Missed your cruise during BDP 8? Now is another chance to board the Galactic Space Ferry Mariner !

Whether you’re commuting across the stars or just enjoying a scenic trip through the cosmos, you’ll be traveling in style on this journey! It sounds like the captain has a route planned through Mariner Valley on Mars, the ship’s namesake. Drop off your bags, head up to the passenger deck, and settle in. Read a book, do some crochet, or simply take in the sights!

Feeling hungry? Visit the galley on the lower deck, it’s stocked with a variety of snacks and beverages. Come aboard and cruise the stars!

About the model:

my goal with this model was to make something that felt like a swooshable modular building with lots of fun details to fill up the interior.

My build features three removable roof sections to access the cockpit and passenger deck, and the passenger deck itself can be removed to access the galley. The thrusters rotate 360° and are part of the landing gear system.

Updates for BDP 9:

I’ve included a stand so you can show off this impressive model in style! Along with that I’ve reinforced the connection of the secondary thrusters to the body and improved many smaller areas and simplified internal structure of the build based on my IRL build of the model.

Inspiration:

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, riding the ferries to and from Seattle was always a highlight, especially on a beautiful day. This is my sci-fi take on that experience!