MK-I (armed) Land Rover from "BUCK ROGER in the 25th CENTURY" (1:50 scale)

[Rhaven Blaack]

As we all know, @Revell-Fan resized the Land Rovers from "Buck Roger in the 25th Century" to 1:50 scale (all three can be found in the resource section). I have decided to build them all for my collection. I am starting with the MK-I (armed). This version was introduced in the pilot episode "AWAKENING".


So, at 1:50 scale all of the parts fit on just three pages. However, I have printed the parts sheet out three times (so that I have enough parts to add details and greebles) and split the sheets in half (which gives me six pages time three).


I cut all of the doors out (and trimmed the so that there is a recessed line). I also recessed the widows and the black areas on either side of the handles for the doors. I then added a piece of cardstock where the doors go and placed the door back where they are suppose to be. I have also raised a few panels (including the vents).


I started to form the outer shell.




The outer shell is complete.




There is more to come! So please say tune to your local Earth Directorate broadcasting channels for more updates.

 

[Awry_Chaos]

SWEET! Nice going so far. I told @Revell-Fan that you and him should collaborate on a Buck Rogers and BSG fan film.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

SWEET! Nice going so far. I told @Revell-Fan that you and him should collaborate on a Buck Rogers and BSG fan film.

Thank you sir! It is funny that you mention a Buck Rogers and BSG crossover. I have plans for a diorama that will have such an element in it (then again, there will be a few interesting Easter eggs all through out it).

 

[Awry_Chaos]

Thank you sir! It is funny that you mention a Buck Rogers and BSG crossover. I have plans for a diorama that will have such an element in it (then again, there will be a few interesting Easter eggs all through out it).

Technically, the two shows could be from the exact same universe. There is a lot of similarity between them and they were, in essence, created by the same person.

I'm looking forward to seeing your diorama!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Technically, the two shows could be from the exact same universe. There is a lot of similarity between them and they were, in essence, created by the same person.

I'm looking forward to seeing your diorama!

You are correct. There are quite a few series that Glenn Larson made that could (technically) be in the same "universe". One easily have fun with many different crossovers.

In some of my past threads, I have posted what some of the Easter eggs will be. However, I will be building the vehicles and small components first, then build the actual set afterwards.

 

[mijob]

Looking forward to see the progress on the diroma.

 

[Revell-Fan]

Great start, buddy!

1/50 offers more possibilities for display: The models still look good and not too tiny and you are able to build up a large scale diorama which does not eat up the entire space of your living room.

 

[Awry_Chaos]

Great start, buddy!

1/50 offers more possibilities for display: The models still look good and not too tiny and you are able to build up a large scale diorama which does not eat up the entire space of your living room.

But that's what living rooms are for! Of course, a model I am planning on doing will take up a significant portion of my living/dining room.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

I have a few different ideas for a few dioramas in mind. As for space constraints, that is one of the reasons why I have chosen 1:50 as my "go-to" scale now. With that being said, there is going to be a diorama mad in 1:32 scale at some point.

 

[Awry_Chaos]

1:50 scale is not that small. In that scale, the aircraft carrier I want to do would be about 17 feet long! That's a good scale for aircraft and car models too!

 

[Awry_Chaos]

@Rhaven Blaack Maybe this would be a good time to tell your wife that you're going to need a new living room!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

@Rhaven Blaack Maybe this would be a good time to tell your wife that you're going to need a new living room!

My fiancé and I have already discussed this in depth. She is actually very supportive and encouraging in my hobby. She is ABSOLUTLEY bewildered and amazed with what can be made and done with paper/cardstock.

 

[Revell-Fan]

Scenes of a married couple:

She: "Honey, what are you doing?"
He: "I'm building a new king-sized bed."
She: "Hrm. The shape reminds me of a Star Destroyer."
He: "Yep. Dracula slept in a coffin, we will have something with style!"

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

It is time for another update! I am now moving on to the underside.

Here is the front underside panel with the lights. I have recessed the light panels and raised the lenses.


The front underside panel is attached.




These are the internal formers. I laminated them to 0.5 mm thick.


The formers are assembled.


The formers are in place.


Here is the bottom plate.


The bottom place is in place.


These are the pieces for the bumper plates. I scored the lines on the outer plate to add physical texture.


The bumper plates are in place.


Here is the lower bumper.


The lower bumper is in place.




Here is the undercarriage/drive box.


The undercarriage/drive box is assembled.




The undercarriage/drive box is in place.




Please say tune to your local Earth Directorate broadcasting channels for more updates.

 

[Awry_Chaos]

Wow, cool! Coming along nicely!

 

[Awry_Chaos]

@Rhaven Blaack @Revell-Fan Will there be an interior to these made? I don't remember if an interior was shown on the TV show or not. I guess I'll have to track the show down and watch it again. And have the pleasure of seeing Princess Ardala again. She was one of my favorites!

The 80s had some of the best TV shows for Science Fiction!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

@Awry_Chaos Thank you very much!
There is not an interior for this model (or the other variants, that is including the BSG Landram) yet. Nor was one shown in the series. However, @Revell-Fan has plans on making and interior for it.
With that being said, I hope that this information will not stop you from binge watching the series again.

 

[mijob]

looks cool

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

It is time for another update! I have assembled and attached all of the components for the top and side (minus the weapons system and search lights. Those will be done later).

Starting with the large blue plate. Here are the parts.


The large blue plate is assembled.


Here are the parts for the weapons system mount.


The large blue plate the weapons system mount are attached.


Here are the parts for the small side panels


The small side panels are assemble.


The small side panels are attached.




Here are the parts for the large blue side panels.


The large blue side panels are assembled. I recessed the black areas to about 1 mm.


The large blue side panels are attached.








I will be working on the track system next.
Please say tune to your local Earth Directorate broadcasting channels for more updates.

 

[Revell-Fan]

Fantastic! thumbsup thumbsup thumbsup