Re: 1/72 Apollo 11 "Lunar Approach" - CSM "Columbia" + LM "Eagle"
- From: Musicman59 <cwestbrooke@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 14:57:32 -0700 (PDT)
On May 20, 2:50 pm, Gray Ghost <grey_ghost471-newsgro...@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Wow. I would say it s about time. Let s hope Dragon continues in this line.
A whole series of 1960s NASA vehicles in 1/72.
http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRA11001
Brand New 1/72 Scale Model Spacecraft!!!
Features:
- Display stand included
- Delicate command/service module and lunar module with astonishing detail
- Authentic ascent stage
- Defined landing pad represented
- Intricate docking target and VHF antenna on ascent stage
- S-band steerable antenna and rendezvous radar antenna can be folded
up/down
- Realistic landing radar antenna molded w/details
- Intricate descent stage w/realistic engine
- Egress platform with delicate detail
- Diminutive reaction control thruster assembled w/crisp details
- Docking Probe Assembly rendered w/intricate detail
- Realistic service propulsion system reproduced
- Photo-etched service module antennas authentically reproduced
- Aft hear shield molded w/fine detail
Dragon is proud to launch a completely new line of 1/72 scale model
spacecraft. The first fantastic kit set in this new collection is of Apollo
11, the first craft to put man on the Moon. Watched by millions of TV
viewers, the historic Moon landing occurred on 20 July 1969 when the Apollo
11 mission touched down on lunar soil of the southern Sea of Tranquility.
The Lunar Module (LM), christened Eagle, spent 21.5 hours on the Moon s
surface, while the Command Module (CM) named Columbia orbited above. The US
flag was planted on the Moon, indicating to all who the winner of the Cold
War space race was. The first astronaut to set foot on the Moon was Neil
Armstrong, followed by Buzz Aldrin. The module returned to Earth on 24
July, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean with 21.5kg of lunar rocks and
samples safely aboard.
As for Dragon s 1/72 scale model, it features the Eagle LM still coupled to
the Columbia CM on its approach to the Moon. The spacecraft modules are all
newly tooled and they possess accurate details. Having the two modules
connected like this makes for an impressive sight when they re exhibited on
the integral display stand. The kit also makes for an interesting education
lesson, allowing modelers to understand more about this milestone event.
The Apollo 11 mission was indeed one small step for man, one giant leap
for mankind. And now Dragon has added one more significant step for
modelers too!
would rather have a 1/32 or 1/24 LEM. Now that would be a kit....
Craig
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