Building The First Lunar Landing Diorama Model Kit By Monogram

This video shows my initial progress building the "First Lunar Landing" diorama model kit by Monogram models. This kit is the latest re issue commemorating the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 when Astronauts Neil Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin were the first humans to walk on the surface of the Moon.

[@ennobepunkt]

Hey Boyd, With the moulded-in shadows, it looks like the PERFECT opportunity to try out „Musou Black“ paint as a solution to render the scene realistically with this kit. In case you haven‘t heard of the paint, that‘s a light-trapping paint which turns 3d objects into 2D objects because it traps so much light within its pigment structure. It is quite costly but a really great experience to use on model paintjobs with that extra need for contrast, i highly recommend to try it out as it should yield a GENUINE high-contrast look, even hiding the moulded edges of the shadows. Keep it up, enjoying your content as always! Greetings from Germany

[@flashy5150]

That looks really sharp Boyd, I like the shadows, they make it look really authentic. That foil is cool too. I remember seeing that at the Kennedy Space Center in 1978.

[@ConkysGhost]

Undeniable proof that the model of the moon landing really happened! LOL Looks great!

[@MGB-learning]

Outstanding build, video and presentation.

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Very nice job so far. The wash on the suits really brings them out

[@vermontvermont9292]

I had this kit in the 90's. Loved it. I need to get it again. Also want the gemini kit.

[@outsider238]

This is a great kit. I've thought about getting it every time I see it at Hobby Lobby. I actually like the shadow shapes on the base. I didn't know it had that detail. I'm glad you decided to keep them!

[@MoonwalkerModels]

You know that I love this build!! 👍 Really looking good with the foil and shadows!! The black wash really brought out the detail in the Astronauts!!

[@RocketBoy1969]

Excellent Boyd! I have this kit but an older version I bought on eBay several years ago. I built this kit when I was a kid. So glad you're building this.

[@plasticbuzzardmodelshop9715]

Looking great!

[@davidchin350]

Nice model Boyd, I kept thinking about the movie Capricorn One (staged moon landing)😁

[@ricardoortiz-wn6ff]

Looks so cool Boyd

[@michaelkovach7973]

Looking good so far. The gold foil and shadows is a nice touch. Love anything NASA related.

[@robertoneill1979]

Beautiful build of a beautiful ship 🤩😍 Been thinking about building a LEM model for years... looks like this could be the one 👍

[@christopherdivirgilio9861]

Looking good, Boyd. I built this kit last year but made my own "moon" base. I did light the interior LEM for effect. Great idea about painting the foil. I wasn't happy with the kit supplied foil and ended up using the gold foil from a couple of Jack Daniel's chocolate bars. Yummy and effective. Keep up the great work. Cheers!

[@paulvanthomme3209]

Looking good ,Boyd. I built a similar kit back in 1982, it does not include the science experiments though. I still have it on my model shelf.

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Looking good.

[@rev.raymondrodriguez3491]

Way to go!! Looks good

[@michaeldmasterman5096]

Yeah I always been wanting to get one of them but I don't know where a hobby lobby is

[@jessefurqueron5555]

Ah, the memories. Watched the landing on B&W tube TV (no channel 1 on the channel dialn yes I do know why there was no channel 1, we did have a remote for it though…me). Had a Texaco paper “kit” of the lander. Had several of the 0.10 USD kits advertised in comic books, with & w/o command module. Now I just watch my oldest son scratchbuild 8.5’ long steampunk models for Wonderfest. Gosh that makes me feel old all of a sudden 😼.

[@paulbervid1610]

Nice work

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

I like the shadows. Gonna have to go look at Hobby Lobby. I'll be watching

[@henrysanchez4810]

That build is coming along excellent, my Brother and I have one in the stash just need to get to it.

[@DoughnutsInspace]

That is a sweet kit Boyd, I think the only thing Monogram forgot to add in the shadow areas was the uneven surface, that would have made it look more realistic and given greater depth to some of the shadows. Love what yuo have done with it though.

[@TotallyScaleModels]

i like the look of that.

[@neptunereviewsstuff7563]

Good video

[@anthonyreed3682]

This is an amazing model, I've been tempted to get it a few times. Yours looks great so far. On another topic I've been watching your 1/350 Enterprise refit series. I need the paint masks, but Orbital drydock is out of stock. Do you have another source for them? Again great job and I enjoy watching your channel.

[@IainHamilton]

Very nice indeed. Would look even better if there was some sound in the base such as “One Small Step” and coms between the astronauts and ground control.

[@Ghost_That_Walks]

Looking good Boyd. I have this one in my stash, too. I agree with you... When I saw those molded in shadows on the base, I said "Uhm.... Ok." and didn't like the look. The concept intrigued me, just not the execution. I'm planning on filling in those "shadows" to match the surrounding surface, but keeping the shadow areas black. Everything casts a "high def" shadow on the Moon, and I'd like to retain that look. Wish me luck! Looking forward to the Grissom build... One of my favorite Trek ships!

[@mynameisjim48]

Got this when it first came out so when it was reissued I had to get it.

[@shawncarter7188]

Looks great, Boyd!!! I have a question, I'm stuck :( I'm just about finished with the 1400 scale Enterprise E, I followed your series on it and I'm super proud of it. BUT, I cant seem to figure out how to get the wires into the base... do you have any suggestions on what I can buy that's hollow ? The rod it came with is solid and it's small. None of my local stores have anything with small enough diameter 🥺

[@TrekWorks]

You can use some brass rod. They have it at Hobby Lobby or most hobby shops.

[@forthwithtx5852]

I would add a film crew and a director’s chair with Kubrick on the back of it. 😉

[@harrykeel8557]

Hmmm, I still have mine tucked away,maybe I need to check and make sure everything is still there.

[@allanrose3661]

Wish someone would come out with a 24th or 32nd scale Apollo lunar module kit.

[@patrickmullane30]

I built his with my dad - I believe- before the first landing or soon after.

[@hobbytimewithpapadan8436]

Great looking build can’t wait to see it finished up. Did it come with a golf club lol. Or was that a latter mission 🤔. Keep up the great work. Papadan

[@Pygar2]

Later mission- and it was a rock grabber with a replaced head. It was given to Bob Hope; where it is now I don't know.

[@burt66669999]

I watched the landing as a kid.

[@Pygar2]

Which was a hoot- they showed him coming down the ladder upside-down!

[@markshumate6950]

Awesome work Boyd. We made it to the moon in a tin foil spaceship with a calculator in it is a bit much to swallow though. Couldn't resist. Sorry.

[@TheKaiser-pf8fr]

It was not made of tin foil.

[@kelebrimbearx5523]

Shouldn't one of the helmets have a red stripe down the center? 🙂

[@paulgearingengineering]

you forgot the cameraman .

[@TheKaiser-pf8fr]

The Astronauts moved the cameras around

[@robertjensen1438]

Just a comment for the algorithm.