16/12 EAGLE EPISODE SET: COLLISION COURSE REVISITED

Another look at the Sixteen 12 Collectable Collision Course Eagle Episode set that was released in February 2020.The Eagle model, instead of the Transporter Pod (or module) has a simple detachable winch drum and blue grab which clips on to the Eagle super structure. This is used to carry nuclear mines, as seen in the episode.

I enjoyed taking photos of this model. Like the Winch Eagle, it was a little different, and I liked the look of the two nuclear mines that came with the set, although, I'm bound to say, not everyone shared my view.

Unfortunately, this set does come in for a lot of criticism from a few purists. One person who apparently makes, or made resin models of the Mines, called Sixteen 12's prototype versions an 'abomination', while others simply don't like the striking blue colour of the grab arms, which they say give it a toy-like look. There's even something for the 'spelling nazis', as even the box wording contains a grammatical error. Ouch!

For reference, here's a couple of photos I took of the actual filming props which were made by Martin Bower from Woolworths plastic picnic boxes!