[JFAIR] [WIP] Klaatu Barada Nikto

[JGW3000]

I had nothing for a concept for January-February flying machines, but then it hit me - a UFO, and why not the most famous one, from the original 1951 classic movie, "The Day the Earth Stood Still". So I present you my interpretation of a flying saucer (still in need of some body work):

Not sure if I has the skills to pull it off, but I have some concepts on the following power functions, all IR of course: three landing legs up/down, exit ramp up/down, and of course flashing/spinning lights

If I get into trouble, just need to say "Klaatu Barada Nikto" and maybe Gort will come by to help!

Your thoughts /. comments would be greatly appreciated...

[Andy D]

Your flying saucer is excellent. From one of my favorite movies, I still remember when it came out.

I really like your use of parts and the hint of a disk. Well done, well done indeed!

Andy D

[JGW3000]

Thanks Andy! i am going to 'sleep on it' a bit and work our how to do the bottom section and undercarriage to enhance the look further.

But my choice of color or panel won't work, as the 5x7's in appropriate colors are only found in black or white.

I'd like an opinion or two before getting some more 5x11 and 5x7 panels - go with an all black scheme (not very realistic), or mix 5x11 grey with 5x7 white on the upper section?

Again, thanks for commenting!

[Junpei]

Neat project! Technic UFO's aren't so common

Hmm, that's a hard choice... I think it would look much better if it was all one realistic color, and you could always use plates and tiles if you really needed to.

TLH

[Paul B Technic]

This is something very unique, thanks for sharing.