Monogram "Space Taxi" finished...

[hurtubise56]

Tried to build one of these as a kid, total failure! Picked up the '96 re-issue a LONG time ago, started it, got frustrated and boxed it up. Pulled it out a while back, saw the Space Force logos and just had to finish it. Ended up using aftermarket decals, glad I did. The originals had brown carrier film, would have looked horrible. Not a real easy kit to get to look right, if anyone else is attempting it, I have some helpful tips if interested. Also have enough A/M decals left to do most of another if anyone is interested.

[indydog]

Very cool!

[Gary Davis]

Dang...that looks very neat and clean. That's what one wants while in space. Great subject and good job on the build!!

[indy]

I do not recall ever seeing this kit before!? What an interesting piece.

Great job on the build. I like all the details, the astronaut suspended in space, and the Earth so far below....

Jordan

[hurtubise56]

Thanks guys! In the 1950's, Willy Ley was a "space theorist", and he "imagineered" a whole series of space vehicles that Monogram latched onto and released as plastic kits. This particular one was originally released in 1959, and re-issued in both 1969 and 1996. It's probably the easiest Willy Ley kit to find, this is the '96 issue, with aftermarket decals.

Brian