UFO SHADO - Mobile Units

[Glitchinthesystem]

Just joined after a long absence from the RC scene, my first RC vehicle was a Tamiya XR311 Combat Support vehicle in 1980 and having just retired I have decided to get back into this hobby... I did say it was a long time!

Although not specifically "military tank" related my first project will be the conversion of a 3d printed 60cm long (approx. scale 1/14) kit of a Mobile vehicle from the Gerry Anderson UFO series of the 70's.

So as it’s a tracked vehicle there is obviously similarities between it and the fine tracked models that appear on this forum (oh how I love a Forum vs Facebook groups).

Anyway, hoping to tap into some of the knowledge and advice that I'm sure abounds in the Forums community

Cheers Jason

P.S> I should add that I'm not printing the 3d model kit myself and it’s not due to be delivered until next month sometime as its produced to order.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/YW6QyJsuTbxPqBULA

[Ecam]

Welcome aboard! We've got quite a diversity of things built and represented here. Though I'm not sure exactly where to start that thread...

That should be a pretty cool build!

I sort of remember that series. I enjoy Sci-Fi but I don't think that show got too much air time in the States. Space 1999, that one I do remember.

Again, welcome.

[ColemanCollector]

I think I remember that series--the UFOs were these metallic, counter-rotating opposed salad bowls with equally weird soundtrack that always reminded me of my mother's mix-master when the mix blades got put in a bit crooked and hit each other. The interceptor spacecraft were pretty cool--looked a bit like a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter minus its tail and smoking a big white cigar. IIRC the interceptors always got fried by the aliens.

Sounds like a neat build! Pics Please!

Mike.

[Rocketman]

Did someone Say SHADO MOBILES!!!

I've got some in production with a mind to adding them to my resin range late next year. They have been designed to run on Heng long modified chassis. Still a long way to go mind. If you get stuck give me a bell!

[Herr Dr. Professor]

Welcome, Glitch! Out of curiosity, I ran a quick search using the function at the top right. I see that there have been some mentions of UFOs here on RCTW, but I am rather ignorant of SciFi things. I recall another who posted here for a while because he was searching for help with a prop replica from the "Toy Story" movie. It turned out that there were others in the know. I wish you the same luck. Please do show us your SHADO2 as it progresses.

[Meter rat]

Welcome to the forum from Argyll and Bute, and an unusual build. I remember UFO and the mad anti-clockwise spinning ufo models. I think someone one here is building a model based on warhammer 40000.

[MrChef]

Welcome to the forum.

[Glitchinthesystem]

Did someone Say SHADO MOBILES!!!

I've got some in production with a mind to adding them to my resin range late next year. They have been designed to run on Heng long modified chassis. Still a long way to go mind. If you get stuck give me a bell!

Nice one, will maybe share resources and compare notes.

Currently I'm trying to obtain (as part of my pre-build research) some detailed images of the rear of the Mobiles to work out what if any decals there should be?

[Glitchinthesystem]

For those interested I have started to project build thread in the Modern section of the Builds :- viewtopic.php?t=34871