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Lars Liljeblad
08-21-2009, 06:19 PM
Greeting all!

This is my first post, and thought I'd add some pics of my latest completed project.

My background is primarly in figure modeling, and I love Sci-Fi modeling as well, especially anything relating to the late, great, Irwin Allen!

I'm a HUGE IA fan, and have been following most of the related threads here for a couple of years.

This is of course is the 1/32 Moebius Flying Sub, and I must say was an absolute blast to build!

It is airbrushed in Tamiya acrylics, a mix of flat yellow + red + hull red, for the shading, I added more "hull red" for the highlites, white, was added to the base mix. The blue areas are Vallejo "air" acrylics, and is sealed with Model Master lacquer "semi" (my own mix) of flat + gloss roughly 75% flat + 25% gloss.

The figures are slightly converted Crows Nest miniatures, painted in Vallejo acrylics.

The lighting is from VooDoo FX, and I did not glue the docking ring on top, so viewing the interior was easier.

I can't say enough good things about all the great new IA related Moebius kits that are coming out, and I also anxiously await the new 18" Jupiter 2.

Lars Liljeblad

falcondesigns
08-21-2009, 06:22 PM
Beautiful,Lars...

miniature sun
08-21-2009, 06:25 PM
That looks great Lars, I love the shading on the interior. Nice to see you painted the hexagonal strip on the underside of the floor hatch...something I missed and can't do now as I've already painted the floor.

mrdean
08-21-2009, 06:43 PM
The figures are slightly converted Crows Nest miniatures, painted in Vallejo acrylics.

Look GREAT!! Other than a haircut, what did you do to the figures?

Mark Dean

Nova Mike
08-21-2009, 06:46 PM
Very Very Nice:thumbsup:, thanks for sharing your build.:):wave:

Trekkriffic
08-21-2009, 06:48 PM
Beautiful job Lars ! Love the subtle shading.

otto
08-21-2009, 07:33 PM
Fantastical!

Paulbo
08-21-2009, 07:42 PM
That's a damned fine first post! Excellent job, Lars.

Your paint job is just superb.

Fernando Mureb
08-21-2009, 08:08 PM
Amazing!
This thread is already bookmarked for future research, when I built mine.
Thanks.

teslabe
08-21-2009, 08:42 PM
Very nice work, it looks absolutely great......:thumbsup: Thank you for posting.

Lars Liljeblad
08-21-2009, 08:47 PM
Hello Everyone, Thank you so much for all the nice comments, I really appreciate it!


Mark: on the figures, the heads are Hornet models resin heads from England, and the hands are replaced as well. I re-positioned the new heads a little, other than that, they are pretty much the way they came.

Paul: Thanks so much! I appreciate it!

Fernando: I appreciate it, thanks!

Lars

Dave Metzner
08-21-2009, 10:08 PM
Lars,
Your flying Sub looks great.
Thanks for posting the pics, It's great fun to see our kits brought to life!

Dave

OzyMandias
08-21-2009, 10:16 PM
Fantastic build. I love the attention to detail on the interior.

Lars Liljeblad
08-21-2009, 10:20 PM
Hi Dave,
Thanks so much for the comment, I do appreciate!

Lars

Lars Liljeblad
08-21-2009, 10:24 PM
OzyMandias..thanks so much!...Lars

Ron Gross
08-21-2009, 11:19 PM
I'll go as far as to say this is one of the best FS-1 builds I've seen. Are you planning to use the stand, or do you have something else in mind?

Lars Liljeblad
08-22-2009, 12:30 AM
Hi Ron,
Thanks so much for the compliment! I have it displayed on a raised black velvet base at the moment, I like the way the FS-1 looks sitting on its belly...the stand that comes with the kit is quite nice though...thanks again!

Lars

dklange
08-22-2009, 10:24 AM
Lars - Great work on the FS!! I especially liked the interior shots... again nicely done!!:thumbsup: - Denis

steve123
08-22-2009, 01:00 PM
Lars; Great work! I love the Sub. I've admired your work ever since I saw you in FineScale Modeler..

Steve

SJF
08-22-2009, 03:45 PM
Marvelous job, Lars! The interior almost looks like a set from the TV series.

Sean

Lars Liljeblad
08-22-2009, 04:31 PM
Greetings all! I want to Thank you all very much for the nice comments...Denis, Steve, thanks for remembering FSM! and Sean, very much appreciated!

Lars

steve123
08-22-2009, 05:01 PM
Lars, You have done a bunch of great stuff. you should show us more.(I've seen your stuff over at Jet's site...it's great!)

Steve

Lars Liljeblad
08-22-2009, 06:37 PM
Hi Steve, thanks I do plan to post more shortly...thanks again!

Lars

Sonett
08-22-2009, 10:58 PM
Lars,

Remarkable job you did on your FS1. I'm working on mine now and seeing yours really helps! Seems like I saw some more detailed accounts of your build elsewhere on the web, but cannot remember where. Anyhow, thanks for sharing yopur great work with us!

Phil

Lars Liljeblad
08-22-2009, 11:38 PM
Hi Phil, Thank you for the nice compliments, and have fun with yours, would like to see it when its done....Thanks again!

Lars

hedorah59
08-26-2009, 12:06 PM
I love seeing builds like this, they are very inspiring to me - Thanks for sharing!

Kirk -

j2man
08-27-2009, 02:13 PM
I still haven't started mine. I don't think it will even come close to this........Out of the box for me.......he he he. I couldn't paint a strait line if someone taped a painting gun to my hand.

Tim Nolan
08-27-2009, 02:20 PM
Wow, this is truly an inspirational build! I've been gathering parts for mine, will get started soon. It's obvious you went the extra mile on every little detail, it really shows. Very impressive. :thumbsup:

Mark Dorais
08-27-2009, 02:27 PM
She looks beautiful Lars....Well done.

Seaview
08-27-2009, 02:58 PM
Excellent workmanship, Lars, and welcome to our happy forum! :wave:

xsavoie
08-27-2009, 04:17 PM
Great paint job.A real success:thumbsup:.

Lars Liljeblad
08-27-2009, 11:34 PM
Thankyou all for the nice comments! Kirk, J2man, & Tim...many thanks!

Lars

Lars Liljeblad
08-27-2009, 11:37 PM
Mark: Thank you, I appreciate it! Cynthia says hi! we haven't talked to you in ages!

Lars

WEAPON X
09-02-2009, 04:05 PM
Lars, Please check your PM and or email!

Ben

spocks beard
09-02-2009, 05:20 PM
Beautiful work my friend!!! Your work on the striping and front bulkhead detailing are outstanding:thumbsup:

Lars Liljeblad
09-08-2009, 12:52 AM
spocks beard, thanks so much!...Lars

KINGZILLA
09-11-2009, 08:24 PM
Mine just arrived today,looks really promising. How cool it would be to own a real one!!