Starship Galaxia from ABC magazine

[toudi sk]

RAWEN built a model of the starship GALAXIA, drawn by alien99, 30 years ago I build the model from ABC magazine with some modifications



the last picture is for comparison with the Galaxia drawn by alien99 (both models built by my friend fito)


I decided to build an extended version of the Galaxia starship from ABC to be more similar to the first comics ship image

[toudi sk]

I drew about 5 versions only in MS Paint, but the original model was not accurate because it was drawn manually and not with a computer, so I assembled starship Galaxia in Sketchup back from the exploded parts and textured it. I finally adjusted the length according to the model in the comics.

[Revell-Fan]

That's cool!

[toudi sk]

Thank you, the Galaxia is textured, but of course it doesn't fit everywhere, because it's inaccurate, but it is enough to illustrate and there was also a book, according to which the comic was drawn and there is also the length of the starship, about 2km, so I could make it in 1: 1 scale. On a red background is a human figure. In 3D Warehouse I also found a pretty nicely modeled Prometheus, so I put them on the same scale to see the impressive dimensions of the Galaxia starship and tried to model the Galaxia, which alien99 drew, but that's more complicated. I create and textured Prometheus from ABC magazine too, its cute. 3D Prometheus in comparison with guide drawing.

[toudi sk]

I reduced the 3D model to the required size (to fit half of the deck on A4 sheet) and exported it to Pepakura Designer, where I unfolded the hull to make an alpha version.

[THE DC]

Cool idea!

Where can this magazine be found?



I like the redraw that you're working on.

[toudi sk]

This comic was published in the magazine in 1984- 1986, but later it was published separately in the book, although the paper version is sold out, but still is available a czech e-book, but I do not know if there is an english translation.

https://www.martinus.sk/?uItem=189755


Thanks kindly.

[THE DC]

Anyone interested in getting the kit, I found a link here.


ALIENS Papercraft-papírové modely


Derivative design but the kit looks well designed!


Have at it!

[toudi sk]

Yes, the alien99 Galaxia is a very impressive model.


In the meantime I glued the alpha version of the fuselage and I have to make a few adjustments, include the thickness of the paper in the holes, definitely make more and stronger frames in fuselage, etc.

[toudi sk]

Galaxia modified, parts unfolded and stored on A4 sheets, I can start build beta model.