Moebius 2001 Aries 1B unboxing and review!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Beautiful kit, such an amazing design to begin with. I have no doubt you're going to make it look incredible.

[@kenspriggs5687]

Thanks Oggie! This ship has always been one of my favorites!

[@scottphillipy9831]

Can't wait, this is going to be quite a build. Lots of good options for you to come up with. Looking forward to more. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@84drahcir]

I am deciding where to buy this kit and you video has sold me! Thank you.

[@kenspriggs5687]

Thank you! It’s a great model!

[@84drahcir]

@@kenspriggs5687 it went on sale this weekend for $187. So I grabbed it.

[@lucaviggiani2189]

Got mine this morning in the U.K. from CultTVMan. Seven days to ship to the U.K. which is excellent. Been waiting 52 years for this one! I’m going to wait and see what Paragrafix and other after market companies do before I start on it.

[@kenspriggs5687]

I’m starting mine now, I want to complete it in time for Wonderfest in Kentucky in June.

[@israelislaromero4079]

Great unboxing Ken! Can’t wait to see your build vids on these wonderful kit!👍

[@kenspriggs5687]

Thank you Israel!

[@lesleycamplin1689]

Managed to get one of these on preorder, so thanks for showing the unboxing - currently the kit’s in the US (I’m in the UK...) at my Sister’s home, but she’ll be bringing it over with her in a couple of months and Imcan’t wait to get started!

[@kenspriggs5687]

It’s really awesome, you’ll love it!

[@brianc1701]

Looking forward to seeing these kits built! Thanks for posting this excellent first look review!

[@kenspriggs5687]

You’re welcome!

[@Mac-Alba]

Always enjoy your vids Ken, its always appreciated. Just a FYI - in this weeks update Lou said that his next project would probably be the Aries, so it looks like you may be getting your wish for some Aztek dummy masks.

[@kenspriggs5687]

Thanks Mac! Yes, I saw that, really looking forward to Lou’s build and masks!

[@petermerz2704]

Looks like a really cool kit! Can’t wait to see you build it! Lots of detail on all the parts and loads of opportunities to light this kit up. I was at Hobby Lobby yesterday, and they are clearing out the Man on the Moon kit for $8.45! I thought I got a good deal when they were 40% off. Just a FYI! Happy days and model on! 😎

[@kenspriggs5687]

I’ll have to check out my local Hobby Lobby, that’s a cool kit!

[@jellojohn7021]

Excited to see you build this. I'm sure there is or will be add on kits for more detail, although don't really know where you could put more but it will be fun to see if something dose in time for you to use. Of course, I'm looking forward to you lighting this.

[@kenspriggs5687]

Thank you! I’m excited to start it soon!

[@johngrubb1590]

Looks like it's going to be a great fun build.

[@richardcattafi6221]

ken,,,,,,,,outstanding review !,,,,,,,,well done and thank you

[@kenspriggs5687]

Thank you Richard!

[@bopaintsminis]

Huge kit with great deatail for sure, and priced accordingly, but as expensive as it is, I would get it if it was 1/35 instead. Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

[@SamLowryDZ-015]

My kit arrived last week and yes it's an impressive kit The only 'negatives' are the seam lines on the main dome where you can see there were five parts to the mold and the lack of any upper detail above the horizontal engine rings. Which you can see on the original film miniature that was auctioned a couple of years ago. Also it's strange there was no 'sumo' decal for the TV screen or figures. But I am sure the aftermarket peeps will address this along with some PE to jazz up the engines.

[@kenspriggs5687]

I’m sure there will be many aftermarket parts available!

[@michaelbaldassarre838]

Ken, Any idea hat scale this ship is? Looks nice, can't wait to watch your build, Thanks for the preview .

[@kenspriggs5687]

Thanks Michael! Yes, they state that it’s 1/48. I’m hoping to find figures in that scale to modify for it.

[@randalscott7224]

@@kenspriggs5687 try architecture figures. Some are produced in 1/50, 1/100, 1/150 and 1/200.

[@salc9593]

Thanks for the kit revel and reviewing it. I have a question could you tell us what the diameter of the Aries 2b model - thanks

[@kenspriggs5687]

The diameter of the sphere at the center and widest point is 9 1/2 inches. It will be wider with the added side retro thruster units and taller because of the engines and landing gear.

[@whiterose7055]

I am right along with you Ken. I received my example about a week ago and am amped to finally build this model. I also waited to build this ship since the 1960's first release of the movie. I'm still planning how I'm going to light mine. Enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@captpuke01]

I have a feeling George Lucas is watching your review with a little envy about the longevity and enthusiasm for Stanley Kubrick's 2001. Excellent review! Bummer its sold out every where.

[@kenspriggs5687]

Thank you! I think Culttvman will be getting more, he’s filling all the preorders now but hopefully will have ones to sell after that.

[@xsavoie1]

There are O scale figures on E-Bay,1/48 scale on E-Bay.They are civilians in stand up position and seating position.About the Shapeways 2001 stewardesses in 1/48 scale for the Aries 1B.Do you have a precise link to it.

[@kenspriggs5687]

Yes, there are options online as well, it was nice to have a way to purchase these at the swap meet. Here is the link for the Shapeways figures. www.shapeways.com/product/E7VA4GXPF/2001-stewardess-set?optionId=255812803&li=ostatus

[@adolphedaigle8005]

Nice build and lots of handy tips. Just got mine. Just wondering if anyone though about the seatbelts? They are there in the movie, passenger lapbelt and cockpit harness.

[@kenspriggs5687]

Thanks! I was just noticing that the other day, especially the pilots have shoulder and waist belts

[@petermerz2704]

What about using magnets between the upper and lower half for power and mounting? Then you would only have one power supply!

[@kenspriggs5687]

Thanks Peter! I’ll get a better idea once I start building it, looks like there are pegs that connect them, may be able to replace them with magnets.

[@robertjohnston8290]

So how soon can we get a 1/72 scale version?

[@kenspriggs5687]

I haven’t heard any plans for a smaller version but you never know.

[@robertjohnston8290]

@@kenspriggs5687 I know they downsized the discovery so there’s hope!

[@besttimes3248]

I've also waited many many years (50+) for a kit of this subject but at the price there wanting I won't be getting one, this is becoming a hobby for the rich.

[@xsavoie1]

They should have included figures.There was enough space on the sprues to include a few of them.It's a small disappointment.

[@kenspriggs5687]

Yeah, that would have been easy to include. I found some 1/48 military figures at an IPMS convention today that I’m modifying for the pilots and Floyd. Shapeways has really cool figures of the stewardesses that I ordered as well.

[@rogerwood4846]

moulding looks soft not sharp...about time model kits were reasonably priced......