Viper Mark II Artisan Replica

Rico · March 28, 2011, 03:54:21 PM

This thing is pretty darn awesome. And for just $1500, you can have one too. Has a working Dradis, flickering engine lights, and much more. There are different versions or editions available. I'm kind of partial to the Starbuck version (of course).

# Starbuck Edition. Signed by Katee Sackoff, who took on the role of Captain Kara Thrace, this more modern Viper sports a digital control panel that helped guide Starbuck on countless missions. Faint recon images of the Eye of Jupiter will occasionally flash on this Viper's (and only this Viper's) DRADIS readout. Battle ready, this model has a weathered finish and Starbuck's call sign on the sides of the cockpit (only available on the Starbuck Edition). Customization is not an option for this updated version.

The Starbuck Edition comes complete with a 1:1 scale screen-accurate replica of the bloody dog tag found in the remains of her wrecked Viper on Earth, complete with her wedding ring.

http://store.qmxonline.com/Viper-Mark-II-Artisan-Replica_p_114.html

Bryancd · March 28, 2011, 04:07:06 PM

That is so sweet...and $$.

Rico · March 28, 2011, 04:15:05 PM

Quote from: Bryancd on March 28, 2011, 04:07:06 PM
That is so sweet...and $$.

It sure frakking is sweet!

The QMx Colonial Viper Artisan Replica -- Starbuck Edition

Rico · March 28, 2011, 04:20:58 PM

And it's Katee approved too! I might have to find a way to do this. :wub

Geekyfanboy · March 28, 2011, 04:31:18 PM

It's AWESOME.. but if I can't afford the Serenity ship there is no way I can afford this Viper.

Geekyfanboy · March 28, 2011, 04:32:03 PM

I actually really like that B&W picture of the BSG crew behind Katee

Bryancd · March 28, 2011, 04:54:58 PM

Wow, I am very impressed with the size. In the still pics and even the first part of the video I figured it was less then 12" but that sucker is pushing 18". That makes the price a bit more inline, but QMx stuff is super pricey and I think if this is $1500 the speculation of an Enterprise, if they ever made one, being north of $2500 would have been likely.

Rico · March 28, 2011, 05:46:11 PM

Dimensions on the website page Bryan. It is 18" of pure frakking awesome!

Ship Dimensions: 18" L x 10.5" W x 7" H
Display Base: 22" L x 13.5" W
Remote Control: Included.
Pro Prop Crate: Each Viper Mark II is shipped in special protective cushioning foam and stored in a hand-built wooden apple crate, just like what the pros use to safeguard their props.

Bryancd · March 28, 2011, 07:36:42 PM

It look studio scale in that size even though I don't know if they ever made a studio scale model. Frakin' sweet indeed. :thumbsup

M-5 · March 29, 2011, 12:43:00 AM

That's amazing!

billybob476 · March 29, 2011, 03:58:29 AM

I showed Fran the price and she laughed at me :)

jedijeff · March 29, 2011, 07:07:42 AM

That looks really nice, but have to agree, the price is really expensive. Not sure why the Fomer MR and efx can put out models for less, but QMX is much more. I guess maybe the run on these ships will be less as BSG is not as popular in the collector market at Star Wars or Star Trek.

But have to say the detailing and workmanship is great, maybe that is the reason for the higher cost. I guess nice to look at the pictures and dream for me, and congrats to anyone who has the ability to get this.

Rico · March 29, 2011, 08:32:59 AM

I'm sure the electronics added a lot to the price. They could probably put out a static model for half or less that price. I still kick myself daily for not getting the MR Millennium Falcon at the time years ago and that was about $2000. Anyway, this is still quite tempting to me.

Bryancd · March 29, 2011, 09:18:36 AM

That Flacon was awesome.

Rico · April 19, 2011, 03:42:30 PM

I'm still very tempted by this piece. Hmm,.....