I have never seen this kit look so good. It's such a tricky kit to build. It's amazing what you've done with it considering how difficult of a kit it is to build.
Thanks, I put off building it for a long time because I knew how much work it would be. Next to the various Enterprise ships, the C-57D is my favorite so I had decided to at least try. It's definitely not perfect but I'm ok with where it is. I think it'll look pretty good once it's all set up on it's display.
Man, my eyes went wide when I saw the paint job. Gloss will unforgivingly show flaws, but Boyd, I saw no flaws. This model is a show stopper! Thanks for sharing. Nicely done Boyd.
Thanks, the kit takes a ton of materials like filler, primer and even more sanding to whip into shape. Also a lot of workspace to build it with huge flat surfaces. Understandable why it gave you problems.
that thing is looking magnificent, my dude! I can't wait for it to be fully completed with the diorama and the ID monster attacking! I'm 58 years old now, and I remember the first time I saw the movie, on TV in 1971, and it scared the crap out of me! and that 7 year old little boy in me wants to take that model and play with it! reenact that scene!
That is so beautiful Boyd, better than it looked in the movie, that gloss is just wow and with the lights too I half expected the darned thing to actually fly. Can’t wait to see it finished.
The top 'reveal' was amazing. I myself REALLY like the glossy version as-well.. Makes it look sleek and sci-fi somehow lol.. GREAT stuff. really enjoye.
This is a heckuva thing, Boyd. Yes, I am making good progress-- I am building a slow-speed turntable in order to come closer to perfection. Gotta say, your interior is a beautiful "set piece."
Great build Boyd. Love the gloss. Heightens the quality of the saucer. Hmmm . . . I think I know what the 4th button is for, but I don't want to possibly spoil the surprise. 😊
I really went back & forth on a matte or gloss finish. Took a few days to decide and to me the gloss just made it pop a bit more. Who knows, someday I may get a bug and decide to dull it back down.
You have really made this into something special.the seam work and paint workis perfect, the interior with the added mood lighting really pops and the glossy finish is all icing on the cake.Thanks Boyd for sharing this one.
Great work as always Boyd. The interior is awesome. I have the smaller kit, and I'm happy with that. It fits nicely on my shelf. I have an idea what button 'D' is for, but I won't spoil the surprise if I'm right.
Don't sell your work short on the hull Boyd or on anything else with this kit, I think it looks perfect the hull is gorgeous and spot on... a really fantastic job my friend.
Must say the finish on the top of the saucer looks beautiful, you were dead right going for a gloss . This is one kit I would love to make but just have no room, so at the moment it's still in my stash of kits. Also you can't really see any imperfections. Definitely a build to be proud of.
I'm curious, not that it matters, but why break the negative instead of the positive for the on off? VERY COOL build by the way, thanks for sharing!! Peace!
I’ve scanned all of your videos; however, there doesn’t seem to be any description of how you were able to paint the contrasting color so perfectly around the top of the saucer. Can you offer any guidance please?
True Story, Boyd -- some guy in North Carolina had THE ORIGINAL C-57D Space Cruiser model with the running engine light until at least 14 years ago. It allegedly sold at auction some time after he found out what it was he had in storage in his garage for years. How he got it, I don't know but he obviously didn't realize what he had until he did some checking! The model was allegedy sold by MGM in 1970(?). It was in storage in their prop department for years. It was only for 6 episodes of Twilight Zone after Forbidden Planet wrapped production. After MGM sold the model, nobody knew its whereabout for close to 4 decades.
I came across a video on YT that showed a small display of original Forbidden Planet props from just a couple of years ago. They had a 22" C-57D that still had the working spinning effect below although it was super noisy. Also there was one of the control panels from the navigation console, an original blaster pistol and one of Robby's original gloves. Supposedly there were 2 models of the ship that were made. Many people thought the large version was destroyed in the Twilight Zone episode that it was used but that was not the case.
I have never seen this kit look so good. It's such a tricky kit to build. It's amazing what you've done with it considering how difficult of a kit it is to build.
Thanks, I put off building it for a long time because I knew how much work it would be. Next to the various Enterprise ships, the C-57D is my favorite so I had decided to at least try. It's definitely not perfect but I'm ok with where it is. I think it'll look pretty good once it's all set up on it's display.
@@TrekWorks It's a fantastic ship from a fantastic movie. You've definitely done it justice!
Man, my eyes went wide when I saw the paint job. Gloss will unforgivingly show flaws, but Boyd, I saw no flaws. This model is a show stopper! Thanks for sharing. Nicely done Boyd.
wow sir your model looks better than the movie !!!!! i tried this model my self 15 yrs ago and it beat me , beautiful job
Thanks, the kit takes a ton of materials like filler, primer and even more sanding to whip into shape. Also a lot of workspace to build it with huge flat surfaces. Understandable why it gave you problems.
That gloss finish really works and the mix of lights is a great idea. Can't wait to see the new dome on it!
that thing is looking magnificent, my dude! I can't wait for it to be fully completed with the diorama and the ID monster attacking!
I'm 58 years old now, and I remember the first time I saw the movie, on TV in 1971, and it scared the crap out of me! and that 7 year old little boy in me wants to take that model and play with it! reenact that scene!
Thanks, the movie had a big impact on me as well. It still holds up today and looks fantastic on Bluray on a big screen.
That is so beautiful Boyd, better than it looked in the movie, that gloss is just wow and with the lights too I half expected the darned thing to actually fly. Can’t wait to see it finished.
The top 'reveal' was amazing. I myself REALLY like the glossy version as-well.. Makes it look sleek and sci-fi somehow lol.. GREAT stuff. really enjoye.
Great job Boyd, you hit it out of the park. Can't wait to see the conclusion.
This is a heckuva thing, Boyd. Yes, I am making good progress-- I am building a slow-speed turntable in order to come closer to perfection. Gotta say, your interior is a beautiful "set piece."
Boyd the saucer looks sick with the gloss it's awesome great hard work lol once it's all done it's gonna be great 👍I can't wait 🛸🛸🛸🛸
Great build Boyd. Love the gloss. Heightens the quality of the saucer. Hmmm . . . I think I know what the 4th button is for, but I don't want to possibly spoil the surprise. 😊
Nice lights and external surface finish, looks awesome.
I think I would have preferred a matte finish, but the work you’ve done is just fantastic, Boyd. Really impressive!
I really went back & forth on a matte or gloss finish. Took a few days to decide and to me the gloss just made it pop a bit more. Who knows, someday I may get a bug and decide to dull it back down.
Awesomeas always Boyd. Cant wait to see it on the diorama.
Fantastic work Boyd, can't wait to see what you have as a surprise.
Looks great Boyd. Thanks for sharing buddy. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦
Boyd you are always such an inspiration with your builds. The lighting looks great and that gloss is just incredible!!
Thanks Kenny, I'm looking forward to the next part building the diorama for it and setting up the boards you sent. Thanks again for that!
@@TrekWorks can't wait to see it!! And my pleasure 😊 Boyd. Always willing to help out when I can.
Man, that saucer looks so clean. Amazing work!
Brilliant.👍
Excellent job Boyd! Gloss is better and easier to keep clean. Can't wait to see the finished model.
You have really made this into something special.the seam work and paint workis perfect, the interior with the added mood lighting really pops and the glossy finish is all icing on the cake.Thanks Boyd for sharing this one.
Awesome lighting Boyd! Looking forward to what the surprise effect will be.🙂
Thanks Adam.
Great work as always Boyd. The interior is awesome. I have the smaller kit, and I'm happy with that. It fits nicely on my shelf. I have an idea what button 'D' is for, but I won't spoil the surprise if I'm right.
Thanks Dan, we'll see if you are right :)
Don't sell your work short on the hull Boyd or on anything else with this kit, I think it looks perfect the hull is gorgeous and spot on... a really fantastic job my friend.
Thanks, I'm happy with it considering what I had to work with. It should look pretty good when it's completed.
The paint job is flawless, incredible! This model could be used for filming, really beautiful!
Must say the finish on the top of the saucer looks beautiful, you were dead right going for a gloss . This is one kit I would love to make but just have no room, so at the moment it's still in my stash of kits. Also you can't really see any imperfections. Definitely a build to be proud of.
Absolutely flawless! Amazing work Boyd!
Thank you Phil, it's been putting up a good fight but I'm satisfied I did the best I could with it.
Man, this looks incredible! Brilliant work Boyd, I'm really enjoying watching these videos.
Wow she's gorgeous ....
Nice work Boyd.
nice work Boyd
This is awesome man. Really creative wow!!!
Wow!! Amazing! Another masterpiece
Stellar work, looks amazing! Thanks for sharing all the details too.
Boyd that is turning out absolutely beautiful man! All the lighting and detail just looks fantastic!!
Thanks buddy, it's been an interesting build. I learned a lot about what to do better if I ever build another one of these.
I’ve been waiting for this update!
Very good work
Amazing work! Great subject, wonderful detail. Thanks for sharing!
This is faboo!
hope to see this at the capitol classic in october!
Looking great!
I'm curious, not that it matters, but why break the negative instead of the positive for the on off? VERY COOL build by the way, thanks for sharing!! Peace!
I'm not sure why the negative side is used either.
Great job !
I’ve scanned all of your videos; however, there doesn’t seem to be any description of how you were able to paint the contrasting color so perfectly around the top of the saucer. Can you offer any guidance please?
True Story, Boyd --
some guy in North Carolina had THE ORIGINAL C-57D Space Cruiser model with the running engine light until at least 14 years ago. It allegedly sold at auction some time after he found out what it was he had in storage in his garage for years. How he got it, I don't know but he obviously didn't realize what he had until he did some checking!
The model was allegedy sold by MGM in 1970(?). It was in storage in their prop department for years. It was only for 6 episodes of Twilight Zone after Forbidden Planet wrapped production. After MGM sold the model, nobody knew its whereabout for close to 4 decades.
I came across a video on YT that showed a small display of original Forbidden Planet props from just a couple of years ago. They had a 22" C-57D that still had the working spinning effect below although it was super noisy. Also there was one of the control panels from the navigation console, an original blaster pistol and one of Robby's original gloves. Supposedly there were 2 models of the ship that were made. Many people thought the large version was destroyed in the Twilight Zone episode that it was used but that was not the case.
Boyd this is outstanding build series; could use some help on model project, if you could get hold me this is Jetdoc
I got one of these I need to find a home for, no room for it
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