Re-posted from 2020
Woodsy,
Inspired by your incredible scratch-built Jet Patrol, I thought I would tackle another pseudo-legend from the Supermarionation universe, the Marui UltraMobile, a blatant knockoff of our beloved SPV.
I'll keep you updated, and yes, I plan to assemble the secret spy wrist radio and the hidden mountain base that came with it!
And here at long last is the Science Patrol Vehicle (not to be confused with the Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle!), from Marui in Japan, circa 1974.
According to Scalemates, Marui milked every drop they could out of these molds, reissuing it every year or so with a new name and different box art.
This version, as you can see, came with a secret headquarters, plus a special wrist radio for Science Patrol agents. Oh, and that’s not Captain Scarlet in the cockpit, it’s Captain Science!
Rob C,
USA
2020
Yes, that's the legend! Probably my worst paint job ever - the first and last time I used Tamiya Primer - but I tried to make it look as close to the "real" SPV as possible. Gotta love a blatant knock-off! SFZ
ReplyDeleteI think you did a stand-up job SF! I love the metallic blue and the watch radio and mountain base are stupendous!
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