New Martian war machine model (1953 version)

[phase pistol]

Thanks for posting this. I didn't even know they were available. Found a place with them in Stock.

http://www.megahobby.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=21535

That looks like the kit version... "when complete... skill level 2"...

 

[micdavis]

Yeah, that's the one I wanted. It was a bit confusing. It was in the Pre-Built section but was the normal kit. Odd.

 

[CessnaDriver]

http://store.houseofhobbies.com/pe1warofwoma.html


http://store.houseofhobbies.com/pe1warofwoma1.html

 

[robn1]

Although these look pretty darn cool. Was the finish on the real one THAT polished? I just don't think so. Needs to be taken down a bit. Probably sounds crazy but I'd go at that with some really fine steel wool. Give it more of a brushed look. I believe it would be more accurate that way.

The original models had a dull copper color, a bit of a sheen but not mirror like.
Copper paint is probably the best finish.

 

[micdavis]

The original models were actually made of copper. That is why they are all gone. They were reported recycled for the copper for some charity.

I would love to see a digital clean-up of that film. Not a re-do of the effects, just take out some of the obvious wires and give it a Blu-ray release.

 

[DarthJ]

I just ordered the pre-built and the kit (to be lit) directly from Pegasus. They have them in stock at the store, and are open till 5PM PT if anyone else is interested..

I talked to Rob..

Just an FYI

 

[Too Much Garlic]

I just ordered the pre-built and the kit (to be lit) directly from Pegasus.

Got a link? I haven't been able to find them...:cry

 

[DarthJ]

Got a link? I haven't been able to find them...:cry

www.pegasushobbies.com

 

[Too Much Garlic]

www.pegasushobbies.com

Ah... so straight forward... yet so far away. Thanks man! :thumbsup

 

[Onigiri]

If they were recycled it would have been after Robinson cruso on Mars. Same ships repainted but without the neck IIRC.

 

[feek61]

Got mine off of ebay for 19 bucks. Can't beat it. I'm looking forward to lighting this thing!!! Just finished watching the movie again . . . I'm fired up!! lol





Will

 

[micdavis]

I tried ordering from Pegasus direct but they told me they we out of stock. :confused :confused

 

[DarthJ]

Call the store 909-982-6507 ask for Rob or Erik.. I just ordered one of each yesterday. (pre-built & kit)

 

[micdavis]

Thanks but, too late, ordered somewhere else.

 

[Johnny Fever]

Who is going to be the first to build the walker version seen in the War of the Worlds TV series episode “Dust to Dust”?

-John

 

[Too Much Garlic]

WOW... how cool looking is THAT!? :love

 

[CessnaDriver]

Getting a nice even glow across the front sensor will be key on this one.

 

[Carson Dyle]

Here's a shot of the Monsters in Motion MWM I built a few years back. Although obnoxiously overpriced, the patterning work is spot on.

I suspect the Pegasus kit may be based on the same pattern as the MiM kit, but I haven't been able to confirm my theory. By chance has anyone compared the two models side-by-side?

 

[CessnaDriver]

On the Pegasus the rotating turret that the heat ray is attached to sticks up a bit, it is not flush with the upper surface.

I am guessing that is not correct?

So a little work there will be necessary.


Man if we could work out a flexible heat ray (up down direction) that would be awesome.

 

[Robiwon]

Hoping to get one of these next weekend. I can do a comparo to my MiM MWM. I suspect it is based on the MiM. How do you like that, MiM got recasted!:lol