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Topic: 1:13 "American Restoration" AMU (custom build)
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42982
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-02-2014 09:42 AM
   
Back in January, I appeared on History Channel's "American Restoration" to advise on the repairs to a prototype Gemini Astronaut Maneuvering Unit (AMU). The "jetpack" belonged to a collector, so as much as I would have liked to have kept it for myself, I returned with only photos of the AMU as a keepsake of my experience.But now, through the tremendous talents of Pascal Hecker (cS: apolloprojeckt), I am now the proud owner of a 1:13 scale AMU model, complete with support stand, based on how it appeared during my segment on American Restoration. To build the model, which stands about 6 inches tall including the stand and case, Pascal began with the AMU from Aurora's 1967 "American Astronaut" kit. His finished work though, goes well beyond the original in details specific to the "as seen on TV" prototype. I cannot be more grateful to Pascal for his workmanship in creating this miniature. I plan on sharing photos of it with Rick Dale and his crew at Rick's Restorations, as well as the owner of the real AMU that appeared on the show.  
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GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 2474
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 05-02-2014 10:47 AM
Fantastic build!!!! |
Greggy_D
Member Posts: 977
From: Michigan
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 05-02-2014 11:31 AM
That is amazing. |
David Carey
Member Posts: 782
From:
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 05-02-2014 12:58 PM
Wow, and beautifully done. Congratulations to you both! |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1211
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 05-02-2014 07:49 PM
Very nice! Does it have miniature autographs hidden behind a panel? |
Skyforce1
Member Posts: 200
From: Vineland NJ, USA
Registered: Aug 2009
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posted 05-02-2014 09:28 PM
Nothing to say other than WOW! |
AussiePete
Member Posts: 104
From: Adelaide, South Australia
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 05-03-2014 05:57 AM
Very cool. Afraid I missed your show the Robert. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42982
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-03-2014 06:05 AM
The episode still re-airs on the History Channel (check your local listings; for those in the states, it next airs on May 10), and may be able viewable online. |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 05-03-2014 09:14 AM
Thanks for the compliment Robert and people!!! This was nice project to try to get the result of a renovation look. |
AussiePete
Member Posts: 104
From: Adelaide, South Australia
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 05-03-2014 06:15 PM
They were certainly brave trailblazers back then. |
Gilbert
Member Posts: 1328
From: Carrollton, GA USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 05-11-2014 03:01 AM
Robert, I watched the AR episode yesterday afternoon. Very informative. I was pleasantly surprised at how much of your commentary made it to the final cut. They should have omitted some of the new guy's antics and focused more on your input. Still, a good episode. |
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