Here is my latest Vintage Japan SF model, the NITTO Space Explorer Saturn from 1983, a reissue of a 1966 kit called “Satan.” As you can see, I went for garish mid-60s colors, in order to get the “first wave” vibe of these early SF kits almost certainly inspired by Thunderbirds and Stingray.
I found it amusing that the 1983 box takes care to add a disclaimer: ”Model kit may differ slightly from illustrations!”
Rob C
USA
Very cool! I love the paint job you gave it!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I tried to be as wild with the colors as I could, to make it look like it could have fallen out of a Supermarionation series!
DeleteGreat work. I see that unlike lots of other classic Japanese kits of that era it thankfully doesn't have wheels. It always annoyed me when they put wheels on non-wheeled toys and kits. How large is the completed model?
ReplyDeleteYes, it’s fun when they did something other than put wheels on everything. This is a fairly large model, about seven inches long.
DeleteYes, it’s fun when they did something other than put wheels on everything. This is a fairly large model, about seven inches long.
Deleteit is a corker Rob, one of your best I would say, although all your models look great. It reminds me of a toy that Wote has I think. A plastic toy.
ReplyDeleteI would not be surprised to find that this “walker” design was used on some similar space toys. This vehicle actually works, thanks to a clockwork Motor, and someday I’m going to wind it up and see where it goes!
DeleteI would not be surprised to find that this “walker” design was used on some similar space toys. This vehicle actually works, thanks to a clockwork Motor, and someday I’m going to wind it up and see where it goes!
DeleteWhat a cool kit, despite the unfortunate name! Box art is gorgeous, but I love the toy style finish youve given it too. Very reminiscent of Thunderbirds helijets. Japan got all the best kits!
ReplyDeleteSince I discovered long ago that I’m no darn good at “authentic” modeling, with washes and weathering and such, I’ve learned to be happy with the “shiny new toy” look.
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