The Chariot from "Lost in Space"
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The Chariot from "Lost in Space"
The Moebius 1/25th Space Chariot with added figures of the Robinson family and Dr. Smith!
I didn't fancy spending a load on the aftermarket resin crew figures, so I went about "crafting" my own using some
1/25 generic passenger figures from an ebay auction, some pipe cleaners, modeling clay, and Gorilla Super Glue Gel.
After completion, I made photos outdoors in front of a large scenic photo.
I didn't fancy spending a load on the aftermarket resin crew figures, so I went about "crafting" my own using some
1/25 generic passenger figures from an ebay auction, some pipe cleaners, modeling clay, and Gorilla Super Glue Gel.
After completion, I made photos outdoors in front of a large scenic photo.
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The figures add a lot of character to what would have been an obviously empty vehicle
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Brilliantly done and well worth the additional work on the figures
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That's absolutely fantastic!
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As a Robinson, I like this.
My nephew actually is Will Robinson.
My nephew actually is Will Robinson.
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Thank you kindly everyone!
Well, then this would fit right in on your shelf my friend!
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Awesome work on those figures! and an excellent job on the chariot. I did really enjoy the first season of Lost In Space but when the show started to revolve around Dr. Smith I sort of lost interest.
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Thank you David!David Silver wrote: ↑February 14th, 2023, 8:11 am Awesome work on those figures! and an excellent job on the chariot. I did really enjoy the first season of Lost In Space but when the show started to revolve around Dr. Smith I sort of lost interest.
I completely agree; the first season (especially the first several episodes), was a "conceivable" type of science fiction/drama, which I enjoyed (still enjoy watching) very much!
Even the recent "Lost in Space" movie missed a golden opportunity, in my humble opinion, by not making the storyline around the unanticipated "discovery" of the original Jupiter 2, with the original cast survivors.... and their return to earth.
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You have made a magnificent build. The crew you made is great, except for Penny, as a kid in the us at that time I remember her as the most lovely girl I could imagine’ , other that they are great. Think many young boys have had a crush on Penny.
And I agree the first episodes where the best, have seen some on YouTube, now I feel the last episodes are silly, but as a kid I loved it.
And I agree the first episodes where the best, have seen some on YouTube, now I feel the last episodes are silly, but as a kid I loved it.
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Brilliant work, love it.
Yet another use for pipe cleaners !
Yet another use for pipe cleaners !
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Thank you kindly Ivan and Allen!
Yes Ivan, for that's why Penny isn't as "visible" in the model; after carving & cutting most of one day I decided to
let her print coat be the identifiable feature.
When I was trying to mimic their hoods with modeling clay, my wife came up with a couple pipe cleaners she had
and said: "Wouldn't these work?" They were perfect! ;)
Yes Ivan, for that's why Penny isn't as "visible" in the model; after carving & cutting most of one day I decided to
let her print coat be the identifiable feature.
When I was trying to mimic their hoods with modeling clay, my wife came up with a couple pipe cleaners she had
and said: "Wouldn't these work?" They were perfect! ;)
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Those figures are amazing! And the Chariot ain't bad, either. Overall, the set is a remarkable example of the modellers art. Bravo!
Never really cared for Lost in Space myself, probably because by the time I saw it, the show had lost most of its SF cred and had morphed into its alternate persona of "The Robot and Doctor Smith Comedy Hour, guest-starring Will the Wonder Boy". I caught some of the early first series episodes some years later and they had promise -- though some more consistent explanation of how the Jupiter 2 worked would have been appreciated (not to mention its TARDIS-like storage space). Doesn't mean that I can't appreciate models from the series, though, and this is a beaut.
Never really cared for Lost in Space myself, probably because by the time I saw it, the show had lost most of its SF cred and had morphed into its alternate persona of "The Robot and Doctor Smith Comedy Hour, guest-starring Will the Wonder Boy". I caught some of the early first series episodes some years later and they had promise -- though some more consistent explanation of how the Jupiter 2 worked would have been appreciated (not to mention its TARDIS-like storage space). Doesn't mean that I can't appreciate models from the series, though, and this is a beaut.
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Amazing build
Besting 60 years of mediocre building of average kits in the stand off scale
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Thank you Tarkas and jssel!
I completely agree with you Tarkas; the series fell apart and stopped being followed after they changed target markets.
During their black & white (space race) era, material like that seriously "intrigued" the public.
I completely agree with you Tarkas; the series fell apart and stopped being followed after they changed target markets.
During their black & white (space race) era, material like that seriously "intrigued" the public.
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