Neat model. It's great that you got a deal on something you have been wanting. I've always loved the Flying Monkeys. I want one for a pet. I wonder how hard they are to house Break?
Brilliant Job as usual.
I seem to remember there was a Saturday Cartoon in the 60's where the Protagonist and Antagonist raced giant wheels like this. Can't remember the name.
Had a thought an amusing pose for a pilot in a scene like this might be holding a clipboard. Doing a pre operation check list? Not at all sure this is original?
Really good model, realistic looking. As an aside once I was driving on the Freeway in So Cal when a Column of those thing zipped past. They are really big and tall. Even though there was no actual danger the guys sticking out of the top hatches reflexively ducked when they went under an overpass:^)
Thanks, You would know just by the weight if it was hollow. So the only thing I can figure is they use air pressure to push plastic against the walls of the mold internally. I'd really like to know for sure though. Think about how most of the models you encounter have at least two halves that...
It's really fun to watch you work. There are so many times I think you're done but you have something else to do and it is a net improvement. I've watched this through twice.
I am really curious about how the model was manufactured. From what little I know about injection mold making (learned...