Was one of the series that got me into Science Fiction. Classic 50’s/60’s rocket design that isn’t far off today’s rockets. Just look at the Dragon 2 that is about to launch. It’s almost Fireball Jr.
Wonderful! Better than any of the Fireball XL-5 toys I had when I was much much younger. What a great attention to detail, even the number and spacing of the ports!
I wished so badly for a toy XL5 as a child but there were none, my mates and I used to make them out of the cardboard tubes from the inside of clingwrap and assorted bits of card...not the same as a manufactured toy though.
@@potrzebieneuman4702 before my parents saved up money for real toys, I did the same, even to making nose cones out of paper and using plastic shapes for fins snd lateral nacells.
@@potrzebieneuman4702 I made my own(badly)from a model of a Lancaster bomber and cardboard,but they missed a great model to sell,i`m sure many of us would have built it,i yearned for Corgi to bring one out,their detailed die castings were the best we could get back then.
@@ufoclips1 I believe Airfix made a model of Fireball, I've seen photos of it, it was in a clear bag the way some of their models were. Quite rare I think. Found a mention of it " Posted May 20, 2017 "Once upon a time in the sixties, for five Lyons Maid? ice lolly wrappers and a postal order for 10/6d you could receive a model kit of the then TV wonder, Fireball XL5. (Apparently moulded by Airfix)".
@@potrzebieneuman4702 I missed that,though i remember the ads,there was a die cast around 20 years ago,but i never bought it as it was very small and had very little detail,i always imagined a 12 inch high detail model,with figures no less!,sadly no one thought it a good idea.
WOW dude ! I was just being nostalgic watching old episodes of Fireball XL5 and your video came up.. MAAN serious props bro , that is incredible, I bet Mr Meddings would be impressed ?
That awesome tommy you did a great job on building the fireball xl5. Maybe sometime could you do a video about how you built the fireball and what material you made it withI would like to try to build one.
Thanks Danny, I do have some pictures when I built it, Took me a year off and on to build it using stove pipe, white styrene sheets, an old used cone shaped lamp off E bay and many hours and start over making parts to make this great childhood space ship.
Thanks, from the first day I saw these shows as a kid about 10 years old I wanted one not even knowing the color of it because in that day everyone just had black and white T.V.
Hi David, I was just checking on my videos and saw your comment and to let you know I am doing fine, lets build another great 60's Sci- fi model, Tommy. 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀 🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸
Stunning work. The detail and the fact you made the front detachable via magnets. Perfect.
Thank You.
Great work on your XL5. Takes me back to a kid in the 1960s when I use to watch the program.
Tommy, that is absolutely magnificent. Wonderful work Sir!
Thanks, I wish I could make anyone who wanted one for their own.
That is an amazing piece! Thanks for sharing!
That is SOOO cool! Great job. I loved that show as a kid.
That's amazing you've done a lot of large-scale models that look really cool.
Was one of the series that got me into Science Fiction. Classic 50’s/60’s rocket design that isn’t far off today’s rockets. Just look at the Dragon 2 that is about to launch. It’s almost Fireball Jr.
Better than the original!!
That's is a beautiful model well done 👏
Absolutely Beautiful mate, love it 👍👍👍
Awsome! This was THE model I wanted as a kid. Excellent job!
Me too (no hash tag)
Bravo Zulu, man! So very well done!
Brilliant work Sir... Well done.....
WOW! What elsee can I say? Excellent work Tommy!
Wonderful! Better than any of the Fireball XL-5 toys I had when I was much much younger. What a great attention to detail, even the number and spacing of the ports!
I wished so badly for a toy XL5 as a child but there were none, my mates and I used to make them out of the cardboard tubes from the inside of clingwrap and assorted bits of card...not the same as a manufactured toy though.
@@potrzebieneuman4702 before my parents saved up money for real toys, I did the same, even to making nose cones out of paper and using plastic shapes for fins snd lateral nacells.
@@potrzebieneuman4702 I made my own(badly)from a model of a Lancaster bomber and cardboard,but they missed a great model to sell,i`m sure many of us would have built it,i yearned for Corgi to bring one out,their detailed die castings were the best we could get back then.
@@ufoclips1 I believe Airfix made a model of Fireball, I've seen photos of it, it was in a clear bag the way some of their models were. Quite rare I think. Found a mention of it "
Posted May 20, 2017
"Once upon a time in the sixties, for five Lyons Maid? ice lolly wrappers and a postal order for 10/6d you could receive a model kit of the then TV wonder, Fireball XL5. (Apparently moulded by Airfix)".
@@potrzebieneuman4702 I missed that,though i remember the ads,there was a die cast around 20 years ago,but i never bought it as it was very small and had very little detail,i always imagined a 12 inch high detail model,with figures no less!,sadly no one thought it a good idea.
WOW dude ! I was just being nostalgic watching old episodes of Fireball XL5 and your video came up.. MAAN serious props bro , that is incredible, I bet Mr Meddings would be impressed ?
I am glad you like it.
Impressive and crazy at the same time!!!
Awesome work sir, well done :)
That is a tremendous model. I am sure Gerry Anderson is smiling on you.
What a really great job! Very well done. Absolutely FAB.
fantastic, you are a great model maker, i knew Gerry Anderson, and Derek meddings, they would have hired you on the spot.
Amazing. I want Musk to build a real one.
Wow! That is Gorgeous. I have the MPC 1966 ship in plastic. All the fin pegs on the capsule are intact. 🌞
Excellent model.
Brilliant build well done sir!!
What a good idea using magnets to hold the nose cone on
Michael Smith Indeed.👍
That`s how the "real"one was held on too.
Amazing job!
I wonder what would happen if Steve Zodiac got drunk and docked Fireball Junior to the main hull upside down.
Great work, Tommy. You have many admirers on the Fireball XL5 Facebook page. Come join us and send updates!
TC that is great!
Excellent work
OMGOODNESS..👏👏👏👏👏 well done friend......👍 Well done indeed...luv it.🚀🚀🚀🚀
Well done, Sir! Well done!
That awesome tommy you did a great job on building the fireball xl5. Maybe sometime could you do a video about how you built the fireball and what material you made it withI would like to try to build one.
Thanks Danny, I do have some pictures when I built it, Took me a year off and on to build it using stove pipe, white styrene sheets, an old used cone shaped lamp off E bay and many hours and start over making parts to make this great childhood space ship.
Excellent!!!
Beautiful work sir.
Thanks, from the first day I saw these shows as a kid about 10 years old I wanted one not even knowing the color of it because in that day everyone just had black and white T.V.
All you need to do now is build Space City!
Stunning!
Really nice. I hope that Junior secures well :)
It does, when I move it I always take fireball Jr off of senior, Thanks for asking.
Looks great sir
Steve Zodiac would be proud of you if he were here to see it!
I Love it Tommy!!!! You're the Best!!!
Thanks David, but you do still know i put this video on over 2 years ago, but thanks again though, Tommy.
Hi David, I was just checking on my videos and saw your comment and to let you know I am doing fine, lets build another great 60's Sci- fi model, Tommy. 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀 🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸
Wow, Very Nice !
That’s fantastic
you do some really nice work
Thanks
Fantastic! 👍
Fabulous!!!
That amazing.
Very Well Done!
WOW!!!
Cool
I love it .
Thank you so much Ted, .
@@tommycummings664 Your most welcome .
Real Boss…
Great model, but kind of odd to see a futuristic rocket ship in the middle of someones living room.
👍
I want I want I want!
Not sure if anyone have ask. Where you put that big thing at...???
I keep it in my hobby room i have for my model collection.