Polar Lights Plan 9 From Outer Space Flying Saucer 1/48 Scale Model Kit Build Review POL970

[@gunnarbiker]

Thankfully, I don't build for what others think/want. I build for me! Thanks for encouraging ALL builders to do the same!

[@hpiguy]

Right on!

[@bobastu]

Love this movie, Ed Wood was a genius! Ed Wood, John Waters, Tim Burton, three generations, one spirit! Great model, and you never spoke a truer truth: this, as any hobby, should be about fun!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Stu!

[@misterbuklau4053]

This kit is out of this world

[@hpiguy]

pew pew pew!

[@jeffjackson283]

Just saw this model in the Feb 2020 Fine Scale Modeler magazine. Had to go get one myself. I was super pleased to also find this how to video to go along with the great photo in the magazine. Thank you!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the nice words, we love all our cool viewers and their friendly support! We'e on Facebook if you don't already follow us, search for hpiguys Workshop

[@jeffjackson283]

Just followed, thanks!

[@jeffwilson4122]

Today is my Birthday...and this was a treat! I had this model back in the early 70s but I think it came in glow in the dark green. Fond memories. Thanks for posting.😄

[@hpiguy]

Was my birthday too! Thanks!

[@Marty41P]

This is the very first time a "space" themed build has held my interest. Awesome Build!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Marty!

[@likosmith16]

I like channels that build and review old space ship sets.

[@hpiguy]

I've got a few on here, but not a lot, they don't get issued too often.

[@joeshmoe9978]

Ahhh, back from the days when model building was fun...and nobody was insulting other builders over their choice of late war Luftwaffe colors and kits had less than 2,000 pieces! 😛

[@MrAlumni72]

Right on the head, that nail you hit. (I figured that considering the SciFi subject, a SciFi response might be in order.)

[@hpiguy]

You bet!

[@ashhillmodels3801]

@@MrAlumni72 may the glue be with you!

[@tomroland2315]

Have to agree Joe. We live in the age of competitive "super realism" compared to how things were and we're putting the money and man hours into kit building. But I bet it was more fun when we were kids and weren't so uptight.

[@kristopherlizotte654]

You created an awesome model ! That silver looks great. Very cool retro 50s sci fi awesomeness ! I like the idea of picking up more than one kit and building and customizing different versions.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Kris, I agree!

[@bendarker25]

I built a version of this model in the 1980s. I'm calling BS on it being an authentic Plan 9 Flying Saucer. Good video.

[@hpiguy]

It's the kit they used in the movie. Back when it was Lindberg's kit. They didn't use the engines and they painted over the dome. This is pretty well known.

[@Pygar2]

@@hpiguy Wood added a 3/4" cube to the bottom of one saucer, as the set had corners! Bob Burn's Basement had a pic; I blew it up to the model's size and measured...

[@larsbliss2728]

So cool that I stumbled onto this video. I had no idea there was a model. I am in the planning stage of an 8mm short film that I wanted to have a "Plan 9" style alien craft shoot down a plane. One step closer to making this short a reality!

[@hpiguy]

Nice, enjoy!

[@CycolacFan]

Love your enthusiasm in this build. If anyone from Round 2 is listening I'd love a large scale Vampira kit...

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@robertschildt306]

Great build!! Thats what I've always liked about model building because of the fun

[@hpiguy]

That's right, it's a hobby, sit back and have FUN!

[@kevinvitale8980]

Nice quick clean demo. Just the way I like these kinds of captures.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Kevin!

[@monorocks8049]

Great job! That’s a fun little kit. I had an original Lindberg when I was a kid.

[@hpiguy]

It is FUN, lots of fun and a nice quick build.

[@DarthRemey]

Love this so much. Thanks for the sharing of this beautiful build

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Darth!

[@SSmith-fm9kg]

I got the original Lindberg model for Christmas in 1957, when I was 7. The saucer was cast in gray. In the kit, the alien pilot was cast in a light green, and each engine had an exhaust flame made out of transparent red fluorescent plastic, about an inch or so long, which had a socket that fitted over the rear "rod" at the back of each engine. None of the recasts have this feature.

[@hpiguy]

Cool info!

[@novicejohnd5803]

Ha ha! I’ve just download the original film to watch, obviously I’m buying this superb kit, you are so awesome and talented! Happy times

[@hpiguy]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@billybobbarklow8289]

I've been waiting to see this one. Magnificent job Chris. Love the cheaper chrome paint. Gonna try it next time instead of the DupliColor. Another must get kit. Build on Brother.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks BillyBob!

[@rogerwachal3718]

I was hoping you would build this one . it turned out great I loved the stills with the outer space back ground

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Roger!

[@gunnarbiker]

After watching this, I ordered my own copy of this model. I was curious to what that chrome paint could really do, or was it some sort of behind the scenes mastery from the master?!? I must say....I was blown away at the results of that paint. This will be my new go-to paint when painting Air Force jet/planes, etc. No Hogwarts spells needed to make this stuff shine!! If I can make it work, anyone can!! Thanks!!

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy! Works pretty great for a giant $4 can.

[@brandonb1681]

I just finished this yesterday. A really fun kit you can do in a day unless you prime it with gloss black. Gloss paints take soo long to dry.

[@gpiano88]

Totally awesome! I saw that movie when I was 6 years old and loved it. You made that saucer screen worthy. I'm going to use that chrome paint on a DC-9 14 that I'm getting ready to start. It'll be perfect for the under fuselage and wing treatment. Have you ever thought of taking on the C-57D saucer from Forbidden Planet? Keep up the good work, there's a lot to learn from you in model building.

[@hpiguy]

I don't own the FP saucer but it looks cool. Enjoy your kit!

[@charlesmcclure5994]

What a fun build, one more for the bucket list.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Charles!

[@chrisclinton5424]

I was wondering how it would turn out. It looks great! I enjoyed the whole process, nice info! Have fun you crazy kids!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Chris!

[@RJDCR]

very kool , thanx...neat one . subject matter builds are sooooo fun Robert

[@shawnleitch5208]

I enjoyed this build. I immediately thought of those Decals to be used as part of a Drive in Theatre diorama....that paint looked cool but I noticed under the left nacel a little disfiguring, is that the paint or the model causing that?

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching Robert!

[@mode1charlie170]

Another great job on a cool subject.....this would be a great way to get your model building mojo going again. KZbin has the full movie available! Going to check it out next.

[@hpiguy]

Yup, even a colorized version which was good. I love ANY kit, they are all fun, especially witty ones like this.

[@patrickjforde2660]

Great job...your videos are very easy to follow...enjoy them alot.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Patrick!

[@southernharleyrider1971]

That is very cool! I love the different models out there. Love it. Tks!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@charlespalavros5908]

Looks GREAT like the extra details

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Charles!

[@ronroberts2453]

Really good build & advice to have fun building models.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, it's a hobby, it should be fun, too much seriousness in models these days. I love to have a great time making kits!

[@bigd-1-channel514]

Turned out really cool.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@chwenhoou]

I picked this up at a Ha Ha Anime store in St Louis. I'm planning to paint this myself. Thanks for going step-by-step with this model. I'm thinking of painting the dome and the pearls you mentioned a bright green. Perhaps install a mini light kit to make the dome flicker. What paints would you recommend?

[@garyparker2969]

Cute Lil Thang, Good job Again Chris, thanks for Sharing Your Fun With Us, n God Bless All

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Gary!

[@constpegasus]

I love that base. You did an amazing job.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@averagemodeler]

Dighin' the paint gave me a few ideas for some models, if I ever get in minute to build

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@gunnarbiker]

If you watch the episode of Seinfeld where they're trying to get in the movie and Kramer has a coffee, they walk right by a movie poster of this on the side of the building!! Seinfeld never gets old!

[@ezridax5809]

I want to get one now and paint it in TOS colors and slap some of the leftover star trek decals on it

[@hpiguy]

Good idea!

[@shoe2241]

the base looks really good!!! great job.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@scifimodelshop]

What a funny kit dad's and mom's get 2 and do a buddy build ! Just like the video said have fun

[@hpiguy]

Thanks dude!

[@MajorDisappointmentModels]

Great chrome Chris.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Clay!

[@guidosarducci3047]

Cool Model for sure...Great post. I like your enthusiasm, and it's clear that you truly love to build. Really liked your build... I love modeling... And I like that you encourage others to put their own twist on it if they want, but at the same time, you also explain how u did your particular kit. There are a handful of modelers out there who pick apart some people builds, ( me for one, so I pulled all my builds) by pointing out what they screwed up or just an overall negativity in general. I'm with you it should be fun no mater what level your at. I'm gonna see if I can't find it on Ebay. Thank you, I subscribed.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the nice words! Haters are my motivators! Let them criticize and be unhappy, it tells us more about them than us!

[@chevy-is-a-good-boy]

This is great, wish these kits were cheaper in my neck of the woods - Great upload.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@emflocater]

2 things. Do you need to spray a primer before the actual chosen color? 2nd...that chrome color on the can says its not for spraying on plastic! Is that true? Have you had any issues after painting with a spray paint not made for plastic? It looks sweet, just concerned about the paint not for plastic.

[@bigeddie1231]

very cool looking build sir

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Eddie!

[@nitropfunk]

I couldn't stop laughing, mostly about that movie, on a side note; that chrome paint really looked nice and the craft section in Wal-mart is a modelers paradise, those pearl doodads (nice touch)

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching Joe!

[@WAVP371]

I've never seen the movie but, it looks great with that chrome paint!!! A cool build buddy, talk atcha later!!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks William!

[@r.a.monigold9789]

FUN is the ONE - havin' it already, just by watching'. And talk about having, I'm off to order my Box-O-Fun (for me, Plan One). Thanks for sharing... P.S. You've got more cost effective tips and tricks than a discount store at the circus (don't try to make sense of it).

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@wwkdiecastmore5647]

Looks cool Chris, thanks for sharing the build!...Bill

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Bill!

[@impmoviechannel3052]

The Greatest Film in Cinema History has to be Curse of the Swine-Beast!

[@listentothevoicesofhumans4638]

I love this movie. I'm getting this kit. So kool!

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy Ray!

[@listentothevoicesofhumans4638]

@@hpiguy Ty cause this movie holds a lot of fum memories. Fist time seeing it was 95' HALLOWEEN night on yes....PBS NYC, with KING KONG, HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL and....get this.GLEN OR GLENDA

[@michaelgroob3760]

I remember having this kit and it used to be entirely glow in the dark plastic!

[@andycallahan6174]

Great channel. Great build. 10-4 about not using clear coat over the bright coat paint What about using Pledge on it ?

[@hpiguy]

Thanks! Never tried it, didn't have a need to seal or make the metal finish look glossy.

[@rohnkd4hct260]

cool idea. and yes have fun!

[@hpiguy]

Fun FUn FUNNN!!! Thanks!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Wow great looking build Chris love the chrome paint, l wonder if you could spray a transparent candy paint over it?

[@hpiguy]

Sounds like something to experiment with, give it a shot.

[@williamkidney6031]

Great job 👍 I gotta get this one. I definitely share your modeling philosophy it has to be fun or what's the point right

[@hpiguy]

Thanks again!

[@williamkidney6031]

@@hpiguy welcome

[@manuelmelchizedek4309]

Pretty cool paint job

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Manuel!

[@VortexBunche]

Love it!!! Beautifully realized!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@glusnifr]

wow ,fantastic and fun,,i think ill get multiple kits and display as an invasion force,,that chrome is perfect for this ,,great video,,thanks

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@mikedoeschot2560]

I love it, more like this please!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@StevenSmyth]

At $21.99, this kit costs more than EDW, J spent to make the whole movie back in the day. I used to make my own flying saucers as a kid; Dixie paper plates and Testor’s “chrome” spray paint.

[@WorldPowerLabs]

I used paper plates covered with aluminum foil... I was too cheap to spend my limited allowance on spray paint, haha.

[@henrysanchez4810]

Looks like a cool build...

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@trusttherust4854]

How do you get so many models built and filming? Are you building multiple models at the same time in various stages? And where do you keep them all? They are not small like Hot Wheels. Keep them coming.

[@hpiguy]

I just work fast, one kit from start to finish. I store most of them in cabinets or sealed storage boxes, and give others away.

[@maryfiltz800]

I really like this little alien guy in there. Thanks.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@johnwilliams7102]

Outta sight ... out of this world 🌎

[@rikbryan9709]

Love it! Very nice job.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Rik!

[@devinrussell2372]

Now we just need the Kool Kats at Round 2 to re-issue the 1/32 scale International 9700 COE from the ERTL Series.P.S.,I love what you've done to the kit and your choice of music. Now if only KZbin had scaraman music that you can use for future sci-fi builds.Nothing says "Take me to your leader!" more than that!.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Devin!

[@swankydog]

Nice job!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@normanlong2191]

Great stuff….well done !!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Norman!

[@Pallidus_Rider]

Is no longer available? 😢

[@Pygar2]

Now they *should've* added the 3/4" cube Ed wood glued to the bottom of one, so he could get away with straight walled sets... Yes, I blew up the model shot from the "Bob's Basement" book...

[@1955mouse]

nice, I'll have to try that chrome sometime thanx!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@gunnarbiker]

Quick question? Did you coat this in Future? I built this model and absolutely love it!! One of my faves!

[@hpiguy]

Just the glass dome.

[@Curtiz2008]

The Lindberg version I built was molded in light green plastic.

[@karltite128]

I had the Lindberg version, light green and I think it was glow in the dark. 🇺🇸👽

[@joecalobeer6396]

How long did it take for the Rustoleum chrome paint to cure so you could handle it? That’s a scary proposition because I’ve ruined silver coatings because of their lack of durability! And of course my constant handling of the subject doesn’t help. Oh yeah, and I agree about the clear coats! No matter how glossy the clear coat is, it’s not as shiny as the base coat itself! Is that rattle can paint that durable?

[@hpiguy]

I let it dry a day, it stayed softer than average color coats so it took longer. I can handle it now without issues. I have no idea how durable it is because I don't play with my kits, but for display and assembly it's been fine. Just used it on another review coming up this weekend and weathered over it with no ill effects.

[@mayitriggeryou]

Also, how would you paint the clear dome? Primer then paint?

[@hpiguy]

Yup.

[@pandaphil]

Well thats an interesting way of re-packaging an ancient kit.

[@hpiguy]

It's pretty cool!

[@johntakacs9441]

I had the original which was glow in the dark. Great tutorial! So the gloss black was the primer? Just curious.

[@hpiguy]

No gloss, flat black primer.

[@mariomeza3408]

That was fun to look at you build that UFO...

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mario!

[@ralphwilliams2396]

Pretty kool that would be something different to build

[@hpiguy]

It's fun!

[@chassegallerie2910]

Kinda funny that the aliens in the pictures of the movie don't look at all like the alien in the kit. lol. It's actually a nice kit. I was surprised of the finish that that chrome paint give. Seems even better than Alcad. And yeah, for a cheap paint company, it's pretty awesome. I mean, here in Canada, they're sold around the 6$ mark, while car paint and model kit paint sell 'round the 10$ mark. I'm about to try this paint company on a car I'm gonna make. And since I'm finding the color to my liking albeit a little too pale, I wanna try your black primer trick. Hopefully, it'll give me the color I seek.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@gweilojohn8550]

What a cool tutorial so energetic that was fun thank you 😎

[@hpiguy]

Thanks John!

[@mayitriggeryou]

What happened to the top part at the front of the left engine? Is that a defect int he plastic or a paint glitch? BTW, great job on a cool model!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching! It's just a paint defect that I wasn't going to try to fix and ruin the rest of the chrome.

[@Snakewoods98]

The chrome turned out pretty good there. Does it rub off at all when fully cured?

[@hpiguy]

So far no, but it does scuff if you are rough with it.

[@JethrosGarage-op4bo]

I enjoyed the video, I think the folks at Gizmonic Institute would be proud :)

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@revzillo]

Love it . Fantastic UFO that is an awesome build 👽👍😆

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jerry!

[@jeffersonchocron]

It really sounds like Fun.

[@hpiguy]

It IS! Thanks!

[@LEADCITYCUSTOMS]

If I may offer you a suggestion sir, replace the air brush booth filter.

[@hpiguy]

It gets done when the flow slows down enough.

[@hameedsummakalyankhan8270]

Looks cool

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@tomcline5631]

Think you might need to change out the filters man. That was a heck of a cloud of silver lung liner floating around!

[@hpiguy]

They get swapped, but any metallic with have a huge amount of propellant and thus spray floating around. I always wear my respirator so it's all good.

[@tomcline5631]

@@hpiguy Cool. Keep building,and you're right,it's important to have fun,but be safe too. Both don't always coexist on the interweb! Love the builds you do.

[@beebee7834]

IT WAS A FINE, LOW BUDGET FLICK!

[@hertzair1186]

Plan 9! …the one that worked!

[@hpiguy]

LOL

[@cbumpus]

Be neat to put some landing gear on it! Downlighting w/blinking LEDs! in a 50's era small town diorama! 👽 👽 👽

[@hpiguy]

All good ideas

[@williamclarke8835]

what's the mark on the saucer in front of the left engine?

[@hpiguy]

A minor painting defect.

[@ascottrusso]

hpiguys Workshop did you end up fixing it?

[@hpiguy]

@@ascottrusso No, you'd have to strip the whole model and redo the chrome. It doesn't bug me at all, I can barely see it in person.

[@ascottrusso]

hpiguys Workshop looks great man, I just ordered mine thanks to your vid!

[@davidraybin8839]

THIS IS GREAT .....

[@garfieldsmith332]

You had some fun.

[@hpiguy]

I did!

[@garfieldsmith332]

@@hpiguy It is what keeps us young.

[@soppdrake]

Does it come with a yard of piano wire?

[@hpiguy]

LOL

[@sonicimperium]

Hey, here's a subject I really like! 🛸

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@Wanton110]

Those domes on the top look like Spitfire navigation lights

[@hpiguy]

Could be!

[@guykoppel4662]

What are the gel markers you used. Link?

[@hpiguy]

Kaiser, from Hobby Lobby.