Buck Rogers Models [Archive] - The Rocketry Forum

AKPilot

12th March 2009, 01:56 AM

Forgot to post that a couple months ago I was able to pick up a Buck Rogers, Earth Force Starfighter, and a Draconian Marauder. Of course I was hoping that either Colonel Deering or Princess Ardala would deliver them to the door; biddi-biddi-biddi.

The plan is to convert the patterns onto lite balsa and then build.

rosko_racer

12th March 2009, 12:49 PM

Looking forward to following this thread very closely...

mach7

12th March 2009, 12:50 PM

If your looking for any reference's The Science Fiction Museum has both the filming models on display. Check it out on your next Seattle trip.

Ford Prefect

12th March 2009, 01:42 PM

I just bought both as well. Can't wait for the results. I have 2 that my brother built per instructions (he is a modeler I am a rocketeer). They fly pretty good but the lite balsa idea intriques me.

Cj

Fred22

12th March 2009, 08:17 PM

That sounds like a great idea Troy :)
Cheers
fred

Mikus

12th March 2009, 08:22 PM

Looking forward to following this thread very closely...

Likewise, I have both in my build pile too.

Of course I would trade both for a Spandex-clad Erin Gray in a heartbeat. ;)

RangerStl

12th March 2009, 10:06 PM

Likewise, I have both in my build pile too.

Of course I would trade both for a Spandex-clad Erin Gray in a heartbeat. ;)

You savage...!

;)

luke strawwalker

13th March 2009, 01:01 AM

Likewise, I have both in my build pile too.

Of course I would trade both for a Spandex-clad Erin Gray in a heartbeat. ;)

Hehehe... Wilma was cute, but Princess Ardala... now she was HOT!!! :eek::cool:

Too bad they don't have shows like that on TV anymore...

mach7

13th March 2009, 01:23 AM

You can still watch it here:

http://www.hulu.com/buck-rogers

AKPilot

13th March 2009, 02:05 AM

I've seen pictures of them both recently under a google search. I about cried - they've gotten older. I think Erin Gray's even put out a cookbook. Of course if everyone recalls correctly, she was on Silver Spoons as well.

I think I also mentioned this elsewhere, but if you watch the original Battlestar Galactica (first show) you can also see Jane Seymour (first two episodes) and Rick Springfield (Apollo's brother who the Cyclon's kill).

AKPilot

13th March 2009, 02:06 AM

If your looking for any reference's The Science Fiction Museum has both the filming models on display. Check it out on your next Seattle trip.

I'm going to do that. When I was up there, a little over a week ago, I finally went to the Flying Heritage Museum owned by Paul Allen. WOW!!! I finally got to see both variants of V-1s (originals) both manned and unmanned. Yup, there was a manned version!

powderburner

13th March 2009, 06:43 AM

Of course I would trade both for a Spandex-clad Erin Gray in a heartbeat.

Remember, this is a "family friendly" place

Besides, I get first dibs

luke strawwalker

13th March 2009, 04:17 PM

You can still watch it here:

http://www.hulu.com/buck-rogers

I've got the DVD set... :) Both seasons. Picked them up when I got "V", "V-the final battle", "V-the television series" and "Sledge Hammer Season One" and "Sledge Hammer Season Two" along with the original "Battlestar Galactica" DVD set.

Best shows ever on television IMHO...

Oh, and ya want to talk about hot... Anne-Marie Martin as Dori Doreau on "Sledge Hammer".... :D She did a guest part on Buck Rogers as the lead telekenetic woman that stole Twiki in the episode "Twiki is Missing!"

Yall take it easy! OL JR :)

Mikus

13th March 2009, 06:06 PM

"Sledge Hammer Season One" and "Sledge Hammer Season Two"

LOL! Used to crack me up the way he would talk to his gun. :D

AKPilot

14th March 2009, 12:44 AM

Here's Erin Gray about four years ago:

Col Deering (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erin_Gray)

(btw, as far as Buck Rogers goes, I never had a Colonel that looked like her.

And here's Pamela Hensley (Princess Ardala):

Princess Ardala (http://a104.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/100/l_332fa995ffcd0c2ebb3dd24dd5882f5f.jpg)

luke strawwalker

14th March 2009, 03:29 AM

CharlaineC

14th March 2009, 06:40 AM

I still think their both beautiful women. and I agree about the spandex clad erin grey :D

dpower

16th March 2009, 03:40 AM

...The plan is to convert the patterns onto lite balsa and then build.A good idea, to be sure. The fibre board on these tends to be quite warped. I've built the Marauder, the stacked fins give a very nice 3D look. I'd think pretty thin, either 1/16" or 3/32". You'll still need to use card stock for the canopy & outboard engine pods. The pods are a bunch of work, but look really great when done.

CharlaineC

16th March 2009, 12:48 PM

This is a set I wanted when it was still avalable. I hope to find them some day or clone them.

dpower

16th March 2009, 02:09 PM

This is a set I wanted when it was still avalable. I hope to find them some day or clone them.They go up on ebay quite often; the Marauder can be picked up for $20-$30, the Starfighter maybe $30 to $40 if you're patient.

Micromeister

16th March 2009, 03:45 PM

AK:
I hope you'll make the patterns available, whenever you start you build, It seems like a couple are really great models that need to be converted to flying status;)
and yea! i'd really like to downscale the Starfighter for micro motors....

dpower

17th March 2009, 06:50 PM

...I hope you'll make the patterns available, whenever you start you build....
http://www.dars.org/jimz/cen5336.htm
http://www.dars.org/jimz/cen5335.htm

JimZ

7th April 2009, 03:46 AM

Plans for these have moved to:

http://www.spacemodeling.org/jimz/cen5336.htm
http://www.spacemodeling.org/jimz/cen5335.htm

JimZ

PunkRocketScience

20th April 2010, 11:22 PM

I just picked up a Draonian Marauder kit myself from ebay.

I'd like to try and use the original fiber parts. Any suggestions on how to keep them flat? I'm thinking I might try sandwiching them with white glue and paper and smashing them flat while drying....

mach7

21st April 2010, 12:56 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rvx6BBkxz4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YY0-lSg3-k&NR=1

the latest re-imaging of Buck.

Maybe Pem-Tech can make a kit.

PunkRocketScience

21st April 2010, 01:58 AM

Dude! That's AWESOME! I can't believe that they have Gil Jerard and Erin Grey as Buck's parents!

luke strawwalker

21st April 2010, 05:01 PM

You can still watch it here:

http://www.hulu.com/buck-rogers

Oh, I've got the DVD's... :)

Shows from the late 70's /early 80's were SO cool... Totally unapologetic babefests... :)

Not like the drivel on the networks now... OL JR :)

luke strawwalker

21st April 2010, 05:11 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rvx6BBkxz4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YY0-lSg3-k&NR=1

the latest re-imaging of Buck.

Maybe Pem-Tech can make a kit.

Hmmm... as Spock would say, "Fascinating"...

Course I haven't really gotten into all the 'reimagining' stuff... the new BSG just didn't really catch my interest, and I'm not sure that this will either by the looks of it...

I DO like the reboots of Star Trek (though it has SOME issues obviously) and the reboot of James Bond was SORELY needed! Maybe this will be better than the ships look...

Later! OL JR :)

Mikus

21st April 2010, 06:27 PM

Dude! That's AWESOME! I can't believe that they have Gil Jerard and Erin Grey as Buck's parents!

Heh that is so cool. :D

PunkRocketScience

26th April 2010, 03:57 PM

I ran a couple of quick tests over the weekend on the warped card stock that came with my kit....

I was able to get a nice flat, very tough sample (cut from the extra around the fins) by applying a layer of one ounce fiberglass to each side of the fin. It didn't seem to add much weight either. I did my lay up between sheets of waxed paper sandwiched between 2 sheets of glass (the clear stuff, not fiberglass...) with a weight on top. This resulted in an extremely smooth finish to the fin!

I'll post pics when I start with the real fins.

Zeus-cat

27th April 2010, 03:28 AM

Like the Mary Ann vs. Ginger debate, do we need a poll on Col. Deering vs. Princess Ardala?

Ironnerd88

27th April 2010, 02:06 PM

Since we are on the topic...

Mary Ann
Wilma Deering
Betty Rubble
Lt. Uhura

I like the Buck Rogers fan vid. Erin and Gil did a good job (WHY didn't Erin get more work?). Looks like it could be fun. Buck Rogers is a great concept (just like Flash Gordon).

The same company also does Star Trek: the New Voyages (http://www.startreknewvoyages.com/) (a continuation of the original series - better special effects, not better acting). I am always amazed at the actors these guys get!

PunkRocketScience

28th April 2010, 12:32 AM

Wow...

This thread has gone WAAAY off topic. It'd be an interesting psych profile study to see what the different answers would mean about a person...

Mary Ann
Wilma Deering
Wilma Flintstone
Lt. Dax

Since we are on the topic...

Mary Ann
Wilma Deering
Betty Rubble
Lt. Uhura

I like the Buck Rogers fan vid. Erin and Gil did a good job (WHY didn't Erin get more work?). Looks like it could be fun. Buck Rogers is a great concept (just like Flash Gordon).

The same company also does Star Trek: the New Voyages (http://www.startreknewvoyages.com/) (a continuation of the original series - better special effects, not better acting). I am always amazed at the actors these guys get!