Building the MPC 22 inch long “Eagle” Transporter from Space: 1999

In this 31st amateur model build, we’ll take on the Eagle transporter model from the TV Series Space: 1999. We construct, paint, and weather one of the best Science Fiction spacecraft designs of all time from a set manufactured by MPC -- kit number MPC825.
2022 was a personally devastating year for me with the loss of Mooch and then Sophie soon after. I probably shouldn’t have attempted a model build as I lacked the focus necessary to do the best job that I could.
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[@Capt.Turner]

It's a crying shame that models of this sophistication are all but phased out in so called modern movies. They just give you an aesthetics and a feel that can't be reproduced by CGI. You did the Eagle proud. I love it.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Capt.Turner, practical models and effects still much better than CGI ! 👍

[@schitthe]

The series was shown in German television about 1976-77 when I was 6 years old. I was deeply impressed by it. The german title was „Mondbasis Alpha 1“. Great Job of building this wonderful eagle!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Tag Heiko, das ist interessant -- "Mondbasis Alpha 1“ 🧐. Was it dubbed, or were there subtitles? Glad you liked the Eagle! 😃

[@kallewirsch2263]

@@MaxAfterburner It was dubbed. Subtitles were very rare even at that time (and before, and after). When I was a kid (60s) all TV-series ("Flipper", "Lassie", "Bonanza", .... you name it) were dubbed. Often they even had a german version of the title song. In fact I can't remember any series which had subtitles.

[@AlexanderScapin]

Wäre schön wenn man die Serie irgendwo kostenlos stream könnte. Hätte Lust darauf mir das an zu schauen

[@schitthe]

@@AlexanderScapin such doch hier mal nach Space 1999. da gibts jede Menge komplette Folgen. Allerdings auf Englisch, soweit ich mich erinnere.

[@kallewirsch2263]

@@AlexanderScapin Hier auf YT, Suchbegriff "mondbasis alpha 1 deutsch" und du solltest eine playlist für die Staffel 1 finden

[@daveygivens735]

This really is probably the most realistic-looking space craft made for movie/tv.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Davey, it's stood the test of time in popularity to be sure! 😎

[@stainlesssteelfox1]

It is for it's original purpose. But it gets used unrealistically in the series, for planetary landings, when it is clearly designed for vacuum use. But yes, I could see a real version of this being built for transporting personnel and equipment around the lunar or other airless moons surfaces and into lunar orbit. If we're stuck with chemical fuels, the tanks would need to be bigger.

[@chrischeshire6528]

NASA is drawing plans to build the Eagle for use on the moon.

[@richardvinsen2385]

@@stainlesssteelfox1 The Eagle has all the glide characteristics of a brick.

[@fredpagniello3267]

For that you would have to go to 2001: a Space Odyssey."

[@rainerkaiser4508]

The most iconic spacecraft ever. I hope, we will get an Eagle Mod for Starfield!

[@_Jester_]

I loved the series when I was a kid, thanks for the trip down memory lane. I always enjoy your videos for the background information to the subject. And of course a beautiful model as usual!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks much AI 😃

[@stevesstuff1450]

Likewise! I'd loved all the Gerry Anderson stuff up until then - that I could remember, or had seen -(a little bit of SuperCar), Fireball XL-5, Stingray, Thunderbirds, and Captain Scarlet, and then UFO! Missed most of Joe 90, and that Secret service one... Whatever, Thunderbirds was always the favourite, followed by Stingray! 🙂

[@MartinFutter70]

Very well done! Great video, superb step-by-step approach - nice inserts and love the old movie clip. May Sophie remain in your thoughts forever

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Martin, thanks for my Sophie and I'm happy you enjoyed the Eagle presentation 😃

[@stevie65able]

Yaay, the Eagle has landed. Only one of my favourite TV shows as a kid! Great to see you back Tom! 😉 As for "amateur model build"- methinks not.😂

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Steve, glad you liked it and that it brought back memories of Alpha. I don’t think this one will do all that well and I quickly bled off some subscribers. But, what can one do? I already finished the warm-up intro to #32 a couple of months ago and I’m very pleased with it. I did my first sprue cuts and piece gluing yesterday on you-know-what for this next one. ”That’s one small step…” 😇😎😉

[@stevie65able]

@@MaxAfterburner At the end of the day, the most important thing is to make these videos for yourself. The subscribers who enjoy all your work will stick by you. My philosophy is simple, enjoy different models for the variety they offer. Never truly appreciated how complex this model is. The thing I have always loved about Space 1999 is how much of the equipment is grounded in real world technology that we can relate to.

[@Aztek1701]

Looks truly amazing you got just the right amount of weathering on there, I almost thought I was looking at one of the original models when you finished the engine bells, in fact it brought back memories of seeing the original models when they were on display in the UK after the show ended, Brian Johnson would be pleased with this rendition.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Aztek1701, thanks for that incredible compliment! 😁😎

[@St-lb8yy]

Stunning result! Didn't realise just how large the final model would be. Keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing your next build

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hey St382, it's a nice size and a 44" version would be magnificent if that ever became available. I hope you'll enjoy Project #32 when that one gets done. 🤩

[@trex70]

When i was a child (1977/1978) i was 7 or 8. A friend of mine had this Model (made out of metal) and he lend it to me so i could played with it. What a cool time i had. I allways will remember this Ship, it has a special place in my heart. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Mad-Dog-Mac-Gee, ah, when we were young and life was simpler 😇

[@MrChrisStarr]

My brother had the corgi version that carried the nuclear waste containers, which could be lowered on a cord with a magnet on the bottom!

[@geographyinaction7814]

I built this about nine years ago, and it was broken. I hand painted it, but now I have an airbrush...will build a new one. Johnson worked on 2001, good music choice.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi geographyinaction7814, glad you liked the music at the end and best wishes on your new Eagle 😊

[@texmurphy5611]

Another great build by the legendary Max Afterburner! Thank you for sharing with us this ;overly and nostalgic build of the most crash landed spacecraft of all time! Sorry to see the passing of the last of your great five - may their memories forever warm your heart on the cold Arizona evenings while you make you next build!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Tex, thanks very much for the kind and thoughtful comments, very much appreciated 🙂

[@robertsneddon731]

There was a joke in the SF fan community that Moonbase Alpha's automated Eagle factory had got stuck in the "on" position after the explosion that threw the Moon out of Earth's orbit and the people in the Moonbase had to crash at least one Eagle each episode to prevent them from being overrun with new-build Eagles.

[@MaxAfterburner]

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[@ptonpc]

Ah the Eagle, finest craft ever built :D From what I recall, Moonbase Alpha had the ability to build new ones, from spare parts I think (I saw it as a kid and read the annuals, so memory may be playing tricks on me). RIP Sophie. It's never easy losing family.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi PTONPC, thanks for your comments on Sophie. I believe that Alpha could build more Eagles, but they sure were destroying them faster than any factory could probably keep up with! 😂

[@andysmith1996]

I'm pretty sure one scene in one episode showed a production line where they were building new Eagles. It's been so long since I saw it, though, I could well be imagining it.

[@ptonpc]

@@andysmith1996 I'll have to look for the series .

[@ptonpc]

@@MaxAfterburner Not as many as Voyager with its shuttles and torpedoes 😂

[@dalethelander3781]

The series ran on WGN-TV 9 in first-run, Sundays at 5.30p. After the series became a hit, WGN started showing repeats Tuesdays at 7p. Then during the summer of 1976, the series' repeats were moved to Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7p. Second season, the show was back on Sundays at 5.30p and left the schedule after "The Dorcons." In the fall of 77, reruns Sundays at 5.30p picked back up through spring 78. Then, it was gone again. In July 79, calls to the station got 4 weeks of repeats Sundays at 10a to help promote Space:1999 Con 79 in Pittsburgh. WGN burned off the broadcast rights putting the show on in various overnight time slots as filler through 1981. The series was picked up by WGBO-TV 66 and shown M-F at 5p during the summer of 88. 66 pulled it then returned it to the air in 1991-92 7 days a week at 4a, sometimes another episode was doubled up at 5a. Later that year, it ran M-F exclusively on The Sci-Fi Channel.

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Absolutely amazing work 🙏

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Dr.Gunsmith, thank you so much and Cheers! "The Eagle has landed." 😉

[@trynda1701]

Sorry to hear about the loss of Sophie. The loss of a beloved pet is never easy. 😢😢😢😢 Cool video and wonderful build of this iconic SF ship. The look that it could have evolved from 70s space hardware is what really sells the design. 😎😎😎😎 At 22" in length, what scale would that make the kit?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi trynda1701, thanks for Sophie. Some call this particular kit a 1/48 scale model, but as I've mentioned in another comment, I accepted the 102 foot "real life" specification as a basis for my work. So, my scale would be an oddball of 1/55.6 🧐

[@robertopoliti8721]

Complimenti, risultato bellissimo. 👍 (Congratulations, beautiful result.) Io invece ho costruito questo: ( Instead, I built this:) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXyWYZVme9Rja6c

[@MaxAfterburner]

Grazie mille, Roberto

[@alexhudson3574]

i loved this series as a kid my friend had a die cast model eagle and i lusted after one but never got one , very cool build , i,m sure the mclaren 720s headlights were styled on the front of the eagle as it always reminds me of it lol

[@truckupgf]

What an awesome show. I remember getting a model when I was 10, man was I excited. Now I'm old and getting gray...lol

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi truckupgf , I recently discovered that the episodes are free for watching with ads on YT with surprising great picture quality 🤩

[@leonardoguanini7476]

Que hermosa !!! Como me hizo soñar en mi juventud en ser astronauta. Una belleza !!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hola leonardoguanini7476, ¡Gracias! Yo también quería ser astronauta. 🧑‍🚀

[@NZobservatory]

The show's model builders originally scratch built everything, right up until commercial models of the Eagle began to appear, and then they would go to their nearest hobby shop and buy Eagle kits to assemble to use on the show! An interesting circular process.

[@largol33t1]

Probably saved money too. First they don't have to build every little part. Second, if they didn't like how the model came out, they could easily scratch build parts to fix whatever didn't match the original, which saves more money since they already had a model to modify.

[@jimsmalleimb7709]

Actually, no. None of the Airfix/MPC kits made at the time were used on the show at all. At least not built into Eagles, as the old kits were not accurate enough to film. But some parts from the kit were used as dressing on other models.

[@berendharmsen]

@@jimsmalleimb7709 Indeed. My favourite (over) use of the Airfix Eagle kit was in the Italian would-be Star Wars movie Starcrash. You can find it on KZbin. The opening shot of the obligatory 'big ship' sees the model detailed with every single Airfix Eagle part on the sprues: engine bells, the landing strut parts, even the cockpit is prominently seen. Another kit they really loved apparently was the Revell Saturn V rocket. Look it up, it's fun to see how many bits you recognise! But indeed, no Eagle Airfix models were abused in the production of Space:1999 🙂

[@benando6739]

@@berendharmsen I don't know how accurate this kit is, but various 'service module' detail parts are clearly halves of a 1:144 lunar module.

[@rotwang2000]

Well SF kits were used as greeblies on many ship models made post-Star Wars until CGI kicked in and kinda ruined the art of scratchbuilding. They did use toy blasters as the basis for actual blasters in the Star Wars prequels. Nowadays it's 3D printing, which opens up a whole new world of possibility.

[@tomstamford6837]

I would like to get back into kit building after nearly 40 years - well I've bought over 2 dozen kits recently so it's more like better get into at this point - but stressing over too much to actually open a box! I know I need to build skills, practice and have more faith in myself, but I don't want to waste money and ruin kits to get to a good level. Tools are the killer cost, but so are some kits I really want and no way I want to mess up a $200 plus kit. So, may I humbly ask you two of the most burning questions I have, if you might spare me some time for a response? Cheers, Tom.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Tom, ask away and I will try to answer any questions that I can. If you have extensive concerns you can e-mail me at the channel's address listed in the "About" section of my KZbin page. 🧐

[@tomstamford6837]

@@MaxAfterburner Thank you. I will do that. I think they're simple questions (basic stuff I should know) but I know I am incapable of writing it in 5 words or less so it would look like an essay in these comments. Cheers. 😁

[@craigfresch575]

great build! I am sorry about your pupper, we lost our fur baby 1/2/23, he was 16 1/2. had him since he was 8 weeks old. I had the 3 foot long toy eagle as a kid, COOLEST toy i ever had!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Craig, sorry for your recent loss. I wish I could have all of mine back more than anything in the world. I would have loved to have had the large Eagle back in the day as a kid, but I never had the opportunity to own one then.

[@diaman_d]

fabulous nostalgia, i feel space 1999 and it's magnificent space ships have been ignored for decades.

[@stevie65able]

Couldn't agree with you more. Through viewing this video, it made me realise how much attention Star Trek gets, and yet Space 1999 gets almost completely ignored. Loved this series so much as a kid. Very tempted to get the Blu Ray release of this show.

[@MaxAfterburner]

I'm surprised they haven't attempted a remake like everything else. 🤔

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

I think 2001 had the first true boilerplate look on thei ships. Ufo, Thunderbirds then 1999, finally star wars, got the industrial look on space craft.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Worker Bee, definitely an advancement in the quest for seemingly realistic and believable sci-fi vehicles. 🚀😎

[@fuzzysniper]

Just don't let Allen fly it! You know his record for landing those things!😄

[@MaxAfterburner]

Don't worry, Greg! Paul Morrow is there to help keep Alan out of trouble 😛

[@ujona]

Wow, this brings back memories and oh my brother try to make this ship from pre-dated legos.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Jonathan, it's a classic built in many different forms 🧐

[@クボトシオ]

買ったけどまだ組み立て途中です

[@MekazaBitrusty]

Would you please be able to explain the reasoning for painting a white object black and then white? I didn’t understand it from the video.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Manfred Knorr, please send an e-mail to this channel's address in the "About" section so that I can send a lengthy explanation.

[@853massey]

Amazing work, one of my fav spaceships ever. I watched every episode when I was a kid, so many memories.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Carlos, happy to hear another viewer of this video was taken back to their youth and fond memories😊

[@gregorysmith9706]

I LOVE how much detail you go into - I have just started the Hawk model and looked everywhere for a good demonstration to get realistic looking exhaust nozzles. The only thing I wish you did is list all the paints/powders you used in the description. But, nonetheless, a great and very helpful video! Thank you!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Gregory, I have all the weathering powder sets used on the Eagle displayed on the screen at 31:04. Glad you liked the video 😃

[@jcgabis5546]

That thing is so COOL! I had a thing for that “Ship” as a kid and thought about building one myself. That’s the BIG ONE no joke it’s not cheap. Great job,very cool and thank you for sharing this amazing hobby. I absolutely love it and I’m sure it would look awesome anywhere in house. JC : )

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks JC. The Eagle now resides on a glass shelf next to the USS Indianapolis heavy cruiser model. An unlikely pair, but that's where I could find some room. 🧐

[@pwissink1]

Awesome build. Something different indeed but very enjoyable to watch!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Peter, very thrilled you enjoyed it. Not all that many views on average so far, but the higher enthusiasm for the Eagle build has been nice! 😊

[@AvengerII]

Trivia Facts of the Day -- alternate casting choices for the original Star Trek (1960s TV series) -- Martin Landau, Commander Koenig in Space: 1999 -- was considered for the role of Mr. Spock had Leonard Nimoy refused to do the series OR Nimoy left after contract renegotiations to raise his salary following Season 1 of Star Trek. Landau was one of the original leads for another Desilu-produced TV series, the original Mission Impossible (1966-1973) which was far more successful and more popular in its original run than Star Trek (1966-1969). Mission Impossible continued into the early 1970s with cast changes. Lloyd Bridges -- was considered for the role of the Enterprise's captain. His character might have been named Robert April or Christopher Pike. Roddenberry seemed to change the captain's name with recasting of the potential series lead. The captain was called Christopher Pike as played by Jeffrey Hunter in the first TV pilot and later James T. Kirk as portrayed by William Shatner in the second TV pilot and production series. Bridges was an original choice of Gene Roddenberry but Bridges was not crazy about doing a science fiction TV series because of the crappy quality of most science fiction TV series to that point. Nearly 15 years later, Bridges played the role of Commander Cain, commanding officer of the Battlestar Pegasus, on a 2-episode arc that was arguably the most popular story of the original Battlestar Galactica series (1978-1979).

[@MaxAfterburner]

Wow AvengerII. I've never heard about the consideration of Landau or Bridges for TOS of Star Trek. Amazing. 😇

[@AvengerII]

@@MaxAfterburner Bridges and Landau were big stars on TV in the 1960s. This was WAY before my time! I read about them and saw their work after the peak of their careers. Right now, more people probably remember Landau from Space: 1999 and the movie Ed Wood than they do MI. Lloyd Bridges is probably better-remembered by Gen X onward from his wacky role in the comedy, "Airplane!" Mission Impossible arguably made Landau's career and kept him employed for quite a while. MI was more popular than Star Trek was with the mainstream during its first run; it ran 4 years longer than Star Trek which is a respectable run by any reasonable standard. The funny thing is I've hardly seen ANY bit of MI during my lifetime! LOL I'm more of an original "Get Smart" fan! Bridges was popular through the series "Sea Hunt" (1958-1961) which ran in syndication I believe. Bridges' son, Jeff Bridges, has done a LOT more science fiction than Lloyd Bridges managed during his lifetime. Jeff was the lead actor in TRON (but not the title character!), Tron: Legacy, and Starman. (He also appeared in the 1976 King Kong remake but I don't hold that against him!) I was not a huge fan of Tron: Legacy but the other 2 films were excellent. I think either Landau or Lloyd Bridges could have been excellent on Star Trek but it would have been a VERY different series. I'm glad we ended up with the cast we got not that I have issues with Landau or Bridges as actors; I've enjoyed them in different projects.

[@celtspeaksgoth7251]

I made a model using an air freshnener for the cockpit and egg cartons for the four fuel cells. I believe the British special effects artists behind the film 2001 also worked on Space 1999 and then were hired by George Lucas for Star Wars.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi CeltSpeaks Goth, that's a true fan -- making do with household items to make a model! Brian Johnson who headed the special effects team at 1999, did indeed go on to do "The Empire Strikes Back" -- among many other famous sci-fi works. 🤩

[@tanitatt]

been watching your vids from your first build many years ago ... you've come a long way.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi tanitatt, the channel and some of my skills have certainly evolved. I wish I could "fix" some of the older videos production-wise at least. 😉

[@billdrennan3329]

Great job, love the sound of the rain, very relaxing and of course the bits from Horrors of the red planet! Your sense of humour is appreciated. :)

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi billdrennan3329, thanks very much! Those clips were about the only redeemable feature from such an awful movie 🤣

[@billcichoke2534]

Amazing we're still dinking around with cylindrical tail standers when we have concepts like this to try. And it WOULD be a better idea for planetary landing, since the profile is lower and the weight is spread out. A guy can dream, I guess...

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi billcichoke2534 , one day maybe. Let them sign me up for a flight 😎

[@billcichoke2534]

@@MaxAfterburner If they get nuclear space propulsion and radiation shielding down, I'm game.

[@bulcnuf]

Luckily the Italian broadcasting television (Rai) has just put in the on demand portfolio the whole 1st season of Space:1999. Completely restored but there is no option to watch it with english language/subtitles.

[@stevie65able]

So the thing that blew me away was I only found out today that the original show was actually a British-Italian co-production! Amazing! As far as I recall there was never any reference to the Italian side of things when the series was screened in Australia 🇦🇺. Edit: since then I have watched a couple of episodes on KZbin, and there it is on the end credits-the RAI logo! The things you miss as a kid.

[@MaxAfterburner]

@stevie65able I'm surprised too. I thought it was a British and American production...

[@Icemann11000]

Of course I am late to the party but this is an amazing build. The paint and weathering details are flawless. I am not an expert but the finished model is pretty close to being studio perfect. Thank you for posting the video, and bringing back some fond memories.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Icemann11000, thanks for the very generous and kind comments! 🤩

[@stargazeronesixseven]

🙏 So sorry to hear the Depatures of Mooch & Sophie in 2022 ... May their Souls be Blessed to a Better World & Realm ... Thank You So Much for building this MPC Space 1999 Eagle Transporter ... Brought back many fond memories of the Space 1999 era ... 🙏🌷🌿🌏💜🕊

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Toma Hawk, glad you enjoyed the Space: 1999 Eagle and all the memories it brought back. Thank you for your thoughts on Mooch and Sophie.

[@davidjacovelli5986]

Really liked the dedication to your dog too. Do you sell your models?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi David, thanks for my Sophie. I don't sell my models as they're imperfect amateur builds and I feel people could better spend their money elsewhere. Additionally, my experiences with UPS and USPS have resulted in catastrophes no matter how carefully my models have been packaged.

[@RubyMarkLindMilly]

Looks like a genuinely designed space craft

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Mark, Brian Johnson really came up with something that has lasted over the years! 😄

[@Gentleman_Jester]

Beautiful work! I was very young when that show came out. I don’t remember much. But I remember loving the Eagles. I had a small die cast one that I carried everywhere with me for years. Your video was very well edited. Great pace. I liked the little clips you added in for comedic effect. I look forward to your next project.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Robert, I'm thrilled you liked the Eagle and also the overall presentation. It was a lot of hours of work to put it all together! 🤯😅

[@Gentleman_Jester]

@@MaxAfterburner the many hours definitely shows and is appreciated. Seeing the Eagle again after all these years was really awesome. Especially because it was done with such care and attention to detail. Thank you for that. You gave me a piece of my childhood memory back.

[@EDcase1]

Great job! 17:26 That tank part was also used quite a bit on the Millennium Falcon. 17:19 Noticed the front and back halves of the Apollo Lunar Lander too 😄

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, -ED case-, lots of familiar bits and pieces for sure.

[@ciazzi64]

sei stato fortunato a vivere con l'amorosa Sophie 💓💓💓

[@MaxAfterburner]

Molto vero

[@OnTalyn]

Great video, lots of good tips, I’ve got one sitting on my to do shelf. Im planning on doing the rescue eagle as well as I find it visually interesting. Im planning on using a colour called Ferrari Red it has a little orange tinge which I think more closely matches the screen colour.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi OnTalyn, great to hear some of the tips might help. I can see that your choice of Ferrari Red would definitely match some of the screen shots I looked at from the show. Have fun on a great build! 😄

[@Spartanm333]

Thanks for the video and on the last segment it is so sad when they go. I lost my chocolate Lab in Jan 2022 and I still think about him every day, had him from a pup held in one hand. Loved that hound like a child. We gave him a good life and love everyday but still the loss hurts. RIP George Boy.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Spartanm333, so sorry for the loss of your beloved doggie.

[@mewregaurdhissyfit7733]

Loved the show. Loved the space ships!!! Wanted an Eagle kit myself when I was a teen, but never could afford one. This was so much fun watching, and you did an excellent job!!! I was surprised how BIG it turned out!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Mewregaurd Hissyfit, I have the same story about wanting an Eagle in my youth. I too, also like the physical size of this model, it's great. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it all.

[@GedMaheux]

As a lifelong space 1999 fan, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Your obvious attention to detail and loving care shows in every single bit of the build. My one suggestion would’ve been to add a bit of orange airbrushing to some of the red bands on the service module to bring up some of that tone but other than that, this is simply amazing. Great job.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi GedMaheux, so glad you liked it! 👨‍🚀

[@tonycrook1353]

Great video. Your attention to detail, skill and experience makes the end result a work of art. An iconic spacecraft indeed!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hey tonycrook1353, thank you kindly! 😎

[@editoralex1]

Great job. Lots of tips for me to build my Eagles....

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Alex, that's great to hear! I hope it helps and that you can improve on any of the techniques that were tried out for better Eagle results. 😇

[@MarkHevingham]

So sorry for the loss of Sophie. Great build of the kit.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Mark, thanks for Sophie. Glad you enjoyed the Eagle, it's "breaking records" in comparison to other videos on this channel.

[@cf6965]

I loved the episode when a device suddenly gave the moon an atmosphere !

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi CF, I remember the Apollo astronauts commenting that when they re-entered the lunar module from their EVAs that their dusty spacesuits began to react with the air in their quarters. It wasn't all that pleasant especially with the sulfur components contained in the grime.

[@car103d]

The Last Sunset

[@markconley9279]

The rain is a little loud, but great video.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Mark, thanks for the input. I didn't notice and no one has said anything about the rain volume before. I'll have to look into that for future videos. 🤔

[@DaveJOHAZ]

So sorry for the loss of your beloved Sophie! 😞 Great Eagle model. Very impressive!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hello David, thank you for your kind comments. 🙂

[@ninjabearpress2574]

I've built two of these, one was from a Japanese manufacturer and had wheels on the bottom of the central pod. The other was the smaller MPC kit which I did as a custom job for my GF, a fan of the show. What bugs me every time I see it, is the Eagle should be a real thing by now.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Ninjabear Press, amazing how many different sets are out there. 🤔😃

[@ninjabearpress2574]

@@MaxAfterburner I've been building for over fifty years, still haven't sen it all.

[@AvengerII]

I wanted to ask a question and see if anyone had more knowledge than I do about this... I've noticed vendors selling things like keytags made from reclaimed aircraft skin/fuselages like F-14, F-4, 747, A380, etc. I noticed the other day on an auction site that a vendor called JetAeroStream parts claimed to be selling fanblade pieces from multiple plane types -- F-14, F-14, F-16, F-4, etc. These were F110 and F100 fanblades allegedly made of Titanium. I checked against a photo of an F110 just to see what the fanblade surface looks like and honestly it DOES look the parts he claims are from scrapped engines are indeed Titanium alloy. I think it's possible these are what he says these are but I find it easier to believe the keychains are from scrapped airframes than the fanblades are from decommissioned F100 and F110 engines (as well J79 and whatever manufacturer made the civilian airliner engines). I know I'm not spending $120 on an F-14 keychain just because Top Gun 2 was released this past year (!) but the fanblade display is tempting... Does anyone else find this memorabilia a bit on the sketchy side, or does someone else out there OWN things like decomm'd, deactivated F-4 ejection seats and F-4 tires?!? 😂 To me, this seems like weird stuff to sell but still not as bizarre as someone selling underwear alleged to belong to Marilyn Monroe!

[@frenchmodelkit]

Super nice ! I building it a couple of year ago … you did a superb job !

[@MaxAfterburner]

Bonjour FrenchModelKit, Merci beaucoup! 😇

[@C.Brown5150]

I've been a big fan of the show Space 1999 and especially the Eagle space craft... I've built a few of smaller kits when I was younger. And i would like to think that i did a pretty good job on them.. But nothing even close to your build.. You did a fantastic job , it looks amazing.. You paid so much attention to your detailing and the finished product shows that you did your research.. I definitely enjoyed watching your video and I appreciate that you shared your build with us.🙏

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi C.Brown5150, thanks much and I'm so glad that it brought back memories of your Space:1999 experiences! 👨‍🚀🥳👨‍🚀

[@JosephDent-qd9ih]

Vandenberg you're on point. Dr Dent III astrophysics

[@alidonkotomi]

コンテナ下部にタイヤが付いててゼンマイ走行の奴もってた。なんとか劇中のフォルムを再現したくてタイヤはオミットしたけど、タイヤを地面に届かせるためにコンテナその物が下側に大きく成っててそこはどうにもできんかった幼少の頃( ；∀；)

[@alidonkotomi]

そう言えば当時の宇宙戦艦ヤマトのプラモも第三艦橋の代わりに謎のゼンマイ動力ユニットがくっついてて・・・船底の造形そのものがそれ用になってたんで手も足も出なかった苦い思い出。。

[@kennywatts4212]

After show finished they wouod throw space ships into skip .

[@philosuileabhain861]

Used to know Phil Rae back in the 70's/80's here in UK. As some people may remember Phil knew Gerry Anderson and was also well known for having various original models from the various series produced by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. One of the original models Phil had in his collection was an original Eagle from Space 1999. Another highlight of his collection was Lady Penelope's Rolls Royce. Phil appeared on a few programmes here in the UK with some of his collection of original models and puppets. The Noel Edmonds show - TV Addicts. Phillip Rae & Mick Hall show off their collection of original Gerry Anderson puppets & 1960s sales merchandise. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpK7foKJrMuEgbc

[@MaxAfterburner]

It's amazing some of these things still exist out there 🤩

[@blumax68]

Wonderfull job!!! I Loved only the first serie... USA second serie was terrible in my opinion.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi blumax68, if you've seen the old interviews of the actors, Martin Landau expressed that sentiment too. He thought they were headed in the wrong direction with Season 2. Happy you liked the Eagle build here 😄

[@mickeymouseclubhouse62]

Hey Max, I’m Fred. I’m 16 years old and I’ve been watching your videos and I have to ask, did you ever use a paintbrush instead of an airbrush? And where did you get the F-111C? I ordered mine on Amazon for $79.99.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Fred, I used paint brushes for a very long time when I was younger. However, when I tried an airbrush for the first time I was completely sold on it. It is amazing and it helps make up for my inadequacies as an "artist". I got my F-111C model kit at about the end of 2020 from Scale Hobbyist and they're currently selling it for about $66. I recommend avoiding Amazon for model kits and supplies as they are noticeably more expensive than online model sites. I only use them in extreme desperation for this type of stuff. I suggest looking to sites such as Scale Hobbyist, Andy's HHQ, and Hobbylinc. There are many more, but these are my primary "go-to's". If you're looking for kits from the past, checkout Old Model Kits run by a very nice husband and wife team. Great people! I'm so glad you have an interest in plastic model kits and I wish you great fun in the hobby. Please don't hesitate to ask questions of anyone. It's a very supportive community of people!

[@spacedock873]

It is quite apt that at the end you used music also used in 2001: A Space Odyssey as the Eagle was an evolution of the Moon Bus that Brian Johnson worked on for that film. Attempting to replicate any specific version of this ship is a fool's errand - like most special effects studios the SFX team at Bray were more interested in getting the shots required for the episodes than continuity of appearance. As/when a model got damaged it was repaired, repainted and re-trimmed as required given the time and budget constraints. Each SFX shot only lasted a few seconds and was never designed for a world of 4K BluRay and viewers being able to jog/shuttle to closely examine every detail! IIRC the decals on the original models were "Letraset" architectural symbols used by draughtsmen. I have this kit in my stash (along with both sets of turned metal engine bells and a pod interior) waiting for me to take the plunge and tackle it! I really like the way you have used the weathering powders to get the faded panel details - I'll have a go at that on mine 👍😁

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Spacedock8, indeed on all your points. I was going to describe in the video how one Eagle with a rescue pod kept changing appearance from shot to shot as it travelled from the launch pad to its intercept point, but I needed to keep the overall video shorter and I omitted that. Have fun on your build! 😊

[@skylongskylong1982]

I had the Airfix version of the Eagle Transporter. Question I have for space 1999 enthusiast. Airfix also had model of Hawk spacecraft, in the data it said the Hawk was three times as fast as the Eagle, and was also based on Moon base Alpha. I am sure in one of the episodes the Hawk are hostile, and in dogfight with the Eagle’s. Yes, I know it is science fiction series.

[@AndrewTubbiolo]

No doubt the Eagle was named after the F-15 ... Right? .... Right? No way they named it after that OTHER EAGLE! All it could do is land and take off ... once.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Andrew, once was enough 😉

[@leokimvideo]

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[@MaxAfterburner]

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[@leokimvideo]

@@MaxAfterburner It's really nice how this TV shows spacecraft has such a huge fanbase. What's nice about the Eagle Transporter is they seem practical, look very structural and busy with a modular design aspect. Your build has a stunning finish and it's all that painting detail and just the right amount of grubbiness.

[@rjs1138]

I've always liked the Eagle spacecraft, they look as if they were designed by the JPL like in 2001...form equals function.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi rjs1138 , certainly yes! Everyone loves its realism😍

[@drkvenger]

The design of the Eagle seem very grounded like it could be built with current technologies.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi drkvenger, I agree and I think that's why the Eagle transporter design has remained a sci-fi fan favorite since its first introduction to audiences. 👨‍🚀👨‍🚀

[@johnpetty3574]

In the late 1970s , there were a Ton of abandoned buildings in my city (Newark NJ) and while playing inside one ,i found an EAGLE ONE ... intact and in great great shape. I was a kid at that time so other kids found out i had it and bullied it from me. It was an awesome toy tho, you could detach the front part and the rear engine to make a jet shuttle, leaving the middle as an stand alone housing or base.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi johnpetty3574, great find, but an infuriating loss. I wonder if any are still out there... 🤔

[@thecelticprince4949]

An interesting fact for some. Gerry Anderson needed to have this project under way rapidly because UFO was canned. Supposedly due to "Low Ratings" however in the 2 year time span that UFO ran for its storyline started to get just a little close to the truth for some of the financiers comfort. Thus it was canned. So He had to go with a new show, I've always liked the design and the concept of the eagle transports. Although to be in a real working situation they would need to be modified considerably.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Interesting...🤔

[@lmartinezlmartinez976]

I like modeeling very much and I'm a huge fan of Space 1999 and also of science fiction movies but the last piece of music belong to 2001 A Space Odyssey....

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi lmartinezlmartinez976, it's the best I could do given the many copyright landmines YT likes to throw at creators. They make money either way. Using some quick musical notes from the "Space: 1999" soundtrack would have been ideal. 😉

[@fixxzitt]

As a kid, I used to be able to make paper origami of the Eagle from Space 1999 one of my favorite TV series. Now at 55 I have forgotten the steps😢

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi fixxzitt, that's amazing, it must have been a labor of love 🚀👨‍🚀

[@TheTimeProphet]

Would have been cool if you put a light inside the cockpit to light it up. There are scenes in Space 1999 where you can see a lit up cockpit.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi TheTimeProphet, just keeping the build simple as stated at the beginning of the video. 😎

[@peterjackson5373]

I’ve seen and held 2 of the film used “miniatures” which are huge and heavy. This is really great result. Really sorry about your dog passing. She’ll be waiting for you over the rainbow bridge I’m certain

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi peterjackson5373 , thanks for your kind comments. 🙂

[@kenwalker5384]

One of the most realistic post atmospheric space shuttle designs ever.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Ken, there seem to be many aspects that appeal to the observer of this fine spacecraft 😊

[@blindmonkey870]

Divine! Where is a american flag? I knew only: point to US-cans empty space, they will attach stars & stripes flag firstly.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Blinder Affe, I believe Moonbase Alpha was an international base, so no flags -- just the base's logo. Glad you liked the model.

[@car103d]

It was international, and the first series was a UK-IT production

[@tsmelker65]

Awesome work, Max! Question, what did you use for the “wash” to fill in panel lines and accent recessed areas? And for the weathering applied with the applicator, are those the Tamiya weathering packs?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Terry, in that video the wash used is shown as an inset image at 6:32 and 8:46 and the powder packs at 8:30 and 31:05.

[@bioshock6935]

The star ship enterprise NCC 1701-A is the best looking design spaceship and the most iconic along with the classic

[@MaxAfterburner]

Too sleek for me 😉

[@georgewhitbeck3462]

I remembered watching this show originally, to me it was so ahead of it's time!!! I still watch to this day!!! I believe David Prowse the actor who played Darth Vader in Star Wars was originally on this show!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi George, yes, David Prowse did appear on 1999. Also, many actors that appeared on the Space: 1999 TV show went on to do big and small parts in Star Wars.

[@josepablolunasanchez1283]

The show was shown for Spanish speaking audiences as Cosmos 1999. This ship became a crush, just like X wing and Cylon Raider..

[@MaxAfterburner]

A definite favorite among many sci-fi lovers, josepablolunasanchez1283 🤩

[@AlexanderScapin]

@Max_Afterburner - Hi, did you remember what you have paid for kit and where did you buy it? Regards Alexander

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Alexander, I got this one at Scale Hobbyist. I think it's gone up in price since when I purchased it about a year ago. They're listing it now at $116 USD.

[@ricashbringer9866]

I had an Eagle Transporter toy when I was around 5 years old back in the late 70s. It was huge. I kept it in good condition for a long time too, but eventually it was gotten rid of. Too bad. Wish I still had it.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hello ricashbringer9866 -- so many childhood toys and games we have abandoned only to dream of having them back again 😥

[@rikcab]

The funny thing was... All those strange alien worlds they came across, were well before they ever would have reached our Sun's Oort Cloud!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi rikcab, their work around for the story was that the moon went through some space warps propelling it much further than it would have normally reached at its steady state velocity. 😅

[@daneshivers2921]

Loved your detail work. Myself, I found sanding the seam lines on all the tubular sections the most annoying and tedious part of the kit. Thanks, Dane

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi daneshivers2921, those lines were hiding everywhere! Thanks for watching 😊

[@llewellyn1037]

I Had a cast model that jad interchangeable payload abilities.... Still the most realistic and practical crafts ever created, I think....🤔

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi llewellyn1037, the cast metal version was one I wanted as a young boy. I never got one, though. 🤔

[@kennethlee494]

There is an aluminum parts pack available for this model that has the 8 bottom engine bells, the 4 rear main engine bells and aluminum struts for the main landing gear.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Kenneth, yes, that's the Polar Lights kit which I quickly mentioned in the introduction, though I didn't know it included the struts too. It's pretty expensive if I remember correctly. 😲

[@kennethlee494]

@@MaxAfterburner True, it is expensive, I bought the Eagle 2 with lab pod kit as well as the spine booster kit and got the aluminum for it. The aluminum add on kit was actually more expensive than the model itself.

[@pluxauag7555]

Inspired the NasaPunk of the Starfield game ships and custom modular craft builder.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi pluxauag7555, after my time, but I hope many great designs are produced from the work. 🚀

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

So this is what we were promised 24 years ago, and all we have are half-baked electric cars? I'm somewhat disappointed.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Matt Farah's Million Mile Lexus, but these Eagles crash all the time! 🤣

[@davidrobertson5700]

The Eagle is the future of spacebourne conveyance.

[@MaxAfterburner]

A very versatile ship indeed, David. 😃

[@MrPantss]

Watching this makes you realise how logical and realistic the ships construction is if we had ended up on a moon base.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Alex, we agree absolutely 👍

[@Angelsilhouette]

I always liked to imagine that the footpads of the landing gear would retract all the way up to the gear housings to protect the mechanism from lunar regolith, but I was always disappointed that they were never portrayed that way.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Angelsilhouette, with so much lunar dust floating around especially on takeoff, it would seem that the interior of the landing gear bays would be quickly contaminated and even jam the mechanisms if retracted. 🤔

[@kiwiruna9077]

An Awesome Job , One of the great space=ship designs.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi kiwiruna, thanks so much! It truly is a great design because, for me, it's look is grounded with elements of the real world.

[@minicle426]

I'd be careful where you display this thing. As they have a habit of blowing up.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi minicle426, it's landed itself next to the USS Indianapolis on a glass shelf. Not a "safe" combination 😉

[@TheWheels1965]

Hi, makes you wonder if an "Eagle" Transporter build to real size would work well in space!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi TheWheels1965, that's been definitely a large factor for its sustained appeal over the years. 😃

[@rustyshackleford1114]

I still pine for a GI Joe/Star wars style eagle playset that can open up and interact with action figures, etc...

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi rustyshackleford1114, it seems like the time has passed for such a set. Maybe a scratch built project awaits someone out there !🛰️👨‍🚀 👩‍🚀

[@TheShornak]

Great model and looks really good when done. I like the weathering you did. It would have been nice if they included the addition to the engine frame for the 2nd season. They did that so they could should the blast come out of the east engines.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hey TheShornak, thanks for watching! 😀