SIXTEEN 12 BREAKAWAY PART 2 REVEALED!

Sixteen 12 Collectables have revealed what is part of their set 7 - The ‘Breakaway part 2 ‘episode set.

Sixteen 12 Collectables have been kind enough to let me take a few photos of their prototype models prior to being sent to the manufacturers.

It comprises of Commissioner Simmonds’ V.I.P. Eagle Transporter with those more realistic aluminium engine bells, and a completely revamped and highly detailed V.I.P. pod, which has the orange V.I.P. livery going up and over the windows rather than just the two sides.

The panelling is also much more detailed using a bold mix of orange and yellow. Personally, I think it gives the Eagle a great look.

Although the V.I.P. Eagle is rarely seen in the opening episode there is a minor bone of contention with  fans over whether the orange paint is used on the sloping top  surfaces of the pod or if it’s just on the sides . 

It’s difficult to say for certain as the shots it appears in either show the Eagle landing or taking off in wispy smoke, or in shots taken from below. 

The long out-of-production Product Enterprise version chose to go with just the plain orange sides which are more like what we see on screen. It looks fine, of course, but the revamped 16/12 pod is certainly a pleasing alternative.   

The set also comes with a highly detailed Lunar Tank that was originally part of the Product Enterprise Eagle Deluxe set. This time, however 16/12 has added a cockpit figure.

A lot of people wanted to see 16/12 release a proposed Lunar three Tank set. Sadly, the tooling and production costs on a limited run made it an unfeasible project.  At least those who don’t have one of the Product Enterprise versions will have the opportunity to get an alternative with this set.

The set comes with a detailed plastic display plinth, and a Moon Buggy.

At the time of writing Sixteen 12 have given no official release date for this set yet, although interest can be registered via their website. 
http://www.sixteen12.com/s1999_dc_breakaway2.html