SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

Jupiter 2

922 views
8 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    April 2014
Jupiter 2
Posted by kestrel0222 on Sunday, September 5, 2004 12:11 PM
Hi,
I have been in this great hobby for almost 40 years now. I have been modeling W W II fighters and modern day jet fighters for my entire time in this hobby. I want to embark on the "Sci-Fi" area of this hobby. I am interested in modeling (if it is available) the Jupiter 2 spacecraft from the 1960's TV series. I am also interested in the "Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea" models. Do any of you know if these kits exist?
Thanks,
Tom
  • Member since
    December 2012
Posted by FreedomEagle1953 on Sunday, September 5, 2004 12:31 PM
Hi ya kestrel0222 ...

You my friend are in luck ... well sort of ... Polar Lights makes both of the kits you are seeking ... er, well they did make both kits ... I am almost certain that they are out of production now ... check out their web site:

http://www.playingmantis.com/pl/index.php

I would keep my eyes peeled on eBay ... I am pretty sure you will be able to find the kits you want sooner or later ... good luck and have fun !!! Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

FreedomEagle1953

Chicago, IL area

"keep on building 'em ... but don't glue your fingers together"

  • Member since
    December 2012
Posted by FreedomEagle1953 on Sunday, September 5, 2004 12:39 PM
Hi again kestrel0222 ...

... as they say on the news ... standby for the latest update !!!

I have good news ... I checked the Polar Lights web site ... as I hope you will too ... and one of your wishes ... the Seaview from the old TV show Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea IS still in production ... so it shouldn't be too hard to find at your LHS ... or perhaps they could order one or two for you ... Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

As for the Jupiter 2 the Polar Lights web site confirms that they once made this ship ... but, no longer do ... so ... again good hunting ... and keep us posted with reports and pictures ... eh? Approve [^]

FreedomEagle1953

Chicago, IL area

"keep on building 'em ... but don't glue your fingers together"

  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Warwick, RI
Posted by paulnchamp on Sunday, September 5, 2004 10:07 PM
The PL Jupiter 2 can still be found occasionally in hobby shops. There are also some nice aftermarket accessories for it: pilot seats, corrected landing gear, decals, lighted fusion core and more. If you want to show the interior, the pilot seats and the decal set are a must. To find this stuff, you can do a search at www.starshipmodeler.com.
Good luck!
Paul "A man's GOT to know his limitations."
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Third rock from the sun.
Posted by Woody on Sunday, September 5, 2004 10:49 PM
For a little inspiration check out this great J2 build!

http://hstrial-rhargrave.homestead.com/photo_gallery.html

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
  • Member since
    August 2004
  • From: Omaha Nebraska
Posted by FireFox31 on Monday, September 6, 2004 7:42 AM
I won't swear to it, but i might have seen a J2 over at monstersinmotion.com.
"Simple" "Budget Builder From Hell" Mike
  • Member since
    April 2004
Posted by BigDuke634 on Monday, September 6, 2004 9:45 AM
Our Hobbytown has several PL kits of the Seaview. I was thinking about getting one somewhere down the road.
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 6, 2004 1:15 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Woody

For a little inspiration check out this great J2 build!
http://hstrial-rhargrave.homestead....to_gallery.html


Woody, the site didn't work. Looks like it's missing something.

Tom, let me know if you can't find a Jupiter2, I think I may be able to get you a fair deal on a Chrome J-2 if you're interested.

Don Alien [alien]
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Third rock from the sun.
Posted by Woody on Monday, September 6, 2004 2:18 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by paraclete1


Woody, the site didn't work. Looks like it's missing something.

Don Alien [alien]


Here try this link. Wink [;)]

http://hstrial-rhargrave.homestead.com/photo_gallery.html

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

SEARCH FORUMS
FREE NEWSLETTER
By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.