Calling all model kit fans - she's finally done

[stephec]

My last three builds.

Airfix 1/72 DO17z, first time I've ever used pre cut glazing masks, what a difference it makes on a greenhouse like that.

Eduard 1/48 Hawker Typhoon, first time using PE, which on the 'causing fruity language scale' was a 7/10, it's not put me off though as I've just started the Eduard 1/48 Lysander Profipack.

Airfix 1/48 Hawker Hurricane, ignore the glaringly obvious missing aerial mast, it was broken in the box and I'm waiting for a replacement from Airfix. The Montex glazing mask set also included squadron insignia and national markings, well worth the extra effort.

 

[captain nemo1701]

The Proteus is nearing completion, just got to finish off building the interior & should have it done by Easter.

 

[stephec]

The Lysander cockpit has turned out to be a mini kit all on it's own, there's more parts here than in some basic 1/72 fighter kits.

Oh yeah, and I'm still not convinced by PE, it just makes me very sweary.

Ignore the copious amounts of superglue in places, it won't be visible when the fuselage is joined.

 

[captain nemo1701]

Must stop buying model kits on impulse......A re-release of a kit I believe came out for the 40th anniversary. Already cleared room in the lounge for it.

 

[classic33]

Must stop buying model kits on impulse......A re-release of a kit I believe came out for the 40th anniversary. Already cleared room in the lounge for it.

If only they were all the same scale.

 

[captain nemo1701]

If only they were all the same scale.

Chinese manufacturer Dragon did a monster 5ft Saturn V kit but it's very hard to get now. They followed it up with a similar one with Skylab which I've seen retailing up to £200. I did have the Revel 1.144 kit which is 77cm tall and the new one is 1.14m, which should look good!. BTW, when opening the box, I thought that some of the rocket body cylinders were missing but they come flat and you need to roll them up!.

 

[classic33]

Must stop buying model kits on impulse......A re-release of a kit I believe came out for the 40th anniversary. Already cleared room in the lounge for it.

ModelZone were selling the larger one, the one you have, for £20 as they were going under.

 

[classic33]

Chinese manufacturer Dragon did a monster 5ft Saturn V kit but it's very hard to get now. They followed it up with a similar one with Skylab which I've seen retailing up to £200. I did have the Revel 1.144 kit which is 77cm tall and the new one is 1.14m, which should look good!. BTW, when opening the box, I thought that some of the rocket body cylinders were missing but they come flat and you need to roll them up!.

1:96 scale like this one?

 

[captain nemo1701]

1:96 scale like this one?
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The Revell 1:144 is 77cm, the 1:96 1.14m, so that one looks like possibly 1:48?. anyway, would love that one!. Need a bigger mantlepiece.....

 

[Profpointy]

1:96 scale like this one?
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I want one !

 

[captain nemo1701]

I want one !

I think this is probably one made professionally for Nasa exhibitions etc. Probably retails in the £1,000's. would look stunning in my living room.....dreaming on....

 

[Andy in Germany]

I think this is probably one made professionally for Nasa exhibitions etc. Probably retails in the £1,000's. would look stunning in my living room.....dreaming on....

On the Lead Adventure forum there's an entire group of people making models of planes zeppelins and goodness knows what out of card. There's no reason that an extravagantly large space rocket couldn't be made of the same material and look just as good...

 

[captain nemo1701]

On the Lead Adventure forum there's an entire group of people making models of planes zeppelins and goodness knows what out of card. There's no reason that an extravagantly large space rocket couldn't be made of the same material and look just as good...

There is apparently, a lego version;
https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Ideas-Apollo-Saturn-Building/dp/B071G3QMS2

 

[Profpointy]

There is apparently, a lego version;
https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Ideas-Apollo-Saturn-Building/dp/B071G3QMS2

A mate has got the lego version and it is really good. It was supposedly for his kids yeah right !

 

[classic33]

I think this is probably one made professionally for Nasa exhibitions etc. Probably retails in the £1,000's. would look stunning in my living room.....dreaming on....

1:72 scale
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Dragon-1-72-...901011782?epid=20012460050&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1
Or
https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Models-Spacecraft-Building-72-Scale/dp/B00BWR65JA