Howdy Guys.

Here is my "work in progress", Moebius SpacePod.

Still need to clean it up a little, and Add the Fusion Core Lighting ETC...I also weathered it slightly.

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BP

Paul,

Looks great so far! Is their a color chart you are using for the colors and what about pics of the interior?

MMM

Paul,

Looks great so far! Is their a color chart you are using for the colors and what about pics of the interior?

MMM

Thanks for the Comment.

Yes I still need to Hollow out the Thrusters, add the Lighting for the Fusion Core, The Lights above the Viewport and the Rear Door.

I actually Used my Own Color Chart:thumbsup:. I can't say how close Moebius Chart Is, because I really didn't look at it.

I also Replaced the "Glass" on the kit. Again, this is NOT a dig on Moebius' Kit supplied Glass, I just prefer my own.

High Regards,
BP

Wow! that's larger then I'd hoped for! Any chance you have a star wars, gi joe, or indiana jones figure you can use to see if they are in scale with it.. looks kinda close.

BP

Looks good if I ever have the time I like to build mine one day.






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Wow! that's larger then I'd hoped for! Any chance you have a star wars, gi joe, or indiana jones figure you can use to see if they are in scale with it.. looks kinda close.

Remember, that's not the 39" Seaview behind it! Maybe the little 3 incher figures may work, but I think they'd be too big...

Looks fantastic! Got started on mine yesterday. It only took 3 days to arrive from Cult! I'm just doing a simple build for now and will probably add lights on a later kit. Just curious, which Seaview model is that in the background? It doesn't look like the Moebius kit.

Remember, that's not the 39" Seaview behind it! Maybe the little 3 incher figures may work, but I think they'd be too big...

That's right guys... Sorry for any Confusion. That Seaview in the Background is 24" In Length.It was a kit made years ago, That I finally convinced a guy who bought it originally,to sell it to me(lol)


BP

BP, you sure are knocking out these kits in fast order, looks great. what kind of fusion core lighting are you going to do on it ? AND, again, GREAT LOOKING KITS FRANK, KEEP EM COMING !!

MORE Pics...

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I dunno... it looks pretty close to me.. remember the pod really only held 3 figures standing it it at a time..I recall robot, will, an dr smith looking pretty craped in it.

(If ya REALLY wanted to get us, you shoulda posted that pic, but with the polar lights seaview behind it! LOL!)

Heck, we'd mistake it for the long awaited 1:6th scale space pod!

BP, you sure are knocking out these kits in fast order, looks great. what kind of fusion core lighting are you going to do on it ? AND, again, GREAT LOOKING KITS FRANK, KEEP EM COMING !!


Thanks Bert.

It wasn't my Intention to Knock the Kits out Fast. I Just work at a quick pace. I always have. I don't Rush through my Builds at all. Truth be told I was Getting ready for the Moebius Line Of Irwin Allen stuff ever since Frank announced them.. Meaning Research Etc.. Not to mention, I have ALWAYS been an Irwin Allen Fan and Have gathered Info on Colors details through the Years.

Some guys Take two Weeks to complete a Build, others Two years! Some just Talk about Building and wonder why they don't have the time to build a kit(lol)!

...About the lighting. I haven't figured out how I am going to do it yet. My Fusion Core is Removeable so I can just Pop a lighting Ring in there.

High Regards,
BP:thumbsup:

Wonder if the first cheap old Pl Jupiter II fusion core lights would work? I bought two at the time, since they were cheaper that way.

Cool! Nice work!
It looks like the space pod to me!
Thanks for posting the pics of the finished model.

Dave

Cool! Nice work!
It looks like the space pod to me!
Thanks for posting the pics of the finished model.

Dave

My Sincere Pleasure Sir!!!


BP

Thanks Bert.

It wasn't my Intention to Knock the Kits out Fast. I Just work at a quick pace. I always have. I don't Rush through my Builds at all. Truth be told I was Getting ready for the Moebius Line Of Irwin Allen stuff ever since Frank announced them.. Meaning Research Etc.. Not to mention, I have ALWAYS been an Irwin Allen Fan and Have gathered Info on Colors details through the Years.

Some guys Take two Weeks to complete a Build, others Two years! Some just Talk about Building and wonder why they don't have the time to build a kit(lol)!

...About the lighting. I haven't figured out how I am going to do it yet. My Fusion Core is Removeable so I can just Pop a lighting Ring in there.

High Regards,
BP:thumbsup:
BP, Since you are very familiar with the 24 inch Jupiter 2, how close in scale is that space pod ? would it work with the 24 inch J-2 ?

VERY sweet! Remember the adage, "Irwin liked orange"! :woohoo:

Incidentally, I just received 2 from Cult myself; one I'm going to build up after my (first) Moebius Seaview is done, and the second is going to be built if /when a lighting kit becomes available from either GIL or VooDooFX, whichever comes first. I fully trust either one of those fine gentlemen to make an excellent aftermarket kit when time or desire will permit them to! :thumbsup:

VERY sweet! Remember the adage, "Irwin liked orange"! :woohoo:

Incidentally, I just received 2 from Cult myself; one I'm going to build up after my (first) Moebius Seaview is done, and the second is going to be built if /when a lighting kit becomes available from either GIL or VooDooFX, whichever comes first. I fully trust either one of those fine gentlemen to make an excellent aftermarket kit when time or desire will permit them to! :thumbsup:
We have already started pre design work for the circuit board, we should have are model kit in a few days for sizing and test fit of the core. If any one has any questions drop us an email fxshop@yahoo.com or call us at 650-568-3400.

Thanks
Randy Neubert
VoodooFX
650-568-3400

^^Randy,
my wish list for your circuit. If you can , put the "guts" (chips, whatever) on a separate board and run wiring to a simple ring board with the LEDs on it. Have a hole in the center of the round circuit board to put a mounting screw thru.

I have selfish motives. I would buy 2. One for the pod and the other one I would use in the Serenity kit I'm working on.

VERY sweet! Remember the adage, "Irwin liked orange"!

So is that the real explanation behind the talking carrot ?

Anyone plan to recreate the Pod with that scene ?

Nice build Beatlepaul! You have done a nice job on this kit. I just got mine today. Seeing yours makes me want to build mine!

Man, that looks great!! Can't wait to get one!

Wayne

^^Randy,
my wish list for your circuit. If you can , put the "guts" (chips, whatever) on a separate board and run wiring to a simple ring board with the LEDs on it. Have a hole in the center of the round circuit board to put a mounting screw thru.

I have selfish motives. I would buy 2. One for the pod and the other one I would use in the Serenity kit I'm working on.Hello Lou, We are working out an even better system, James is desiging a piggy back board design so you will have no jumper wires between the two boards the boards will be contected with a 4-5 staright pin conector, just one power hook up. Hope to have the prototype tested soon!

Thanks
Randy Neubert
VoodooFX
650-568-3400

The electrical part of the design is done. But we can't go any forther until we get our hands on an actual Pod kit so that we can make sure that everything will fit in the model.

^^
James, I should have one in a day or so. I can swing it by if it will speed things along.

I called every shop in town and they never heard of the Pod. I had to inform them of what it was so they could order it.

Looks like there are a lot of Pod people here! I can't wait to get my kit so I can get started on it too!

Huzz

You're Next!!!!!

You're Next!!!!!

Excellent job! Sure having figures would be nice, but the exterior shot of it on the grass, reminds me of the Land of the Giants episode.

Lou: while I would like to have one on hand, all I really need are some measurements. I don't know if it would be worth a special trip, if you are going to already be in this area maybe I should take you up on the idea.

Excellent work! :thumbsup: Looks like the real thing in 1/1 scale!

Great work!!

Again, Thank you gentlemen:o


BP

We have gotten our hands on a kit, so the development moves forward. Thanks to Lou and Ignatz for the offers of assistance. My guess (and I do mean guess) is that the pod lighting should be available in 3 - 4 weeks. What that really means is that it could be anywhere between 2 weeks and 2 months. Sorry it is not sooner, but the manufacturing process in putting an electronics package together does take time.

nice job!

We have gotten our hands on a kit, so the development moves forward. Thanks to Lou and Ignatz for the offers of assistance. My guess (and I do mean guess) is that the pod lighting should be available in 3 - 4 weeks. What that really means is that it could be anywhere between 2 weeks and 2 months. Sorry it is not sooner, but the manufacturing process in putting an electronics package together does take time.


That's OK; patience is one of the key ingrediants of success. :thumbsup:

A question or two. Has anyone come up with a good representation of the Pod's interior? How accurate is the model in that regard? I've seen lots of photos of the Jupiter II set, but virtually none of the Pod. Were any available?

Your space pod looks great!

Cappy D

I will be finished sooner than that, but it takes a little while to make it into a kit for modelers to use (sigh).

Got my pod in yesterday. All I can say is, I'm a happy rat.

.....Just waiting for that Fusion Core kit.......:freak:

I am waiting on the lighting kit as well before starting on mine. I may beging painting but will not build until I get the lighting kit. Will there be any lighting in the cabin itself or just the fusion core?

I am waiting on the lighting kit as well before starting on mine. I may beging painting but will not build until I get the lighting kit. Will there be any lighting in the cabin itself or just the fusion core?

Personally, I will not be lighting the interior cabin It Isn't necessary(IMHO).The Fusion Core and theLights above the main Viewport and the Lights above the rear Hatch Will do it for me.

However I am sure others will attempt it! God bless and good luck storming the Castle:thumbsup:

BP

Looks great :thumbsup:

I so wanna start mine but I need to knock off a few of my current on the bench jobs, espescialy the wifes commisioned for the wife job:freak:

There dosn't seem like a lotta room between the floor and the fusion core though for any lighting though :confused:

The kit theat we are working on includes the fusion core and support for a couple of other leds which can be used either for the interior or for the lights above the viewport.

It would be cool if there was a way to make the radar dish on top rotate as it does in the show, but I guess you would have to sacrifice the cabin space for a motor.

How about this Space Pod?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNqyWOggKeM