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spacedin New Member Posts: 1 From: New York Registered: Apr 2015	posted 04-18-2015 08:50 PM I just saw these models at the Bonham's space auction in a few days. Apparently these were hand made by Grumman in the late 60's. I'd love to get them. It's really interesting the progression the shuttle went through. I didn't realize they were considering a single rocket at one time. One of them even has a bubble canopy for a cockpit window. You can see in the photos.
OV3Discovery Member Posts: 100 From: Registered: Mar 2015	posted 04-20-2015 07:23 AM Same I would like to have those models. The single rocket version might have ended up being safer since there would be no foam shedding.
Jim Behling Member Posts: 1463 From: Cape Canaveral, FL Registered: Mar 2010	posted 04-20-2015 09:42 AM quote: Originally posted by OV3Discovery: The single rocket version might have ended up being safer since there would be no foam shedding. Not true, the orbiter is still attached to the side of the tank.

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