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Topic: Karst-onian Kollection: "A Place for Space"
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apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1551
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 10-17-2020 01:48 AM
   
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Originally posted by GACspaceguy:
You have been watching Steve create the SpaceX Demo-2 diorama, well it has arrived at its final display position.
Great display from Steve. Fred, do you have some room over now? Or will it be building new section to the house.  |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 10-17-2020 05:52 PM
There is always a way to find space for space. We did pick up the Bigelow model at the last RR Auction and it is big. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 03-06-2021 02:37 PM
Our latest acquisition is another Michael Key build. A full size CSM/LM RCS 3D print build.  |
SpaceAholic
Member Posts: 5332
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 03-06-2021 11:51 PM
Nice model; there were a number of different variants of the R4D (the engine was utilized during and subsequent to Project Apollo for other applications). The design of even the CM and LM R4D's were not identical because they burned different fuels (Aerozine 50 vs Monomethyl Hydrazine). In the case of the Service Module at least (and I think this was also true of the LM) the barrel style connectors in the model were not part of the Apollo flight configuration. Instead within the SM doghouse the two pairs of #20 gauge solenoid and heater leads from each engine were passed and effectively hard wired to a terminal block that then interfaced to the CM mounted RCS Control box. The connectors depicted on your model may have been associated with other applications for this engine and/or developmental testing. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 03-07-2021 05:38 AM
Thanks for the info. I really enjoy learning new details I have never known before about these types of items, thanks for the schooling.By the way, where can I get a real one and how much. |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 2132
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 03-07-2021 11:26 AM
Beautiful item and lovely display Fred. Nice. |
Joel Katzowitz
Member Posts: 872
From: Marietta GA USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 03-07-2021 04:07 PM
I rarely ever agree with Gary, but in this instance I do, that's a fantastic model Fred. |
Larry McGlynn
Member Posts: 1427
From: Boston, MA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 03-07-2021 08:32 PM
The real R4D engines show up at auction occasionally and Scott may even have one kicking around, but they are expensive. They have been selling for between $30,000 and $50,000 when they hit Bonhams or Heritage. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 03-08-2021 05:20 AM
Thanks everyone for your kind words and while I have the display in my possession the complements need to be directed to Michael as the creator.Over the years I have been blessed in meeting and working with talented artisans in our genre. Carlos, Steve, Pascal, Joel, Chris and of course Michael thank you all for adding depth to the Kollection here in the backwoods of Guyton. Also, thank you Larry, it looks like this model has a home for life as those $$ numbers are way outside my comfort zone. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 04-02-2021 10:53 AM
I picked up a Bigelow Space Station model from RR Auction last October, but it was missing solar panels and one Orion capsule. Working with Michael Key we now have the full up version with a current Orion version model and an added Dragon. You can see where we started and where we ended up. 
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denali414
Member Posts: 854
From: Raleigh, NC
Registered: Aug 2017
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posted 11-05-2021 07:23 AM
You may want to put some of these ULA rockets on wish list... (via United Launch Alliance on Twitter, from the 2021 Space Symposium in August)  |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 11-05-2021 07:23 PM
WOW! I believe I have a space to put those but it is defiantly a "wish." |
Joel Katzowitz
Member Posts: 872
From: Marietta GA USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 11-06-2021 07:44 AM
I don't know Fred, you've always found a way to make your wishes come true so... |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 12-28-2021 10:22 AM
I managed to pick up an item I have wanted for some time: a replica Apollo penlight flashlight. I managed to get it inside the display of Apollo CSM items. 
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garymilgrom
Member Posts: 2132
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 12-28-2021 11:25 AM
Nice addition Fred. Happy Holidays! |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 01-19-2022 12:23 PM
I found a diecast bus in the same vintage, year and color of the NASA Tours in the late 1960's era. I added some placards and placed with the 1/48 scale items as the bus is 1/43 scale (the scales are close enough for me). 
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Joel Katzowitz
Member Posts: 872
From: Marietta GA USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 01-19-2022 04:47 PM
Nice additions Fred but it's looking like maybe it's time for another Karst-onian expansion. Any new buildings/additions planned? I have a hammer and will travel. |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 2132
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 01-19-2022 05:17 PM
Well done on your bus find — incredible how much detail you have in your collection. Now why was I writing ... oh yes I have bus placards from the shuttle era that may be useful. |
thisismills
Member Posts: 540
From: Michigan
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 01-20-2022 02:20 PM
Nice bus! Thanks for sharing.For anyone who wants to have/make one here is what to search for: IXO-Models GMC New Look Fishbowl 1969 Scale 1/43 |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 01-20-2022 04:07 PM
Joel and the rest of the Southeast Space Geeks, it is time for a road trip to the Karst-onian. You can then see for yourself the expansion as was your suggestion at the last we got together here. 
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GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 05-07-2022 02:32 PM
We picked up an item on the RR Auction space sale. I have wanted a flown Canadian flag and this display is more than I could ask for. It is a flown Canadian flag, a flown mission patch, a Chris Calle original and a crew signed presentation placard to The People of Ontario (my birth province and the place I call home town). It all adds up to a great display and addition to the Kollection.  
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GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 05-28-2022 04:09 PM
Looks like we had our zero-g landing today. That shelf is getting really full.  
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Ronpur
Member Posts: 1260
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 05-31-2022 06:25 PM
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Originally posted by GACspaceguy:
I found a diecast bus in the same vintage, year...
I just got my own bus and added the signs. Thanks for a great idea!! I really want to find the double decker bus they had in the early 90s that I road on. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 11-25-2022 09:47 AM
So a fellow space enthusiast and coworker helped a photographer set up his equipment for the Artemis I launch. This had them on the crawler way and as such he recovered for me a crawlerway rock rolled over by the vehicle on the way to the launch pad. My first Artemis I mission memorabilia! I have displayed it with the SLS produced by Estes.  
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Gilbert
Member Posts: 1514
From: Carrollton, GA USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 11-29-2022 01:45 PM
Cool! |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 03-03-2023 10:28 AM
I picked this up from eBay. No idea what it really relates to except a payload for STS-87. 
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drs. j
New Member Posts: 6
From: Austerlitz, Netherlands
Registered: Jul 2014
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posted 03-04-2023 12:22 AM
This is the experiment. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 03-12-2023 01:51 PM
With the help of Robert, I obtained a flown jersey. I really wanted one for a long time since I missed out at a STS-41B auction at USSC that Hoot donated (and was there to present). This one is STS-44 with accompanying signed red-number photo and CoA by the wearer Tom Henricks (pilot for the flight).  
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GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 03-29-2023 09:33 AM
I purchased the Apollo command module hatch window replica (aluminum version) manufactured by Concord Aerospace from a cS member. I think it is a great item and displays well. 
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GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 05-27-2023 03:44 PM
I picked up a box of broken model parts on eBay. With the Monogram 1/32 scale CSM model parts, it did a rough adaptation of the service module post-jettison and added it to our Apollo 13 section in the Karst-onian. 
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SpaceCadet1983
Member Posts: 485
From: Pacific NW, United States
Registered: May 2012
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posted 05-27-2023 07:45 PM
I love the Jack Swigert statute and the Apollo 13 Service Model. Both look awesome in your collection! |
Joel Katzowitz
Member Posts: 872
From: Marietta GA USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 05-28-2023 06:54 AM
I really like the service module model, as usual, well done Fred!!! |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 2132
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 05-28-2023 05:51 PM
Ditto what that guy Joel said. How about a recap (room-wide photos of the Kollection) / update. The flown Canadian display is fantastic. Well done Fred! |
Gilbert
Member Posts: 1514
From: Carrollton, GA USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 05-30-2023 02:29 PM
Still waiting for the next open house invitation... |
Joel Katzowitz
Member Posts: 872
From: Marietta GA USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 05-30-2023 03:48 PM
You mean you didn't get the invitation from Fred last week? Oops, maybe I shouldn't have mentioned that... |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 2132
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 05-30-2023 05:26 PM
Joel, you know that was limited to those like you on current flight crew status. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 05-30-2023 06:49 PM
Open invitation — set a date! |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 07-01-2023 03:28 PM
I do not have much in the way Soyuz spacecraft but since I picked up a 1/48 scale ASTP model I added a reentry diorama by Steve Nichols (1:48 scale) and I put together the launch complex model (1/150 scale). The orbital Soyuz is a 1/48 scale by Nick Proach.  
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history in miniature
Member Posts: 643
From: Slatington, PA
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 07-03-2023 04:09 AM
Fred is that is the start of a new wing possibly? Looking good! |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3041
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 07-03-2023 04:17 AM
Good eye Steve, this was the Grand Kids playroom. They outgrew it and the Karst-onian grew into it. |
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