Jeddahbill Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Greetings! Recently completed build of the Aries 1B in 1/32 scale. This is a large and heavy 15 inch resin kit from Scott Alexander (CaptCBoard)) at Atomic City Models with full interior, LED lighting, and custom built display base.. Details of the work in progress can be viewed here: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235057170-aries-1b-2001-a-space-odyssey/ Questions and comments are always welcome. Many thanks for having a look. Cheers, Bill Images of the completed model begin here with views of the exterior: 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 Next group of images with closer views of the exterior . . . . 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 Views of the cockpit and pilots. Apologies for image quality on some of these, they were taken in low light for the most part. My photographic talents are mediocre at times . . . . 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 The following images show the passenger cabin interior with figures of various individuals seen in the film. Dr. Heywood Floyd and the two Pan Am cabin staff came with the kit (along with the two pilots), The other individuals are generic 1/32 scale train passenger figures modified to depict characters seen in Space Station V scenes of the film, but not on the Aries - USAA attendant and Pan Am pilot in transit. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 Passenger cabin and characters as never seen in the film . . . . 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 The final batch of images all taken in very low light conditions - apologies for the quality . . . . . 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Incredible work on the whole deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Carlos Duque Arango Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Simply stunning, i can hear the blue danube playing, cracking job and lit to boot. All the best chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Impressive work Bill, I followed along with the build thread and was impressed with you very tidy construction and techniques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 @Jeddahbill Was this bought as an original pre order from Scott? Which no one included me despite paying up front has recieved or was it an eBay purcahse? Tommo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 On 7/16/2019 at 9:07 AM, Jeddahbill said: Hi Tommo, I got this kit from Atomic City Models (Scott Alexander) on Ebay in September 2018. I was one of the last to actually receive a kit before deliveries ceased. It was not easy getting this from Scott, many long delays and eventually I had to file a case with Ebay. Eventually the kit was delivered, but it was a frustrating purchase experience. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 Many thanks everyone for the kind comments - pleased to know the images were well received! Coming soon is the 44 inch Orion Pan Am Space Clipper also from Atomic City Models which I managed to get on Ebay in 2016. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Bill, Simply splendid. Gallons of detail to drool over and nice subtle weathering. For it's time I thought it was a bold design, quite unlike the traditional Moon ship. I really should watch the film again, and soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 You've given me nostalgia for the future all over again. Superlative work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted August 10, 2019 Author Share Posted August 10, 2019 Thanks Pete and TheBaron! This was perhaps the most challenging project I have attempted, certainly the largest resin kit in my experience. I am pleased with the outcome and just need to find a place big enough to display it properly! Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 How much for a ticket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Lovely stuff, very good detail work with the figures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 Thanks everyone for the kind comments! Very close now to completion of the Orion Pan Am space clipper from Atomic City. At 44 inches long it is a bit difficult to handle. Trying to find a place to display it will be interesting . . . . . . Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 5 hours ago, Jeddahbill said: Thanks everyone for the kind comments! Very close now to completion of the Orion Pan Am space clipper from Atomic City. At 44 inches long it is a bit difficult to handle. Trying to find a place to display it will be interesting . . . . . . Bill You could scratchbuild the space station and keep it in that... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Fantastic model of the prop of a era-making movie. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 Thanks Gordon and Moa for having a look at the images and posting comments. Aries is now displayed next to the Orion space clipper both to be joined soon by the Timeslip Creations XD-1 at almost 60 inches in length. . . . Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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