Re:[SHADO] UFO Model Metallic finish and Lunar Module

I REMEMBER READING IN A SCI FI MAG THE COLOR OF THE LUNAR MODUL IS A BURNED ORANGE.




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The burnt orange stacks up with what I had heard. But I was hoping
that some one could pin it down a little more precisely, like the
Skydiver colour has been confirmed as Ford metallic oyster gold,
which is still available as spray-on, touch-up paint at Halfords.

The reason I'm asking for the exact paint finish (apart from the
obvious) of the original lunar module/carrier? Is if the colour is
not now commercially available (which is highly probably), that should
not present me with a problem. As I have I have a contact in a paint
company in Southport, and as such can get 500ml cans of spray paint
made to order, for a very reasonable £14.99 per can. For
instance I was finding the Ford Oyster Gold from Halfords too glossy,
so I commisioned some cans with a more matting agent, which is all
but perfect for a smaller scale replica.

So as long as I can identify the exact colour I can get it made.
Ideally it would be nice to get the RAL No, but I accept that is
pretty unlikley. However, a Car colour would be a good second best.

I know this is not a modelling forum, but I'm aware there are a lot
of people who are in the know that can hopefully can point me in the
right direction. I appreciate this is not a modelling forum so I'll
close before I get thrown off:-)

Hoping someone can help

Cheers

Russell

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> I REMEMBER READING IN A SCI FI MAG THE COLOR OF THE LUNAR MODUL IS
A
BURNED ORANGE.
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>I REMEMBER READING IN A SCI FI MAG THE COLOR OF THE LUNAR MODUL IS A
>BURNED ORANGE.

Burnt orange? Seems to me that it's some sort of dark red... although
it's true - it's difficult to tell what the real color was from the
DVDs or photographs, as it varies depending on the lighting, the
film, the developing, etc...

The worst case of this color variation (to me) has always seemed
to be Skydiver/Sky One, which often appears in photographs and
onscreen to be green, even though it was really more of a brown/gold
color...

Marc

--- In SHADO@y..., Marc Martin <marc@u...> wrote:
> >I REMEMBER READING IN A SCI FI MAG THE COLOR OF THE LUNAR MODUL IS
A
> >BURNED ORANGE.
>
> Burnt orange? Seems to me that it's some sort of dark red...
although
> it's true - it's difficult to tell what the real color was from the
> DVDs or photographs, as it varies depending on the lighting, the
> film, the developing, etc...
>

This is precisely the problem, in the better lit scenes it appears
almost orange, in the less well lit, space scences it appears dark
red. My hunch is to go with the better lit scenes but, I don't know
that's why I'm asking if any one knows:-)

Try asking your questions at the Culttvman.com sci fi modeling forum at www.hobbytalk.com
Take a look at www.culttvman.com as well, the biggest sf modeling site
on the web for inspiration and info.
AT

hopkirk_marty wrote:

--- In SHADO@y..., highcotton51@m... wrote:
> Try asking your questions at the Culttvman.com sci fi modeling
forum
at www.hobbytalk.com
> Take a look at www.culttvman.com as well, the biggest sf modeling
site
> on the web for inspiration and info.

Kinda been down that line, culttvman is a GREAT site but is heavily
stacked towards Star Trek, Star Wars and Irwin Allen. Hobby talk is
another good site but tends to lean towards straight forward RC
modelling. The best site in my opinion is www.starshipmodeler.com at
least they have a UFO page. But still has a distinct leaning towards
the aforementioned. I was hoping by posting here, there was someone
in the know, but not necessarily a modeller. I find as a modeller,
that often that best sources of info can be the non modelling
fraternity.

It's a case of broadening of ones approach.

Here's still hoping some has knowledge of the colour of the LM.

Marty

--- In SHADO@y..., highcotton51@m... wrote:
> Try asking your questions at the Culttvman.com sci fi modeling
forum
at www.hobbytalk.com
> Take a look at www.culttvman.com as well, the biggest sf modeling
site
> on the web for inspiration and info.

Kinda been down that line, culttvman is a GREAT site but is heavily
stacked towards Star Trek, Star Wars and Irwin Allen. Hobby talk is
another good site but tends to lean towards straight forward RC
modelling. The best site in my opinion is www.starshipmodeler.com at
least they have a UFO page. But still has a distinct leaning towards
the aforementioned. I was hoping by posting here, there was someone
in the know, but not necessarily a modeller. I find as a modeller,
that often that best sources of info can be the non modelling
fraternity.

It's a case of broadening of ones approach.

Here's still hoping some has knowledge of the colour of the LM.

Marty

hopkirk_marty wrote:
Well Marty, all content on CultTvman is submitted by modelers like
yourself, so if there is not enough UFO stuff for you there, how about
submitting some? Same thing with Hobbytalk... if you don't ask the
question there, you won't get any answers.
CultTvman is my partner and I am on the UFO list and a huge Gerry
Anderson fan. I have a closetful of kits that I don't have time to
build, which is why none of my work is on the site yet. I just want to
emphasize that there are plenty of people who would love to see more GA
related info and models at the site.
Anthony Taylor

Anthony, in essence you are correct, in that I should explore these
avenues more directley. What I did'nt make clear and probably only
alluded to was, I'm fully aware of these sites and do keep a eye on
them already. The point I was trying to make (badly)is it
sometimes good to explore non modelling forums as these can be an
exceptional source of information. Maybe some day, somebody will
start a GA modelling forum with a UFO bias. Until then we will have to
hunt around where ever we can to get this elusive detail.

Marty



> Well Marty, all content on CultTvman is submitted by modelers like
> yourself, so if there is not enough UFO stuff for you there, how
about
> submitting some? Same thing with Hobbytalk... if you don't ask the
> question there, you won't get any answers.
> CultTvman is my partner and I am on the UFO list and a huge Gerry
> Anderson fan. I have a closetful of kits that I don't have time to
> build, which is why none of my work is on the site yet. I just want
to
> emphasize that there are plenty of people who would love to see
more
GA
> related info and models at the site.
> Anthony Taylor

Anthony, yes that is a good idea and in due course I will persue it.
It sometimes pays to ask the other than the non modellers for
information. It is quite suprising how little nuggets turn up from
time to time.

Marty



> Well Marty, all content on CultTvman is submitted by modelers like
> yourself, so if there is not enough UFO stuff for you there, how
about
> submitting some? Same thing with Hobbytalk... if you don't ask the
> question there, you won't get any answers.
> CultTvman is my partner and I am on the UFO list and a huge Gerry
> Anderson fan. I have a closetful of kits that I don't have time to
> build, which is why none of my work is on the site yet. I just want
to
> emphasize that there are plenty of people who would love to see more
GA
> related info and models at the site.
> Anthony Taylor

Hi all,

In France, TF1 Video will be releasing UFO on DVD
in one box (7 DVDs) on July 1st! Here's a link:

http://www.cinestore.com/html/fiche_produits.php?groupe=1&page=1&id=13515

I don't have any information on special features...
although perhaps it's available somewhere online?

Marc

I'm reading (And getting pretty excited) about some of the extra features
of the Space 1999 TF1 releases as they will include Message From Moonbase
Alpha (The short film that appeared at the 1999 and 2000 conventions!) I
also read that the french dubs are the ones done in 1975 for the French
Canadian dub of the series. More info here for the 1999 release

http://www.space1999.net/catacombs/main/merc/vmnow.html

Are the French dubs for the UFO release also French Canadian? I have a set
of UFO in French Canadian from an old tape trading friend from years ago
and I wonder if they will be the same.

Also do you think there will be more extras than already available on the
region 2 release for UFO? The R2 release is VERY impressive, from the
menus and the cute animation to the commentary by GA and the missing
scenes. Anything TF1 putting in that Carlton is skipping? I can't imagine
what they could add besides the UFO documentary and I doubt that since
Fanderson will be releasing the documentaries on DVD.

At 04:43 PM 4/29/02 -0700, you wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>In France, TF1 Video will be releasing UFO on DVD
>in one box (7 DVDs) on July 1st! Here's a link:
>
>http://www.cinestore.com/html/fiche_produits.php?groupe=1&page=1&id=13515
>
>I don't have any information on special features...
>although perhaps it's available somewhere online?

>Also do you think there will be more extras than already available on the
>region 2 release for UFO? The R2 release is VERY impressive, from the
>menus and the cute animation to the commentary by GA and the missing
>scenes. Anything TF1 putting in that Carlton is skipping? I can't imagine
>what they could add besides the UFO documentary and I doubt that since
>Fanderson will be releasing the documentaries on DVD.

Oh, I could think of several things they could add... :-)

The website states something about a "Making Of"... this might be
something new. Also, I had heard that they were working on some of
their own extras, which would be in addition to what's on the UK
release.

And I suspect that A&E might be also doing something extra, although
it might not show up until Box #2. And it might also depend on how
well Box #1 sells...

Marc

>I'm reading (And getting pretty excited) about some of the extra features
>of the Space 1999 TF1 releases as they will include Message From Moonbase
>Alpha (The short film that appeared at the 1999 and 2000 conventions!)

You forgot to mention that one of the extras for the French Space:1999
DVD's is an entire episode of UFO! ("Survival")

How's that for an "extra"? :-)

Marc

At 07:41 PM 4/29/02 -0700, you wrote:
> >I'm reading (And getting pretty excited) about some of the extra features
> >of the Space 1999 TF1 releases as they will include Message From Moonbase
> >Alpha (The short film that appeared at the 1999 and 2000 conventions!)
>
>You forgot to mention that one of the extras for the French Space:1999
>DVD's is an entire episode of UFO! ("Survival")
>
>How's that for an "extra"? :-)

They're really including an episode of UFO as an extra? I read through
most of the info quickly (It's been an aggravating week here) mostly
interested in Message from Moonbase Alpha which if most fans buy the set
for I could be the most expensive 7 minute film ever! : - )

Why survival? Is it because of the Moonbase? Why not Identified? At any
rate it looks like I'll be buying some French Space 1999 DVD's unless A&E
announce MFMBA on their last DVD sets.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Merkel" <[hidden email]>


> I'm reading (And getting pretty excited) about some of the extra features
> of the Space 1999 TF1 releases as they will include Message From Moonbase
> Alpha (The short film that appeared at the 1999 and 2000 conventions!) I
> also read that the french dubs are the ones done in 1975 for the French
> Canadian dub of the series. More info here for the 1999 release
>
> http://www.space1999.net/catacombs/main/merc/vmnow.html

WHOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
OUR dub!
Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssss....

I couldn't stand his Edness going 'Putain de bordeellllllllll de
merdeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee'!
8-
<blink>
Oh. His Edness doesn't swear....
:-1
Okay, there would have been the 'Putain de dôme!'
8-1


> Are the French dubs for the UFO release also French Canadian? I have a
set

Good question!

> of UFO in French Canadian from an old tape trading friend from years ago
> and I wonder if they will be the same.

Let's hope so!
8-)

> Also do you think there will be more extras than already available on the
> region 2 release for UFO? The R2 release is VERY impressive, from the
> menus and the cute animation to the commentary by GA and the missing
> scenes. Anything TF1 putting in that Carlton is skipping? I can't
imagine
> what they could add besides the UFO documentary and I doubt that since
> Fanderson will be releasing the documentaries on DVD.

Well... If they do find something more to add, how many sets of these will
we have to buy, pray tell!?

8-)

Thanks, Phil!

--Anny