1:32 Battlestar Galactica Models

[tmanthegreat]

While this should probably go in the "Off Topic" forum, I recently ran across some cool pre-built 1:32 scale models from the Battlestar Galactica TV series made by Moebius Models. I wouldn't describe myself as a BSG fan or anything... I've only ever actually seen one episode of any of the series - and it was an episode from the original 1970s show where they went back in time to WWII Nazi Germany to investigate the German rocket technology - but always thought some of the ships, like the Viper starfighter, looked pretty cool.

Anyways, I was in my local Hobbytown USA store a couple weeks ago and saw a pre-built 1:32 scale model of a Viper Mk VII (I guess from the reboot TV series), thought it was cool from a general scifi perspective, and picked it up. I later found out Moebius made a prebuilt Viper Mk II from the original and reboot TV series, and got one from an online retailer. I rather like the looks of the Viper Mk II - it very much has a Star Wars feel to it.

Does anyone else have these? Any thoughts?

Here are several pictures:

Viper Mk II


Viper Mk II model cockpit detail


Viper Mk VII


Both ships


The ships are basically models that just sit there on the stands and look cool. No functionality like retractable gear or opening cockpits. I think they are pre-built versions of the same ships in kit form. Paint apps are decent, though there is no weathering. Plastic is regular ABS molded plastic - they are a bit light and delicate. Overall, however, I'm pretty happy with them

[CW4USARMY]

Yep, I think they are cool. I have the pre-built versions and kit versions which I haven't attempted yet. They just came out with the original series version in kit form which I picked up. The original series cylon raider comes out this month I think. . I've always been a fan of the original series so was happy they came out with these 1/32 versions