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Topic: Bandai's Apollo 11 and Saturn V 1:144 model
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apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 712
From: arnhem netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 05-25-2012 02:40 AM
   
There are some to find on eBay, they are glue on an envelope. |
SuperKungFu
Member Posts: 51
From: West Covina, CA USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 05-29-2012 09:53 PM
I can't get over how awesome this model looks in real life.  |
Jon Long
New Member Posts: 5
From: Michigan, USA
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted 05-29-2012 10:56 PM
Agreed. I'm amazed at Bandai's attention to detail considering it is a "mass" produced model.Where did you get your glass display case(s)? I like the thickness of the glass, and am looking for something like this for myself. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 967
From: Denver, CO USA
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 05-29-2012 10:57 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SuperKungFu:
I can't get over how awesome this model looks in real life.
Haven't regretted mine for a moment. 
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Jon Long
New Member Posts: 5
From: Michigan, USA
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted 05-29-2012 11:02 PM
This MLP for the Bandai Saturn V is also kind of cool. Looks like another interesting way to display the model vertically. |
SuperKungFu
Member Posts: 51
From: West Covina, CA USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 05-30-2012 12:13 AM
My display case is Pulaski 20972 display cabinet, I put my other models all inside. Above it is the Bandai Shuttle. |
the clocks running
Member Posts: 246
From: Rochester, NY USA
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 05-30-2012 02:16 PM
I completely agree that the detail on this model is incredible. I always find new connectors, hatches, etc. that are scribed into the plastic.I was really fortunate and found someone to build a custom acrylic display cover for $75.00. I was going to build one myself and found that it would have cost more to buy the materials than to have it built by someone else. |
the clocks running
Member Posts: 246
From: Rochester, NY USA
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 05-31-2012 01:37 AM
I just happened to take a look on Ebay and the current completed auction price for the Bandai Saturn V is $2200 to $2280. WOW! |
SuperKungFu
Member Posts: 51
From: West Covina, CA USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 06-05-2012 10:34 PM
Found a nice little moon plaque for $10 on eBay to go with the Bandai Saturn V: Now it looks more awesome:  |
the clocks running
Member Posts: 246
From: Rochester, NY USA
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 06-05-2012 11:41 PM
Super Cool SuperKungFu! I think that your display looks great. |
the clocks running
Member Posts: 246
From: Rochester, NY USA
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 07-11-2012 06:01 AM
Here is a photo of the repair that I made to my Bandai 1/144 LM. The S-Band Antenna was not included with my model so I was forced to scratch-build one. |
the clocks running
Member Posts: 246
From: Rochester, NY USA
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 07-17-2012 05:13 AM
I was not satisfied with my first attempt to scratch build the missing S-Band Antenna on my Bandai 1/144 Lunar Module so I had to do it again. Please take a look at the photos of my improved scratch built S-Band Antenna. 
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Norman.King
Member Posts: 211
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 07-17-2012 07:55 AM
You've done a great job. What happened to the original? |
the clocks running
Member Posts: 246
From: Rochester, NY USA
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 07-17-2012 08:06 AM
Thank you very much for the kind words Norman. I purchased my complete Apollo 11 Saturn V Launch Vehicle from a Bandai distributor who acquired it from a Japanese retailer. The S-band antenna part was missing since I opened the box and I did not even realize it until a few weeks ago. I tried to contact the Bandai Tamashii division but have not had any success. As a challenge I wanted to create my own antenna and am happy with the current result. I used various Evergreen styrene pieces, gold bare metal foil, copper wire, and Tamiya acrylic paint to create the scratch built part. |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 384
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-17-2012 02:58 PM
Well done, wish I can find time to scratch build a second Ascent stage. |
the clocks running
Member Posts: 246
From: Rochester, NY USA
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 07-17-2012 05:40 PM
Thank you for the kind words. Get the old Milliputt out and try sculpting another ascent stage.  |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 712
From: arnhem netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 09-27-2012 03:09 AM
I hope real soon there will be come a second run, the prices on eBay I'm sorry I find them become too high! |
the clocks running
Member Posts: 246
From: Rochester, NY USA
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 09-27-2012 11:57 AM
I hope so too. I would buy another one in a minute. |
GBurgess
New Member Posts: 2
From:
Registered: May 2013
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posted 05-03-2013 12:52 PM
A second run is in the works, and there will be two models. The same Apollo 11, and an Apollo 13 with both a pristine and damaged service module, and a blue water scene with the recover helicopter! Both are retailing for less than $500. I like to buy my Japanese stuff from hlj.com. Highly reputable, and they have always delivered quickly. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26730
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-03-2013 12:56 PM
There is a dedicated topic for the Apollo 13 Saturn V model here. |
the clocks running
Member Posts: 246
From: Rochester, NY USA
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 05-03-2013 03:37 PM
With the new edition of the Apollo 11 Saturn V set I do not think that the first edition "Bonus" Post-Reentry Command Module is included. Please let me know if I am incorrect about this. |
GBurgess
New Member Posts: 2
From:
Registered: May 2013
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posted 05-03-2013 04:14 PM
The description on the HLJ site does not mention the bonus re-entry capsule. |
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