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A Definitive 1/144 List of Sci-Fi Models

Last post by Wege « Wed Oct 07, 2015 22:19
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by MerlinJones » Thu Mar 15, 2012 21:59
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I've followed TonyG2's advice and joined up here, where it appears to be the case that 1/144 is quite popular and members very aware!

For a long while, I've been collecting 1/144 sci-fi models. It hasn't been easy, as I've tended to avoid Gundam and non-Gundam appeared few and...

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wow..
just wow..

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Wed Oct 07, 2015 22:19
Valiant Defense (1/144 Shield Generator - Battle of Hoth)

Last post by cowleyi « Wed Jan 13, 2021 19:53
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by Warbird Kid » Tue Dec 29, 2020 17:47
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I had this 3D printed 1/144 scale Shield Generator hanging around for awhile, and finally had the inspiration and motivation to throw it together.

It started out like this with a pair of pre-built Bandai Speeders.

The Shield Generator was sprayed with a grey primer, then...

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Impressive.....Impressive.
Ian

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Last post by cowleyi
Wed Jan 13, 2021 19:53
1/144 Sci-Fi fun & Online Exhibition

Last post by smeg1959 « Thu Nov 26, 2020 4:18
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by bluedonkey99 » Wed Nov 25, 2020 14:17
This topic was posted 54 days ago
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It takes a moment for your eyes to adjust :D

part of a wider online #Showa Wandaba Club Online Exhibition

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Totally agree. I had to look twice. Looking back on many of those Gerry Anderson shows from the 60's and some of the creations which were futuristic at the time, it doesn't surprise me that aircraft like the Draken and Rafale could be made to look perfectly at home with, say,...

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Last post by smeg1959
Thu Nov 26, 2020 4:18
Some Star Wars Stuff

Last post by cowleyi « Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:57
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by MC84 » Fri May 08, 2020 14:03
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So, I want show my Star Wars Models. But I'm must say, I'm not a huge fan of weathering, my Models are Brand new, like it or not ;)

Marco

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Wow nice collection... :)

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Last post by cowleyi
Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:57
Star Wars recommendations

Last post by moresby « Sat Sep 05, 2020 13:08
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by Tim R-T-C » Fri Sep 04, 2020 23:24
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Hi all,

Been watching Solo tonight, Rogue One tomorrow - the benefits of my wife signing up to Disney Plus!

I've been browsing the Bandai kits on Amazon, price seems to vary wildly. Which are worth getting and what is a good price?

I know the AT-AT is good but a little big...

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There's just a couple of tank leaders. If you're looking for 1/144 Star Wars figures check this Shapeways vendor out...

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Last post by moresby
Sat Sep 05, 2020 13:08
144th scale Haunebu diorama

Last post by Dave998 « Fri Jun 19, 2020 16:42
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by bluedonkey99 » Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:42
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144th scale Haunebu diorama

more images here:

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Oh, wow... incredible! I love it. Mind blown!

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Last post by Dave998
Fri Jun 19, 2020 16:42
Bandai Box scale ? 1/144 First order Tie ships

Last post by smeg1959 « Tue May 19, 2020 7:48
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by cowleyi » Sun May 17, 2020 3:15
This topic was posted 246 days ago
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Been head down busy with life and caring for in laws over the past months. Just managed to get these out the door.

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Strange how a different angle completely changes the shade on the solar panels.... They are actually look paler...

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Greg, if you look through Mr Cowley's work on this forum, you'll see why many of us mere mortals would kill to have his skills! :mrgreen:

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Last post by smeg1959
Tue May 19, 2020 7:48
Bandai Box scale ? 1/144 X-Wing

Last post by smeg1959 « Mon Jan 27, 2020 22:32
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by cowleyi » Sun Jan 12, 2020 6:55
This topic was posted 372 days ago
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Hello All,

After a protracted hiatus with no motivation....I forced a return to 1/144 with this little beastie....Rise of Skywalker anyone?

Happy modelling all.

Ian

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Brilliant, as always! :mrgreen:

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Last post by smeg1959
Mon Jan 27, 2020 22:32
ACK! Spare Parts Monster attacks Japan!

Last post by bluedonkey99 « Mon Sep 30, 2019 16:45
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by Ryan B. » Mon Jun 17, 2019 20:32
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Claude vs the Frankenkritter.

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How about one of those kids garden n trampolines with extra fine side netting upgrades... With a centralised seating with drawstring waist enclosure and some move able work trays?
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Last post by bluedonkey99
Mon Sep 30, 2019 16:45
Y-Wing "Heavy"...

Last post by smeg1959 « Mon Sep 30, 2019 6:49
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by MattP » Mon Sep 30, 2019 6:33
This topic was posted 476 days ago
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I posted this yesterday on ARC:

I have an idea... ( I know, before anybody says don't hurt yourself, go take a nap )... Bandai's Y-Wing is much more refined and more detailed than F-Toys. BUT F-Toys Y-Wing is a tad bit LARGER than Bandai's. So here's what I'm considering......

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Got my vote. Go for it, Matt! ;)

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Last post by smeg1959
Mon Sep 30, 2019 6:49
Yet another kitbash, STEELY DAN* class LRRV

Last post by Ryan B. « Thu May 02, 2019 3:38
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by Ryan B. » Mon Apr 29, 2019 19:26
This topic was posted 629 days ago
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Steely Dan* class inter-system Long Range Reconnaissance Vessel #65.
Vultee BT-13* power unit, 3-9 passenger capacity, nose rail gun, other functions/weaponry cryptic.
The canopy is just a place holder until the carpet monster gives up the original. Well...it could happen...
I'm...

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Thanks, I've always admired Matt Jefferies, who designed the original starship Enterprise, as well as the original Klingon cruiser; their elegance was part and parcel of their functionality. Lots of subsequent designs, including the Orville, built on his basic premise but,...

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Last post by Ryan B.
Thu May 02, 2019 3:38
Bandai Box Scale Tie Fighter and Advanced Tie

Last post by TonyG2 « Thu Dec 13, 2018 9:58
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by cowleyi » Sun Aug 12, 2018 0:10
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Hello All,

Not sure what the scale is when it's all said and done as it relates to box size. It may well be in the vicinity of 1/144 when compared to the fine molds millennium falcon.

Anyways happy to take it down if it creates grief.

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They look pretty food. Have you tried comparing the TIE Advanced to the model from F-Toys which purported to be 1/144? If I recall there was some debate as to whether F-Toys got the scales correct. The A Wing and the ATAT were definitely criticized for not being the advertised...

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Last post by TonyG2
Thu Dec 13, 2018 9:58
Mig-31 Firefox

Last post by TonyG2 « Mon Dec 10, 2018 10:02
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by ajmm » Fri Nov 30, 2018 22:28
This topic was posted 779 days ago
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For this film...

The fictional Mig-31 is as much a star as Clint...

They even built a real one (well, fictional one) for filming at Van Nuys...

I got hold of an Anigrand Firefox cheap. I'm not very interested in the Firefox itself, if I'm brutally honest, but the 144...

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Your Firefox came out a darn sight better than mine. I had similar issues with the fit. I found a paper model in 1/144 (presented as a .pdo file so it was likely extracted from a 3D computer rendering) and had less trouble....)

Am I alone in thinking that the Mig 31 Firefox...

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Last post by TonyG2
Mon Dec 10, 2018 10:02
Moebius Models 1/72 Viper Mk.II (2009)

Last post by smeg1959 « Thu Jun 28, 2018 4:19
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by MerlinJones » Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:14
This topic was posted 942 days ago
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Whilst somewhat costly, at least you do get two in the box and the plastic seems well moulded, with lots of good detail and a comprehensive decal sheet...and stands...and pilots...and they're in 1/72!
I've already started painting the smaller pieces.
NOTE that the pilots arm...

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Wow, that's come up a real treat! :mrgreen:

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Last post by smeg1959
Thu Jun 28, 2018 4:19
Another Kitbash, auxiliary craft

Last post by smeg1959 « Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:01
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by Ryan B. » Fri Sep 01, 2017 19:51
This topic was posted 1234 days ago
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Escorted1.jpg Below. Selibaby . Guidimaxa chassis surface-to-space shuttle.
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Very Top Wonpu , Guidimaxa chassis inner-system light transport with escort fighter.

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The '60's SF feel again ... groovy! ;)

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Last post by smeg1959
Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:01
Kit bash

Last post by smeg1959 « Mon Jun 05, 2017 0:38
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by Ryan B. » Sat Feb 18, 2017 2:02
This topic was posted 1430 days ago
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Well it's not 1/144, but it's made up of a number of 1/144 kits. Mainly a Swedish 'S' tank, a couple of Spitfires (Trumpeter and Minicraft so, you know, no loss), P-47, B-17, and I believe the yellow drop tank is from an F-Toys Shiden-kai. When I went to spray the rattle can...

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Love it posed on that psychedelic background. Very '60's SF ... ;)

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Last post by smeg1959
Mon Jun 05, 2017 0:38
A couple classic 1970's Sci-Fi vehicles

Last post by RPadavan2 « Sun Jun 04, 2017 12:30

by RPadavan2 » Sun Jun 04, 2017 12:30
This topic was posted 1324 days ago

Recently purchased from a couple of stores on Shapeways are a couple of classic 1970's Sci-Fi vehicles. Both are primed and ready to be painted.

Landspeeder is scaled for the 15mmrange and the BattleStar Galactica Landram is 1/150th scale.

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Last post by RPadavan2
Sun Jun 04, 2017 12:30
Bigfoot shighted!

Last post by F_IV « Wed Nov 23, 2016 11:57
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by RPadavan2 » Mon Nov 21, 2016 7:07
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BIGFOOT SIGHTING!!

In a sleepy little model railroad town in the basement of the family home a Bigfoot was sighted. Witnesses were so shocked at the initial sighting their first pictures were blurry. Eventually they were able to take clearer shots in subsequent photos. The...

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I believe!

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Last post by F_IV
Wed Nov 23, 2016 11:57
Thunderbirds Are Go ... Well, 2 and 4 Anyway

Last post by TonyG2 « Fri Apr 22, 2016 14:53
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by smeg1959 » Sun Feb 07, 2016 10:50
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Wading through the Hobby Search site and a couple of Gerry Anderson's creations appeared as a this month. 4080 yen ($US35) is a bit steep but it does look decently detailed.

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OK this Takara Tomy kit finally arrived. No photos as yet and haven't had the chance to measure it up.

On the plus side, there appears to be decent details inside the pod and the TB4 model looks pretty decent.

TB2 is, naturally, molded in green. The cockpit is fairly basic,...

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Last post by TonyG2
Fri Apr 22, 2016 14:53
Eaglemoss Star Trek Collection "Phoenix"

Last post by TonyG2 « Wed Feb 17, 2016 11:53
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by TonyG2 » Mon Feb 15, 2016 13:20
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Not sure if anyone is collecting the Eaglemoss range of Star Trek models that have been coming out for a year or so now. Anyway one of the latest is a model of the Phoenix, the prototype warp ship from the movie First Contact .

According to the Star Trek Memory Alpha site, the...

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Yes definitely a box scale approach.

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Last post by TonyG2
Wed Feb 17, 2016 11:53
SMT 1/144 "The Betty" (Alien:Resurrection)

Last post by mote « Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:10
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by MerlinJones » Sun Jan 04, 2015 23:42
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Not much screen time, but enough to catch the attention of those of us who still appreciate real models in sci-fi films.
Fortunately, Mr. Alfred Wong was also impressed.

This isn't a small model and comes with a lot of resin;

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Really nice build.
I didn't like the movie that much, but I loved that ship.
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Last post by mote
Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:10
Fine Molds 1/144 Corellian YT-1300, The Millennium Falcon

Last post by smeg1959 « Tue Oct 13, 2015 1:16
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by MerlinJones » Sun Jan 04, 2015 22:57
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Another beautiful piece of plastic kittery from the modelling gods of Fine Molds.
Not a huge number of pieces, to be sure, but every one fitted perfectly and is full of lovely, crisp detail. Even at this small scale, you can go greeblie-spotting and see the various remnants of...

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Spitfire Kentish Ale ... No Fokker comes close! :P

And your effort on the Millennium Falcon is equally satisfying. :D
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Last post by smeg1959
Tue Oct 13, 2015 1:16
Fantastic Plastic 1/144 Minbari Fighter (Babylon 5)

Last post by smeg1959 « Tue Oct 13, 2015 1:02
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by MerlinJones » Sun Jan 04, 2015 23:32
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You ain't seen this, right?

One of the tail 'needles' has broken off, but it's a clean break and should fix up okay.
Beautiful casting of a very complex set of shapes. No bubbles, no warping and only the slightest hint of seam lines.

I'm guessing that, due to the...

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Definite blast from the past. Always found it amusing that young Will Robinson grew up to be Lennier. Just wish these guys were cheaper and I'd buy a set! :(

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Last post by smeg1959
Tue Oct 13, 2015 1:02
Atlantis Earth vs the Flying Saucers

Last post by smeg1959 « Mon Apr 27, 2015 15:15
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by smeg1959 » Sun Apr 26, 2015 14:12
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Reading TonyG2's comment about the Haunebu depicted on the box of the ginormous Ratte kit, I realised that it bears a striking resemblance to the invaders from outer space in the 1956 B-grade classic Earth vs the Flying Saucers created by famed movie special effects guru Ray...

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Just watched bits and pieces of the movie on YouTube ... ah, the memories come flooding back. A couple of minutes before the end, a saucer crashes into the dome of the US Capitol Building. The dome's diameter is 29 m and the saucer is probably around 90% of this at the moment of...

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Last post by smeg1959
Mon Apr 27, 2015 15:15
Bandai (ex-Imai) 1/144 (-ish) Thunderbird 1

Last post by smeg1959 « Mon Jan 19, 2015 9:25
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by MerlinJones » Thu Jan 15, 2015 23:38
This topic was posted 2194 days ago
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The jury's out with regards the actual scale of this model.
Next to other 1/144 stuff, it seems credible, especially when compared with 'proper' cut-aways and 1/144 pilots.
That said, I've seen it quoted as 1/72 (definitely not) or 1/87, (remotely possible).
The big, green...

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Nice one! I can certainly see Scott Tracy piloting that. A real fave with me back in the 1960's.

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Mon Jan 19, 2015 9:25

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