There were two main 'Narcissus' models used in filming: one with the dimensions of this kit, and another that was foreshortened for long shots. There was also a tiny model that was used in the shots of the craft in its hangar. The models were made by a man called Martin Bower, who had previously worked for Gerry Anderson on Space: 1999.
I have this kit and it really is well done . I built one for my Grandson & still have another to build for myself. I plan to scratch build the screen/ vents on the back and make they are in scale and plan on cutting out that interior and scratch build another one and as I plan on lighting the interior so you be able to just see the interior behind that terrific smoked glass and what you did with the front engines I loved, definitely gonna steal that idea. VERY NICE work my friend !
Great build. I acquired one of the Narcissus kits from Evilbay years ago and would like to build it. Thank you so much for your in depth project. It will give me the background to do a much better job.
Just got this kit, and will use your video as a guide. Thank you! Also, where can I get the set of decals you mentioned? I will likely need to get the paper to print it. Thank you again!
Nice build! 👍🙂 I really wish someone would (if they still exist) pick up these old Halcyon molds and re-release these kits once more, especially the dropship. I've seen them on Ebay from time to time and usually when I do they're entirely WAY out of my wallet's reach! 😕
This kit is actually 1:72 scale. Halcyon made this mistake and Aoshima repeated it. In fact, just look at the size of the seats and it's obvious that they are definitely too large to be 1:144! In doing my research, I went to the official Aliens references and did the math myself. This kit is exactly 1:72 scale.
@@fandru5538 In either case, the seats are certainly not 1:144. Measure the model kit and compare it in ratio to the official Alien data for the supposed size of the Narcissus and you will find that it is 1:72 scale.
@@stevethefishdotnetThe scale was off on the actual studio model. It was originally only going to be filmed from the front view. Earlier in the movie, you can see Ripley and Dallas walking around in the cockpit from a distance. This view would be at 1:144. At the end of the movie, they decided to have close ups of the rear hatch which appears to be at 1:72. The front and back of the Narcissus are at different scales.
May I ask you something about the Glazing Putty? I saw a few modelers using it. They dilute the putty with something and use a brush to apply it and it gets immediately very smooth and shiny too. What thinner is used for the bondo glazing putty? Water? Mineral spirit? Acetone? Thanks.
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There were two main 'Narcissus' models used in filming: one with the dimensions of this kit, and another that was foreshortened for long shots. There was also a tiny model that was used in the shots of the craft in its hangar. The models were made by a man called Martin Bower, who had previously worked for Gerry Anderson on Space: 1999.
This guy is a really great modeller .. makes the most basic kits look super detailed
thank you
Imagine being stuck in that escape pod with Giegers alien on board. Cool kits, i wish they came out back then.
That would be pretty scary. Thanks for watching.
It’s 2022, and your build is holding up beautifully. Again, great tips and tricks for a winning display.
Thanks so much
Great looking model.
Thank you
Really wish I brought this model back in the day! Great looking spacecraft.
All those Alien Halcyon kits really need re-relases.
Yeah I agree. I found another Halcyon Alien model at a model show back in 2019 of Ripley in the power loader. I'll get to it eventually
Absolutely brilliant well done thanks for sharing 👍
thank you
I have this kit and it really is well done . I built one for my Grandson & still have another to build for myself. I plan to scratch build the screen/ vents on the back and make they are in scale and plan on cutting out that interior and scratch build another one and as I plan on lighting the interior so you be able to just see the interior behind that terrific smoked glass and what you did with the front engines I loved, definitely gonna steal that idea. VERY NICE work my friend !
Thank you.
I like how you were able to "up date" the model but kept the new stuff to a minimum to keep it's originality . Oh, and HI from the East County 🤠😁
Thanks....and hey out there in East County! Not sure if you ever attended Winterfest model show in the past but it's been cancelled this year. :(
Great work!! The lights and the small mods you did really sets it off.
Thank you
Great job as always! Love that you didn't overdue it with the wash; a little went a long way and really looked screen accurate.
thanks Dale. I appreciate the compliment
Great build real work of art.THANKS looking forward to your next project.
thank you
Looks fantastic, so glad I found your site, cheers!
Thanks
Another nice model from you. I have this kit in my stash so happy to see you build it
thank you
Well done! I have one of those in my stash and I think I will scratch build the full interior.... in the future! Thanks for the tips!
thanks for watching
Awesome Build .
thanks franco
Great job! Just an observation, I think the hatch panel on upside down.. the hatch is meant to be at the bottom of the panel I believe 👍
Thanks for the info. Appreciate the compliment too
Another great piece from you. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks John
Awesome job and build!
thanks Ken
Great looking model mate 😉👍
As always...thanks Tim
Great build. I acquired one of the Narcissus kits from Evilbay years ago and would like to build it. Thank you so much for your in depth project. It will give me the background to do a much better job.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and for your compliments. I really appreciate it.
Excellent build! Really great job with very helpful tips. Thank you for sharing!
Great job. And as always thanks for all the detailed information.
You're welcome and thanks for watching
Another great build... enhanced a very basic kit with sensational internal and external detailing
Thanks I appreciate your compliment
Absolutely brilliant - as always! 👍👍👍👍
thanks
Came out great! Hope you and your family have a great holiday season!!
Thank you and same to you
great build! greetings from South Africa
Thank you for your compliment...hope all is well in SAfrica
I never realized just how similar this ship and the Ghost from Star Wars Rebels are!
"If we ain't outta here in ten minutes, we won't need no rocket to fly through space." Excellent work as always.
Nice job. Very educational as always!
thanks Paul
Very nice work on an old model kit
Thanks
Reminds me a bit on the space-scale from John Carpenter’s Dark Star ‘73
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yeah i thnk so too
Have to give you a thumbs-up 👍for a cracking video
Thank you
I’ve always loved this ship!
Really love the design...thanks for watching
Very nice build. Will have to start the two I have.
thanks
Excellent work and advises. :)
thank you
Great to see another video.🙂
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You certainly do nice work on your models.
thank u
@@InterstellarModeler
Very much welcome 🙂
I have this model - great little kit.
Great work !
thanks
In my youth i often fantasized about being trapped with Ripley in the narcissius.
i'm sure many of us did :) thanks for watching
She would blow you out of the airlock..
Fantastic work! I am truly in awe, what a great build m8!
Thank you...I appreciate your compliment
Very nice 👍
As always - very nicely done indeed,sir!
thank you
Built the kit when it was new, still have the model in storage too
Very nice work! I've never seen this kit ever built up and didn't know about the inaccuracies but it looks pretty close to the filming model me.
thanks...yes I think for the most part it look like a pretty good replica of the ship.
Super perfect as always. Thank you man.
very cool build
thanks
Just got this kit, and will use your video as a guide. Thank you! Also, where can I get the set of decals you mentioned? I will likely need to get the paper to print it. Thank you again!
Thanks for watching. Send an email to interstellarmodeler @ gmail for a pdf/jpg of the decals
You are my lucky star. Nice job!
Do you wash your parts in warm water & Dawn Dish soap to get the mold release and oils off the parts? Beautiful build!!🖖🏻
I dont show it in my videos but yes I do. Really helpful prep for painting. Thanks for the compliment
Nice build! 👍🙂
I really wish someone would (if they still exist) pick up these old Halcyon molds and re-release these kits once more, especially the dropship. I've seen them on Ebay from time to time and usually when I do they're entirely WAY out of my wallet's reach! 😕
Thanks for watching. I agree I hope someone does pick up this kit at some point. It really is a good one.
This kit is actually 1:72 scale. Halcyon made this mistake and Aoshima repeated it. In fact, just look at the size of the seats and it's obvious that they are definitely too large to be 1:144! In doing my research, I went to the official Aliens references and did the math myself. This kit is exactly 1:72 scale.
stevethefishdotnet interesting.....I just assumed the seats were the wrong size, thanks
Are you sure ? I would say 1/48. The seats are so huge...
@@fandru5538 In either case, the seats are certainly not 1:144. Measure the model kit and compare it in ratio to the official Alien data for the supposed size of the Narcissus and you will find that it is 1:72 scale.
@@stevethefishdotnetThe scale was off on the actual studio model. It was originally only going to be filmed from the front view. Earlier in the movie, you can see Ripley and Dallas walking around in the cockpit from a distance. This view would be at 1:144. At the end of the movie, they decided to have close ups of the rear hatch which appears to be at 1:72. The front and back of the Narcissus are at different scales.
Excelente trabajo, felicitaciones!! 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍
Thank you
Nice work
Thank you
Very nice she came great.
thank you
Bargain price on your part sir,
Nice build, liking the neca version myself.
thank you
Very very Good!,is Cool!
Thank you
No little scale alien clinging to the back? ;)
Hmmm...that's not a bad idea....Lol....thanks for watching
This kit came out very nicely but it screams for an interior. Do they make a photoetch for that?
Not that I'm aware of.
The Halcyon Holdings corporation sure had an odd start...
i wish i could find that model for a good price and hello from North Carolina.
Thanks for watching......yeah this was a lucky find for sure. Hope all is well in NCarolina. I really must make it there for a visit.
Great
May I ask you something about the Glazing Putty? I saw a few modelers using it. They dilute the putty with something and use a brush to apply it and it gets immediately very smooth and shiny too. What thinner is used for the bondo glazing putty? Water? Mineral spirit? Acetone? Thanks.
I've not thinned it before but it's my understanding that you can do so with acetone or nail polish.
So ripley was asleep inside there and floated in the universe more than 50 years.
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What is the length and width of this product?
You can refer to 15:56 of the video....it's about 8.5 X 6.5"W
@@InterstellarModeler Oh, thank you sir
@@InterstellarModeler What is the scale of this product?. 1/144 scale?, or 1/100 scale?
Hey there, do you have a jpeg for the decals for the Buck Rogers Starfighter? Thanks
No but if you go to Jbot decals...he has them for sale. www.jbot.ca/space.shtml#2
Why they called it Narcissus?😂😂🥁
Not sure...tried actually looking it up and found this interesting article about the miniature instead. weyland.fandom.com/wiki/Narcissus
@@InterstellarModeler Thank you.😉👍🚀🥁🥁🎥🎞🎬
1/144…????..mmm 1/72 parece
The box listed it as a 1/144 scale. I assume it was correct but it could be wrong. Thanks for watching