Fifteen years ago I scratch-made a Project SWORD Moon Base in 2009. more or less when I kicked off this blog.
One and a half decades later, I thought it was about time I had a crack at the other Moon Base, namely the Triang SpaceX Moon Base HQ.
The inspiration to have a go came from this bag of computer and circuitry parts I bought years ago at a scrap store. So many lovely little white consoles!
My reference points were the fabulous coverage of the Moon Base HQ by both Paul V on his Triang SpaceX site and Ed B on his Toys and Stuff blog [HQ picture at the top courtesy of Ed].
Such brilliant photography and information made research a pleasure.
Good job too; could I find my own example of the toy? Forget it! Buried in the loft somewhere!
I spent a few days gathering scraps, bits and bobs for possible parts.
Plumber's Pipe connector for the cross-way
Watch this Base!
Stunning work!
ReplyDeleteThanks. The old SWORD moon base was a lot of fun to do.
DeleteWow! I cannot wait to see what you come up with Woodsy. The suspense is killing me :-)
ReplyDeleteA while longer yet Ed, ha ha! Waiting for small personnel!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to this Woodsy.
ReplyDeleteSeems like the right collection of parts.
Cheers Mish. There's been progress.
DeleteYou are a mad genius!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you! I think!
DeleteSaw the first two modules while scrolling down to this. Most evocative as ever, and very creative as usual!. Best -- Paul
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Paul. Your website has been a godsend for reference material!
DeleteReally enjoying your work on these.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what sort of scale these would be?
I'd love to see some tiny figures in there! :)
Cheers Scott! Not sure of the scale. A real Moon Base never materialised as you know. Here's a brilliant piece on the origins of the Tri-ang SpaceX Moon Base HQ by Paul Vreede on his cool SpaceX website https://www.triangspacextoys.info/SpGAorig/MnBs_OrF/MnBs_OrP.html
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