U.F.O. Interceptor - 1/12 Scale Paper Model

[Kashmir]

Originally Posted by KCinKC46

I don't think they had laser cannons on these ships. They certainly could have used them rather than that stupid fly-by-wire missile! Frankly, I always figured those things were thrusters. Probably used for forward braking.

Yes, there seems to be some ambiguity with these units. I believe the idea was that they are high velocity machine guns. They are shown in the attached diagram (31). In at least one of the episodes they are used and they give an orangeish flash as they are deployed.

There are thrusters at the sides of the Interceptor that are used to control forward motion, and braking (4).

The original idea for the missile on the front was that it would break into a cluster of missiles instead of just one big missile. The problem with that idea came from the fact that it would be too effective, and would surely destroy any UFO(s) before they reached earth. That wouldn't support the story-line where there would be SkyDiver and other protective systems on earth making them redundant.

Thank you for your comments. It was refreshing to again look at the research information I gathered when I worked on this project

[KCinKC46]

I stand corrected. According to cut-away artwork that I found they are high powered machine guns. Although the internal workings of said guns do not resemble guns at all.

[Kashmir]

Here we continue with the build of the UFO Interceptor. Focusing on the nose and side fairings.



















The undercarriage had to be reinforced considerably otherwise it would buckle under the weight.














I had to make a lot of changes to make the model stronger in certain areas. Also we can get away with a lot more when it comes to the smaller version of the model, such as where the fairings contact the sides of the fuselage. I had to add strips to the sides first, and then attach the fairings to those.

[JohnGay]

Originally Posted by Kashmir

Instead the pilots disembark through another path as they cannot go backwards up through the chute due to gravity. It appears that artificial gravity exists on the Moon-Base Alpha otherwise everyone would be floating around.

Actually, the moon does have gravity. Just 1/6th of earths gravity. So no need to artificial gravity on the moon.

[gotham]

Great pics. Enjoying this build.😸😸😸

[Kashmir]

Originally Posted by gotham

Great pics. Enjoying this build.😸😸😸

I'm pleased that you are interested! I thought I would post these pictures of the model just in case. You never know whats around the corner these days!

[Kashmir]

Originally Posted by JohnGay

Actually, the moon does have gravity. Just 1/6th of earths gravity. So no need to artificial gravity on the moon.

Thank you John! I stand corrected!

[rifleman]

this is a really great build well done you all the best

[gotham]

Found this pic on 'tinternet, thought it might be of some interest to see studio size models.

[Kashmir]

Originally Posted by gotham

Found this pic on 'tinternet, thought it might be of some interest to see studio size models.

Thank you for posting this! That's an awesome picture! It must have been fantastic working on that project! Those guys were so talented!