As there was several table displays at the recent Cromford Mills exhibition I thought it best to do a few separate posts showing some of the high points on each table display in turn, and I’ll start with Richard James Ashton’s impressive model display – It’s an Ashton!
This three-foot long Colonial Viper from the original Battlestar Galactica series really caught my attention. I reckon the detailing is excellent.
It’s fitted with landing lighting, and its rear sub-light aft mounted engine exhausts are illuminated. Just for good measure the cockpit instrumentation is illuminated too. To be honest, I wouldn’t be surprised if I pulled back the tiny joystick the model would probably launch across the room!
The perfect space-fighter for a Blue Squadron warrior after those pesky Cylons!
Apart from the 1977 film, I’m not particularly interested in Star Wars, I leave that interest to my son, but I do like Richard’s model of the Millennium Falcon.
It’s probably around three-feet in circumference, and again packed with detail.
Look inside the cockpit and there’s a Wookie at the controls, with a bikini-clad Princess Leia in the arms of Hans Solo!
The model does have lighting, and even has a small illuminated boarding ramp.
Richard brought along his huge model of the Serenity spaceship from the short lived series, Firefly, a series I’m not particularly familiar with.
The model is a ‘work in progress, but it still looks pretty cool.
Most people are familiar with the Back to the Future films, and the Delorean time machine.
I’m not sure if this is an enhanced version of the partwork, or an original build, but it still looks pretty good.
This unique Eagle design is known as the ‘Kestral’, using parts from the Round 2 Eagle kit.
My thanks go to Richard for displaying some wonderful items.
Stay tuned for more photos I took of the Cromford Mills exhibition model displays soon.
Like that Serenity. Often tempted to try one myself, big fan of Firefly.
ReplyDeleteIt's a big model. Inside the bridge cover there's a lot of illuminated detail my camera just couldn't pick up awithout a steady tripod and some direct lighting.
DeleteAll those models are just stunning. Thanks for the photos.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, more to come!
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