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Topic: Danbury Mint: Milestones in Space Exploration
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starhopper
Member Posts: 32
From: Kathleen, GA, USA
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted January 30, 2006 11:13 AM
   
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Originally posted by Michael Davis:
The Friendship 7 Mercury model from Danbury is the only one of the series that I don't own. I'm not dying to get it, but was wondering if others thought it was a good purchase.
I originally had the Mercury but sent it back - I wasn't impressed with what I got for the same money I spent on the superb Apollo 13 from Danbury.IP: Logged |
Michael Davis
Member Posts: 167
From: Houston, Texas
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted January 30, 2006 08:16 PM
Thanks for the input. I think I need to pass on this one. Looks like too many buyers were disappointed by the Mercury model.IP: Logged |
Machodoc
Member Posts: 123
From: VA
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted February 14, 2006 09:39 PM
I own both the Danbury Apollo 13 stack and the Friendship 7 capsule. My only real beef with the Friendship 7 was that it was finished in a dark olive drab finish instead of the dark blue of the originals. The heat shield, retro pack, and straps were all the same olvie drab as well. I thought the detail was pretty good however, better than my Nick Proach version.I highly recommend the Apollo 13 combo however. The LM itself makes a good substitute for those who want, but can't get their hands on the Franklin Mint version from the early 1990's. Steve IP: Logged |
Madon_space
Member Posts: 432
From: uk
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted June 15, 2007 02:56 PM
Hi all, not bragging or anything just excited as I have just purchased the following items: Been saving for quite some time so I can get these models, just hope they are worth it. Should be about 3-4 weeks to the UK. Dreading the import duty I will have to pay though.------------------
Best Wishes
ROB
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GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 189
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted June 15, 2007 03:04 PM
Super, I’m happy for you. I have the Apollo 13 and the Friendship 7 and they are a wonderful addition to my collection. There is just something about having a well done miniature of the real thing that gives are new dimension that pictures cannot (I guess that would be the 3rd dimension). Enjoy! IP: Logged |
Peter Kemp
Member Posts: 39
From: Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted June 16, 2007 11:44 AM
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Originally posted by Madon_space:
Should be about 3-4 weeks to the UK. Dreading the import duty I will have to pay though.
I'm also a UK based (Chelmsford) collector of this DM series and I subscribed to the original release when they were first issued about 3-4 years ago.I had to pay between £24 to just over £32 per model in VAT, Import Duty and of course the outrageous fee the Post office charges for collecting these taxes (then something like £8 each). I don't think the rate for VAT has changed since then and I can't comment on the import duty tariff but judging from what I had to pay on a recently acquired Franklin Mint version of the Apollo 11 LM, I think the Post Office fees are now a minimum of £13. We can't do much about this extra expenditure, however, I was delighted with the quality of the models and the Customer Service from DM so I'm sure you won't be disappointed. I had a display case made up for the Saturn V and it looks good. I hope you enjoy the models. IP: Logged |
cspg
Member Posts: 1281
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted June 18, 2007 01:00 AM
The models look very nice indeed- pricey but nice.Do you have any plan to keep dust off the models? Also, are there any preferable conditions in which to store/display them -out of sunlight would be one, humidity levels could be another. I suppose that it also depends on the type of material used to manufacture the models. Chris. IP: Logged |
Madon_space
Member Posts: 432
From: uk
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted June 20, 2007 12:08 PM
Hi Chris, sorry for my late response, I plan to keep the dust off the models by using a Duster  Just kidding, I plan on making some glass display boxes for them. I wasn't going to display them until I have made the boxes but I think temptation will get it's own way in the end  . I have blinds in the room where these models will be kept and I adjust them depending on which way the sun shines. I do this anyway because I have my autographs displayed in the same room. ------------------
Best Wishes
ROB
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GoesTo11
Member Posts: 102
From: Denver, CO USA
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted June 22, 2007 01:36 PM
Rob, I have all four of the DM models. I think you'll be quite happy with them, esp. Apollo 13 and Friendship 7. I have mine in my study, along with Code 3's LM and LRV.Those import duties, though... Yikes! Enjoy! Kevin IP: Logged |
Saturn V
Member Posts: 47
From: Golden, Colorado, USA
Registered: Nov 2006
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posted July 09, 2007 04:23 PM
That's a nice Saturn V model. I see the level of detail is very good - right down to the rings showing on the skin of the second stage. I wonder if the F-1 engines are batted? I think the price is right. Only because I have spent $300.00 kit bashing the Revell Saturn V kit. But with the Revell kit I get a 4' tall Saturn V at 1/96th scale. Good model / Good price IP: Logged |
Madon_space
Member Posts: 432
From: uk
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted July 20, 2007 02:23 PM
Hi all, just want to give a quick update.I have received 2 models today, the Saturn and the Friendship 7 and I am definitely impressed with the quality so far. I am now expecting the Apollo 13 and the Shuttle Columbia on Monday. This will be the first time that I have been wanting Monday to come around ------------------
Best Wishes
ROB
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Madon_space
Member Posts: 432
From: uk
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted July 27, 2007 03:48 PM
Received the final 2 models from Danbury Mint, Space Shuttle Columbia & Apollo 13 very nice models.If I had to choose 2 favourites from the 4 models it would have to be Apollo 13 & Friendship 7. ------------------
Best Wishes
ROB
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RocketmanRob
Member Posts: 142
From: College Point, New York USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted November 06, 2007 08:21 PM
I spoke to a customer service rep at Danbury Mint today. She told me that the Apollo 13, Friendship 7 and Saturn V items are sold out. The only remaining item from this series is the Space Shuttle. So if you are interested in one you might want to give them a call or you'll miss out like I did on the Saturn V - the only one in the series I did not get.Rob IP: Logged |
WAWalsh
Member Posts: 663
From: Cortlandt Manor, NY
Registered: May 2000
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posted November 07, 2007 10:17 AM
:-( I will not discuss my Danbury Mint Saturn V other than a) learning a lesson about putting things safely behind cases immediately and b) noting the amazing ability of a 4 year old to reach something that he should not be touching.IP: Logged |
