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

[@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 ! 👍

[@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."

[@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

[@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!

[@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. 🤔

[@leonardoguanini7476]

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

[@MaxAfterburner]

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

[@_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! 🙂

[@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.

[@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! 😎

[@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 😃

[@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]

🤣

[@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 🤩

[@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😊

[@juantanamera7798]

I absolutely loved this program as a kid. I’m a big Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica etc fan and I still think the Eagle is the best looking space craft. Galactica and Pegasus in the last show are a close second. I had a die cast Eagle in the seventies, along with my six million dollar man 12” figure was my favourite toy as a child. RIP Sophie, it’s just like losing a family member when a dog passes.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi juantanamera7798, the best of days back then 😉. Thanks for Sophie, she is sorely missed.

[@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. 🤩

[@rainerkaiser4508]

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

[@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 🤣

[@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! 😁😎

[@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! 👨‍🚀🥳👨‍🚀

[@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 😊

[@KetilDuna]

Good vibes, good memories, good model and great video - thank you for this!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi KetilDuna, you're welcome! So glad you had fun with this video and that it revived good thoughts of days past. 🙂

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Absolutely amazing work 🙏

[@MaxAfterburner]

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

[@michaelcurnutt]

Thanks for the review and very well done. I also offer my condolences, they are not present but never forgotten

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Michael, thanks for everything 🙂

[@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

[@1983butler]

Stunning work

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Ray, thanks! 😎

[@werdna1969]

I really enjoyed the meticulous model-building as well as the quiet humor of the video. Top job!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi werdna1969, awesome, thank you! 😊

[@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.

[@Rorschach.]

A wonderful way to spend half an hour, watching an expert create a Rescue Eagle. I have all 6 Eagle variants mounted on my wall from the 12" Product Enterprise/Sixteen12 range. Beautiful.

[@MaxAfterburner]

That is awesome, thanks for sharing, Rorschach. I'm glad you felt your time was well spent on this model build video.

[@sonobarretta3283]

Brilliant build and video that is watchable throughout. so sorry for your loss. pets leave just a big a hole in your heart as humans. Kind regards.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Sono Barretta, glad you liked this Eagle and the video. Thanks for your thoughts on my Sophie. I just lost Brutus on January 19th in an incredible one-in-one hundred-million tragedy which has left me rocked to my core.

[@sonobarretta3283]

@@MaxAfterburner I have no words to at least ease the pain. no one has. no one can. but this is an old cliche but still true. dont focus on the loss remember the time you had.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Well stated, thank you.

[@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.

[@josecastromora]

Just bought the very same model but I have no experience building them, big fan of the eagle, was living in London when the series came out. This video is just what I needed to see, tons of info on how to build it. Thanks for sharing!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi josecastromora , that's great to hear and I hope you have a lot of fun building your own Eagle. Let me know if you have any questions should something arise. 😃

[@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. 😇

[@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.

[@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.

[@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! 🤩

[@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.

[@virgiliustancu9293]

I was 5 years old when I saw Space, it was my loved series. We all started at school to make "Eagles" from cartons from cigarette packs - all children who had parents who were smokers were appreciated. :)

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Virgiliu Stancu, true fans make do with what they can to recreate their favorite ships! Way back when, I built a Battlestar Galactica out of cardboard during the original series run.

[@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! 👨‍🚀

[@fredperry523]

Wow - good job, made me remember watching this series !

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi fredperry523, thanks. The show is long gone, but not forgotten 🤩

[@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 😂

[@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. 😉

[@kevinjackson9649]

Great looking model! I'm sorry to see you lost your dear friend Sophie. I remember commenting on a previous build and you had recently lost another pup. It's so hard to say goodbye, but the blessing they bring us while living makes it all worthwhile. Take care!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Kevin, thanks, I'm afraid I've lost a third doggie very recently. He was my last one left, Brutus. This is the first time I haven't had at least one dog with me in 21 years. My kiddos were the greatest part of my life. Glad you liked the Eagle, the video has seen a lot of interest. It has outperformed every previous Max_Afterburner video since December 2019.

[@kevinjackson9649]

@Max_Afterburner I'm so sorry! Blessings to you my friend. I'm glad you you had the time together you did.

[@ConkysGhost]

Excellent Job! I have both 1/48 Eagles. Watching this has given me lots of ideas. Thanks!

[@MaxAfterburner]

So great to hear, thanks Al 😃

[@Spongebob0911]

This brings back some memories about my youth, i was a big fan of that series at 12 years old. Made a model like this one when i was 16, but the smaller version ...

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Spongebob0911, time to go big and relive the memories. 😉

[@127TROOP]

thats just beautiful....I have this kit half built, wanting to install electrics for lighting throughout...and then I got bored....but after seeing this I will get her back of the shelf and finish (without lighting).......awesome build......simply done...

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Trooper, I hope the video helps in getting your Eagle finished 😇

[@127TROOP]

@@MaxAfterburner dragged it off the shelf last night!! Thanks for motivating me buddy…

[@DaveJOHAZ]

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

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hello David, thank you for your kind comments. 🙂

[@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! 😊

[@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.

[@chrisjbalfe1]

The amount of time and effort spent just masking up the various pieces tells me I could never do this.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Chris, some of the masking goes more quickly than it would seem. But, it does take some work.

[@AlexModeling]

Exelent work! 👍👍🇵🇹

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Alex, thanks very much and welcome back with the Graf Spee! 👩‍🚀🥳

[@jq_public]

Amazing work. I remember being a kid watching it Sunday nights…. NEW EPISODES.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi JQ Public, thanks for the memories...😄

[@wesmander]

Fantastic work , good dedication to you’re faithful hound also

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hello wesmander, thank you kindly 😃

[@Mytro8533]

Nice work! The eagle was the main reason I watched that show as a kid.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, justincase8533. I always looked forward to the scenes where the Eagle was involved too 😃

[@AWARHERO]

This brings back fond memories... I loved that show when i was a kid.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi AWARHERO, many have commented on the nostalgic memories that have resurfaced for them. I'm glad it has touched people in a way that I had not anticipated to such a degree.

[@timsmith1589]

Those are a great kit to build, I think I had ten of them when I was a kid

[@MaxAfterburner]

A veritable fleet for Tim's Moon base 😎

[@giuseppe4909]

Perfectly timed…I was just looking at this kit recently… I used to watch the show as a kid.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Giuseppe, wonderful! I hope it helps you decide to build it and that it also brings back the great memories of earlier times. 😊

[@giuseppe4909]

@@MaxAfterburner Yes, I think I will. I have always built highly detailed models of real world subjects, but have been sort of “gravitating” towards Sci-Fi and space exploration models. Those shows and movies of the 60’s-80’s bring back fun memories indeed !

[@edwardvalle4030]

So damn nice! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi edwardvalle4030, thanks much! I hope you get a chance to build a great Eagle. 😀

[@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.

[@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. 🧐

[@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... 🤔

[@chevyfahrer]

you can easily imagine bringing one of these to the moon in parts and assemble it there.Well thought out design

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi chevyfahrer, I guess for many of us the design has endured because it seems very much in the realm of what we're familiar with as far as its engineering.

[@billynomates920]

i agree with you regards the spacecraft. i was awestruck with it. my neighbour had a diecast model of it but neither of us knew what it was from!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Billy, its reputation seems to go above and beyond the TV show for many.

[@bellissimo4520]

Wow, well done, looks amazing!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hello bellissimo4520, thanks - much appreciated for the kind comments! 😄

[@Kev5565]

Awesome model and even more awesome attention to detail by you! I've been thinking of buying one of these for a while and now you've inspired me. This brings back memories of my dad, as we'd watch it together when I was a kid, I sometimes forget how he was a scifi nut too.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Kev5565 , I'm glad you enjoyed the model build and that it brought back great memories of watching Space:1999 with your Dad. I hope you take the opportunity to build an Eagle! 🙂

[@yhird]

A show ahead of its time. It looks amazing. Great work. Cheers.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi YH, thanks. It's a classic that still resonates with many today 🧐

[@TheRealStructurer]

I love the show when I was a kid. I think the design of the ship has aged very well and your build is great 👍🏻 I would add some LED’s to bring it to life. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Mickael, glad you enjoyed the show. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@PictureHouseCinema]

The Eagles are absolutely awesome, brilliant design, very realistic.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi PictureHouseCinema, still revered after almost 50 years! 🤩

[@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.

[@billhosko7723]

Tremendous. Thank you. Bravo.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi billhosko7723, thank you so much! 🛰️👨‍🚀

[@scottfordbrewer4380]

Just beautiful work!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hey scottfordbrewer4380, thanks so very much! I'm happy to see that this video is still getting some attention and providing relaxed viewing for those visiting the channel. 😀

[@Englishmaninulster]

You’ve only gone and made me buy one. Hope I can do it justice. Awesome results!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi ProjectEmily, glad you enjoyed the video! I know you can do it! 🦅

[@gospyro]

Absolutely beautiful!!! One of my all time favorite space craft!

[@MaxAfterburner]

A great spaceship. Gratified you liked it, gospyro. 😊

[@sky173]

Nice work. This was a favorite ship of mine also back in the day. Thanks for sharing.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Sky173, I'm finding out that the Eagle has a great appeal to many around the world.

[@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.

[@jingles009]

I have to say, when I started this video I was thinking this isn't very good. I've seen so many vids on this being built. I'm glad I stayed with it. It is actually one of the best paint jobs I've seen. Well done. Very well done. Hope you'll do the 48 scale Hawk.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi jingles009, glad you stuck with it 😎

[@jotaequis9410]

*....nice memories......great job....saludos desde Atacama. Chile*

[@MaxAfterburner]

Gracias, jota equis! 😃

[@gamerjunction5335]

I built the smaller one as a kid in the 70's. I like the detail on this much better.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Gamer Junction, they've definitely had many years to improve on the kit and the details. 🤩

[@jonhunter8737]

Absolutely brilliant build!!! Love the attention to detail, the wash, weathering etc. However, surely,, the underside would have been dirtier, given the rocket blast/dirt/debris etc. Unless this Eagle had just had a jetwash!!! But such a petty point. Seriously, a great build, I want one!!!!! Space 1999 was a BIG part of my childhood, and this is a great model that really does honour those TV models!!! Excellent work!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Jon, I really appreciate your generous comments. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@nordogs]

Awesome work - thank you for sharing 🙏🤘🤙🍀

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Matthias, thanks so very much for watching, glad you liked it! 😎🍀

[@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 😃

[@1Kent]

Exceptional work.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Kent, thank you. The interest in the video far exceeded my expectations.

[@fluesmaekkeren]

I had that craft as a toy as a kid ❤ .. and I still remeber the series I watched with my mom at a very young age

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi fluesmaekkeren, this video has turned into a time travel machine bringing nostalgic memories back for many people. Happy times! 🤩

[@fluesmaekkeren]

@@MaxAfterburner It sure did .. remember me and my mom sitting with popcorn and watching the the show. She later bought me the transporter as a toy in a some metal alloy, complete with detachable pod, sadly I lost it over the years

[@crazylocha2515]

Nice job and fun explanations. Thoroughly enjoyed the video and lots of memories.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi CrazyLocha, thanks, glad you liked it! 😄 I immediately lost 7 subscribers after I released it! 🤣

[@jaimegomezgarcia7599]

Great work. It has taken me back to my childhood, when I used to watch Space: 1999 on TV. And I'm sorry to hear about Sophie...

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Jaime Gómez García, thanks for my Sophie and I'm happy you too also enjoyed the Eagle model and accompanying video. 🙂

[@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.

[@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.

[@carlo70no]

The Last Sunset

[@The420Earthling]

Amazing job and my condolences for Sophie.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hello The420Earthling, much appreciated and thanks for your thoughts on Sophie.

[@pkjones5263]

Really exellent vid, the weathering makes this model pop.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hey P J, there's a little bit of everything thrown onto this one😉! Thanks for watching!

[@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 🧐

[@RubyMarkLindMilly]

Looks like a genuinely designed space craft

[@MaxAfterburner]

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

[@darthhokum]

Beautiful work 👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Darth Hokum, -- Thank you! Cheers!

[@stevesstuff1450]

Nothing else to say but... "Stunning"!! 🤩 👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Steve's Stuff, thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it.

[@jimsmalleimb7709]

This is one of the better builds on BoobTube. Well done. Weathering is pretty much spot on.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi jimsmalleimb7709, thanks so very much! This particular video has been quite popular view-wise on the channel as well. 🚀

[@alcosound]

Thanks for a very detailed build and a quite polished presentation. I loved the TV series when I was a young boy...

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Nick, I spent a LOT of time on the video's creation, probably 3 times more than on building the model. So, I'm glad you liked the presentation and that the model build brought back great childhood memories.

[@alcosound]

@@MaxAfterburner Your effort was much appreciated, the production and filming was very smooth and the whole episode was a great experience/teaching aid. Wish that others had spent so much effort polishing their presentation (but not everyone can do it)

[@good2us1]

Nice job! Great video, very inspirational/motivational. Keep up the videos!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi good2us, thanks very much on all your comments. I've had some curiosities, wondering if this Eagle model build video increased sales of this particular kit for hobby stores and MPC.

[@paulriggs42]

What incredible attention to detail… great job !

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hey Paul, thanks! It's not a perfect outcome by me, but it was a fun build 😇

[@ErwanCorre]

Gros travail ! C'est magnifique, vraiment ! ;-) Merci de partager vos techniques qui sont précises et bien détaillées dans cette vidéo !

[@MaxAfterburner]

Bonjour Erwan Corre, très contente que la vidéo vous ait plu !

[@simonbrett9165]

A fantastic build, and a beautiful tribute at the end.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Simon, thanks for taking the time to write your nice comments 😊

[@petermoscone3115]

glad to see your model builds again, especially a sci-fi project. welcome back Tom

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Peter, thanks -- went outside of our box on this one. It's the first space vehicle model I've built in a very long time 🤩. Thanks for watching!

[@frenchmodelkit]

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

[@MaxAfterburner]

Bonjour FrenchModelKit, Merci beaucoup! 😇