Handy tip for getting a very nice true flat surface for modeling and other work that needs a surface plate. Find the local granite counter top contractor/manufacturer in your area. They cut out the hole for sinks all the time, and consider the cut piece as waste. Talk nice to them, and they will often give it to you for free, or for a couple dollars as easy lunch money. Just as flat as the expensive surface plates used by machinists, even overkill for modelling, but can't beat the price!

I love your channel and I love the positive spin you bring to our hobby! Thanks for all of the sharing and education you bring to the hobby and helping it to grow for us old people and bringing it to the next generation!!!

I am loving to watch you building the eagle, and I will watch carefully everything you do here! I am a. Space:1999 fansince it all came up. Unfortunately I do not see their ships for sale anywhere and to order these and other things outside of schengen's space, is almost always a problem with our Customs, and taxes. We'll, anyway:1999 thanks for your videos!!!

This is going to be a great series. Looking forward to it. Might be a bit controversial...but I think the Eagles are the most beautiful of all Sci-Fi show ships.

@TrekWorks

2 жыл бұрын

The Eagle design was one of the most realistic in a SciFi series.

So looking forward to this build.

Awesome 😎 , watched this show every Saturday growing up!

Thanks!! As always your videos are a lot of fun to watch and your tips are much appreciated. As another who was born in the 1060's and grew up in the 1970's I really appreciate it when some subject from earlier in my time recieves a much deserved kit release and appreciate even more being able to watch you build and pass on tips and to see your finished builds which recieve a fitting high level of quality!😀🖖

@TrekWorks

2 жыл бұрын

I dreamed of having an Eagle like this kit back in the 70's.

@bobbova8708

2 жыл бұрын

As the saying goes I guess it's better late than never! Not only this great Eagle kit but the larger scale Trek and Irwin Allen kits just to name a few!😀

I always loved the design of the eagle.

Great TV series and great model doing it justice.

I’m really excited about watching this series. In my opinion the Eagles are the most versatile ships in science fiction.

I'm glad you are showing this in steps. The Spine is always worrisome to me because you need to make sure it is square and it isn't sagging in any area!

@TrekWorks

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, if it's crooked, the whole model will be so it's important to get it right on the start.

I built the 14 inch Eagle it was a fun build ... your tip on the acrylic paints is appreciated with mixing this paint I mix it to where it's like not to thin or thick but since u mentioned these paints and your own tips have helped my builds look fantastic I appreciate your help and videos 🖖🙂 have a blast building the 22inch eagle Boyd

I had a heck of a time building that spine piece when I built this kit. You're right, everything needs to be square on that to make it work.

I have just acquired the cargo version, like you I want to hold back until I can do it justice.

looking forward to this build as I have my kit ready to build. probably won't get to building it until after the holidays but will be watching your videos on this with interest.

That little step is called a mold seam. Just my two cents

Boyd+ I have all 3 of the 22" eagles love this ship the details are beautiful in this kit used to watch this show all the time in the 1970s

One of my favorites now I'm going to have to start mine. Lol

Definitely a Space:1999 fan here. I've seen several YT modelers build this and older versions, can't wait to see your take on it. Good call not lighting the engines. Aztec Dummy is also doing the stunner/commlock kit as have a couple other modelers as soon as it hit the racks. I know for sure yours will excel. There's definitely room for an active display in the commlock. I'm expecting aftermarket kits using an LCD or OLED display and Arduino or something not too long from now, but an LED strip and some fiberfill should look absolutely great. There is no end of tiny sound boards that will fit and there are plenty of sound clips available on YT. Come to think of it I binge-watched the series on some streaming service or another last year (Pluto TV IIRC) that had excellent sound quality so you can grab pretty much any audio from the show you want as a sound file. One omission in the kit IMO is the desk stand the commlock was often seen in. I have seen Pepakura paper models of it online- shouldn't be hard to replicate in sheet plastic if you're that big a fan. ;>)

Boyd will keep up with this build on the 22' Eagle looking forward to this build plus the Commlock and stun gun I have both kits thanks for sharing have a great day.

@TrekWorks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken, it'll be fun to figure out the lighting and sound system for the Commlock.

You’re going to love the kit from Mask Design.

Really cool! I used to enjoy the show as well.

Looking good.

Got one of these in the stash and got the beak built then I had a dinosaur model kit fetish. Going to be glued to this one for sure. You “have” to do the Rescue Eagle version.

@TrekWorks

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, most likely the Rescue Eagle, it really pops with the red stripes.

@IainHamilton

2 жыл бұрын

I need to get around to finishing mine one day. Can't wait to see how you will do the strips if you go down that route. The pod has lots of raised detail which will make masking a real challenge.

Hey Boyd! Always a fan of the channel! Wholesome, clean, Model-Building! Trekworks Forever!! Imma definitely need to give those paints a try tho. Seems the Hobby Lobby in Hot Springs keeps diminishing their supply of modelling paints, so online is becoming my best friend. Gonna have to look them up, plus it seems the amount per container for the pricing is also a plus! Keep up the fantastic work and we appreciate you!!

Cool, I have this one still in the box, this will be interesting. Would be sweet if someone can make a sound card and view screen for the commmlock.

Hi I just watched your vid of making Christine but why did you do all of that work you could of waited for christine to rebuild herself