Battlestar Galactica Classic Colonial Viper MK-1

[@stephenlozano2816]

That’s Fraking incredible!! Well done 👍🏼

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thanks a ton! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@diceman2004]

Very cool man , the original series was most excellent . Nice to see some nostalgic models . I had that model ... and the Cylon raider also .

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@lexloose2112]

gotta say, excellent ingenuity and work. makes me appreciate the work of jerry Andersons animatronics, xle, thunderbirds, captain scarlet, what they did with ole skool tech was outstanding.

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thanks for the complement. There is so much more that can be done now that was not possible in years past. Just having a wide range of LED sizes alone makes lighting more manageable.

[@alericc1889]

WOW that is impressive, I remember building the original model in 1982 and would have been blown away to see something like this.

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thanks

[@jeffwarshaw6838]

That’s beyond awesome! Just the amount of wiring is amazing! That you made a working display and added sound is fantastic! I concur with the group. If you don’t build sf model props for a living, you should!

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thank you very much!

[@nickcarter9855]

Looks superb all round... Great weathering too!

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thanks. I appreciate the compliment. These builds are so fun for me not only for the electronics but I can mess them up (ie: Weather and battle damage).

[@craigmurrayauthor]

an amazing blend of technology and artistry

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[@carlosarce6352]

Wow, excellent work, amazing. I've met like 4 or 5 of the actors of this series.

[@Johnny_Electronic]

That's awesome! BSG is just one of those classic series that sticks with you. Thanks.

[@jeffkleist9679]

Your Viper is beyond outstanding. i just wish i could find one. I built the original monogram kit that didn't even have a pilot 20 years ago I would definitely be interested in buying a kit from you to do this

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Yeah, thought about getting another. Best deals so far on eBay are around $90-100. I was able to get a Mk-II and Mk-VII to complete the group. Future projects. I'm glad you enjoyed the build and I appreciate the compliments.

[@SeanWickett]

Incredible work!

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thanks a lot!

[@laurenceholloway2359]

Absolutely incredible! Great job!

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thanks a lot!

[@mcrarmington]

Super cool! I've seen detailed electronics mods before, but you took the miniaturization and detail to a whole other level. My first concern was "With this complexity, how's he going to service anything?" but then you showed a few spots to make it accessible. I think this is probably my favorite conversions that I've seen. Keep up the great work and I've subscribed so I can hopefully see more.

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Wow, thanks. I really appreciate that. I bought this kit a few years ago and started on the display right away as a proof of concept. I was really happy with the result but it was another year and half before I started the full build. This kit has some great options too bad it is out of production. I do try to add some uniqueness to the builds and I have a few more planned in the BSG world.

[@Oilibhear333]

What a fantastic job!! I am totally in awe!

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thank you so much!

[@echohunter4199]

I’m glad to see someone bring in advancements from other modeling hobbies to enhance another. I see components commonly found in modern HO scale locomotives that’s made huge improvements to our hobby. I tip my hat to you sir.

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Well thank you sir, much appreciated. It all started with Christine and now I can merge my two favorite hobbies and like you said there always ways for one to improve another.

[@darksheepvids]

THis is the best think I have see on the internet amazzing work and really nice paint job . PS I am a painter and builder my self so can really appreciate the work it takes to get this all in and make it look good

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Wow, thanks! I'm really happy with the results. My best so far. Looks like you have quite the collection of Iron Man figures, nice display.

[@modelrestorations]

Just found you johnny. Impressive work! When i was a kid i was glued to the tv whenever BSG came on. You built it better than the show😮

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thanks, I was a fan of BSG, Buck, TOS. Anything Sci-Fi or Horror. The nostalgia sticks around.

[@lepterfirefall]

Wow...brilliant work.

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@ChrisDevine-sf4wp]

What a result.luv it. 😊😊

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thank you! 😊

[@RidiculousTarantula-mc4oy]

This is super cool - really nice job on the electronics. Throw it up against a green screen and do some passes with a camera and you'd probably look better than the original series!

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Exactly, I almost did that for this one. Glad you liked it.

[@AllHailDiskordia]

Impressive, really impressive

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thank you.

[@72dark19night]

Excellent work. Thank you for sharing. greetings from Germany

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Many thanks!

[@stevethefishdotnet]

I like the part at the end with terrorizing the kitty. That was fun.

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Yeap, keeping my helpers on their toes, ah paws. Thanks

[@cimmerian100]

Amazing great job !

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@David-hp9tr]

I built a three ship element with the same detail but without the tech at the end of Galactica and before Galactica 1980. The tech did not exist, at least not for a teen affordable price. By the way f16s came on line 1976,officially the fighting falcon Galactica was 1978, They started calling them Vipers at that time. In 1995 when I did my Flight Surgeon ,Top Knife, training, I'm also a flight instructor, no one could tell me the origen of why f16s are called Vipers until I reminded them. This was before the second Galactica. Great Job

[@Johnny_Electronic]

I always find it interesting where set designers get their ideas from. This was a fun kit and for sure there are so many more electronic options now than in the past. I think I'll be going back to a car model next then I have a F-14A tomcat to try out. Thank you for this history on the Vipers and I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@TyrellCorp.-OffWorldCrow]

This is *_BEYOND_* cool! 😮😯😲 👍👌✌️

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thanks so much.

[@actionfigurearchive9002]

Wow! Impressive!

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@monostripezebras]

nice classic model!

[@Johnny_Electronic]

It really is. Glad you liked it.

[@iancadwallender9779]

Thats a brilliant build.Ive got the other vipers,but not this one.Prices for these in the uk are sky high.Your electronic knowledge is amazing.I can only do a few simple fibre optic set ups

[@Johnny_Electronic]

I know, I was looking for a kit of any of the other Mk's but not many around and expensive. I'd love to do another of these, very fun build. Thanks.

[@TheTrueLionRich]

Amazing model dude excellent job

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thanks a lot, I appreciate the comment.

[@Dampfertom]

Great stuff Respekt

[@thejp6713]

Just amazing.

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thanks, appreciate it.

[@jim-stacy]

Im in awe dude. Amazing. If you dont work in films you should...scifi needs real props like yours, not cgi tinsel

[@Johnny_Electronic]

LOL, thanks for the comment. I do like scifi allot but I'm still working on the artistic side. I just love what everyone is doing with weathering these days. So much more than just putting a model together.

[@jim-stacy]

@@Johnny_Electronic absolutely. Its that extra realisim that makes the scale believable. Gets harder and more skillful as the scale decreases though!

[@Johnny_Electronic]

You are so right!

[@anthonytesta3716]

Great work and thanks for sharing the tips. I always struggle when it comes to electrical connections resistors etc...

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thanks for the compliment and I'm glad you liked the video. Keep at it and it should get easier with practice.

[@anthonytesta3716]

@@Johnny_Electronic I have a tuff time figuring out the resistance and such...

[@Johnny_Electronic]

If it is just for the LED's, Light House LED has a nice table for 2v and 3v LED's that make it easy to select a resistor value. Here is an example, click on the quick selection guide. lighthouseleds.com/3mm-led-orange-ultra-bright-15-000-mcd.html

[@anthonytesta3716]

Thanks I will check it out.@@Johnny_Electronic

[@bobrichhomemovies]

Amazing work.

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you liked it.

[@ParkchaiFu]

Good job 👍💪

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it.

[@EagleSciFiModeler]

Amazing work!

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thanks a lot!

[@samthompson2980]

Awesome 😮

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thanks 🤗

[@stevescholz9196]

There are no words........except FRAK!!

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Yes, thank you. FRAK'n a Right! Seriously I loved all the BSG series and I'm glad I could make something worthy.

[@halroy9610]

That's impressive

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thank you.

[@jacobfoster9185]

Awesome

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thanks

[@jacobfoster9185]

@@Johnny_Electronic 😁

[@shakascloset1700]

Awesome 👍

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thanks 🤗

[@salc9593]

Just came across your build video of the Mk 1 Viper. I would like to ask if you would share your arduino sketch you used on your build. Thank you for posting your build 🙂👍

[@Johnny_Electronic]

I've not set up a Git account yet but send me an email and I'll send you the files.

[@salc9593]

​@@Johnny_Electronic Thank you for responding back to my message and to sharing your arduino sketch. Could you tell where I may find your e-mail address? Thanks again 🙂

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Hmm, I thought it was viewable from the about link. Anyway I actually got a git account setup so here you go: github.com/JohnnyElectronic/BSG_Colonial_Viper_Mk1

[@denmo5917]

Wow

[@Johnny_Electronic]

Thanks