I had this model kit when I was about 10 ( so about fourty years ago rounding up ! ) back then , no internet , no idea of studio fidelity and no concept of weathering or lighting . I just glued it with humbrol plastic cement and flew it round my bedroom with my had making starship whooshing noises; until , as most young lads with sharp things are want to do , I threw it from my bed room window to see if it would fly or at least embed itself in the lawn. I never played with it after that. Seeing your work jumped so many memories and seeing the quality has me in awe. Bloody marvelous that is.
Great finish, the extra detail really adds to the model as well as the weathering and lighting and I really appreciate the tip on the Contour Gauge. There have been sooo many times when I have been scratch building additions and have like you had to cut, file, trim to fit the parts.
That's a great build! Your detailing really punches up the kit. I'm working on a similar type of detailing project (the old AMT Star Destroyer) and watching your build of this kit has really helped to keep me inspired through a tedious process.
Great job! It would be really cool to include a short video of everything set up, with lights on showing all angles slowly (with it a bit dark in the background), to showcase the finished product. It looks fantastic.
What I love about this design is that it seems to be half-way between Martin Bowers excellent Flash Gordon designs and crafts from the Star Wars universe. Excellent, fun build! Thanks!
I have an aftermarket maurader pilot..but you did a nice job on the conversion of your figure.. the same company also does a buck rogers pilot for his fighter. great job as always and for the inspiration to build one.
Another outstanding project, and a real blast from my past! I built the flying rocket versions of the Buck Rogers ships - I had a Starfighter and a buddy had a Marauder. Good times.
Really great build; looked very time consuming working on those fins and the rest of the scratch building. Worth it though, you took this one to the next level. Amazing finish on it too; I think that colour is just right. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to your next vid and build.
Really great job!! I like how You explain each step in detail. I have been a subscriber to Your video channel for quite a while and I always look forward to watching Your builds come to life!
Awesome, Oggie! I learn something from every build you do. Ive seen other modelers use a contour gauge, but you’re the first to explain it and name it! Thanks for a great set of videos.
I guess im randomly asking but does anyone know of a trick to get back into an instagram account?? I was dumb lost my login password. I would love any tricks you can give me.
@Gunnar Fabian I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im in the hacking process atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
Astonishing. It put me to shame - I used to just stick them together and it was a toss of a coin as to whether I would paint my models or not. Love this channel.
Super choice of color...I really like all the added custom parts ....I never thought to paint my cockpit frame as you did and that makes it look perfect!
Nicely done. I don't know if they are still available, but Federation Models used to have resin replacements for the weapons pods featuring the correct number of fins.
Yes...I stumbled across someone's blog posted online nearly 1o yrs ago with pictures of his build of this model and he did in fact use those replacements. Needless to say I was searching right after reading that but no luck. They're just not available.
You are most welcome. I think I have three Marauder kits somewhere in my stash, two are the original Monogram releases with the aforementioned resin pods; I purchased them from Federation Models many years ago; ready for building and the third is a highly detailed resin kit that includes a cockpit interior and pilot. I haven't a clue which box they are in as my stash is substantial; probably more than I can build in the next 20 years. I shall have to go into the loft and hunt them down.
Outstanding build of one of my personal favorite subjects. Unlike you I liked the design because it harked back to the black&white movie serial ships which were very angular. That was before it was "decided" that spaceships should look like huge artillery shells. ;>) About those fins on the lasers- I had to do something similar on a scratchbuild many years ago. I decided not to mess with the inner profile at all, and instead cut slots for the fins and stuck in small .080 sheets with the outer profile already cut, filed and sanded. I had a saw that cut a kerf exactly .080 wide so that helped- I didn't even need to putty them. Try it if you ever find yourself with a similar problem again- you'll like it!
Aw man....I wish I had thought of that.....it would have been sooooo much easier. Thanks for the tip though...perhaps someone else will be able to get use out of it. Appreciate you watching and for the compliment.
When your in between kit builds. You should experiment with the airbrush/paints with different air pressure, temperatures, and textures so that you will know what to do. Then pass it along to your viewers. Another thing computer components when desoldering you can use them as fuel tanks, raised surface, sensors, etc. will you be trying to get the queen ship? That is the hardest to find.
I've often thought of making more tutorials in betwn builds but just not enough time at this point. Thanks for watching. No plans on getting the queen ship. I wasnt aware that there was a model of it actually. Thank you for watching and for the comment.
My guess would be cost savings? There's a lot to bringing a kit to market and many of the revisions of kits we see today are the product of some very involved fans. We've been so fortunate enough to see kits like new Space 1999, Galactica and Trek releases that are so much more accurate. Hopefully someday they'll do the same for this kit although it's not too likely as the show doesn't have a large enough following in comparison. There are 3D stl files for printing that allow one to make a more accurate representation. Thanks for watching.
Man the Marauder turned out great!!! Your hard work with the detail really makes the kit stand out.
thank you
Excellent build and finish. The kit lighting is terrific, as is the weathering.
Buck Rogers.....brings back happy memories of Col Wilma Deering :-)
Thank you
All of your final models are looking like real props model. Always a pleasure to watch your video !
Thanks so much
I had this model kit when I was about 10 ( so about fourty years ago rounding up ! ) back then , no internet , no idea of studio fidelity and no concept of weathering or lighting . I just glued it with humbrol plastic cement and flew it round my bedroom with my had making starship whooshing noises; until , as most young lads with sharp things are want to do , I threw it from my bed room window to see if it would fly or at least embed itself in the lawn. I never played with it after that.
Seeing your work jumped so many memories and seeing the quality has me in awe. Bloody marvelous that is.
thank you.....great story
Absolutely superb work! I've never seen this model build and painted to this level which is pretty spot on to the old filming miniature.
Thank you
Great finish, the extra detail really adds to the model as well as the weathering and lighting and I really appreciate the tip on the Contour Gauge. There have been sooo many times when I have been scratch building additions and have like you had to cut, file, trim to fit the parts.
Thank you William, i appreciate your compliment
Adding the detail pieces really does bring it to life
Thank you
That's a great build! Your detailing really punches up the kit. I'm working on a similar type of detailing project (the old AMT Star Destroyer) and watching your build of this kit has really helped to keep me inspired through a tedious process.
that's great.....glad to hear my work inspires you. Thank you
Great job! It would be really cool to include a short video of everything set up, with lights on showing all angles slowly (with it a bit dark in the background), to showcase the finished product. It looks fantastic.
Thank you. Yeah my video camera isnt that great in low light so that's why I decided to do it this way. Appreciate the comment.
What I love about this design is that it seems to be half-way between Martin Bowers excellent Flash Gordon designs and crafts from the Star Wars universe. Excellent, fun build! Thanks!
I agree....thanks for your kind comment.
tremendous work, original ideas, from another great teacher to always learn.
Thank you
this brings back a lot of memories...my first model kit I built as a kid in late 70s, early 80s was the Marauder!
Thanks...yes also brought many for me as well. Very cool the Marauder was your first kit
Turned out really great. All the extra detail that you added really brings it to life.
Thank you Jim
Absolutely awesome Oggie. Fortunate score of the decals
Thank you and yes for sure the decals were a big help
I have an aftermarket maurader pilot..but you did a nice job on the conversion of your figure.. the same company also does a buck rogers pilot for his fighter. great job as always and for the inspiration to build one.
Thanks so much, I appreciate it.
Another outstanding project, and a real blast from my past! I built the flying rocket versions of the Buck Rogers ships - I had a Starfighter and a buddy had a Marauder. Good times.
Yep...good times for sure....thank you Dwight
This turned out beautifully. Good work!
Thank you; I appreciate your kind compliment
Really great build; looked very time consuming working on those fins and the rest of the scratch building. Worth it though, you took this one to the next level. Amazing finish on it too; I think that colour is just right. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to your next vid and build.
Thank you, I appreciate it.
Really great job!! I like how You explain each step in detail. I have been a subscriber to Your video channel for quite a while and I always look forward to watching Your builds come to life!
Thank you for watching and for your kind compliment.
True craftsmanship well done sir!!!!😀🍾
Thank you Tony
You’ve really taken this kit to the next level. Great work and looking forward to your next build.
Thanks Paul
Awesome, Oggie! I learn something from every build you do. Ive seen other modelers use a contour gauge, but you’re the first to explain it and name it! Thanks for a great set of videos.
Thomas...thanks so much for your kind compliment.
I guess im randomly asking but does anyone know of a trick to get back into an instagram account??
I was dumb lost my login password. I would love any tricks you can give me.
@Jaden Jayson Instablaster :)
@Gunnar Fabian I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im in the hacking process atm.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Gunnar Fabian It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thank you so much, you saved my account!
Great looking finished model!
thank you
Simply Brilliant! You have really enhanced this Kit! She’s well worthy of Her Thunder Starfighter Companion Now!
Thank you
Looks great, good job
. Lots of hard work paid off!
Thank you
Astonishing. It put me to shame - I used to just stick them together and it was a toss of a coin as to whether I would paint my models or not.
Love this channel.
Thank you
Fantastic job. Well done
Thank you very much
Incredible skills. Great work sir.🙂
thank you
Great work. Love how this came out.
Thank you
Fantastic model build great mods it really looks great .
Thanks James
Super choice of color...I really like all the added custom parts ....I never thought to paint my cockpit frame as you did and that makes it look perfect!
Thank you so much
You always do a great job, but you killed it on this project!
Thanks David
fantastic job wow it looks great.
thank you
great job, makes me want to try one
Thanks Randy
This was such a cool build!!!
thanks
I just got my Draconian Marauder model in the mail. I'll be contacting you for the fin template.
Cool….just send an email to interstellarmodeler at gmail
Nice one señor! Very nice one....
Thanks
Nice work!
thank you
Another awesome build
Thank you very much
That's one bad ass Marauder👍🏾
thanks
Awesome build!!
Thanks
Fantastic work.
thank you
Nicely done. I don't know if they are still available, but Federation Models used to have resin replacements for the weapons pods featuring the correct number of fins.
Yes...I stumbled across someone's blog posted online nearly 1o yrs ago with pictures of his build of this model and he did in fact use those replacements. Needless to say I was searching right after reading that but no luck. They're just not available.
Pity. It would have saved you a lot of work but, that said, these are the challenges that stretch out modelling skills. Thumbs up on the build.
Thanks Mark
You are most welcome. I think I have three Marauder kits somewhere in my stash, two are the original Monogram releases with the aforementioned resin pods; I purchased them from Federation Models many years ago; ready for building and the third is a highly detailed resin kit that includes a cockpit interior and pilot. I haven't a clue which box they are in as my stash is substantial; probably more than I can build in the next 20 years. I shall have to go into the loft and hunt them down.
Anyone else think it looked great in white, too? It might be fun for someone to do an alternate finished version like that!
interesting idea; thanks
Outstanding build of one of my personal favorite subjects. Unlike you I liked the design because it harked back to the black&white movie serial ships which were very angular. That was before it was "decided" that spaceships should look like huge artillery shells. ;>)
About those fins on the lasers- I had to do something similar on a scratchbuild many years ago. I decided not to mess with the inner profile at all, and instead cut slots for the fins and stuck in small .080 sheets with the outer profile already cut, filed and sanded. I had a saw that cut a kerf exactly .080 wide so that helped- I didn't even need to putty them.
Try it if you ever find yourself with a similar problem again- you'll like it!
Aw man....I wish I had thought of that.....it would have been sooooo much easier. Thanks for the tip though...perhaps someone else will be able to get use out of it. Appreciate you watching and for the compliment.
Brilliant job. Put it against a space background and you'd swear it was the proper studio model
Thanks Andrew
i had that model when i was 10 years old (1980)
@@longhairscorpio3976 fond memories for me too. Thanks for watching
Magnificent!
thank you
When your in between kit builds. You should experiment with the airbrush/paints with different air pressure, temperatures, and textures so that you will know what to do. Then pass it along to your viewers. Another thing computer components when desoldering you can use them as fuel tanks, raised surface, sensors, etc. will you be trying to get the queen ship? That is the hardest to find.
I've often thought of making more tutorials in betwn builds but just not enough time at this point. Thanks for watching. No plans on getting the queen ship. I wasnt aware that there was a model of it actually. Thank you for watching and for the comment.
I watched the show for Erin Gray. She was HOT! Oh yeah.
Yes...for sure she was one of the reasons many of us watched the show. Met her in person not long ago at a Comic Con. Very nice to the fans.
I have that same “1701 club” T-shirt.
Awesome job, can you direct me to a source for the pictures you used to build this?
It's been a while but try this: www.kuhnglobal.net/buck-rogers-studio-scale-draconian-marauder-hatchet-fighter-replica/
I’m surprised no one has printed a kit to help create an accurate version of this model
There were accessories at one time...just can't seem to find them anymore. Thanks for watching.
Contour gauge? Mind blown.
One could have cut a ditch/groove into the model instead of reproducing the inner surface. Like cut a slot and stick your fin into it?
Yes....what a good suggestion thanks
I wonder why Monogram did such a poor job in matching this to the studio model?
My guess would be cost savings? There's a lot to bringing a kit to market and many of the revisions of kits we see today are the product of some very involved fans. We've been so fortunate enough to see kits like new Space 1999, Galactica and Trek releases that are so much more accurate. Hopefully someday they'll do the same for this kit although it's not too likely as the show doesn't have a large enough following in comparison. There are 3D stl files for printing that allow one to make a more accurate representation. Thanks for watching.