Way back in 2009 I attempted to scratch build a replica of the Project SWORD Moon Base play set as depicted in the Official Manual pictured below. The build formed the basis of a blogged moonbase diary.
I did this in the attic, where I had some space and could leave a mess each evening.
It didn't generate much interest back then so I'm re-posting the half dozen posts again this week in case it's of interest now.
2009: Last week I spent a highly enjoyable hour reading about Mike Delamar's wonderful Scratchbiulding a Thunderbirds Fire Engine project on the brilliant Space 1999 Eagle Transporter Forum.
I am both in awe and inspired by Mike, a real friendly guy, in equal measure and have resolved to start my own 'pet' project, which has been languishing on the 'drawing board' for ages: to build the Project Sword Moonbase!
You fool I hear you cry! I agree! The obstacles are great and many, the greatest of which are my lamentabley 'green' modelling 'skills' (a virgin solder!) followed closely by the lack of authentic Project Sword Moonbase imagery.
The only real drawing is in the Official Manual (top pic) supplemented by the odd TV21 comic strip appearance (bottom pic). There are some similar moonbase artworks by the great Ed Valigursky on the net, but these can only be viewed as background material really.
The only real drawing is in the Official Manual (top pic) supplemented by the odd TV21 comic strip appearance (bottom pic). There are some similar moonbase artworks by the great Ed Valigursky on the net, but these can only be viewed as background material really.
So, with super-glued hands and dedicated to virgin solders everywhere, I set off to discover the dark secrets of the fabled Moonbase! Watch this space (or not)!
Good luck, Woodsy,
ReplyDeleteIt was always the SWORD toy I really wanted as a kid.
Look forward to seeing the results.
and you are one of the few people lucky enough to have seen one Andy. I hope this does it justice.
Deletegotta keep my eyes on this project - I'll need inspiration if and when I ever do a space diorama
ReplyDeleteHopefully more to come tonight Ed.
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