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Topic: FameMaster 4D Vision cutaway space shuttle
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NASA Glenn
Member Posts: 35
From: Cleveland OH
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 07-18-2008 12:05 PM
   
Has anyone seen one of these cutaway shuttle models in person? Are they available in the US? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26327
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-18-2008 02:22 PM
Fame Master/4D Vision's website indicates that Christo Toys serves as a U.S. distributor of their products. I have called and left a message to inquire about availability. I am really impressed by the level of detail... |
Mr Meek
Member Posts: 348
From: Chattanooga, TN
Registered: Dec 2007
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posted 07-20-2008 12:55 PM
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Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
I am really impressed by the level of detail...
As am I. However, I can't help but notice that the flight deck/mid-deck hatch is in the wrong place. Oh well. It still looks neat. |
Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-27-2008 10:25 PM
I heard from a reader this evening that Hobby World is shipping the shuttle now from Japan (the reader already received his) for approximately $150 (US) plus shipping. |
Philip
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From: Brussels, BELGIUM
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 07-29-2008 10:02 AM
Looks like the lower deck of the orbiter isn't that detailed after all? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26327
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-30-2008 08:57 AM
The pictures seem to show that the middeck includes the lockers, the bathroom, the internal airlock and the sleep stations. The only major thing missing are the seats but you can pretend they are stowed for on-orbit ops.  |
Mr Meek
Member Posts: 348
From: Chattanooga, TN
Registered: Dec 2007
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posted 07-30-2008 01:26 PM
So, who's going to make a 1:72 SRB/ET cutaway to complete the stack? Surely you could scratch-build it out of an existing set. |
compucrap
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posted 08-01-2008 07:24 PM
I have one of these kits and I have to say the detail is amazing. I had planned on repainting it, but was so impressed with the prepaint job that I decided to hold off on superdetailing one. I plan to superdetail the next two and keep one for myself.Anyone who's considering getting one should go for it. Took about 45 minutes to assemble (it came about 80% already assembled.) |
compucrap
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posted 09-16-2008 10:54 PM
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Originally posted by Mr Meek:
So, who's going to make a 1:72 SRB/ET cutaway to complete the stack?
Introducing, quite possibly the first and only 1/72 shuttle stack with a cutaway orbiter!Some upgrades I did to the base shuttle kit was to add some decals that were missing. The ET and SRB's are from the Monogram stack kit and are finished in a somewhat accurate paint job. This thing is huge, and was fairly expensive to build. The orbiter itself is about $200, and the stacks aren't cheap to find on eBay. It's an impressive site. Have a look for yourself:  
Many more photos can be found at this album. So, is anyone inspired to make one? |
Jay Chladek
Member Posts: 2174
From: Bellevue, NE, USA
Registered: Aug 2007
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posted 09-18-2008 10:20 AM
Very nicely done there. The more I see the model the more I like it as they've done more stuff to the TPS then I've seen on other orbiters (such as the AFRSI blankets on the payload bay doors).Looks like I'll be wanting to save up money for this one. And yes, putting one on a stack is something I was planning to do as well. |
compucrap
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posted 09-18-2008 11:30 AM
Thanks for the compliment. It is a little expensive (actually, alot expensive) to do but the full stack is an impressive sight.And yes, the new orbiter details are amazing. It has a fully accurate tile pattern, and a somewhat accurate pattern for the thermal blankets. I toyed around with the idea of repainting it but decided aganist it for this one since I was trying to finish it for a model show. |
Retro Rocket
Member Posts: 236
From: Santa Paula, Ca,. USA
Registered: Dec 2007
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posted 01-18-2009 03:56 PM
I just got the 1/32nd F-14 4D Master cutaway model and it's SPECTACULAR!! I also ordered the 1/72nd shuttle and it's on its way. I've only bought one model directly from Japan and I thought I'd take a chance with Hobby World. They got the F-14 to me via FedEx and the shuttle is coming by EMS, but I don't know what that is, but I can track it online. The model is mostly assembled, when I got it, I thought they sent the wrong model, but things like the engine is already assembled and is a must see. individual compressor blades and other parts makes the engine its own display model. You can see them here. |
ilbasso
Member Posts: 1458
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 02-08-2009 03:32 PM
I got my cutaway Shuttle and put it together last weekend. The final assembly (body to wings) was an EXTREMELY tight fit - it's not coming apart again! I picked up a 1/72 Monogram Shuttle stack a couple of months ago, and I'll be getting onto merging the kits. |
Jay Chladek
Member Posts: 2174
From: Bellevue, NE, USA
Registered: Aug 2007
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posted 02-08-2009 09:55 PM
So are these available for sale again? I never did manage to acquire one (too few funds, too many other priorities, one of them ironically is going to Spacefest). |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 693
From: arnhem netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 02-22-2009 11:32 AM
Nice shuttle, but I have build this model combination also, there are few details on this 4D shuttle that are not good, wrong shape main head engines, seats are not in good position in the cockpit. No windows in payload bay... |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26327
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-01-2009 07:36 AM
The Space Store now lists the 4D Vision Space Shuttle as available. |
ilbasso
Member Posts: 1458
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 06-01-2009 04:13 PM
That's a great price, if they can keep 'em in stock! I got mine from Japan for about $175. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26327
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-06-2009 07:02 PM
I finished building the cutaway space shuttle today and of all the different orbiter models released since the start of the program, this is by far my favorite. I was most concerned about the detailing on the flight- and mid-decks, but even with minor problems (the aforementioned inter-deck hatch location and the lack of aft flight deck windows), it is still superior to some of the custom-built models I have seen. Here's a couple of photos --  
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RocketmanRob
Member Posts: 253
From: New York City USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 06-06-2009 08:21 PM
How was the model assembled? Is it a snap tight style or something that gets glued together like a traditional model? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26327
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-06-2009 08:26 PM
It is a snap-together model toy rather than a model kit (requiring glue). All the parts are pre-painted. It does take some time to assemble (though judging by the instruction book, it was originally planned to be more complicated; fortunately, it comes partially built out of the box). |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 693
From: arnhem netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 06-07-2009 01:40 AM
If you want to see the building progress of my 4D shuttle (October 2008): Here a slide show. I have a lot of change about the 4D Shuttle. When is was ready I have it sold to someone in the USA. |
Henk Boshuijer
Member Posts: 372
From: Netherlands
Registered: May 2007
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posted 06-07-2009 04:01 AM
I have this model for some time now and I think it is a great model. It would be nice if someone could make an upgrade kit for the flight deck and middeck section. The models snaps together so it would be easy to replace the flight deck part. |
tegwilym
Member Posts: 2278
From: Renton, WA USA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 06-09-2009 11:24 AM
Hmm... girlfriend's birthday is coming up. Maybe I'll buy this for her (us!). hehe! She does like this stuff fortunately. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 1319
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 10-17-2009 06:22 PM
Just a note to say that we saw one of the 4D shuttles on the shelf at the Hobby Lobby in Statesboro Georgia for $119. |
E2M Lem Man
Member Posts: 793
From: Los Angeles CA. USA
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 10-19-2009 12:04 PM
Yippee! Got mine over the weekend at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, and I saw another in the San Gabriel Valley. I am working this one for the Columbia Space Center's opening this weekend. A lot of work ahead. The flight deck needs work and I may drill out the flight deck access hatches and leave the mission specialists' seats out. Luckily, I have a full size mockup to copy from here in Downey.  |
lewarren
Member Posts: 269
From: Houston, TX, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 10-19-2009 09:40 PM
I'm looking for a customization kit with more accurate cockpit seats. |
E2M Lem Man
Member Posts: 793
From: Los Angeles CA. USA
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 10-20-2009 08:25 PM
It definitely needs the seats. Maybe from a Monogram orbiter? I have opened up the middeck access hatches (missing on kit) and the flight deck windows to the payload bay.Have to add more nose thrusters, and cut away the incorrect Canada arm grasper (it looks just like the one on the 1974 Orbiter mockup that we have here in Downey). The payload bay EVA handrails need to be painted yellow, and U.S. Flag and Canadarm decals as well as other markings (ESA/ Spacelab, etc.) from an add on sheet. But... where is the orbiter bathroom, KU band antennae, payload bay TV cameras and main hatch? But, that said, it is a beautiful piece of work that is stunning and has some great engines and plumbing, as well as flight, mid-deck, and Spacelab and a great puzzle that only goes together one way, you can't mess this up. |
starhopper
Member Posts: 57
From: Kathleen, GA, USA
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 10-23-2009 02:08 PM
I saw the Shuttle one in Hobby Lobby, Athens GA - last weekend! |
Voodoo1200
Member Posts: 55
From: Leander, Tx USA
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 10-23-2009 07:14 PM
Where can I find the external tank and SRBs? |
ilbasso
Member Posts: 1458
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 10-23-2009 07:44 PM
Monogram had a 1/72 scale shuttle stack but it has been out of production for a long time. You can still occasionally find it on eBay. I found one on Craigslist quite by chance earlier this year. It's a very large box! |
Voodoo1200
Member Posts: 55
From: Leander, Tx USA
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 10-24-2009 09:34 AM
Could you just post the dimensions of each with a few pics of the attachment points. I was going to make mine from aluminum. |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 693
From: arnhem netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 10-24-2009 11:06 AM
I think that will be weight very heavy or is it not solid? I'm now busy with a 1/72 Ares I-X that is not solid but weight very heavy... |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 693
From: arnhem netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 10-24-2009 12:18 PM
There is now one for auction on on ebay for Voodoo1200. |
Voodoo1200
Member Posts: 55
From: Leander, Tx USA
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 10-24-2009 07:58 PM
Thanks for the heads up on eBay. I was going to make mine hollow aluminum. |
starhopper
Member Posts: 57
From: Kathleen, GA, USA
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 10-27-2009 09:34 AM
Woo hoo - I got one at Hobby Lobby ($119 retail) with a 40% off coupon - came to $78 total! |
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posted 10-27-2009 10:18 AM
Thanks for let us know about the coupon, I already printed one. I hope Wichita's Hobby Lobby has this model. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 935
From: Denver, CO USA
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 10-27-2009 12:46 PM
I'll second the thanks... just snapped up the last one at the Hobby Lobby here in Lone Tree for $76.92. I had kind of put this purchase on the back burner, but I figured I'd better jump on this deal while I could. |
RocketmanRob
Member Posts: 253
From: New York City USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 10-27-2009 05:08 PM
Does anyone know if they do mail order? Great price! Unfortunately I don't have any stores nearby. |
GoesTo11
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posted 10-27-2009 05:39 PM
Rob, I didn't see anything about mail order, or a comprehensive catalog, on their website...Just a store locator. Also, for anyone else interested, the 40% coupon on the site is only good through Saturday. On edit:: Rob, you might also consider calling a few stores and seeing if they'll take your CC number and ship one of theirs directly to you. |
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posted 10-27-2009 06:56 PM
I got mine for 76.53 and I already built it. On that store it was the last one. I don't know about the other location. Rob, see if you can get one store near you because the box is heavy and large and USPS shipping cost may be around $15. |
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