This is as close to God-level awesome as a man can get. I have waited 42 years since being ten years old when BSG got cancelled to see someone do this. Living a dream!

@bencorn8041

3 жыл бұрын

Yes agreed, there is hobby then HOBBY and then this GOD TIER HOBBY. I'm 49 watched the series as it aired. Seeing this man's work... honestly brought tears to my eyes. He's doing it proud!! God I love that fighter, iconic!!

@markkovalcson7243

3 жыл бұрын

When VR first came out Eve Valkyrie gave you the experience of launching from a space carrier into space battle and my first thought was that I was living a childhood dream. Eve Valkyrie servers are still; running. It just doesn't get that many people taking part. Still if you have VR it's worth it just to go through the training and feel like you are being launched into a battle from a space carrier.

@judekye1679

2 жыл бұрын

you prolly dont care but does anyone know a way to get back into an Instagram account?? I somehow lost the login password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me.

@maddoxcallum6128

2 жыл бұрын

@Jude Kye instablaster ;)

This guy is totally insane, and I am so jealous.

TV shows were all that we had in the 70's... Love Galactica !!!! (the original one)

@fishsquishguy1833

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget we had radio, the movie theater (drive-ins too) and these weird things called books! All kidding aside, we’re spoiled nowadays being able to stream or download any movie, tv show, book and music pretty much instantly from our smartphones. Born in 66, grew up in the 70s and 80s and this stuff never ceases to amaze me! Have you ever watched the BSG reboot? Loved the original as well but the 2004-2009 series is great as well and does the original justice.

Like it! Impressive, an amazing build...Grew up in the 70's was very familiar with the series Battle Star Galactica was just one of many different television series I used to watch back in the day....

I admire this mans abilities. He’s truely gift and I love the planes he talks about, I watched the same movies and shows he did, so I can identify with him

I once met a dude in the middle of rural Australia building a Fokker Dreidecker. Pretty cool project.

It doesn't didn't get cancelled for ratings. BSG was the #1 show while it was on. It was cancelled because it was ungodly expensive to produce for the time.

@TralfazConstruction

3 жыл бұрын

I was twenty-two when it premiered. The premiere was put on pause when President Carter had a signing ceremony for the Camp David Accords on September 17, 1978 (I looked it up!). I worked the midnight shift back then which meant my work week began on Sunday Night at 11 PM. I don't remember if I saw the end of the premiere or not given that I didn't want to be late for work. Forty-three years ago this coming fall. I bought the series on Amazon Prime Video so I could take a walk down memory lane once in a while.

@CaptRobertApril

3 жыл бұрын

Not quite. It was #25, which is good for a new show, but yeah, it cost a million dollars an episode (back when that actually meant something), so it wasn't a big enough hit to justify the cost. If it was #1, ABC would've at least ponied up for another season (and not the bargain basement "Galactica 1980" that we had foisted on us).

@ShaundotV

3 жыл бұрын

@@TralfazConstruction. I bought it on DVD. A Cylon shaped box set. :) Full series. Ran for about 2 or three years. Plus a Few specials in about the 1990's to 2000. Been watching a remake on BBC recently too.

A life sized Colonial VIPER is just so amazing to see on a device that didn't exist at the time, all these years later after the T.V series was cancelled. I can't even imagine the level of commitment it must have took to get this far with it. Fantastic job and way to keep your feet on the ground and still reach for the stars ! Who knows it might even fly. Maybe after it is all done a pre-flight wind tunnel test would also be in order ?

That full scale model is incredible. I'd love to put that out in my front yard for display. It would be even better if it were to fly one day, lol.

i remember watching this show when it was new, and of making a Viper out of whatever Lego pieces I had on my bucket. Good on you Scott for building your childhood dream!

@Rougeliger

3 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing lol. The only difference was that my dad had the VHS tapes for the original show. When he found out they were making the reboot in 2004 he broke out the the tapes and we binged watched them two days before they released the pilot for the reboot. BSG stuck with me ever since.

@davidamoody

3 жыл бұрын

@@Rougeliger cool!

It's a fantastic build,,when he's ready for the Enterprise, I'll be there 👍🏻.

Completely Awesome! I remember watching the premier of this show when it 1st aired in 1978. I was blown away! Good luck with this project! I can't wait to see it completed!

Put three high thrust engines in it, it will fly....You put a big enough engine into about anything, it'll fly. Awesome build so far, some rich collector will buy it.

@kellygraham4451

3 жыл бұрын

If you put enough thrust behind a brick it will fly. Controlling it might pose an issue though.

@williamhadley1580

3 жыл бұрын

@Goth Vaush - Jedi Master Engineer I was noticing there wasn't much of an airfoil happening with the wings.

@VulpisFoxfire

3 жыл бұрын

@@williamhadley1580 Enough engine, and you don't need airfoils for lift...just control surfaces. :-)

@williamhadley1580

3 жыл бұрын

@@VulpisFoxfire technically stabilizers in this case are only for atmospheric flight and are fixed, with directional control being entirely controlled by thrust which you can presume would be vectored for maneuvering along with thrusters on the nose.

@RETOKSQUID

3 жыл бұрын

Kind of like they did with the F4 Phantom. :-)

I used to have the original Battlestar Galactica toys when I was a kid, and they were my favorite, but this guy is doing it right!

Many years ago I remember looking up the real one used in the TV series..it was mostly made out of wood..not quite sure if was destroyed..the original shuttle Galileo from star trek TOS was mostly made from wood..but this viper made in Australia is all metal it seems! As real vipers in movie were supposed to be!👍

best tv show 1978

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel

3 жыл бұрын

I sort of remember a few episodes (I am sure they were reruns). But cool for sure!

That Viper is amazing!! they don't build them like that anymore... It would be really cool to do a photoshoot with the "Jetbike" next to it.

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it would! Thanks for stopping by!

Absolutely love this!!!!!!! The greatest sci-fi show ever brought to life, I admit I am insanely jealous. Love it

I've always dreamed of having a 1:1 viper model like this. Amazing work!

I've always loved the Viper. While working on my degree, I designed one in the X-Plane sim...using the Planemaker software. It (the design)will fly. It took quite a while to "refigure" how to utilize flight controls...and without using canards. I will make an RC large scale version, using my flight control theory.

This is freaking AWESOME. That is all.

Just awesome and amazing. My jaw dropped on the floor. This guy is amazing himself.

Very cool. Hopefully once its done you can display it or tour. The real scale stuffs gotta be so awesome to see.

Been watching this build over on the RPF. Mad skills!

Can't wait to see the finished product!

Cool viper Australian fan will be nice when finished may the lords of kobol look over your work.

This build is amazing! Well done! Big fan BSG, new series not to bad.

Outstanding job.

The Land Of Oz, is where the Truly Dedicated Battlestar Galactica 'enthusiasts' live! This "stranded/marooned" Colonial Warrior, is building his Viper to make his way to the fleet!

Can’t wait to see it fly. Especially to ISS.

I love that show!

This is an awesome build, cant wait to see it completed

Really hope he completes this full scale dream machine. Go Aussie! Will it be jet powered or ducted fan configuration?

@grimfpv292

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe we get antigravity-tech soon.

@rexmann1984

3 жыл бұрын

You'd need the very best avionics computer to fly it. The center of gravity is so unbalanced though you'd beat anyone in a rate fight. The problem would be getting enough lift to get in the air to begin with.

@rosalindacaseley6996

3 жыл бұрын

@@rexmann1984 see if Elon Musk will do a PR stunt and give you a lift to orbit 😎

@yagamijubei28

3 жыл бұрын

Laser powered heat expansion engine. That would be good to see but the problem is fuel. Power needed ignite a laser powered engine would be enough to run a city.

@jamieolberding7731

2 жыл бұрын

@@rexmann1984 That happened to many people who tried to build and fly experimental aircraft back in the early and mid 1900's. And many of those early flying machines were nothing more than some punchline to some very bad joke, until the Wright Brothers built and flew the very first flyable Airplane that did manage to make it off the ground.

Fracking awesomeness, Launch when ready!!!

You should do a followup!

Extra points for building the classic Viper. Awedome.

That’s gentleman has done fantastic job. When I was 8 I used to watch that show. In fact that’s what drove me to learn electronics. 👍

WOW AMAZING

Beautiful Work, Man! 😃👍

WOW! That looks killer.

this is so awesome!!! cant wait to see it when its done.

Sweet..Man ..Sick..Nice work...

The Viper, and the MK II were, are my favorite sci-fi fighter, small craft. Second would be the Eagles.

Beautiful

Amazing bro 👏🏿🙌👌

That looks awesome

I was a 70’s kid and BSG was awesome!

I'd love one of those parked at my place. What an awesome toy!

Very impressive!

That is awesome .....

That super Awesome

I remember the show and buck rogers oh and space 1999. The Viper is my favorite of all space fighters. Built the mobeus kit with nano lighting even pulses blue lights out the engines

That's cool!

coooool

WOW! My mind just blew up! I built a fully function R2-D2, but this just blew my mind. WOW! What a trip to my past did this send me on. :) Now where did I put, those BSG DVD's!

Imaging building one for real now that would be a blast.😱

Felicidades un excelente trabajo

Epic!

Great show! Just binge watched my DVDs last month. What they did with what they had was damn cool but that damn dirty Viper window in almost every launch shot,.... Man, it got on my nerves after awhile. I kept screaming at the tv for someone to clean that damn window!

That would make a terrific trike. Maybe setting up some way to shoot blanks thru the blasters. That would really get the attention of someone asleep at the wheel or chase the kangaroos off the road.

That is fraking awesome! Let me know when u get it flying.

I'd love to see videos of this work

The Viper looks great, hope he finishes it someday.

Fantastico !!! Parabéns !

Cool!

Legend

When cosplay ideas get a bit out of hand ! 🤔

@marlonlacert8133

3 жыл бұрын

Hell no! If I had millions, I to wold make a life size type ship. But I would also make sure it would fly somewhat..

Me and my friends build a 30 foot tall rocketship in our surburban back yard we could sit in and blast off to mars. We would play for hours. Neighbors hated it.

Genius !

I would like to build an SR 71 but I have to buy groceries every week.

@seanwatts8342

3 жыл бұрын

So, just buy it.... you can get a good deal on a used one.

Dude, you rock! Well done !! I want to build a full size millennium falcon in my backyard, will u come to the USA and help?

Kudo's to this guy for his dedication and quality of build, but I hope he's kidding when he compares the 70's version to the 2004 reboot...I don't mean to offend anyone, but I grew up with the 70's show...and I loved it...but even I knew once I saw the reboot, which was the better of the two shows. :)

haha cool love it

It would be awesome to see this original series Viper next to the reboot series Mk2

Wow

Building full scale Sci-Fi fighters and smallish ships has been #1 on my list of Things To Do, after I win the lottery. :)

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie....! 👍 go you good thing...

Someone built the Viper for Flight Simulator in the late 90s or early 2ks. Lot of fun to fly but a stone cold witch to land. Had to bring her in dead level as the slightest dip on landing with realistic settings on and she'd cartwheel down the runway.

He should make a boat out of this and place a set of hydro foils under it, that would be neat

thay be some cool to pull in parade

Gi joe sky hawk was one of my favorite toys I’d like to see a full size version of that and actually see it fly

That thing stands a very good chance of flying in our lifetimes even though it may not seem like it and even if it never does, it's still pretty damn cool regardless of what the prudes in the comments say. Besides, this is the kind of stuff guys will be building to fly once the technology becomes easily available to the general public.

@asasial1977

3 жыл бұрын

No way it will fly without some major mods, Mostly functional wings.

@KoreyConstable

3 жыл бұрын

@@asasial1977 Wings won't be necessary with the right kind of technology.

In the 70s I was a huge BG nut. My family all bought me Monogram model kits of this Viper as a joke for my birthday. I built two of them with the color scheme of USN Vf-103 F- 14 Tomcats Jolly Rogers sqdn. Two with Tiger Stripe camoflage. Two as the model kits instructed and one as a p-51 Mustang with Alclad metal paint with drop tanks. I won a butt load of modeling club awards that year. Then I discovered girls. Damn. I was a happy virgin.

I didn't realize there was so much hate for the new Battlestar Galactica show. That was one of my all time favorite Sci-fi shows. But I'm sure I'd be biased too if there was a reboot of Stargate SG-1 or The Expanse.

Cool! go the Auzzie!

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Right?! I would love to visit there one day! Thanks for chiming in!

@shakesperezen6078

3 жыл бұрын

@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel Yer welcome to drop in anytime mate..more the merrier..but the first shout is on you at our Barbie. We'll burn the beef an snags..you bring a carton of cold frosty ale.,cool? We'll tell the Missus yer comin! 😉👌.. (/-\)..😆😅..

My brother built Dirk Benedict a model of his viper and gave it to him at dork fest. Got a pic. Dirk looks like he could cry.

Every model makers dream is to scale up.

@shakesperezen6078

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah..but its the shed space that kills us!.. Eeeeeeek!!..😨😬😨 (/-\)..😅😄

Tengo 50 años vivo en México cd y este es el sueño de todo fan de galáctica original que gusto que el puede tocar su sueño espero que todos podamos tocar nuestros sueños algún día felicidades todo mi respeto y admiración para usted un saludo desde México cd

When finished you should go sit it next to SpaceX Starship that would look awesome!!

There are mini airplanes out there that can be flown by a man....I've see a mini Red Barron ..it was amazing !

This is awesome, I'm sure if it was built from Carbon Fiber he could add a couple of small jets and actually make it fly, he'll definitely have to increase the wing size for lift but I'm sure with a little time and research he could make it work. The old school Cylon fighter would probably work better aerodynamic wise however.

I would love to build some aerotech from Battletech but I have no room at home.

I vote Buck Roger's Starfighter next. That one could be air worthy. Always wanted to build either of these. Did make my own flying paper version of the Firefox... kzread.info/dash/bejne/hIaFutWkaaSad84.html

@RogbodgeVideo

3 жыл бұрын

Especially as the Buck Rogers fighter was based on the original concept for the Viper.

@techstuf4637

3 жыл бұрын

@@RogbodgeVideo Yep, and truly mind blowing is that much of movie sci-fi is actually 'behind' the times... rense.com/general54/babalc.htm That link contains one of many encounters I've had, including the craziest craft you can imagine. Buckle up...

Should probably put this on a trailer and make a flight simulator out of it especially if you make a good cockpit that would take a lot of hydraulics and money

two thoughts: first you should definitely check with Star Wars and try to get some money as a backdrop or a set piece. Second, you should look for some ducted fans and try to suspend the craft and allow people to ride in it. Third you could prop it up in front of an American legion outpost. And fourth , A "Star Wars museum"… Keep building! Can't wait to see the instrumentation. On second thought, get some wheels under there and make it street legal! Hey yeah

@johnevans5782

3 жыл бұрын

This isn't related to Star Wars at all. In fact they tried to get the show pulled from TV at the time, claiming it was a ripoff of Star Wars.

WOW! I went to see the original movie when I was a little kid, I still have the viper toy and pilot by Mattel , to see this is awesome :-)

With today’s drone tech. He can make it fly.

Frak!!

Now if he could get this thing airborne that would be awesome!

1978 Vipers best Vipers!