Growing up I was always fascinated by the book Around the World in 80 Days and watched 1956 version of the movie dozens of times. When I saw the Hot Air Balloon I could only think about the movie so I wanted to try to stick as close to a similar color scheme as I could.
I wanted to do a bit more with the kit so I picked up a flame kit from Even Designs.
This is awesome! I remember that movie! You did a fantastic job with this and love the flame addition!!
This is absolutely fascinating and I just love your color scheme! Well done, Darren!
Wow, that is so pretty. I really like your hot air balloon
I love it!! And I love where you got your inspiration. It’s the best choice because it means something to you. Every time you see it, you will think of the story that continues to inspire you.
I can see that a lot of care went into building this.
Thank you. I immediately wanted to add the flame as soon as I got the kit.
That is a very smart idea with the flame. @eeekthekat
Thank you!
Oh my gosh! I love it so much! The colour and the flame! 
Beautifully done!
I actually put the movie on to watch while I was building. I still love it, but no way in the world it would be made the same way today.
I think it doesn’t really it matter how other people associate it when you are making things for your own enjoyment. Only thing that matters is what it means to you.
Absolutely amazing. The colours really pop.
Makes you wonder how much they could or would change it! Filmography has certainly changed in our lifetime. I still remeber how amazed we were with the first star wars and Indiana Jones
It is absolutely amazing 
I love the colors you used. The flame is fantastic, it makes this build more realistic, very nicely done!
I saw that there were some newer movies so I am going to check them out this weekend.
Thank you! I had a lot of fun painting it.
so awesome. Color is nice and you painted very well
This turned out beautiful amazing work @eeekthekat
Fantastic! Your version looks so great and you did really well with your colours awesome work! 
It looks absolutely beautiful! I love the Around the World in 80 Days inspiration, it fits the hot air balloon perfectly. Stunning work @eeekthekat!!
