16/12 EAGLE EPISODE SETS : BREAKAWAY PART 2 REVISITED

Another look at the Sixteen 12 Collectables, Breakaway Part 2 set which features the orange V.I.P. Eagle Pod, and one of the Alpha Tanks which to be fair, first appeared in the Space:1999 Infernal Machine episode, as plans to release all three tanks in a single set had been shelved at that point in time. (The Infernal Machine Eagle Episode set, which features the other two Alpha Tanks is planned to be released soon) I really like how the way the orange pod colour gives the overall look of the Eagle model.The original Product Enterprise V.I.P. Eagle release had just the pod side panels painted orange, while this later release has the sloping top section coloured as well. The jury is out as to which is technically the correct paint scheme. Special Effects man, Brian Johnson can't recall, and screen shots of the model, and the full size studio sets are open to some interpretation. Personally, I don't mind either version, but if pushed I'd probably go for the full orange look. With regards to the Alpha Tank in the set, Sixteen 12 have added a driver, differing slightly from the original Product Enterprise release. A small point, but a nice touch.