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Topic: Dragon 1:6 Apollo Astronaut (A11 Commander)
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model maker Member Posts: 130 From: NEVADA , USA Registered: May 2012
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posted 07-02-2012 01:57 PM
I noticed a square piece of clear plastic measuring 3 inches by 2 inches that has a horseshoe shaped raised area open at one end and was included with my 1/6 Dragon Apollo Astronaut. It has a raised area that almost looks like one of the boots would fit into it but it seems to be a little small for that. There are no instructions with this thing and I have no idea what it is for, if anything. What is this part for? |
the clocks running Member Posts: 382 From: Rochester, NY Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 07-02-2012 02:47 PM
If it is a thin piece of clear plastic in a horse shoe shape it may have been a part of the packaging that was used to separate the head of the figure so it would not move during shipping. Your model may have been opened before you received it. I own this model and this is how Dragon ships the package. |
model maker Member Posts: 130 From: NEVADA , USA Registered: May 2012
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posted 07-03-2012 01:15 PM
I just found out what it is, I saw a link on one of the forums here for fiqures and decals and saw display stands they sell and sure enough there was that plastic piece. Turns out it is for the foot to slip into to help the figure stand up. The lunar overshoes are too big to fit in the horseshoe shaped opening and it must be for displaying it with the pressure suit boot which I have seen people displaying him with just his pressure suit and no boots, gloves on. Thanks for your reply. Dragon sure needs to include instructions with their products when they need assembly and have unfamiliar parts. I thought it may have been for the backpack at first. |
Ronpur Member Posts: 1211 From: Brandon, Fl Registered: May 2012
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posted 07-03-2012 09:01 PM
You should try setting up one of their WW2 figures if you need instructions! It helps to be a WW2 re-enactor to figure out where everything goes. |
the clocks running Member Posts: 382 From: Rochester, NY Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 07-07-2012 02:10 AM
I opened the package of my 2011 Apollo 11 Astronaut figure and found the plastic stand in the box. I apologize for not describing the correct part. I also own the 2004 Buzz Aldrin figure and this stand was not included with that figure. |
cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 09-07-2012 03:20 PM
Too soon to re-issue it? |
cycleroadie Member Posts: 452 From: Apalachin, NY USA Registered: May 2011
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posted 09-07-2012 04:02 PM
quote: Originally posted by cspg: Too soon to re-issue it?
Chris, what now decided you want a "doll"? |
cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 09-08-2012 01:51 PM
Ha, ha, ha.No but Dragon was fast to announce models when the shuttle was retired and if no more new "dolls" come out, that's it, folks, capitalism is dead. |
Tesla619 Member Posts: 39 From: San Marcos, CA Registered: May 2014
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posted 05-25-2014 06:24 PM
You may only want to respond if you own this model. Does anyone know how the heck his pack on this model stay on? |