Monogram Cylon Raider

[smokeriderdon]

Going with the old Monogram Raider kit. I much prefer the original ships over the stuff from the remake. I have an original Viper as well.

[KalebB]

You know, Battlestar Galactica is one of the few sci Fi space universes I've never watched. Maybe I should change that sometime. Looks like a very interesting space craft

[Stokesy44]

Very nice. Cant beat an old raider from the original series.

[Tomcat64]

Brilliant! Will be watching this one with interest & a huge dose of nostalgia

[cor]

Looks awesome. Molded in color too. Grey's a color....

[Twokidsnosleep]

Taking it old school
Nice

[RangerNeil]

You know, Battlestar Galactica is one of the few sci Fi space universes I've never watched. Maybe I should change that sometime. Looks like a very interesting space craft

Watch the Original series first.
My opinion - its better than the remake as the original was all about the action whereas the remake was much, much, darker and more about the psychology.

[smokeriderdon]

You know, Battlestar Galactica is one of the few sci Fi space universes I've never watched. Maybe I should change that sometime. Looks like a very interesting space craft

Watch the Original series first.
My opinion - its better than the remake as the original was all about the action whereas the remake was much, much, darker and more about the psychology.

The remake was a steaming pile of dung IMO. Couldnt make it through the first episode. I DETEST when they decide to ef with well established characters in order to pander. Plus, I honestly do not like the designs of the ships in the new one. The Cylon ships look like cheesy Independence Day rip offs.

[digger303]

You know, Battlestar Galactica is one of the few sci Fi space universes I've never watched. Maybe I should change that sometime. Looks like a very interesting space craft

Watch the Original series first.
My opinion - its better than the remake as the original was all about the action whereas the remake was much, much, darker and more about the psychology.

The remake was a steaming pile of dung IMO. Couldnt make it through the first episode. I DETEST when they decide to ef with well established characters in order to pander. Plus, I honestly do not like the designs of the ships in the new one. The Cylon ships look like cheesy Independence Day rip offs.

I can't disagree with your sentiments.
I also didn't like way the story line ended.

[KalebB]

You know, Battlestar Galactica is one of the few sci Fi space universes I've never watched. Maybe I should change that sometime. Looks like a very interesting space craft

Watch the Original series first.
My opinion - its better than the remake as the original was all about the action whereas the remake was much, much, darker and more about the psychology.

It's definitely on my must watch list, the original is usually always better I've noticed in shows and movies

[smokeriderdon]

OK, sat down to this since the 117 is done.

OMG, I am not sure what to do with this. It was clearly meant to be more of a toy. Set up to fire missiles, which I am not doing. But look at the engine "exhaust" area. Its not glued, but thats complete. WTF am I supposed to do with THAT??????



The center hole does have a part that goes there. It just wouldnt stay for the pic. And yes, I have some sanding of joining parts to do. But those gaping holes. I have some ideas, but damn. *sigh* The Moebius kit is a LOT better.

[smokeriderdon]

OK, so some spare parts and some work with plasticard and wallah. Not perfect, but much better. And once i paint and all that, it should look passable.

Bragging points if you know what kit the exhaust parts came from.

[digger303]

OK, so some spare parts and some work with plasticard and wallah. Not perfect, but much better. And once i paint and all that, it should look passable.

Bragging points if you know what kit the exhaust parts came from.

Very creative
Cartridge filter maybe.

[smokeriderdon]

Nope. They are exhaust parts from a 1/48 kit.

[smokeriderdon]

OK, small update. I sprayed the top side with Camouflage gray. Its a super light shade an works perfect IMO. Then putty to seal stuff up more. Letting that dry, then sand and see what else I need to do before moving forward.

[Twokidsnosleep]

coming along


Those things used to scare the S out of me when I was a kid

[cor]

Oh yeah. Cylons.

[DBMiller]

Sorry about the fit issues! That always sucks.
I prefer these original BG ships to the new designs so I'm glad to see one being built.

[digger303]

Never much fun hiding seams and sanding putty.

[smokeriderdon]

OK, I am pretty much done with trying to fill gaps at this point. What will be will be. LOL Just gotta gloss coat and detailing.

[smokeriderdon]

OK, did a bunch. Got the engine cowlings painted. Weathered it some. Hard to tell in this pic, but it is. LOL I used AK pigments and makeup. Guns have the intial paint. Gotta do a bit more to them. Do the decals and it will be done. Next post will be the completed post.

[digger303]

Can see this is headed for the display case front and centre.

[smokeriderdon]

So, the kit decals made me a liar. Another update...

Well, my dumb butt didnt think to spay the old decals in the kit to keep them from shattering. Soooo, I had to paint the black stripes. *sigh* I DID spray the pentagon markings, so those should work. I have some touch ups to do, but it came out OK I think.

[digger303]

Yep looks good.

[RangerNeil]

Looks good to me too!!