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Roguewing β 1999 Alpha Eagle Transporter-2
Published: 2011-02-28 04:03:17 +0000 UTC; Views: 3743; Favourites: 26; Downloads: 167
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Recently finished model of the Eagle Transporter from "Space: 1999"This is the old AMT/Ertl kit, built basically straight out of the box.
She has custom "Alpha Moonbase" logos, but the rest is stock.
Always loved this show as a kid, despite the goofy concept of the Moon as an interstellar spacecraft.
Like Alpha herself, I always wanted to build one of these.
Space: 1999 belongs to Gerry Anderson
This model, and all pics of her, belongs to
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Yeah, I definitely overdid the black wash on that one
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I don't think any of the Eagles on Space 1999 looked this battered, unless they were a wreck. Β Nice job
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Yeah, I freely admit that I went WAY overboard on the weathering
Thanks for the fave on this, and for the watch
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I have both seasons of 1999 on DVD and pull it out from time to time to watch again.
The Show was well done for it's time.
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I've designed non-atmospheric space shuttles myself
Well, actually just one. But still, it works.
Never saw the show, but I appreciate the Eagle as one of the most realistic spacecraft out there.
What I don't understand is why it has such a strong structure for Lunar gravity
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It was also used for stronger gravity environments, not just on the moon.
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Well it doesn't seem like it's atmospheric...
What about fuel? Are those NTR (Nuclear Thermal Rocket) engines? Or LOX-LH2/Chemical?
I might be over nit-picking but if they're chemical rocket engines it's missing some very large necessary fuel tanks to make and break orbit even over the moon
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I just know they used them in multiple environments.
That, and that same chassis was able to perform multiple tasks, including a cargo hauler
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Great job on the model and I too watched the show as a kid avidly.
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Thanks. So did I.
Glad you liked how it turned out
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interesting design what was it used for? good job
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that brings back memories, i remember having an actual toy from that tv series
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Used to have a toy myself. Was frigging huge.
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Yup, i remember many battles with star wars and GI Joe with it as a kid
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