Moebius Space Pod

[amateurmodeler]

Hey everybody,

Here is the start of my space pod.

Moebius Lost in Space- Space Pod Build Part 1


I got this from modelmantom in the charity auction a few years ago. Gonna mess around with some RGB LED's and see what happens

 

[MrNatural]

Very cool. I built this kit for the first Big Spring Contest years ago and it was such a blast. I just built it straight out of the box, no lights or photo etch, and its still one of my favorite models. I plan on building another one and giving it the full treatment, so I will definitely be following this one! Great work so far, looking forward to more progress!

 

[Grendels]

Looking good and that lighting kit will make it look sharp!

 

[amateurmodeler]

Very cool. I built this kit for the first Big Spring Contest years ago and it was such a blast. I just built it straight out of the box, no lights or photo etch, and its still one of my favorite models. I plan on building another one and giving it the full treatment, so I will definitely be following this one! Great work so far, looking forward to more progress!

Thanks,

I must say the photo etch is a must buy for this kit. It looks way better than the stock parts.

 

[builder101]

Cool start, I built one of these and it turned out pretty good.. I should have never attached the legs till I was done. I also got a shine spot on the front that bugs me as I sit and look at it while typing. I did not light mine nor used the photo etch I can't wait to see what your doing finished. The bottom seam I used some Aves on and after sanding the crap out of it.. No seems.

I want to build the Chariot some time it's been in my stash.. Keep the updates rolling..

Mike

 

[amateurmodeler]

I figured instead of a video update I would do some photos

Here is the cockpit area with the photo etch installed



Painted the walls and glued them together after adding the photo etch:







And started the lighting. Now I used canopy glue for the different lit buttons. I put just a small amount of glue in from behind and let it collect into the openings. It was thick enough that it didn't run out. Then from behind again I used some clear paints and painted over some of the buttons. None of this is probably accurate but I think it looks OK!!! The camera really over exposed the lights on the side.



Till next time!!!

 

[Quaralane]

Panel looks good

 

[builder101]

Lighting so far looks great! nice work.

 

[MrNatural]

Killer work so far! Paint job looks nice and clean and the lights are ganno set it off big time!

 

[trekriffic]

I have this kit in my stash too. May have to spring for the PE at some point as your build really looks great with it. Nice work so far.

 

[Grendels]

Looking good!

 

[amateurmodeler]

Looking good!

thanks!

 

[amateurmodeler]

I have this kit in my stash too. May have to spring for the PE at some point as your build really looks great with it. Nice work so far.

Thank you, yes the PE is worth it on this kit. Just make sure to make nice openings behind them if you plan to light it

 

[amateurmodeler]

So here is the next update, the model is in four sub assemblies at this point. It is a tighter fit than I thought, but I think we can make it work!

Moebius Lost in Space- Space Pod Part 2

 

[Grendels]

This one is looking very good!

 

[amateurmodeler]

almost finished the dang thing and forgot to post updates! I'm bad for that. Here's some photos:



this was a mix of tamiya yellow and red, nothing fancy.



three of the four sections together, I had JUST enought room for the fusion core and had to remove alot of the bracing in the floor



I figured I'd better start on a base so I whipped this up as a starter



then BAM




editing the next video, so expect one soon.

Take care

 

[ModelMakerMike]

Kewlio! Looking forward to the next video!

 

[Grendels]

Looks great!

 

[Quaralane]

Coming along very nicely here

 

[amateurmodeler]

Moebius Lost in Space- Space Pod Part 3



almost done.....