Jay Chladek Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Thanks to a combination of modeling luck and skill, I was able to get my hands on a first run test shot of the upcoming 22" Eagle Transporter kit from Space: 1999. Before starting work on it, I shot several photos and posted a kit unboxing on Youtube. CultTVman.com posted the photos (and a link to the video) yesterday and here it is for your viewing pleasure. This is a well designed kit and so far the quality of its design looks great. Look close at the pictures and you can probably make out the Revell, Airfix and Tamiya parts influences. This kit is exactly 1/2 size of the 44" studio models built for the show and the greeblie details found on it are faithful to the original pieces (right down to the tiny Airfix LEM bits on the passageways and the Gemini pilots). Enjoy! http://culttvman.com/main/sneak-peak-round-2s-space-1999-22-inch-eagle-by-jay-chladek/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flyfort17 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 This kit looks so AWESOME. I have one preordered with Cultman. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Cartwright Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Wow, very cool, thanks for sharing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 I just posted the part 1 of the build diary. Enjoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Congrats!!! Eagerly looking forward to more updates! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 When is the actual release date in North America? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Very cool . Nice video as well! Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 When is the actual release date in North America? They've been shooting for late November, but I have no idea if they are on track for that or if the date might slip. The test shot I have is fitting together very well with only a couple areas that I've needed to address due to this specific example's pre-production nature. It will be worth the wait. Main thing is it takes about a month for the production samples to cross the ocean from China once everything is done and I haven't heard word of whether or not that has happened yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Here are Parts 2 and 3 of my video diary documenting the build of the 22" Eagle test shot: Part 2 Part 3 As for the release date, it has slipped. There is a chance it might be out by the end of December, but I say it is more likely to not appear until early January. It will be worth the wait though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CF104 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Thanks for the videos Jay. Can't wait to get my 3 kits. Just received an update on my pre-order and it does look promising that the kits could be in around the new year. This could still slip a bit and the accessory kits will be following up later. Better finish my scratch built 22" Eagle (with some AB Models parts) before I get side tracked with these new ones: Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CF104 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Just received my pre-order payment notice from Culttvmanshop. Looks like they will be shipping the pre-orders late this week or early next week. Can't wait to get this long over due kit. Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Cartwright Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I dropped by the LHS to browse around and found one sitting on the shelf, so I picked it up. $120 + tax, but no shipping, so it wasn't too far off what I've seen offered online. I didn't realize they were hitting the shelves already, and was pleasantly surprised when I saw it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Thanks for the vids, Jay! Hi, C104, that's some incredible scratchbuilding! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Got my pre-order from Tower Hobbies yesterday at $85. Man, is this thing big! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Hear the first run sold out... Got my two for now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CF104 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Hear the first run sold out... Got my two for now! Probably the distributors have shipped out all of their first run stock. Several online shops are still showing stock on the kit. Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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