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Moonbase Alpha Launch Pad
About a year ago I finally got to see all the episodes of Space: 1999 and became an instant fan. This is sci-fi from my childhood and love it. So today I fired up some episodes on Hulu and tackled this model. It's the Moonbase Alpha launch pad by S.C. Killenbeck. It's a fun, easy model that looks really nice when done.
This part is simple, but it comes with an internal strengthener. I cut it out of 2mm chipboard and it worked great. However, the end that meets the pad isn't quite the right shape so I had to do some trimming. I recommend cutting the notch back farther. It won't hurt the stability. |
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This part is also simple. It comes with a ring to glue in the center to strengthen the center. I put glue on the edges and slid it inside before sealing it up. The "half-circle" part got all the tabs cut off and edge glued.
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This is the docking section. The little sleeve that mounts inside was tricky. Don't glue it to the angled roof or it won't slide right. I super glued one end to the opening for strength. When I glued it to the pad I glued the edges and the bottom of the sleeve to secure it. Don't glue the docking arm because it's supposed to slide in and out.
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I modified the pad for stability. I glued the top, bottom and trim piece to 1mm chipboard. I didn't really need the paper ring strengthener after that, but I used it anyway. I added a tab to the pad side strips and glued them to the top. I skipped the tabs to attach the bottom since it was on the chipboard. I just set it on and superglued around the seam. That pad is sturdy!
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Final assembly and done. The model comes with some little "boxey" Eagles, so I glued one together and that's it. The Eagle didn't crash when it landed, and my desk didn't blow out of orbit, so I'd say we're good.
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Turned out quite nice.
That final pad screams for inclusionn of small LED's.
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Looks nice and clean work! Loved that show, and the Eagle remains one of my favorite sci-fi vehicles.
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I only ever got to see 1-2 episodes of the series
when visiting family,. (None of the TV stations I got carried it!) though did see a movie made from 2-3 on HBO or maybe WTTG once I Do have EVERY MPC plastic kit offered, And had the Centuri Flying Eagle, but it Crashed and broke into 2 pieces. Wish I could find another of that one!! I will get the New re-issues of the MPC Eagle & Moon Buggy And yes, I know they never had one like it! ALL Ground cars were 6-wheel buggy's!! (Think Banana Splits!) I have Every Paper model I could find from the series!! Wish I could find the DVD set(s)!!! Is this a Purchased kit? or download??
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Your paper modeling abilities grow with each build! Keep up the GREAT work!
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Gotta echo The EDSEL: Where can one get this model? How much? Freebie? Downloadable?
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