SPACE: 1999 Eagle variant 'Kestrel.'

[Howard]

Thanks for the kind words!
Yes, now you mention it, it does have a similarity to that craft - the forward facing intakes I guess. Actually, I had that kit back in the 80s, and this model has a kitbashed part from it!

 

[CessnaDriver]

Well I am all for darkening the skies with Eagle variants! :lol

What a fun baseline to play with.

 

[Howard]

I think you'll enjoy the article, Cessna - there's around 34 variants on the second page, although some are quite similar.

 

[superjedi]

I included the spine as a visual reference to the Eagle.
I did toy with the idea of not including one, but the model didn't look right without it.
The central section containing the port and starboard docking connectors / doors descends in my mind's eye - a self contained airlock for use on a planet's surface - so the spine would perhaps aid stability in this instance.
Although the design of the Kestrel doesn't require a connecting spine from a structual point of view, neither did the Hawk, which also featured one.

I see. Like I said, just curious. It's a great looking design. :thumbsup

 

[Howard]

Thanks superjedi! The model does have a few failings - but I hope to (one day!) get around to correcting them with a larger scale version.

 

[warp16]

I just got my latest issue of Sci-Fi and Fantasy Modeller, Vol 15, in the mail. And you made the cover! Excellent shot! Yours was the first article I read; I'm amazed at the research you did, creating all the variants. I like the name, Kestrel, I like the look of it. Your photos are awesome! :thumbsup

 

[Howard]

Thanks warp16. I'm glad you like it!
It was a lot of headscratching work, but worth it in the end.

 

[Tobin]

Fantastic piece and a nice write up!

 

[franz bolo]

Wow! great piece!

FB

 

[Howard]

Thanks guys!

 

[Harada357]

Right out of season III!


Those are some big engines pointing forward.
Something must be up with that.

I guess Commander Koenig wanted to be able to GET OUT faster than he got INTO trouble. :love

AWESOME design.

Gordon

 

[mffanrodders]

I love this model. The eagles from Space 1999 have always been my favourite childhood toy memory. This is a beautiful addition to the Eagle fleet on Moonbase Alpha.

 

[Patron Zero]

That's a lot of detail in a tiny package, great job !