STUDIO SCALE GALACTICA BUILD - AUSTRALIA: PART TWO

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For Richard Hatch....
NOTE: NBC Universal Television Group granted gratis use license for the Theme from Battlestar Galactica: Saga of a Star World", Composed and Conducted by Stu Phillips and Performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.
Term: 20 Years from September 20, 2011 through September 20, 2021
Territory: Worldwide
This is a non profit hobby video. No copyright infringement intended, video for entertainment only for and showcasing my 18 year project!
Well, it has been six or seven years since part one of the project and yes, it is still underway! I've had a few distractions like buying a house, getting married and becoming a father, but the project is nearly done. The Galactica has been at least 80% rebuilt and detailed to a much higher standard and I'm very happy with the results. Sit back, relax and I hope that you'll enjoy seven years of work (on and off) condensed into 15 minutes!
Mike, Australia

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@stamps45 4 жыл бұрын

Dude , you did it ....you lived your dream ....thanks for sharing with us !

@LastBattlestar 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed, she's my holy grail! Thanks!

@voyager202000 4 жыл бұрын

Man, John Dykstra himself should be proud of this beautiful model! He did the original Galactica, and this labor of love shows that you remade this with as much painstaking detail as the original! Love it! Insure this baby, because this is a masterpiece!

@johnwatson3948 4 жыл бұрын

A while back I noticed the Galactica filming model in an unlabeled display case in an alley at Universal Florida - like they didn’t really care about it. It was only something like 3 feet long and while it looked great on TV you could see it had been built low-budget with some creative kit-bashing - the tubes that form the engine section are stage halves from the Saturn V kit.

@LungTienQuian 7 жыл бұрын

She's such a beauty. I love the old Galactica.

@WalterDWormack214 4 жыл бұрын

Not *'Old'!* She's Never *'Old'!* The 1978 *Battlestar Galactica,* was an... *"Original Immortal CLASSIC"!*

@DJ_Force 3 жыл бұрын

"Old" Galactica? There is only ONE Galactica.

@aarontaylor2906 3 жыл бұрын

Many times I came back to see this work of art painstaking detail to some of the most creative works of science fiction space ship designs! Hundreds of Years amiss my death generations to come will build real ships like this in reality based on these designs so your hard work will come to reality if the human race survives! Keep up the amazing work you do it will be very important to the future to come! 😃👍🏿

@LastBattlestar 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for your kind comments, I'm happy to share the project with fans!

@LastBattlestar 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for all the kind and funny comments, guys. Very flattering, but the joy for me is to be able to share the progress and memories of the old show. Not much progress to report due to family life priorities, but she's in primer, waiting on a few more detail greeblies and I'm looking at paint options (it will need a LOT of paint) before the window lighting can begin. Thanks again and I'm glad you've enjoyed the video. Mike

@moehoward01 4 жыл бұрын

You have a very tolerant wife. Beautiful work.

@LastBattlestar 2 жыл бұрын

She's artistic also, so she gets it....🤣

@celticfrost3250 4 жыл бұрын

I loved to see the old Galactica . Lorne Greene R.I.P

@starwolf3834 4 жыл бұрын

Almost 20 years in the making. May hat's off and all the respect in the world to you for all your dedication to this project. I loved the original BSG.

@chuckymcnubbin1518 4 жыл бұрын

That's an impressive build of one of the top 5 best starships ever designed for scifi. The Battlestar Galactica is the only one I have ever wanted to own a model of. I built a scale model of the Millennium Falcon years ago but only got as far as the superstructure and interior flooring. That alone took me over 100 hours and it was only 55cm long. Each piece had to be carefully measured, cut, shaped or formed into the desired shape for fitting. I wish I'd finished it but raw materials proved to be difficult to obtain as I wasn't using off the shelf kits. I can't begin to calculate the amount of time you've dedicated to this Grand Lady of the Colonial Fleet. I tip my hat to you. 👍 😉.

@chrismlost99 3 жыл бұрын

This is a real labour of love for such an iconic space craft, a truly gorgeous build and huge thanks for sharing this with us. You sir are a real craftsman and artist, looking forward to seeing her complete. Loved that you dedicated this video to the late Richard Hatch, a great man and passionate Battlestar fan and actor.

@harveyprince3628 4 жыл бұрын

I spent My ENTIRE LIFE , ALL WAS ABOUT BATTLESTAR GALACTICA . when I was A young boy...before going to school I would draw scnerios of Galactica....letting my imagination fly into another world called Galactica....getting home from school I would put in the BETAMAX and play Battletar Galactica... I did this for years, drove my sisters crazy....

@wintheking7884 4 жыл бұрын

it's not the galactica it's a artemis class battlestar (watch photos on google you'll see)

@FatHead1979 4 ай бұрын

@@wintheking7884 Try again - If you're going to try and correct someone, try actually being correct yourself. This is a replica of the ORIGINAL (THE) Battlestar 'Galactica' from 1978 and is NOT anything to do with the 'reimagined' BSG from the 2000s.

@Cliff132NJ 7 жыл бұрын

AMAZING!! What incredible skill and talent! 18 years to build? That's a labor of love!! YOU RULE!!!

@MGSBigBoss77 7 жыл бұрын

Always one of sci-fi's most iconic ships! Well done and thumbs up! R.I.P. Richard Hatch!

@calinranisav2173 5 жыл бұрын

Ninja

@wintheking7884 4 жыл бұрын

it's not the galactica it's a artemis class battlestar (watch photos on google you'll see)

@arielfetters5662 4 жыл бұрын

@@wintheking7884 No, it's the original Galactica from the original 70's and 80's series. Back then all Battlestars were the same and there were no 'classes'.

@wintheking7884 4 жыл бұрын

@@arielfetters5662 oh... i didn't know there was a serie in 1970-80

@berrylewislitseyakalewston3168 4 жыл бұрын

Damn when did he pass? He was awesome, and loved Dirk as Starbuck!

@nordic2112 Жыл бұрын

The insides of the hangars blew me away.

@LastBattlestar Жыл бұрын

Thankyou! The original model had a little painting simulating the interior hangars, I wanted to build real ones!

@iPilott 6 жыл бұрын

Great job! The original Galactica looks like a flying "oil refinery" Looks like they said.."hey! we need more stuff to make this ship fly, but no space left! I know!..just weld it to the outer hull!" Cheers!

@Tanymsun 7 жыл бұрын

She sure is beautiful! Now that is truly the Battlestar Galactica!

@ablemagawitch 5 жыл бұрын

If you watch the first video , you'll notice it is a Battlestar but not the "Galactica"...... Small detail but still all important, especially if you've seen the props and logo designs for the other intended Battlestars for the original series. So much story was and future cannon was was already getting fleshed out to only be ruined by executives that didn't see the legacy they could have made and now look back at the legacy they created but failed to cash in on....

@lazyj4732 3 жыл бұрын

I say a round of applause for the builders wife, is over due...

@Spidouz 4 жыл бұрын

That’s a fraking beauty!

@JLOFlix 3 жыл бұрын

Now, THIS is BATTLESTAR GALACTICA!!

@jamessommer6077 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely mind blowing ,18 Years in the making.....WOW!!!

@jamieanderson6786 4 жыл бұрын

wow amazing work. I was such a huge galactic fan as a teen. I ordered a Viper pilot jacket from an advertisement in comic book, it didn't turn up for nearly a year & by the time it did I had grown too much to wear it. I was gutted.

@yhird 4 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal! The original Battlestar Galactica looks infinitely better than the "new" Battlestar. Amazing job and thanks for sharing.

@A-Milkdromeda-Laniakea-Hominid 4 жыл бұрын

It's one of my favorite designs (both versions). Except, I never understood where the fuel would be for such a GINORMOUS drive section lol! I never read the Galactica technical manual but even the Enterprise has a huge deuterium tank for it's relatively tiny drive section.

@josetorrecilha2989 3 жыл бұрын

Meu nome luis sou muito fa de galatica deveria voltar as telas de tv

@alanwright7819 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I also think the Vipers looked much better in the original series.

@mr.t3p370 4 жыл бұрын

The joy and love that you have in your creation shows through your masterpiece Earth brother 🙂

@johnw5584 4 жыл бұрын

That was a good dry run, now build it 1/1 scale.

@leonkernan 4 жыл бұрын

So say we all

@johnw5584 4 жыл бұрын

The boards is green...start the clock....spool up the FTL drive....

@Quetzalcoatl_Feathered_Serpent 4 жыл бұрын

Perhaps he should wait till the current idiot is out of office. No need for him to have a Battle Star to take credit of. :P

@BlokeOnAMotorbike 4 жыл бұрын

@@Quetzalcoatl_Feathered_Serpent jesus fucking christ, can we just enjoy a fucking build video without fucking politics??

@leahparsuidualc666 4 жыл бұрын

@@johnw5584 English .. pleazzze

@peterscottmorgan1 4 жыл бұрын

That (almost) finished product is unbelievable. Takes me right back. Loved the original BSG

@ariochiv 3 жыл бұрын

It's easy to forget that most of the classic scifi studio models were just styrene card and kitbashed greebles... so if you've got a good eye (and a ton of patience) you can build some amazing things. Like this.

@adhcms 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic! I remember watching the premiere of the show and it was interrupted by the president speaking. They never properly allowed the series to get off the ground and then after a few episodes they started moving the time slot. Was still one of the best sci-fi showers ever produced.

@logandarklighter 4 жыл бұрын

SPECTACULAR Build! Even without the paint, she's a beauty! A real masterpiece!

@changobango9001 4 жыл бұрын

I'm really late to the party, but I salute you! Absolutely beautiful! Makes my heart warm up knowing there are fellow fans like you out there! 🙏🏽👍🏽✌🏽

@nigelcarren 4 жыл бұрын

From a fellow maker... BRAVO to you. (slowly Stands, and with tears of admiration at the sheer extent of the toil required, removes top-hat and bows). 🏆🚀 Best wishes from me and all the mice in the workshop.

@KEEPINGitREAL213 4 жыл бұрын

Words cannot describe how incredible this is. I'm speechless!

@KEEPINGitREAL213 4 жыл бұрын

Faravahar.. lets see what you're working on! Now turn your computer off, and get to bed before your mommy spanks you! Fkn Troll!

@wisconsinbound2123 4 жыл бұрын

agreed speechless. Richard Hatch would be impressed as we all are. It was a great show that never got its legs

@LastBattlestar 2 жыл бұрын

Richard did post a photo of it on his Facebook page before he passed, so the honour was truly mine.😌

@dirkstarbuck6126 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! What an incredible labor of love! Good for you. It’s an absolutely beautiful piece of art!

@LastBattlestar 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lieutenant!

@jordantravelyan5323 4 жыл бұрын

I I really loved the Galactica from the 1978 series, however as a builder of studio models over the years, I have always wanted to build a replica of this ship but at a larger scale, say 20 feet in length. The Galactica was supposed to be 2000 feet in length and in many of the shots of the ship, there were many blank areas. This was likely due to budget constraints and the way that models were constructed at the time. Today, CGI would be used but there is something about the artistry of a solid, 3D big miniature. When filming these beauties, often there are unintended shadows from tiny outcroppings on the model that a digital engineer could not plan for. These unintended events really make a miniature pop. One of my favorite shots of Galactica is when she arcs away from the camera at flank speed. She really looks like a massive ship in this shot. The re-builf model in this video was great too.

@LastBattlestar 4 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%! Now a 20 footer would be amazing. It would be about 9-10 feet wide BTW.

@berrylewislitseyakalewston3168 4 жыл бұрын

May the Force be with you . . . always.

@nilsnyman6767 4 жыл бұрын

This was in my history videos, I don't recall seeing it. AND ITS SOMETHING I WOULDN'T FORGET!!! As one of BSG's biggest fans this left me speechless man.

@cankhovich1796 4 жыл бұрын

M.E.

@LastBattlestar 4 жыл бұрын

Hah hah, thanks mate! You could call me a fan also....I am as fascinated with the old girl now as I was as a little kid in 1978. She's my spiritual starship home I guess.😀

@mish6939 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible Work. I love the Old Model so much better then the Reboot one. Thanks for Sharing with us.

@Curien247 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely a conversation starter, really brings the room together. must be a pain to dust though.

@LastBattlestar 3 жыл бұрын

The conversation usually starts with where the hell are you going to put it!🤣

@geraldthompson4633 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you...simply wonderful

@RichardEKranz Жыл бұрын

Unbelivable! As a Galactica fan(78 only), thanks for making this.

@user-xc8bi7cb4y 2 ай бұрын

WOW THAT IS BETTER THEN MY REVEL KIT AMAZING SKILL and CUTE KITTY

@bradmicheallyerla3134 4 жыл бұрын

Blown away to the detail. Amazing job

@Reaper4367 4 жыл бұрын

That iconic Çroc/Gator head.. Truly marvelous effort cobber. Thank you for sharing.

@scottmcfall4561 4 жыл бұрын

That blows my mind! You've done a legendary job, bro!

@carstenkoloc5226 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great work. It brings me back to the seventies. WOW...

@zeta0ne270 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your passion with us. Keep up the good work.

@brienwhite4936 Жыл бұрын

Wow amazing job. Lots of skill and talent. That is a work of art. Thank you.

@LastBattlestar Жыл бұрын

And thank you for the kind comments!

@scottburns5376 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best series theme songs of all time

@dgw237 4 жыл бұрын

DAMN, that's amazing! your one hell of a BSG fan. now we just need a few million more and they might bring it back :-(

@WalterDWormack214 4 жыл бұрын

With a "Few million more," they could *Take back the COLONIES!*

@Zakaria... 4 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable the attention to detail. Masterful job pn on one of the most beautiful ship in the SciFi universe

@decam5329 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!😮 Just. Wow.😍

@prowannab 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing!

@paulpisters668 4 жыл бұрын

Some people do things I can't believe. This is one of those things!!

@antonybullock2240 4 жыл бұрын

I remember Gerry Anderson once saying that to produce another tv show like thunderbirds would cost several millions of pounds just for the miniature effects. Looking at all the kit parts used just to use a few parts of a sprue, I'm guessing it cost a small fortune as especially now model kits more than doubled in price after the global collapse of the banks as it effected businesses . Absolutely awesome work. If it wasn't for the cost I'd have a crack at Galactica

@LastBattlestar 4 жыл бұрын

They're not a cheap thing to build, no! Mine was built from basic materials though, there is a kit available for 14k....I did use a lot of resin castings for the detail parts which is much cheaper but several dozen model kits were purchased as well. It's been a 20 year build so the cost was hardly noticeable.

@Romin.777 3 жыл бұрын

Commander Adama would aprove of this. :)) figurines 1/700 scale.. Now my life is complete. Amazing build! Wow.

@kevingaus7228 4 жыл бұрын

Mind blown! Absolutely incredible and awesome. And trust me, bad eyes and shaky hands prevent me from "trying this at home". Can't wait to see the reveal.

@WalterDWormack214 4 жыл бұрын

I totally know exactly how you feel! I am *similarly afflicted!* I would dearly love to be so *extraordinarily GIFTED!* (Not to mention, financially capable, and resources equipped!)

@iosifa5397 3 жыл бұрын

¡¡excelente!! hermosa nave de combate. Galáctica, Gracias por compartir tu trabajo!!

@GatchamanG4 3 жыл бұрын

I’m just speechless! Awesome 👏

@standepain 4 жыл бұрын

How did it take 2 1/2 years for this to pop on my recommendation page??? You blow KZfaq! Phenomenal build!!!!

@LastBattlestar 4 жыл бұрын

I have no idea, but the last few months have seen a LOT of kind comments for some reason. Thanks!!

@jimliu2560 4 жыл бұрын

That “It’s Love, Love , love” theme is majestic. Good enough to be an national anthem!

@GEH1956 4 жыл бұрын

True labor of Love, very nice job!

@denniswoods8147 3 жыл бұрын

Really awesome and very inspiring. Keep up the great work and be proud of yourself. I would cherish that model forever if it were mine!!!

@LastBattlestar 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It would take a decent amount of cash for me to let her go.🙂

@todd2048 4 жыл бұрын

I love the look of the old series battle stars better then the Sci Fi series the angles just look mean!

@apep4056 7 жыл бұрын

Great model and work! The details are breathtaking. Can´t wait to see the model to be finished ;-) Thumbs up from Germany

@hansehnert5150 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful!!!! I’m 55 and still am fascinated by the Galactica!! You’ve lived a dream that I’ve had for so many years. I bet you’ll treasure that forever!! It’s crazy and only people like us can understand why anyone would do this! Congratulations sir on a great job almost done!! If you ever want to sell let me know!!

@LastBattlestar 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for your kind words Han! We are definitely in that age group that were inspired by the great 70s sci fi revolution. She's been a labour of love that's for sure. The Galactica is 90% done, has the fibre optic windows installed and is in grey primer patiently waiting for me to finish her.😀

@VindicatorJones 4 жыл бұрын

That is one stunning, beautiful build. I'm truly speechless

@fezzoggg5 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible amount of work here. Impressive!

@b10n1cdad 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, absolutely brilliant. Wonderful job looking after what has to be arguably one of the best ships ever designed. I love you your work and you have done her proud. Anytime you want to drop her off at my place in Melbourne, but let me know...

@BanthaPooDoo64 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! work well done ,my favorite Battlestar ship design .a million thanks for sharing your video

@Mantikal Жыл бұрын

It will always look way more realistic than CGI - great job. Now all you need is the motion controlled computer driven camera setup that Lucasfilm created back in the day.

@willywinket 2 ай бұрын

Man I loved that show. Epic build video!

@LastBattlestar 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad that you enjoyed it!

@RAZORBLACKRX 4 жыл бұрын

Extraordinary amount of detailing that would tested my patience and driven me crazy. I miss the days when ships used random spare modeling parts for surface detailing aka Star Wars and Galactica.

@PassengerMX 3 жыл бұрын

My sincere apreciation and admiration, doing all those details is a true labor of love. Thank you!

@LastBattlestar 3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome and thanks!

@LarsEllerhorst 2 жыл бұрын

Truly amazing, a real beauty.

@markemry7605 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Just wow!

@xenomorphphantom8991 4 жыл бұрын

That's a true work of love! Awesome!

@vengefulones6435 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, great job. She looks ready to fight the cylon menace.

@VictorGonzalez-pg7zb 4 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Beautiful work!! I'm crying, can't bealive it!

@sagnhill 4 жыл бұрын

You have talent. Outstanding build. Wow!

@thedutchfisherman7078 4 жыл бұрын

Ah, the mighty Battlestar Galactica! What a beauty mate, AWESOME job you pulled off here. Lots and lots of respect.

@snafu673 Жыл бұрын

A true labor of love and craftsmanship!

@mikesilanskis1 6 жыл бұрын

wow...amazing..... a one of a kind work of art. brings back memories.

@glennjones5349 4 жыл бұрын

Work of art. Beautiful

@user-td9pk7bz6k 3 жыл бұрын

CGじゃない特撮もリアルで迫力がありました。宇宙船の模型👍

@earlehart2123 4 жыл бұрын

what a champ, I'm in awe of you're skills..brings back the fondest memories...thanks so much..for Richard Hatch!

@erikerice9068 3 жыл бұрын

I have to admit, I have never seen a model of that size and that detail ready for another shot at glory or a reboot as this one. Someone's ready for their close up I think. Bravo sir.

@labomat 3 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable! Never seen anything comparable. Great work!

@lovemussb1940 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning detail ,can’t wait for paint and weathering

@LastBattlestar 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! There is a video on my channel showing it in grey primer, so it sort of looks complete.😆

@ronlewis8601 4 жыл бұрын

Ok......and not to sound weird but I LOVE YOU SO MUCH for doing this..........beautiful work and loved that you constructed the hangars!!!

@LastBattlestar 4 жыл бұрын

Hah, hah, no problem, mate! Trust me, I get just as much pleasure from reading all the kind comments from you guys! It ain't over yet!

@chrisboyne5791 Жыл бұрын

What a true labour of love, kudos

@LastBattlestar Жыл бұрын

Thankyou!

@The1974Dude 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. What an amazing job you did. I remember seeing the original (movie first then show) and you work is stunning. Makes me want to watch the original show again.

@charlesneely 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing better than the old school BSG I swear man when they do this reboot they better do it right and keep intact the old school thing because there's some things that are better and what's better is old school they better make this remake right

@Tim4706 4 жыл бұрын

Your an incredible scratchbuilder the Galactica is perfect just awesome!!!

@packersamurai Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Minerva Class Battlestar!

@Jpriest13 4 жыл бұрын

Something I always thought of...and you did it even bigger . You killed me when I saw those landing lights!!😳👍👍👍👍

@TheOneWhoMightBe 4 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely nuts and i love it!

@sgtgrash 4 жыл бұрын

Dude that is so incredibly cool, what a labour of love. Beautiful, just beautiful!!!

@alrestauro 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! Amazing work on the Battle Star Galactica! The detail is down right awesome! Thanks for sharing! Great work my friend!

@chuckymcnubbin1518 4 жыл бұрын

Got me on the Battlestar Galactica theme. 😁. Just finished watching again. Amazing. Kudos. 👍 😉

@micheleboswell9039 6 жыл бұрын

An amazing documentation, of an even more amazing work of 3D artwork. Although this wasn't built by ILM... it WAS built by one of the most talented group of kitbash modelers, ever to practice the art form. In looking through this, seeing various kit bits stuck to the Galactica's hull plating, I can see much more clearly, what some of the parts and pieces are... Thanks for this video. A fantastic reference, for those of us, who love the "old" G!