UPDATE: 9/05/2007 - This is my attempt at recreating the filming miniature "Colonial Movers" from the original Battlestar Galactica series. I wanted to take a brief detour from the studio scale Galactica recreation, and this was the perfect subject. It took about a month of steady work on weekends and after work. The model is about 90% all original parts that were used. The rear engine section was the biggest compromise. I couldn't find anymore Airfix Saturn V's, so I used the Monogram kit only for the back SatV. The front engine section is an Airfix kit. I forgot to put the B-29 parts on for these pics on the 'collar', but they are on now.

DECALS - To try to get as close to the original build, I had custom dry transfers made up in the exact size and font they used on the original miniature. The benefit of this approach was there is no silvering, and I was able to get the transfers to each go on around the ribs on the container. I also made a custom '57' in dry transfer, as well as the "2C" on the brown container. I think the dry transfers and some original decals for the "Moving and Storage" and LLI/LIN worked great.

WEATHERING - This was the most fun part of this build. I tried to recreate as precisely as possible all the same streaks, splatters and oil textures all over this. I accomplished this with a variety of railroad weathering powder, pastels and enamels. I think the overall effect came out very close to the originals.

MODULAR - I designed the model so the command section and engine section just slide on and off, so transport of the model is much easier. I also used a magnet to hold the rear engine harrier/saturnV cover as well.

THANKS - This project would not have been successful without the help of a few good friends, so thanks guys for your help! - George T., Ryan C., Mike N., Mark D. and Jason E.