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Topic: Bandai's Apollo 11 and Saturn V 1:144 model
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Jon Long Member Posts: 10 From: Michigan, USA Registered: Feb 2012
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posted 05-29-2012 10:56 PM
quote: Originally posted by SuperKungFu: I can't get over how awesome this model looks in real life.
Agreed. I'm amazed at Bandai's attention to detail considering it is a "mass" produced model. |
GoesTo11 Member Posts: 1309 From: Denver, CO Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 05-29-2012 10:57 PM
Haven't regretted mine for a moment.
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the clocks running Member Posts: 382 From: Rochester, NY 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. |
the clocks running Member Posts: 382 From: Rochester, NY 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: 382 From: Rochester, NY 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: 375 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: 382 From: Rochester, NY 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: 448 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: 382 From: Rochester, NY 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: 1447 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: 382 From: Rochester, NY 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: 42982 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: 382 From: Rochester, NY 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. |
the clocks running Member Posts: 382 From: Rochester, NY Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 08-22-2013 12:47 PM
I just paid for my Bandai Apollo 11 Saturn V from AmiAmi. It is now in shipping from Japan! |
alexbaja Member Posts: 448 From: Naxxar, Malta Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 08-23-2013 02:23 AM
Are they still including the free gift with the Apollo 11 re-issue? |
the clocks running Member Posts: 382 From: Rochester, NY Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 08-23-2013 06:32 AM
I don't think so. |
the clocks running Member Posts: 382 From: Rochester, NY Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 08-27-2013 12:10 AM
I received my Apollo 11 Saturn V reissue today. The bonus Command Module is not included! This is really no surprise because we expected this anyways.The S-1 fins have flash left on them from the mold. Otherwise the model looks fine. |
Docdrew Member Posts: 25 From: Scottsdale, AZ Registered: Aug 2013
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posted 05-18-2014 12:19 PM
I recently purchased one of these and was disappointed (especially considering the cost of these models) to find that the two enclosed booklets are in Chinese with no English translation. Does anyone know if a translated version is available? Thanks. |
the clocks running Member Posts: 382 From: Rochester, NY Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 05-18-2014 10:53 PM
The Bandai product was intended for the Japanese collectors market and for that reason the booklets are not translated. This is same with imported model kits from Tamiya, Hasegawa, etc. |