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Topic: Sun Star's 1:18 Mars Exploration Rover model
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Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 12-19-2005 11:25 AM
   
Sun Star has introduced a 1:18 Mars Exploration Rover. 
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Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 12-26-2005 03:41 AM
Although not at all obvious, this MER comes with its base panel!See some images here and here. |
astroborg
Member Posts: 200
From: Woodbridge, VA, USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-19-2006 06:43 PM
I just received mine, and it's very nice. Having the base designed as it is the opened petals is a natural concept, and nicely executed. |
tedc
Member Posts: 123
From: Renton, WA USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 01-20-2006 11:10 PM
I also agree. The rover is way cool. You won't be sorry. |
tegwilym
Member Posts: 2331
From: Sturgeon Bay, WI
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 01-22-2006 12:46 AM
Glad to hear that! I'm looking forward to getting that next month when it's shipped. The photos of the model look pretty good.
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Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 01-24-2006 01:54 PM
Check some details. |
1202 Alarm
Member Posts: 436
From: Switzerland & France
Registered: Nov 2003
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posted 03-15-2006 01:49 AM
On the box, all the text was written as if the landers were not on Mars yet, using the future, 'They will land,' 'they will move' etc., but the (c) was 2005. |
RocketmanRob
Member Posts: 268
From: New York City USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 03-29-2006 08:55 PM
Received mine today. I really like it.Had a battle getting it out of the carton. Took a bit to figure out, but finally got it out. |
jeffbassett
Member Posts: 109
From: Toledo
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 03-30-2006 04:05 PM
Received this huge box... hmm, its suppose to be in scale basically to the Hot Wheels piece? Okay, open it up, its packaged in a fairly large box, (well, two actually, purchased two since there are two on Mars. Still seeming large for what's supposed to be inside. Open it up and realize the base is big, the rovers are pretty much in scale. Cool! Okay, the guys just had to be whiny about that bottom screw, right? No, its friggin tight in there. Three mini screw drivers later, it's out and on the display base. The rover is well done. Frankly, for the price it rocks! The detailing is great. Painted with detail, the smaller things like the spectral color grid are not there. But still, quite nice. I can definitely see some adding their own paint schemes to make this a little better, but for the money, it's a super piece. The detailing on the base is fantastic as well, you won't go wrong getting one or two of these for your collection. |
tegwilym
Member Posts: 2331
From: Sturgeon Bay, WI
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 04-01-2006 01:36 AM
Got mine yesterday also. Nicely detailed!Uh...yeah...the screw thing got me too. I then looked carefully down the dark hole and saw a philips head screw down there. Skinny screwdriver and the rover was released! 
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Madon_space
Member Posts: 667
From: uk
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 04-01-2006 11:34 AM
I am interested in purchasing this model but to help me make up my mind I would love to see some pictures.I was wondering if any members here would kindly either post their pics on this topic or even send to my email. |
Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 04-01-2006 12:00 PM
Rob, check this forum for photos.
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Madon_space
Member Posts: 667
From: uk
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 04-01-2006 02:07 PM
That is just what I was looking for. It also contained a link to a model shop here in the UK who have this in stock so a big thank you for that. |
Madon_space
Member Posts: 667
From: uk
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 04-20-2006 10:53 AM
Received mine today.As everyone pointed out this is a great model. Do any of you have any plans for making a Mars surface base for your model? |
Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 11-02-2007 10:52 AM
After 4 years (2 Martian years) of MER operations the model is still available.  |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 1309
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 11-12-2008 11:19 AM
If anyone is still looking for this model, it is back in stock at The Space Store. The JPL Store also has them. I picked mine up last Friday. The Space Store is literally five minutes from my office, and I had no idea! Anyway, it's a very nice piece, especially for the $$. Highly recommended. |
bdipaolo
Member Posts: 89
From:
Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 09-13-2013 11:36 AM
This looks very nice! Just ordered one. I hope they do Curiosity and its sky crane.Available at Magellan Models and Amazon. Editor's note: Threads merged. |
CaptSpry
Member Posts: 33
From: San Diego, CA
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted 09-13-2013 02:02 PM
I recently bought one of these and I was really impressed... it is a great model  |
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