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Topic: Dragon Apollo Lunar Module "Eagle" models
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42982
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-14-2011 01:29 PM
   
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Originally posted by jutrased:
Any word yet on how to handle this problem?
Yes, Dragon has established DragonCare: At Dragon Models, customer care and quality assurance are very important to us, so we have established DragonCare -- a dedicated customer support system, to ensure that you receive full support and satisfaction from your Dragon Models purchase. |
cycleroadie
Member Posts: 452
From: Apalachin, NY USA
Registered: May 2011
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posted 11-18-2011 12:22 PM
The 1/48th scale Eagle has landed (pun intended) on the coast, expect your vendor to have it in stock soon. |
dog320
Member Posts: 49
From: West Sussex, United Kingdom
Registered: Jul 2010
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posted 12-05-2011 05:42 AM
Pictures up on TFM's website. I have this on pre-order, and I already have Dragon's 1/48 kit version. It's almost entirely just a scaled up version of the 1/72 model with the same litany of defects.The only difference that I can see are that finally Dragon have managed to correctly align the United States markings. Still no transparent windows, and the reaction control assemblies (TCA) are still wrong, etc. Ah well. |
model maker
Member Posts: 130
From: NEVADA , USA
Registered: May 2012
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posted 07-16-2012 11:48 AM
Is the bigger 1/48 Lunar Module the same quality as the smaller 1/72 versions? |
the clocks running
Member Posts: 382
From: Rochester, NY
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 07-16-2012 12:49 PM
The 1/72 and 1/48 scale Dragon LMs are essentially the same model in two different scales. I own both. |
Kizzi
Member Posts: 32
From: Manchester, England
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 12-28-2012 06:38 AM
A picture of the LM from the Dragon Models 1/72 Apollo 11 Lunar Approach (CSM "Columbia" + LM "Eagle") I wanted to mention what I think are essential deviations from standard kit: - Windows are cut from clear plastic as originals are too small. Painted on reverse midnight blue + dark grey and scale scratch on.
- Plasticard 1 mm strip glued to create hand rail. No fixtures, just glued the edge.
- Struts and bottom of lander covered with steel leaf, and painted either Tamiya clear yellow X-24 or clear orange X-26. Main body behind struts painted regular gold.
- Matt black is too dark. Lighten 10 % with matt white to create charcoal color.
- Top of lander is not silver in Apollo images, although it is for museum pieces. Actually a mixture of 90% Humbrol 94 (brown yellow) and 10% Humbrol 150 (Forest Green) looks closest.
- Vertical thruster nozzles have to be glued at 180 degrees, but horizontal one are set at 120 degree angle. Horizontal should be 90 degree. Broken off and re-glued.
- Dispose of docking antenna and scratch build one with three arms.
- "UNITED STATES" lettering in original kit misaligned. Take decals from Revel kit (well, it's cheap!)
- Cut off scimitar antennae at front. Front surface painted gun metal as this enhances contrast with upper lander struts which is the only silver used.
- Lunar approach has pieces for LM legs extended as well as collapsed. I think extended is much better. The pads don't come attached and have place holes for the three landing probes (leg for ladder has no probe)
 a>Finally, shortly after taking this picture the damned thing tipped over, breaking a leg on the LM. Must weight the base before displaying. |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1211
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 12-28-2012 06:15 PM
That looks great!! |
the clocks running
Member Posts: 382
From: Rochester, NY
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 12-29-2012 06:47 AM
Great job on the Dragon Apollo 11 "Lunar Approach " kit. |
Panther494
Member Posts: 402
From: London UK
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 12-06-2014 03:22 PM
I recently purchased another Dragon Apollo 11 Lunar Approach diecast model and found it was missing the starboard front RCS thrusters but includes two of the port ones. I've contacted Dragon Care (beginning to think they don't) and have heard nothing.If anyone else has a similar problem with two starboard thrusters perhaps we can do an exchange. If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know... |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 375
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 12-08-2014 01:49 AM
I had exactly the same problem with that model and tried contacting Dragon by email, letter and phone but I didn't get any response. In the end, when I purchased the Apollo 16 diorama, I said it arrived with two identical thrusters. The retailer changed it and returned the other to Dragon.On Edit: I just noticed you're from the UK too. I know other people on this forum had the same issue but Dragon USA helped them out. I guess Dragon doesn't give a damn if you live outside the USA? quote:
Originally posted by Kizzi:
A picture of the LM from the Dragon Models 1/72 Apollo 11 Lunar Approach (CSM "Columbia" + LM "Eagle").
Kizzi, that's a great build of this model, well done. |
haveblue
New Member Posts: 9
From: Bay Area, CA, USA
Registered: Sep 2012
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posted 12-08-2014 02:15 PM
I too have had the problem with one missing RCS thruster but two thruster assemblies from the same side but this was with the pre-assembled 1/48 version of the model. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 2474
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 12-08-2014 03:47 PM
I had the same issue, marked up the instructions, took a photo of it and sent it to them. A week later I had the missing part. (This was last year some time in the first or second quarter.) |
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