Tinplate6 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I’ve had this kit for some time…it is a Glencoe Models re-issue of the famous Lindberg models Flying Saucer kit, produced in 1952, and billed as the first science fiction model kit. The artwork on the box shows the saucer being pursued by three fighter jets, but that’s not how I see this going down...my build is a bit, edgier. My interpretation has this diminutive alien as a crack fighter pilot, in a rapid attack saucer, possibly one of a whole squadron of assault ships. Assuming the alien is the typical little-green man of 4 feet tall, his saucer would be 20 feet in diameter. With the four engines on the rotating outer rim, providing counter—clockwise gyroscopic spin, and the two rear intakes providing thrust, he blazes towards our planet with twin cannons mounted on the fuselage, disintegrating anything he can find. The front edge of the ship heats red-hot as he tears through our atmosphere at hypersonic speed. Our crude 1950’s fighter jets haven’t got a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Nice paint job, Brady! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinplate6 Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 Thanks Andy...BTW, the model did not come chromed, I did that with aluminum ducting tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roboto Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Excellent finish great looking Saucer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 4 hours ago, Tinplate6 said: Thanks Andy...BTW, the model did not come chromed, I did that with aluminum ducting tape. Oh really? I thought you used chrome paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinplate6 Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 Slightly thicker than gold leaf, it takes patience to work, and sticks to anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golddalek Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Looks familiar......like it's based off some USAF proposed saucer drawing of the 1950s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinplate6 Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 That’s not unusual...Lindberg Models was known for its exceptional aircraft model kits, so I’m sure that the artists approached this from a practical 1950’s aircraft design standpoint, as opposed to a science fiction point of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 11 hours ago, Tinplate6 said: Slightly thicker than gold leaf, it takes patience to work, and sticks to anything. Oh yeah, I've used it. I've considered using it in my sculptures but is seemed like cheating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krel Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 On 6/22/2020 at 2:56 PM, Tinplate6 said: Thanks Andy...BTW, the model did not come chromed, I did that with aluminum ducting tape. Popular in the movie/TV industry for props and models...That is when they used to do models. David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6Stelab9 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 On 6/22/2020 at 9:56 PM, Tinplate6 said: Thanks Andy...BTW, the model did not come chromed, I did that with aluminum ducting tape. It looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrogonza Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 I like this Saucer ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Robot Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 On 6/22/2020 at 8:20 PM, Tinplate6 said: Slightly thicker than gold leaf, it takes patience to work, and sticks to anything. Having used it before for a weatherproofing project, I am highly impressed at your results. “It takes patience to work” is an understatement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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