Completing the Forbidden Planet C57D Space Cruiser 1:144 Polar Lights Scale Model

[@jesusitamardarochadossanto894]

I've always found this to be one of the most beautiful flying saucer models ever made in the movies! Thanks!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Totally agree.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks for your compliment. These types of kits are so easy to work with. Adds a lot to the kit for sure.

[@stevesloan7132]

Beautiful ship! And you did a great job on the paint. It is my favorite space craft from the movies.

[@InterstellarModeler]

thanks

[@johnbockelie3899]

I never realized the landing gear had three different proposes. Stairs, ramp, conveyer belt. That's practical.

[@shroompoot]

Very nice! I think for me the hardest part would be getting a clean line on that darn grey strip on the edge

[@allgood6760]

Nice work and timeless movie. . thanks from NZ 👍🇳🇿

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks

[@rexwilson315]

I love that craft. And The Invader's space craft. Both cool!!!😮😮

[@InterstellarModeler]

thanks for watching

[@martinmontano251]

Beautifully done "Out Standing!"

[@InterstellarModeler]

Martin Montano thank you

[@johnbockelie3899]

Later on in its career , this ship guest starred on a few Twilight Zone episodes. " The monsters are due on Maple street" " The invaders" " Third from the Sun" and. " Death ship". and once more in " On Thursday we leave for home".

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks John...yeah I definitely recall seeing it in the Invaders episode. I've pretty much seen all of the Twilight Zone episodes. Will have to revisit the others you've mentioned.

[@gabriellitewski7988]

The invaders had a unique twist about the size of the space craft landing in what we thought was a home in the middle of nowhere when it was actually a home for one of those native evolving humanoid alien giants from different planet in the instellar section of the galaxy

[@robertmartinez1645]

I painted mine to look like the ship from that episode. I ordered custom space Probe 1 decals from JT graphics

[@triskellian]

I like the finish of the paint job! Those Tamiya paints really go on nicely.

[@InterstellarModeler]

+triskellian I've been very happy with the Tamiya paints. I think you won't be disappointed. Thanks for watching

[@triskellian]

I converted to Tamiya paints about three years ago and love them! The last big project was the 1/350 TOS and the entire model was spray painted with a detail spray gun.I couldn't have been more pleased. :-)

[@mikeashely8198]

I believe it's the same saucer that Shoals up in the old Twilight Zone TV shows

[@InterstellarModeler]

yep, it sure is. Thanks for watching

[@gabriellitewski7988]

Earthlings built it to explore the instellar locations of the universe when it came to the model

[@InterstellarModeler]

yes

[@brandonb1681]

Looks great. I love these 1950/early 60's designs. All it needs is a Godzilla scale model bringing havoc.

[@InterstellarModeler]

That would be cool, thanks for watching

[@hertzair1186]

You can also make this into a model of the saucer from the 1960’s Twilight Zone episode “The Invaders”….you just have to add USAF decals. Rod Serling was able to use the “Forbidden Planet” model for this TZ episode.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks, appreciate the comment.

[@eriebrick]

Your LED work really paid off - looks good; nice clean paintwork too!

[@miguelsalami]

S W E E T 👽

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks

[@johngoerger8996]

Can apply Air Force style decal from 1950s early mid 1960s for effect ship was used in TV series TWILIGHT ZONE

[@InterstellarModeler]

yes that's right. One of my favorite episodes

[@robertmartinez1645]

I did that, but instead of all silver I went with an off white color like that of Apollo and Gemini spacecraft of the 60's. The only silver on the ship is the upper dome and outer ring. There is a red or international red stripe down the center like the Twilight Zone show.

[@robertmartinez1645]

Update: I painted my stripe with a light blue stripe with black trim. I tried to go with 60's era missile nose cones.

[@davepastern]

I'm confused - the original polar lights release says it was 1/72, and this newer one is meant to be 1/144 (around 12" in diameter). Shouldn't that mean the original release is near 24"?

[@InterstellarModeler]

I never bought the larger model but I believe the 1/72 scale model kit measures 28" in diameter and includes an interior that you can build as well.

[@darthvestius7771]

@@InterstellarModeler It does. I have one of the larger kits. Interior display and all. It's really too big

[@rsaturn9]

Fantastic build!!

[@bazzarr]

Can you post a link to the where you purchased the lighting kit? Thanks! Joe

[@InterstellarModeler]

Sorry I didn't list the site here. This model was lit with three 1.8mm LEDS that are powered by a pre-wired coin sized battery with switch. You can buy the lights and the battery/switch at modeltrainsoftware,com and they're pretty cheap. If I were doing this model today I would opt for using the chip SMDs which are flat and take up very little space. I'd still use a coin sized battery as these don't need to be extremely bright. You don't need a resistor when using the coin battery and this helps to save space even further. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@bazzarr]

@@InterstellarModeler Thanks!!!!!!

[@alancoker1459]

Where do you find metalizer magnesium paint ?

[@InterstellarModeler]

Google Testors Magnesium metalizer and you’ll find a variety of websites who have it for sale. Just fyi I have had good success with Vallejo acrylics and they have a variety of metal paints that could also do the job it you want avoid enamels.

[@andrebullitt7212]

Love it!

[@richardbaleno4945]

Where can I buy the light kit?

[@InterstellarModeler]

I didn't use a light kit with this ship. I just bought 4 chip sized SMDs from evandesigns.com. Depending on the model you have, there is a light kit available from tena controls that provides an an effect for the engine sequencer. This can only be used with the model that was released after the one used in this video. Here's a link: tenacontrols.com/product/engine-sequencer-for-c-57d-space-cruiser/

[@richardbaleno4945]

@@InterstellarModeler Thank you

[@richardbaleno4945]

Can you tell me the height of the saucer in landing mode

[@pfrenczliable]

Um what about the hyper drive core?

[@InterstellarModeler]

pfrenczliable This kit was the previous release and did not contain a light kit for the core vs the newest version on the market today. This was one of my earlier attempts at lighting a model so I made it simple and kept in the fully landed configuration as you see here. Thanks for watching.

[@gabriellitewski7988]

The only thing interesting the space craft is that was used in the twilight zone

[@InterstellarModeler]

Agree it's a pretty basic design but it's classic :)

[@Pedro-1.2345]

Genial nave

[@InterstellarModeler]

it sure is, thanks for the comment

[@Pedro-1.2345]

@@InterstellarModeler de nada, amigo

[@xadam2dudex]

it's not a simple design it's an elegant design

[@InterstellarModeler]

Hope you didn’t mistake my use of simple as a negative. I agree with you. I think the ship is awesome.

[@xadam2dudex]

Interstellar Modeler people look at the design and because it doesn't look like a Borg cube or other modern design and fail to see the beauty of the shape and smooth blended surfaces...functionality has its own beauty too...elegant in its simplicity