I read that the latest Space:1999 Eagle ‘episode collection’
set from Sixteen 12 has now sold out
according to their website.
These popular die-cast collectables are good for those folk
who prefer their models ready- made, and, of course are perfect for diorama
photo shoots.
As most collectors already know, the ‘Immunity Syndrome’ set
features aluminium engine bells, removable pod, moon buggy and a display
platform. It also features a highly
detailed Re-Entry Glider which I particularly like.
Although I’ve already
taken photos for the blog highlighting aspects of this set, and all that
comes with it, I thought I’d experiment with a few more shots that vaguely attempt to mimic a couple
of scenes that feature Eagle 3 and the
Glider from the episode. For the smoke
effects I decided to use a small fog
machine on some of the photos.
Here’s Eagle 3 about to take off for the planet where Comr.
Koenig and the Alphan survey team are stranded.
The planet was first seen as habitable, but had, in a short space of
time become a hostile environment. Even
the metal parts on their Eagle spacecraft had begun to dissolve, effectively trapping
them all.
In the episode, the Re-entry Glider is made from carbon
fibre and immune to the corrosive effects of the planet.
The Glider attached to Eagle 3 enters the planet’s cloudy
atmosphere. As Eagle 3 begins to develop
faults, pilot Bill Fraser releases the holding clamps, and the Glider falls to
the planet’s surface.
The planet’s erratic weather conditions forces the Glider to
crash land in a small wooded outcrop.
After coming to a stop, the Glider’s two battered passengers,
Helena and Maya leave it to look for Koenig and the rest of the Alphan survey
party.
Okay, the Moon Buggy
doesn’t actually make an appearance on the planet, but I didn’t want to leave
it out.
I believe Sixteen 12
have provisionally scheduled the next ‘episode collection’ sets to be released
at the end of March 2019. These are from ‘The Exiles’ and ‘New Adam, New Eve’.
They are also planning to release the Retro ‘Dinky’ Eagle at the same time.
I really like what you've done here. Fab photos enhanced with effective smoke effects. The smoke machine was a good touch. Clearly a lot of creativity goes into your work. Great stuff, Scoop :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tony. Yes, takes a little planning sometimes. Some people would probably just photoshop things like this nowadays, which never look quite right to me. I much prefer to try and do things the old way, experimenting with lighting and now , practical effects. Doesn't always work out, but its fun trying. :)
DeleteI agree with Tony, these look ace Scoop and the fog machine is a real plus. Where did you find one of those? You really are carrying on the traditions of Derek Meddings and his team Scoop. You'll be trying Schemerly? engine boosters next! These shots look professional! Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Woodsy, yes, the fog machine effects opens up some interesting photo possibilities, and to my mind adds a little realism to the dioramas. I'm not sure I'm quite ready for rocket boosters though, but you never know. ;)
DeleteI have question (ok, my GF have a question) - HOW do you make that smoke/fog effect? Incense? Electric cigaretes smoke? Some small smoke making machine?
ReplyDeleteThe fog machine I mention in the post uses a water-glycol mixture to produce the smoke, Ranalcus.
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