Orion III Space Clipper
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37 28 October 2022, 17:33
Roland SachsenhoferThis is not the Airfix model - but it should be seen in connection with it: as inspiration to get this somewhat smaller and extremely smart model by Moebius! The kit itself is simple and well made, the detail shapes tend to be a bit washed out- but the shapes that match the film model are impressive. Even in 1:160 scale, the Space Clipper is not that small. The interior made of plasticised cardboard is innovative - in the meantime I can say: it works, also as a solution for the cockpit.
28 October 2022, 17:40
Roland SachsenhoferHere we continue with a few pictures of the Orion III prepared for surface colour - and in giant steps towards the end. I decided on a multi-textured surface with individual areas, masked off here, in a mild yellow tone as well as grey tones. Tomorrow the white will be applied in the form of Gunze H316, I'm looking forward to it!
14 December 2022, 17:04
Roland SachsenhoferThank you- in 1:72 scale, e.g. from Möbius, this iconic ship will look most impresive, that´s for sure.
17 December 2022, 08:41
Roland SachsenhoferThank you Guy. Decals have been applied, everything is sealed with Gunze gloss clear. I am looking forward to show you picture of the more or less finished Space Clipper!
17 December 2022, 18:10
Roland SachsenhoferThank you Torsten!
Well, it´s done, pictures will follow soon.
22 December 2022, 08:42
Roland SachsenhoferDo you know what impressed me most about this project? The final view of our blue planet, gorgeous, precious beautiful - and impressively captured by the photographers from weightlessness! I will come back to this later, but to start with: "Space Clipper Orion III" is finished! The construction itself was unspectacular, whereby the parts proved to be reasonably accurate, but their contours were quite soft. The bought decals crumbled already during the first attempts and turned out to be completely useless; actually a luck, because this is how I like the Orion III best.
I took the liberty of adding the motif of the space clipper oscillating between the earth's surface and the space station to suitable surroundings with a little image processing. Maybe you feel the same way, that your heart swells! Not because of the beauty of the model, but because of the breathtaking beauty of our planet. An incredible sight - and a call to celebrate life in joy and mindfulness. In this spirit, I wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
22 December 2022, 09:09
TorstenAwesome, especially the pictures in space are impressively well done. The blue planet triggers every time special feelings with me, I am fully with you 👍
22 December 2022, 10:20
Łukasz GlińskiWhat a beauty 👍 That paper interior reminds me of the H0 building kits 😄
22 December 2022, 13:18
Nathan DempseyThose are beautiful photos. The finish on your build came out great too. Merry Christmas!
22 December 2022, 14:26
SpanjaardModel results are really good, but with those background images, it is simply breathtaking!!
22 December 2022, 23:03
Roland SachsenhoferI am really happy about your reactions! thank you mates, for your comments; I find it very great that you are also taken with this sight, thank you very much for all the appreciation!
23 December 2022, 17:32
David R. MeizosoPic 23 is just beautiful! The ship is clearly dancing a Strauss waltz.
23 December 2022, 19:25
Roland SachsenhoferA connoisseur of the film! I'm glad about your comment, the appreciation- and the shared enjoyment of the pictures!
25 December 2022, 12:39
