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Topic: Ken West's paper model Apollo astronauts
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Dirk
Member Posts: 933
From: Belgium
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 02-05-2012 04:26 PM
   
Very nice paper model of Apollo astronauts. Designer Ken West recreates this iconic moment in this paper model, portraying Aldrin and Armstrong on the moon's surface with Old Glory. West's painstaking research is evident in the details of the astronaut's suits and life-support equipment. A truly unique paper model of one of the greatest events in all of the human experience! Only 9$ (450 parts, over 35 pages, scale 1/4!) |
jjknap
Member Posts: 273
From: Bourbonnais, IL USA
Registered: Apr 2011
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posted 02-05-2012 09:44 PM
Looks great, but I can't imagine myself building it... |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 2474
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 02-06-2012 04:25 AM
I agree it is amazing but not something these fat fingers could do. |
Jonjonzilla
Member Posts: 42
From: Hagerstown, MAryland
Registered: May 2007
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posted 02-06-2012 05:19 AM
As an avid paper modeler I can attest to Ken's amazing talent when it comes to models. One of the great things about card modeling is that you can always reprint the item you messed up, as many times as you mess it up.  I have his X-15 (also available on the above model store) and I really am amazed by the skill he has. He is currently working on a 1/12 Apollo Command Module which so far is nothing short of amazing. |
history in miniature
Member Posts: 600
From: Slatington, PA
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 03-29-2012 02:29 PM
Wow, very nice indeed, don't know how I missed this topic. |
onesmallstep
Member Posts: 1310
From: Staten Island, New York USA
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 03-29-2012 03:51 PM
Brings back memories of me borrowing a book from the library as a youngster and building OAO, Lunar Orbiter and other satellite models out of construction paper, popsicles and pipe cleaners. Nice. Now a Shuttle/ISS/Soyuz/Progress/ATV project?  |
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