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Topic: Dragon Apollo Lunar Module "Eagle" models
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26088
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: 207
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: 94
From: Colorado, 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: 214
From: Rochester, NY USA
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
New Member Posts: 6
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: 108
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: 214
From: Rochester, NY USA
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 12-29-2012 06:47 AM
Great job on the Dragon Apollo 11 "Lunar Approach " kit. |
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