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2 years

Size matters. EAGLE porn, Wonderfest 2022.

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Wow!!! Ok then. First I knew of this. Full scale Viper out of aircraft grade aluminium. 😳😳 A work in progress.

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Finally..... help is at hand!😀😀😀😀😀

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All finished. 😀

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Just been passed some very sad news. Bill Pearson, model maker legend and veteran of Alien, Flash Gordon, Outland, Red Dwarf, MOON has passed away. A true talent indeed. RIP Bill. You will be missed. @GavRov @ManMadeMoon @imadegerty

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3 years

Seen out and about by a friend. He sent me this. Chester way apparently?

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The INCREDIBLE Jan Wenneberg Eagle on display in Denmark. Just a bit of weathering to finish. What an achievement. 🥰🥰

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Ok, so as some of you cats know, I am involved with some of the model work at the upcoming Sci Fi museum in Milton Keynes. Here's the ORIGINAL Moonbase Alpha miniature installed by the lads this morning.

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4 years

These simply INCREDIBLE full size drones built by Brian Jones of "Destiny Models" in England. Brian ( pictured) has the most accurate kits of these around. Pay his site a visit lose you mind on another level.

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Duncan Jones' seminal picture "MOON" is a staggering 10 years old. Brilliant performance from Sam Rockwell forever overlooked. @ManMadeMoon

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INCREDIBLE Yamato made by Warren Swanson 😯😯😯😯

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My mate wanted me to make him a new front door bell! Delivery today! 😀😀😀

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2 years

Ralph McQuarrie SLAVE 1 at Wonderfest today.

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2 years

Here's me pictured with the big 88" Eagle before it was shipped to America to its new owner.

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3 years

A Japanese friend of mine finally got his 2001 suit replica completed. In no way underestimate how accurate this is. I can't even imagine the cost. Enjoy something of the HIGHEST possible quality. This is second mortgage stuff.

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5 years

Wanted to share this: My friend Simon Rush built this a few years back for a friend who lives in the UAE. This is an astonishing replica accurate in every detail. STARBUG from BBC "Red Dwarf" Simon Rush is one of ( if not the) best model makers this country has to offer.

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The ORVILLE filming miniature breaks cover. 😀

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3 years

Karl is great. More Dredd!!!

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The Extraordinary talent of my friend Simon Rush and his STARBUG commission.

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4 years

Some big stuff you all may like on display a WONDERFEST in Louisville a couple of years ago. Extraordinary talent on show every year.

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Studio accurate to scale NARCISSUS made by the ever so talented Lee Stringer!

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The big 88" Eagle taken before shipping. ( pic stolen from a friend 😀)

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Calling the PHOENIX finished. Nice kit. Weathered and ready for the cabinet.

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3 years

My friend Andy does NOTHING by halves. His 11 foot Discovery next to his.. er... four 44" Eagles! 😍😍😍

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@BrianKarem How can someone looking so comical with a wig, fake tan, moobs, make up and KISS platforms on his feet intimidate anyone? I'd laugh my socks off! 😄😄😄😄😄😄

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My mate Steve Howarth is at a loose end for commissions. Scratch building a speciality. VFX prop builder on MOON and Red Dwarf to name 2! Give him a shout!

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3 years

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Nantwich Model Show today 1/2.

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The Big 88" Eagle left its home in Wigan, flew to the States and is now on display in a suite at WONDERFEST. Complete with a beautiful THUNDERBIRD 2!

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Not photoshopped. Proper large scale miniature in progress.

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4 years

I loved showcasing other folks work with a proper credit. Simon Rush is without doubt in the TOP 5 prop and model makers this country has ever known. A quite modest bloke working freelance. Incredible talent. His STARBUG commission. Enjoy.

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@InterestingSci1 The only thing i want from this is: leave him in peace. ❤❤❤

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6 years

Those factory fresh Landspeeder shots in full folks.

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6 years

Another cool Star Wars build from WONDERFEST. ( 2017) The gorgeous Ralph McQuarrie design of the falcon made real. Enjoy.

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3 years

Ok. Some simply INCREDIBLE shots from today. I was dropping my moon tractor builds off to a great friend. He's a MASSIVE 2001/ SPACE:1999 fan. Not sure if you can tell? A 90% finished Eighty-Eight inch Eagle. One of only THREE on the planet. Enjoy 1/4.

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Modelmaker, superb talent and all round decent chap, Mr. Ian Lawrence passed away yesterday of pancreatic cancer. Rest In Peace Ian, you were one of the best. Some pieces of Ians work pictured. Amazing.

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Cromford Mills comic con. (1)

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2 years

THUNDERBIRDS MOLE! finished.

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SMALLSPACE today: Ralph McQ concept Snowspeeder.

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4 years

All assembled now! Great little print. About 7 inches tall.

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4 years

2049 time. Still a masterpiece.

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One of Bill Pearsons stunning models was at Steves recently. Now sold on but got a chance to see this beast up close.

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2 years

Powerloader finished! Very labour intensive fiddly job, but SO worth it in the end. All that hydraulic pipework......🤯🤯

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6 years

The MIGHTY Brian Johnson reunited with the nearly 45 year old 44" original filming miniature Eagle Transporter from "Space:1999"

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3 years

Some lovely contest entries are WONDERFEST in Louisville this weekend. First time I've missed it in FOURTEEN years. ☹☹ damned pandemic restrictions 😭😭😭

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4 years

@adamnlawyer @halhickel @realDonaldTrump An utterly shocking, disturbing and distressing read. Trumps continued lack of any empathy, conscience and basic grasp of real world consequences will never fail to floor me. Disgusting.

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Little pad finished. This is little, so over weathering ruins any scale.

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4 years

@POTUS Brilliant. Finally a president that actually helps states that don't actually support him..... because he's a responsible grown up.

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3 years

All finished. Nice little LED too.

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2 years

New from REVELL!!

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A few Eagles on display.... Wonderfest 2023: Louisville KY.

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Illustration credit: Rowen Hill. Just LOOK at the huge amount of iconic vehicle designs from the Gerry Anderson shows of the 60's and 70's!!! All killer, no filler!!

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@itsJeffTiedrich And NOTHING will happen to him. THAT'S the sad part.

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@ReallyAmerican1 He never thinks things through.......ever. Going up against DISNEY was a massive mistake too.....

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3 years

My mate Andy and ( just) a picture of his 11 foot Discovery, his 88" and 44" Eagles together. Stunning scratch building work.

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6 years

Seen a couple of years back at WONDERFEST in Kentucky. VINCENT. Brilliant.

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3 years

STUNNING charity shop find today. Still sealed!!!!

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3 years

Original Captain Scarlet Angel Interceptor.

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Going through my pictures. So a few tweets of interest incoming. First off! Martin Bower Rocket Ship AJAX

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Just an 88" Eagle here with a load of 44" at my friend Andys house. One of THREE in the world!

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FINALLY!!! One of my biggest Holy Grail kits landed today. Thanks to Steve Howarth for parting with it. 😍😍😍

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The famous Shuttle scene from Approach to the drydock in STTMP.

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5 years

All finished! 😀

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3 years

MOON rover off to it's new home next Saturday 🥰🥰

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@itsJeffTiedrich And he is STILL free and always will be. It's criminal that such a criminal is not locked up.

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My really great friend Lee has just finished yet ANOTHER labour of love. ESB Star Destroyer section. As somebody commented " A lot of battleship kits died to give us this information" 😄😄 Check out Lee Stringer flickr for piles of cool stuff.

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7 years

@PeterSchorschFL Sensational. Everyone in that March.......is a voter. Take note.

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4 years

Gently vacuuming the models to dust them off. 😃 any favourites you see here?

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My GREAT friend Lee Stringer and his incredible 100% accurate studio scale NARCISSUS. Just marvel at these shots. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

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4 years

Finished jobs ready to go! 😀😀😀

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James Bond MOONRAKER miniature soon after completion. Brilliant.

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Mondo installed in the cabinet with Mando. 😄😄 ( see what I did there? )

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Captain Scarlet MSV finished. 🥰🥰

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He is finished. 🥰🥰. 12 inch 3D printed MANDOSHOWAN bought from Cozmic Models of Bradford, ENGLAND 🇬🇧 Check out their stuff. Its extremely well produced.

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Ralph McQuarrie replica Falcon. Incredible work.

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Shout out for one of my FB friends. Ben Westenend. His INCREDIBLE Gerry Anderson builds are off the scale. Make no mistake this THUNDERBIRD 2 is HUGE. Enjoy. ❤❤❤

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2/4 more goodies.

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Little blast from the past. Bought this WALL-E truck from a charity shop for £6. Covered it in kits parts and sprayed it red. Weathered and sealed.

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Studio Scale ( love that phrase 😄😄😄) CYLON build for someone. Came out nice.

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5 years

Going through June's pictures, here's a few more cool builds. Amazing talent at WONDERFEST in Kentucky.

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My Luke Skywalker motorbike helmet arrived! ( the courier "lost" the first one...... )

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Got a 3D Razorcrest this morning to play with. Re-plating it to have a better finish than the grain from the print.

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I went to a recent invite only meeting of Eagle Transporter nuts. Some STUNNING replicas on display and also surviving originals. Pictured, the ever mighty Brian Johnson.

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The Colonial Viper model all painted but not weathered. The decals were rubbish so all stripes are distressed paint. 😀😀

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Todays INCREDIBLE haul. Got a call about someone selling old kits in Wales. Paid a visit and it was heaven.

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Quick Y-Wing build for a politician of all folks!! 🤔🤔😁😳

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@itsJeffTiedrich None of the key players of Jan 6th have been arrested. Just the comedy element with kabuki make up and failed Duck Dynasty cast members. The government is clearly frightened of upsetting someone.......nothing will ever come of that fateful day. Piss in the same pot.