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Topic: Repair estimate for damaged Apollo model
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hidaleeho
Member Posts: 57
From: Denver, Colorado, USA
Registered: Dec 2011
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posted 06-02-2016 12:29 PM
   
First off, thanks for any assistance being offered!I recently purchased a NASA "MAST" (Manned Astronomical Space Telescope) telescope model and when it arrived had received damage. This piece was contracted by NASA Goddard in 1969 as a possible addition to the lunar module on a subsequent flight of Apollo similar to the lunar rover. It was never approved. I have two choices: receive my money back from the post office, or get a partial settlement to cover the cost of repairs. If I get a total settlement they retain the model which is unacceptable to me. The other option is to submit an estimate for repairs. In which case I can keep the model. The piece is valued at $1500 and the Post Office wants me to provide a written estimate for repairs on "official business letterhead" by a legitimate business owner. I appreciate all of you that are very skilled in model making and repairs, but the PO will only accept this type of estimate. I can provide pictures if the damage. The model stands about 16" tall and the damage is to painted plastic lucite and resin molded structures that are all painted black. I am kind of under the gun as they only give you 20 days from the claim filing to get them the paperwork they need. Your help is appreciated! — Dan |
capoetc
Member Posts: 2169
From: McKinney TX (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 06-02-2016 07:19 PM
Try Nick Proach Models... established business, should be able to do a written estimate. Not sure if they repair models though. |
Buel
Member Posts: 649
From: UK
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 06-03-2016 10:47 AM
Dan, in the UK, the sender bears responsibility for goods arriving damaged. Is this not the same in the US? |
tnperri
Member Posts: 452
From: Malvern, Ohio
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 06-03-2016 11:17 AM
Sounds like this was insured. So the post office would be responsible. |
Buel
Member Posts: 649
From: UK
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 06-03-2016 02:04 PM
Again, in the UK, that is for the sender to sort out, not the buyer. Is it not the same in the US? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42982
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-03-2016 02:25 PM
For domestic packages, the recipient files the damage claim. Per the USPS: If your package arrives damaged or with missing contents, you may file a claim immediately.Proof of Damage Photos that clearly show the extent of damage will help with your case. For damaged claims, you'll also need to provide an estimate of the repair costs from a reputable dealer. If you received something damaged, please hang onto it until your claim is settled. You may be asked to take them to your local Post Office for inspection later. Please do not reship the package. Packages shipped to or from the U.S. to or from an international recipient require the sender to initiate the claim. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42982
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-03-2016 02:54 PM
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Originally posted by capoetc:
Try Nick Proach Models...
I'll second the suggestion for Proach Models. If Nick is not able to help, you could also try reaching out to SpaceWorks at the Cosmosphere. I don't know if they accept projects as small as this model, but they have a quote request form on their website. |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 06-03-2016 03:57 PM
Maybe a photo is handy to show the model and problem? |
hidaleeho
Member Posts: 57
From: Denver, Colorado, USA
Registered: Dec 2011
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posted 06-05-2016 10:53 AM
I appreciate your thought in the matter. I did contact Nick and am waiting to hear back from him. |
Rocketman!
Member Posts: 121
From: Redmond, Washington, USA
Registered: Dec 2007
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posted 06-05-2016 12:57 PM
quote:
Originally posted by apolloprojeckt:
Maybe a photo is handy to show...
I will second the request to see some photos. I am interested in knowing more about MAST, itself. Was it similar to the Apollo Telescope Mount associated with Skylab, or was it something to be carried to the Moon in the LM equipment bay? |
sev8n
Member Posts: 233
From: Dallas TX USA
Registered: Jul 2012
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posted 06-05-2016 10:28 PM
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Originally posted by Rocketman!:
I am interested in knowing more about MAST, itself.
Found this brief description. See next to last page. |
hidaleeho
Member Posts: 57
From: Denver, Colorado, USA
Registered: Dec 2011
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posted 06-06-2016 08:48 AM
Pictures below.What I have all came from the estate of an astrophysicist who worked at Goddard. Included is a 90 page preliminary design for the MAST, and about 30 slides from a presentation. Several show the MAST mounted underneath the lunar module as a possible scenario! The ATM was different, it was mounted on Skylab and the purpose was solar observations.  
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hidaleeho
Member Posts: 57
From: Denver, Colorado, USA
Registered: Dec 2011
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posted 06-06-2016 10:41 AM
More photos: 
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apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 06-06-2016 12:40 PM
That is very pity to see. What for material is the stand and rings? It looks on kind of plaster? |
hidaleeho
Member Posts: 57
From: Denver, Colorado, USA
Registered: Dec 2011
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posted 06-08-2016 11:11 AM
Actually, it looks like clear lucite strips somehow fabricated to look like beams and then painted black. The gimbal is the same clear plastic painted black as well. |
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