Building the MPC 22 inch long “Eagle” Transporter from Space: 1999

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  • čas přidán 9. 01. 2023
  • In this 31st amateur model build, we’ll take on the Eagle transporter model from the TV Series Space: 1999. We construct, paint, and weather one of the best Science Fiction spacecraft designs of all time from a set manufactured by MPC -- kit number MPC825.
    2022 was a personally devastating year for me with the loss of Mooch and then Sophie soon after. I probably shouldn’t have attempted a model build as I lacked the focus necessary to do the best job that I could.
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  • @Capt.Turner
    @Capt.Turner Před 2 měsíci +6

    It's a crying shame that models of this sophistication are all but phased out in so called modern movies. They just give you an aesthetics and a feel that can't be reproduced by CGI.
    You did the Eagle proud. I love it.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Hi Capt.Turner, practical models and effects still much better than CGI ! 👍

  • @daveygivens735
    @daveygivens735 Před rokem +80

    This really is probably the most realistic-looking space craft made for movie/tv.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +4

      Hi Davey, it's stood the test of time in popularity to be sure! 😎

    • @stainlesssteelfox1
      @stainlesssteelfox1 Před rokem +7

      It is for it's original purpose. But it gets used unrealistically in the series, for planetary landings, when it is clearly designed for vacuum use. But yes, I could see a real version of this being built for transporting personnel and equipment around the lunar or other airless moons surfaces and into lunar orbit. If we're stuck with chemical fuels, the tanks would need to be bigger.

    • @chrischeshire6528
      @chrischeshire6528 Před rokem +1

      NASA is drawing plans to build the Eagle for use on the moon.

    • @richardvinsen2385
      @richardvinsen2385 Před rokem +4

      @@stainlesssteelfox1 The Eagle has all the glide characteristics of a brick.

    • @fredpagniello3267
      @fredpagniello3267 Před rokem

      For that you would have to go to 2001: a Space Odyssey."

  • @diaman_d
    @diaman_d Před rokem +3

    fabulous nostalgia, i feel space 1999 and it's magnificent space ships have been ignored for decades.

    • @stevie65able
      @stevie65able Před rokem +2

      Couldn't agree with you more. Through viewing this video, it made me realise how much attention Star Trek gets, and yet Space 1999 gets almost completely ignored. Loved this series so much as a kid. Very tempted to get the Blu Ray release of this show.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +2

      I'm surprised they haven't attempted a remake like everything else. 🤔

  • @schitthe
    @schitthe Před rokem +58

    The series was shown in German television about 1976-77 when I was 6 years old. I was deeply impressed by it. The german title was „Mondbasis Alpha 1“. Great Job of building this wonderful eagle!

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +2

      Tag Heiko, das ist interessant -- "Mondbasis Alpha 1“ 🧐. Was it dubbed, or were there subtitles? Glad you liked the Eagle! 😃

    • @kallewirsch2263
      @kallewirsch2263 Před rokem +3

      @@MaxAfterburner
      It was dubbed.
      Subtitles were very rare even at that time (and before, and after). When I was a kid (60s) all TV-series ("Flipper", "Lassie", "Bonanza", .... you name it) were dubbed. Often they even had a german version of the title song. In fact I can't remember any series which had subtitles.

    • @AlexanderScapin
      @AlexanderScapin Před rokem +1

      Wäre schön wenn man die Serie irgendwo kostenlos stream könnte. Hätte Lust darauf mir das an zu schauen

    • @schitthe
      @schitthe Před rokem +1

      @@AlexanderScapin such doch hier mal nach Space 1999. da gibts jede Menge komplette Folgen. Allerdings auf Englisch, soweit ich mich erinnere.

    • @kallewirsch2263
      @kallewirsch2263 Před rokem +1

      @@AlexanderScapin
      Hier auf YT, Suchbegriff "mondbasis alpha 1 deutsch" und du solltest eine playlist für die Staffel 1 finden

  • @trex70
    @trex70 Před rokem +6

    When i was a child (1977/1978) i was 7 or 8. A friend of mine had this Model (made out of metal) and he lend it to me so i could played with it. What a cool time i had. I allways will remember this Ship, it has a special place in my heart.
    Thank you for sharing your work.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +2

      Hi Mad-Dog-Mac-Gee, ah, when we were young and life was simpler 😇

    • @MrChrisStarr
      @MrChrisStarr Před rokem +2

      My brother had the corgi version that carried the nuclear waste containers, which could be lowered on a cord with a magnet on the bottom!

  • @rainerkaiser4508
    @rainerkaiser4508 Před rokem +9

    The most iconic spacecraft ever. I hope, we will get an Eagle Mod for Starfield!

  • @_Jester_
    @_Jester_ Před rokem +21

    I loved the series when I was a kid, thanks for the trip down memory lane. I always enjoy your videos for the background information to the subject.
    And of course a beautiful model as usual!

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Thanks much AI 😃

    • @stevesstuff1450
      @stevesstuff1450 Před rokem

      Likewise! I'd loved all the Gerry Anderson stuff up until then - that I could remember, or had seen -(a little bit of SuperCar), Fireball XL-5, Stingray, Thunderbirds, and Captain Scarlet, and then UFO! Missed most of Joe 90, and that Secret service one... Whatever, Thunderbirds was always the favourite, followed by Stingray! 🙂

  • @stevie65able
    @stevie65able Před rokem +13

    Yaay, the Eagle has landed. Only one of my favourite TV shows as a kid! Great to see you back Tom! 😉 As for "amateur model build"- methinks not.😂

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      Hi Steve, glad you liked it and that it brought back memories of Alpha. I don’t think this one will do all that well and I quickly bled off some subscribers. But, what can one do? I already finished the warm-up intro to #32 a couple of months ago and I’m very pleased with it. I did my first sprue cuts and piece gluing yesterday on you-know-what for this next one. ”That’s one small step…” 😇😎😉

    • @stevie65able
      @stevie65able Před rokem +2

      @@MaxAfterburner At the end of the day, the most important thing is to make these videos for yourself. The subscribers who enjoy all your work will stick by you. My philosophy is simple, enjoy different models for the variety they offer. Never truly appreciated how complex this model is. The thing I have always loved about Space 1999 is how much of the equipment is grounded in real world technology that we can relate to.

  • @MartinFutter70
    @MartinFutter70 Před rokem +17

    Very well done! Great video, superb step-by-step approach - nice inserts and love the old movie clip. May Sophie remain in your thoughts forever

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      Hi Martin, thanks for my Sophie and I'm happy you enjoyed the Eagle presentation 😃

  • @texmurphy5611
    @texmurphy5611 Před rokem +8

    Another great build by the legendary Max Afterburner! Thank you for sharing with us this ;overly and nostalgic build of the most crash landed spacecraft of all time! Sorry to see the passing of the last of your great five - may their memories forever warm your heart on the cold Arizona evenings while you make you next build!

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi Tex, thanks very much for the kind and thoughtful comments, very much appreciated 🙂

    • @robertsneddon731
      @robertsneddon731 Před rokem +2

      There was a joke in the SF fan community that Moonbase Alpha's automated Eagle factory had got stuck in the "on" position after the explosion that threw the Moon out of Earth's orbit and the people in the Moonbase had to crash at least one Eagle each episode to prevent them from being overrun with new-build Eagles.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      🤣

  • @St-lb8yy
    @St-lb8yy Před rokem +8

    Stunning result! Didn't realise just how large the final model would be. Keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing your next build

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hey St382, it's a nice size and a 44" version would be magnificent if that ever became available. I hope you'll enjoy Project #32 when that one gets done. 🤩

  • @Spartanm333
    @Spartanm333 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the video and on the last segment it is so sad when they go. I lost my chocolate Lab in Jan 2022 and I still think about him every day, had him from a pup held in one hand. Loved that hound like a child. We gave him a good life and love everyday but still the loss hurts. RIP George Boy.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před 11 měsíci

      Hi Spartanm333, so sorry for the loss of your beloved doggie.

  • @stargazeronesixseven
    @stargazeronesixseven Před rokem +1

    🙏 So sorry to hear the Depatures of Mooch & Sophie in 2022 ... May their Souls be Blessed to a Better World & Realm ... Thank You So Much for building this MPC Space 1999 Eagle Transporter ... Brought back many fond memories of the Space 1999 era ... 🙏🌷🌿🌏💜🕊

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi Toma Hawk, glad you enjoyed the Space: 1999 Eagle and all the memories it brought back. Thank you for your thoughts on Mooch and Sophie.

  • @dalethelander3781
    @dalethelander3781 Před rokem +1

    The series ran on WGN-TV 9 in first-run, Sundays at 5.30p. After the series became a hit, WGN started showing repeats Tuesdays at 7p. Then during the summer of 1976, the series' repeats were moved to Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7p.
    Second season, the show was back on Sundays at 5.30p and left the schedule after "The Dorcons."
    In the fall of 77, reruns Sundays at 5.30p picked back up through spring 78. Then, it was gone again.
    In July 79, calls to the station got 4 weeks of repeats Sundays at 10a to help promote Space:1999 Con 79 in Pittsburgh.
    WGN burned off the broadcast rights putting the show on in various overnight time slots as filler through 1981.
    The series was picked up by WGBO-TV 66 and shown M-F at 5p during the summer of 88. 66 pulled it then returned it to the air in 1991-92 7 days a week at 4a, sometimes another episode was doubled up at 5a. Later that year, it ran M-F exclusively on The Sci-Fi Channel.

  • @Aztek1701
    @Aztek1701 Před rokem +9

    Looks truly amazing you got just the right amount of weathering on there, I almost thought I was looking at one of the original models when you finished the engine bells, in fact it brought back memories of seeing the original models when they were on display in the UK after the show ended, Brian Johnson would be pleased with this rendition.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi Aztek1701, thanks for that incredible compliment! 😁😎

  • @cf6965
    @cf6965 Před rokem +1

    I loved the episode when a device suddenly gave the moon an atmosphere !

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      Hi CF, I remember the Apollo astronauts commenting that when they re-entered the lunar module from their EVAs that their dusty spacesuits began to react with the air in their quarters. It wasn't all that pleasant especially with the sulfur components contained in the grime.

    • @car103d
      @car103d Před rokem

      The Last Sunset

  • @MarkHevingham
    @MarkHevingham Před rokem +1

    So sorry for the loss of Sophie. Great build of the kit.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi Mark, thanks for Sophie. Glad you enjoyed the Eagle, it's "breaking records" in comparison to other videos on this channel.

  • @RubyMarkLindMilly
    @RubyMarkLindMilly Před rokem +1

    Looks like a genuinely designed space craft

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      Hi Mark, Brian Johnson really came up with something that has lasted over the years! 😄

  • @geographyinaction7814
    @geographyinaction7814 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I built this about nine years ago, and it was broken. I hand painted it, but now I have an airbrush...will build a new one. Johnson worked on 2001, good music choice.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Hi geographyinaction7814, glad you liked the music at the end and best wishes on your new Eagle 😊

  • @853massey
    @853massey Před rokem +2

    Amazing work, one of my fav spaceships ever. I watched every episode when I was a kid, so many memories.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      Hi Carlos, happy to hear another viewer of this video was taken back to their youth and fond memories😊

  • @billdrennan3329
    @billdrennan3329 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great job, love the sound of the rain, very relaxing and of course the bits from Horrors of the red planet! Your sense of humour is appreciated. :)

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před 10 měsíci

      Hi billdrennan3329, thanks very much! Those clips were about the only redeemable feature from such an awful movie 🤣

  • @1983butler
    @1983butler Před rokem +1

    Stunning work

  • @ptonpc
    @ptonpc Před rokem +7

    Ah the Eagle, finest craft ever built :D From what I recall, Moonbase Alpha had the ability to build new ones, from spare parts I think (I saw it as a kid and read the annuals, so memory may be playing tricks on me).
    RIP Sophie. It's never easy losing family.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +3

      Hi PTONPC, thanks for your comments on Sophie. I believe that Alpha could build more Eagles, but they sure were destroying them faster than any factory could probably keep up with! 😂

    • @andysmith1996
      @andysmith1996 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I'm pretty sure one scene in one episode showed a production line where they were building new Eagles. It's been so long since I saw it, though, I could well be imagining it.

    • @ptonpc
      @ptonpc Před 10 měsíci

      @@andysmith1996 I'll have to look for the series .

    • @ptonpc
      @ptonpc Před 10 měsíci

      @@MaxAfterburner Not as many as Voyager with its shuttles and torpedoes 😂

  • @alexhudson3574
    @alexhudson3574 Před rokem +3

    i loved this series as a kid my friend had a die cast model eagle and i lusted after one but never got one , very cool build , i,m sure the mclaren 720s headlights were styled on the front of the eagle as it always reminds me of it lol

  • @tonycrook1353
    @tonycrook1353 Před 24 dny

    Great video. Your attention to detail, skill and experience makes the end result a work of art. An iconic spacecraft indeed!

  • @truckupgf
    @truckupgf Před 9 měsíci

    What an awesome show. I remember getting a model when I was 10, man was I excited. Now I'm old and getting gray...lol

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před 9 měsíci

      Hi truckupgf , I recently discovered that the episodes are free for watching with ads on YT with surprising great picture quality 🤩

  • @NZobservatory
    @NZobservatory Před rokem +16

    The show's model builders originally scratch built everything, right up until commercial models of the Eagle began to appear, and then they would go to their nearest hobby shop and buy Eagle kits to assemble to use on the show! An interesting circular process.

    • @largol33t1
      @largol33t1 Před rokem +2

      Probably saved money too. First they don't have to build every little part. Second, if they didn't like how the model came out, they could easily scratch build parts to fix whatever didn't match the original, which saves more money since they already had a model to modify.

    • @jimsmalleimb7709
      @jimsmalleimb7709 Před rokem +6

      Actually, no. None of the Airfix/MPC kits made at the time were used on the show at all. At least not built into Eagles, as the old kits were not accurate enough to film. But some parts from the kit were used as dressing on other models.

    • @berendharmsen
      @berendharmsen Před rokem +3

      @@jimsmalleimb7709 Indeed. My favourite (over) use of the Airfix Eagle kit was in the Italian would-be Star Wars movie Starcrash. You can find it on CZcams. The opening shot of the obligatory 'big ship' sees the model detailed with every single Airfix Eagle part on the sprues: engine bells, the landing strut parts, even the cockpit is prominently seen. Another kit they really loved apparently was the Revell Saturn V rocket. Look it up, it's fun to see how many bits you recognise!
      But indeed, no Eagle Airfix models were abused in the production of Space:1999 🙂

    • @benando6739
      @benando6739 Před rokem +1

      @@berendharmsen I don't know how accurate this kit is, but various 'service module' detail parts are clearly halves of a 1:144 lunar module.

    • @rotwang2000
      @rotwang2000 Před rokem

      Well SF kits were used as greeblies on many ship models made post-Star Wars until CGI kicked in and kinda ruined the art of scratchbuilding. They did use toy blasters as the basis for actual blasters in the Star Wars prequels. Nowadays it's 3D printing, which opens up a whole new world of possibility.

  • @billhosko7723
    @billhosko7723 Před měsícem

    Tremendous.
    Thank you.
    Bravo.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před měsícem

      Hi billhosko7723, thank you so much! 🛰️👨‍🚀

  • @KetilDuna
    @KetilDuna Před 7 měsíci

    Good vibes, good memories, good model and great video - thank you for this!

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před 7 měsíci

      Hi KetilDuna, you're welcome! So glad you had fun with this video and that it revived good thoughts of days past. 🙂

  • @gospyro
    @gospyro Před rokem

    Absolutely beautiful!!! One of my all time favorite space craft!

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      A great spaceship. Gratified you liked it, gospyro. 😊

  • @juantanamera7798
    @juantanamera7798 Před 10 měsíci

    I absolutely loved this program as a kid. I’m a big Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica etc fan and I still think the Eagle is the best looking space craft. Galactica and Pegasus in the last show are a close second.
    I had a die cast Eagle in the seventies, along with my six million dollar man 12” figure was my favourite toy as a child.
    RIP Sophie, it’s just like losing a family member when a dog passes.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Hi juantanamera7798, the best of days back then 😉. Thanks for Sophie, she is sorely missed.

  • @DaveJOHAZ
    @DaveJOHAZ Před rokem +1

    So sorry for the loss of your beloved Sophie! 😞 Great Eagle model. Very impressive!

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +2

      Hello David, thank you for your kind comments. 🙂

  • @virgiliustancu9293
    @virgiliustancu9293 Před rokem

    I was 5 years old when I saw Space, it was my loved series. We all started at school to make "Eagles" from cartons from cigarette packs - all children who had parents who were smokers were appreciated. :)

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi Virgiliu Stancu, true fans make do with what they can to recreate their favorite ships! Way back when, I built a Battlestar Galactica out of cardboard during the original series run.

  • @craigfresch575
    @craigfresch575 Před rokem +1

    great build! I am sorry about your pupper, we lost our fur baby 1/2/23, he was 16 1/2. had him since he was 8 weeks old. I had the 3 foot long toy eagle as a kid, COOLEST toy i ever had!

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      Hi Craig, sorry for your recent loss. I wish I could have all of mine back more than anything in the world.
      I would have loved to have had the large Eagle back in the day as a kid, but I never had the opportunity to own one then.

  • @ConkysGhost
    @ConkysGhost Před rokem

    Excellent Job! I have both 1/48 Eagles. Watching this has given me lots of ideas. Thanks!

  • @Rorschach.
    @Rorschach. Před rokem

    A wonderful way to spend half an hour, watching an expert create a Rescue Eagle. I have all 6 Eagle variants mounted on my wall from the 12" Product Enterprise/Sixteen12 range. Beautiful.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      That is awesome, thanks for sharing, Rorschach. I'm glad you felt your time was well spent on this model build video.

  • @leonardoguanini7476
    @leonardoguanini7476 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Que hermosa !!! Como me hizo soñar en mi juventud en ser astronauta. Una belleza !!!

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Hola leonardoguanini7476, ¡Gracias! Yo también quería ser astronauta. 🧑‍🚀

  • @ujona
    @ujona Před rokem +1

    Wow, this brings back memories and oh my brother try to make this ship from pre-dated legos.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi Jonathan, it's a classic built in many different forms 🧐

  • @yhird
    @yhird Před rokem

    A show ahead of its time. It looks amazing. Great work. Cheers.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      Hi YH, thanks. It's a classic that still resonates with many today 🧐

  • @editoralex1
    @editoralex1 Před rokem +1

    Great job. Lots of tips for me to build my Eagles....

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      Hi Alex, that's great to hear! I hope it helps and that you can improve on any of the techniques that were tried out for better Eagle results. 😇

  • @joeminpa6705
    @joeminpa6705 Před rokem

    Beautiful!!!!

  • @fuzzysniper
    @fuzzysniper Před rokem +1

    Just don't let Allen fly it!
    You know his record for landing those things!😄

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Don't worry, Greg! Paul Morrow is there to help keep Alan out of trouble 😛

  • @GatchamanG4
    @GatchamanG4 Před rokem

    Wow, outstanding!

  • @crazylocha2515
    @crazylocha2515 Před rokem

    Nice job and fun explanations. Thoroughly enjoyed the video and lots of memories.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      Hi CrazyLocha, thanks, glad you liked it! 😄
      I immediately lost 7 subscribers after I released it! 🤣

  • @pwissink1
    @pwissink1 Před rokem +3

    Awesome build. Something different indeed but very enjoyable to watch!

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      Hi Peter, very thrilled you enjoyed it. Not all that many views on average so far, but the higher enthusiasm for the Eagle build has been nice! 😊

  • @michaelcurnutt
    @michaelcurnutt Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks for the review and very well done. I also offer my condolences, they are not present but never forgotten

  • @edwardvalle4030
    @edwardvalle4030 Před 3 měsíci

    So damn nice! Thank you for the inspiration.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před 3 měsíci

      Hi edwardvalle4030, thanks much! I hope you get a chance to build a great Eagle. 😀

  • @tanitatt
    @tanitatt Před rokem +2

    been watching your vids from your first build many years ago ... you've come a long way.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi tanitatt, the channel and some of my skills have certainly evolved. I wish I could "fix" some of the older videos production-wise at least. 😉

  • @johnpetty3574
    @johnpetty3574 Před 10 měsíci

    In the late 1970s , there were a Ton of abandoned buildings in my city (Newark NJ) and while playing inside one ,i found an EAGLE ONE ... intact and in great great shape. I was a kid at that time so other kids found out i had it and bullied it from me. It was an awesome toy tho, you could detach the front part and the rear engine to make a jet shuttle, leaving the middle as an stand alone housing or base.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před 10 měsíci

      Hi johnpetty3574, great find, but an infuriating loss. I wonder if any are still out there... 🤔

  • @davidrobertson5700
    @davidrobertson5700 Před rokem +1

    The Eagle is the future of spacebourne conveyance.

  • @bellissimo4520
    @bellissimo4520 Před 11 měsíci

    Wow, well done, looks amazing!

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před 11 měsíci

      Hello bellissimo4520, thanks - much appreciated for the kind comments! 😄

  • @Miguel-HobbiWerks
    @Miguel-HobbiWerks Před rokem

    Great build! Thanks for sharing.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi Devil Dog Dot Games, thanks so much for watching! Great to hear from you again here on the comments feed 😄

  • @stevesstuff1450
    @stevesstuff1450 Před rokem

    Nothing else to say but... "Stunning"!! 🤩 👍

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi Steve's Stuff, thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @davidpalmer4184
    @davidpalmer4184 Před rokem

    Thanks Tom, great work!

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi David, much obliged for your comment and thanks for watching! 😄

  • @1Kent
    @1Kent Před rokem +1

    Exceptional work.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      Hi Kent, thank you. The interest in the video far exceeded my expectations.

  • @Icemann11000
    @Icemann11000 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Of course I am late to the party but this is an amazing build. The paint and weathering details are flawless. I am not an expert but the finished model is pretty close to being studio perfect. Thank you for posting the video, and bringing back some fond memories.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před 11 měsíci

      Hi Icemann11000, thanks for the very generous and kind comments! 🤩

  • @sky173
    @sky173 Před rokem

    Nice work. This was a favorite ship of mine also back in the day. Thanks for sharing.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      Hi Sky173, I'm finding out that the Eagle has a great appeal to many around the world.

  • @chrisjones1798
    @chrisjones1798 Před rokem

    Brings back some good memories

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      Hi Chris, so glad. At the time I was building it, I didn't realize how many viewers would be taken down a lane of happy nostalgia. It's a nice bonus 😊

  • @mewregaurdhissyfit7733
    @mewregaurdhissyfit7733 Před rokem +1

    Loved the show. Loved the space ships!!! Wanted an Eagle kit myself when I was a teen, but never could afford one.
    This was so much fun watching, and you did an excellent job!!! I was surprised how BIG it turned out!!

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi Mewregaurd Hissyfit, I have the same story about wanting an Eagle in my youth. I too, also like the physical size of this model, it's great. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it all.

  • @jqpublic7362
    @jqpublic7362 Před rokem

    Amazing work. I remember being a kid watching it Sunday nights…. NEW EPISODES.

  • @chrisjbalfe1
    @chrisjbalfe1 Před rokem

    The amount of time and effort spent just masking up the various pieces tells me I could never do this.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi Chris, some of the masking goes more quickly than it would seem. But, it does take some work.

  • @robw3027
    @robw3027 Před rokem

    Well done Max- thanks.

  • @paulriggs42
    @paulriggs42 Před rokem

    What incredible attention to detail… great job !

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hey Paul, thanks! It's not a perfect outcome by me, but it was a fun build 😇

  • @jotaequis9410
    @jotaequis9410 Před rokem

    *....nice memories......great job....saludos desde Atacama. Chile*

  • @snextime
    @snextime Před rokem

    Beautiful.

  • @petermoscone3115
    @petermoscone3115 Před rokem

    glad to see your model builds again, especially a sci-fi project. welcome back Tom

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      Hi Peter, thanks -- went outside of our box on this one. It's the first space vehicle model I've built in a very long time 🤩. Thanks for watching!

  • @jcgabis5546
    @jcgabis5546 Před rokem +2

    That thing is so COOL!
    I had a thing for that “Ship” as a kid and thought about building one myself. That’s the BIG ONE no joke it’s not cheap. Great job,very cool and thank you for sharing this amazing hobby. I absolutely love it and I’m sure it would look awesome anywhere in house.
    JC : )

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Thanks JC. The Eagle now resides on a glass shelf next to the USS Indianapolis heavy cruiser model. An unlikely pair, but that's where I could find some room. 🧐

  • @isfj1009
    @isfj1009 Před rokem

    Wow! Wonderful build!!!

  • @AG-wg1sy
    @AG-wg1sy Před rokem

    Great seeing you back!!!

  • @fredperry523
    @fredperry523 Před 10 měsíci

    Wow - good job, made me remember watching this series !

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Hi fredperry523, thanks. The show is long gone, but not forgotten 🤩

  • @AWARHERO
    @AWARHERO Před rokem

    This brings back fond memories... I loved that show when i was a kid.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi AWARHERO, many have commented on the nostalgic memories that have resurfaced for them. I'm glad it has touched people in a way that I had not anticipated to such a degree.

  • @josecastromora
    @josecastromora Před 8 měsíci

    Just bought the very same model but I have no experience building them, big fan of the eagle, was living in London when the series came out. This video is just what I needed to see, tons of info on how to build it. Thanks for sharing!

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před 8 měsíci

      Hi josecastromora , that's great to hear and I hope you have a lot of fun building your own Eagle. Let me know if you have any questions should something arise. 😃

  • @simonbrett9165
    @simonbrett9165 Před rokem

    A fantastic build, and a beautiful tribute at the end.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi Simon, thanks for taking the time to write your nice comments 😊

  • @werdna1969
    @werdna1969 Před 11 měsíci

    I really enjoyed the meticulous model-building as well as the quiet humor of the video. Top job!

  • @harvey1965
    @harvey1965 Před rokem

    Beautiful work!!!

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, John. Happy so many are liking this Eagle. 😃

  • @Funkylogic
    @Funkylogic Před 9 měsíci

    Well done!!!

  • @TheRealStructurer
    @TheRealStructurer Před rokem

    I love the show when I was a kid. I think the design of the ship has aged very well and your build is great 👍🏻 I would add some LED’s to bring it to life. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi Mickael, glad you enjoyed the show. Thanks for watching 🙂

  • @saudsaud11
    @saudsaud11 Před rokem

    excellent work , well done .

  • @wilsonle61
    @wilsonle61 Před 3 měsíci

    Nice job, gorgeous!

  • @darthhokum
    @darthhokum Před rokem +1

    Beautiful work 👍

  • @curijosecuriel5674
    @curijosecuriel5674 Před rokem

    Estupendo trabajo, enhorabuena.
    👍💪🏆

  • @m1a1hm
    @m1a1hm Před rokem

    Outstanding work!!! I grew up watching the TV series and i have it on DVD.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi m1a1hm, thanks. Lots of memories are being resurfaced by this Eagle build. It's nice to hear 😃

  • @Geolog66
    @Geolog66 Před rokem

    Fantastique!

  • @cs8862
    @cs8862 Před rokem

    Excellent work as always buddy!

  • @giuseppe4909
    @giuseppe4909 Před rokem

    Perfectly timed…I was just looking at this kit recently… I used to watch the show as a kid.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      Hi Giuseppe, wonderful! I hope it helps you decide to build it and that it also brings back the great memories of earlier times. 😊

    • @giuseppe4909
      @giuseppe4909 Před rokem +1

      @@MaxAfterburner Yes, I think I will. I have always built highly detailed models of real world subjects, but have been sort of “gravitating” towards Sci-Fi and space exploration models. Those shows and movies of the 60’s-80’s bring back fun memories indeed !

  • @georgewhitbeck3462
    @georgewhitbeck3462 Před rokem

    I remembered watching this show originally, to me it was so ahead of it's time!!! I still watch to this day!!! I believe David Prowse the actor who played Darth Vader in Star Wars was originally on this show!!!

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi George, yes, David Prowse did appear on 1999. Also, many actors that appeared on the Space: 1999 TV show went on to do big and small parts in Star Wars.

  • @joeschmo622
    @joeschmo622 Před rokem

    Whoa... noice! All the detail that went into it...
    RIP Sophie. 🐶

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi Joe, thanks for your comments and for my Sophie.

  • @billynomates920
    @billynomates920 Před rokem

    i agree with you regards the spacecraft. i was awestruck with it. my neighbour had a diecast model of it but neither of us knew what it was from!

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi Billy, its reputation seems to go above and beyond the TV show for many.

  • @The420Earthling
    @The420Earthling Před rokem

    Amazing job and my condolences for Sophie.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hello The420Earthling, much appreciated and thanks for your thoughts on Sophie.

  • @RobBon12
    @RobBon12 Před rokem

    Great Job!

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      Hey Robert, thanks! Glad you enjoyed the Eagle. 😃

  • @kenwalker5384
    @kenwalker5384 Před rokem +1

    One of the most realistic post atmospheric space shuttle designs ever.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem +1

      Hi Ken, there seem to be many aspects that appeal to the observer of this fine spacecraft 😊

  • @percymetal1
    @percymetal1 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Rest in peace Sophie

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Hi percymetal1, thank you for the kind condolence. It's almost exactly a year now since sweet Sophie passed. 😥

  • @billbrowning3021
    @billbrowning3021 Před rokem

    Sweet! Very nicely done.

  • @basfinnis
    @basfinnis Před rokem

    Looks great 😘

  • @thomas35835
    @thomas35835 Před rokem

    The Eagle and the original BSG Cylon Raider are the coolest looking space ships ever designed.

  • @127TROOP
    @127TROOP Před rokem

    thats just beautiful....I have this kit half built, wanting to install electrics for lighting throughout...and then I got bored....but after seeing this I will get her back of the shelf and finish (without lighting).......awesome build......simply done...

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi Trooper, I hope the video helps in getting your Eagle finished 😇

    • @127TROOP
      @127TROOP Před rokem +1

      @@MaxAfterburner dragged it off the shelf last night!! Thanks for motivating me buddy…

  • @martinthwaites2432
    @martinthwaites2432 Před rokem

    Impressive build, very nice. I might have a go at this one. Thank you.

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Thanks, Martin. It's a nice thing to look at especially when it's completed. 😃

  • @wesmander
    @wesmander Před 11 měsíci

    Fantastic work , good dedication to you’re faithful hound also

  • @Spongebob0911
    @Spongebob0911 Před rokem

    This brings back some memories about my youth, i was a big fan of that series at 12 years old. Made a model like this one when i was 16, but the smaller version ...

    • @MaxAfterburner
      @MaxAfterburner  Před rokem

      Hi Spongebob0911, time to go big and relive the memories. 😉

  • @frenchmodelkit
    @frenchmodelkit Před rokem +1

    Super nice ! I building it a couple of year ago … you did a superb job !