanks guys. This would be a tough scratch build with all the curved body panels.

Gene, yes get a move on. How far did you get? Yeah, getting the patterns down so they matched the photos more or less was a bit of a pain. Then there's all the colors to work out. Out of necessity I'm using rattle cans so it limited my choices a bit. I got the orange done and masked and working on the light grey now. The orange I found to look the best is model master 'go mango'. Probably not the original color but it looks ok. More pics this weekend.....

 

[tachitachi]

Wow! Awesome details! No problem finding job in the movie industry!...wait, you're not in the movie industry already- are you?
Keep up the excellent work!

 

[dbhs]

Started removing the masking. Overall pretty good but a few touch ups needed.

 

[dbhs]

The painted on markings are all finished now. Next up is drawing on all the line details.

 

[cosmic_x]

Looks great Doug!

 

[Treadwell]

What a beaut!

 

[Moongrim]

Museum Quality.!