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Topic: Revell's 1:8 "Apollo Astronaut on the Moon"
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history in miniature Member Posts: 600 From: Slatington, PA Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 07-19-2010 06:14 AM
Build up of Revell's Apollo Astronaut on the Moon kit. I made all the corrections to replicate the A7L PGA. Built sometime ago, it was recently retrofitted with regolith simulant.
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Norman.King Member Posts: 375 From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 07-19-2010 07:47 AM
Very nice Steve. Superb detail and I love the painted reflection on the visor. |
Philip Member Posts: 5952 From: Brussels, Belgium Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 07-19-2010 10:14 AM
I like the mouthpiece/parachute behind the astronaut, so the chute did deploy |
GACspaceguy Member Posts: 2474 From: Guyton, GA Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 07-19-2010 07:25 PM
Steve, you took what I believe to be a mediocre model and turned it into a real representation of the great moment. Great work! |
apolloprojeckt Member Posts: 1447 From: Arnhem, Netherlands Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 07-20-2010 01:22 AM
Yes right, what GACspaceguy said, very nice...
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Tykeanaut Member Posts: 2212 From: Worcestershire, England, UK. Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 07-20-2010 01:41 PM
Great. Makes mine look pathetic though!! |
Apollo14LMP Member Posts: 291 From: UK Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 07-05-2011 04:00 PM
Would it be possible to buy the pieces to make my model look like this really nice piece?What is used to make the used/washed look please? Any advice most appreciated... |
history in miniature Member Posts: 600 From: Slatington, PA Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 07-05-2011 06:51 PM
Contact me via e-mail, I will be happy to answer any of your questions. |
flyXwire New Member Posts: 2 From: El Dorado Hills, Ca, USA Registered: Jul 2011
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posted 07-05-2011 09:36 PM
It turned out great! Beautiful model all around. |
history in miniature Member Posts: 600 From: Slatington, PA Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 07-06-2011 08:07 AM
Thank you everyone for the kind words and encouragement. |
garymilgrom Member Posts: 1966 From: Atlanta, GA Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 07-06-2011 12:59 PM
Steve where is the rest of the 1/8 LM? |
Daugherty54 Member Posts: 591 From: Cabot, Arkansas, USA Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 08-29-2011 11:08 PM
This is my first build in over 40 years. Not near Steve's but I am satisfied for a first attempt. I did my own base and added a few details such as extra hoses and such. |
Apollo14LMP Member Posts: 291 From: UK Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 02-22-2013 05:08 PM
I bought one of the Revell 1/8 Apollo Astronaut kits, which was on offer in a local discount store for the sum of £5.00. Inspired by an earlier post by a cS member, I have completed the model. The kit is not the best and required significant adaptation before completion. Had to add PLSS aerial, hoses (Revell supply two right had side), and the visor is just awful — managed to change it with body filler. An old USB cable was useful in supplying the RCU PLSS lead, hoses, LEC and Velcro strips etc. Okay now its done for the sum of five pounds though...
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