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PeterO
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The Flying Mule also shows the built-up version being available again in June, with a price of $221.99.

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Is this Saturn V the same 1/72 that was released last year? I just don't remember it having the "APOLLO 11" name on it.

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I picked up the Dragon 1/72 Saturn V model kit at my local Hobby Store (about $140) a couple weeks ago. My initial thoughts -- there's good news and bad news about this kit even for those familiar with the pre-built release...

Pros —

  • It's a huge kit and comes in a very large box and as those who bought and have the pre-built display know, it does looks very impressive due to the sheer size.

  • It *does* come with the full Dragon Apollo spacecraft including a LM (with the revised Ascent Stage part that corrects a facet), basically the Apollo 11 "lunar Flight" kit. No astronauts.

  • It includes a transparent SLA adapter, both upper and lower part (which includes the instrument unit ring). In fact, the entire sprue that includes the SLA is clear plastic which includes a clear transparent Boost Protective cover (so you can see the CM under it) and LES!

  • Much of the way the 3 stage bodies are engineered will make it easier than other smaller scale Saturn V models to paint the black roll patterns. Basically, the ribbed parts are complete one-piece rings like say, the Revell 1/96 kit while the smooth tank bodies are two half parts so obviously some sanding and smoothing will be in order to make the joints look smooth.

  • It appears the SII and its Interstage have a really clean separation joint unlike the pre-build so one can actually show the stage without the Interstage hiding much of the J2 engines. However, the upper SII/SIVB Interstage is molded as one piece to the top ribbed part of the SII stage unlike the Revell 1/96 kit.

  • Casting looks sharp. No warps or blems and detail fwiw, is clean. The entire kit is molded in light gray plastic. There is a long aluminum tube about 5/16 dia included that appears to run through the center 1st stage engine the length of that stage for support to the base.
Cons —
  • As expected from seeing the pre-built model, general detail is sparse, what's there is often wildly inaccurate and overall, the rocket is mostly toy-like especially regarding the engines. Going stage by stage...

    Stage 1 on the body there is no access doors, launch hold down recessed areas on the thrust structure, or other detail parts that could have easily been sculpted as part of the thrust structure. In fact, there's no markings or locator holes so any side could be Station 1. This lack of outside detail carries for all three stages. The only outside detail on the 1st stage is the two long tunnels that are 2 piece parts, one for each side. The top tank dome looks ok, but it appears to be set up to fit far too low in the top of the stage instead of nearly flush with the top. The bottom thrust structure plate isn't perfect, but of the 3 stages, it's the least objectionable.

    Stage 2 is also featureless on the outside, you could pretty much locate the 5 fuel tunnels anywhere around the stage you want. Same with the up to 8 rockets on the outside of the Interstage. Most problematic is the SII's thrust structure which is similar to the Airfix 1/144 kit. There's more detail (if a bit random) on the thrust structure but the center J2 engine inserts into a recessed hole in the heat shield which is round (like the Airfix kit) instead of the more accurate "stop sign" shape and there is no cruciform structure for the 4 outside J2 engines to fit upon. The J2 engines are fair representations, but are cast as one piece, limiting detail. Oddly, there's only 5 identical J2 engines — the SIVB has an even more rudimentary looking J2 engine specifically for that stage. The top of the SII stage has *both* the tank dome and the (painted yellow) brace used for lifting the stage as seen on the display rocket at KSC. It shouldn't be a big deal to simply move the tank dome up to the proper height and omit the other part if desired. The top and bottom "ribbed halves of the 3rd stages are identical parts, same size and height, even same part number. You can get away with it for the SIVB thanks to the "spacer" ring (even though it's noticeably of a larger diameter). On the other hand, the top half of the 2nd stage with the conical SII/SIVB Interstage — it does not have any placement markings or parts for the 4 retro-rocket "bumps".

    Stage 3 features the same wildly inaccurate, simplified thrust structure (spherical tanks are molded into the structure as round "bumps") and simple looking J2 engine as the pre-build. Its also missing some key "bits" on the outside of the aft section, most notably the two pointed Ullage Retro Rockets. At least it includes the 2 APS thruster housings. Because the outside of the stage is so generic, it would be *very* easy to scratch build it into a Skylab workshop. The Instrument Unit is basically a featureless blank ring molded as part of the bottom half of the SLA as in most other Saturn V kits. I don't know if the ribbed ring that sits between the SIVB and the SLA/IU is considered by Dragons wizards as the IU or even if it's supposed to be used. I'll have to measure the stage to see if it adds or completes to the proper length of the stage.

  • There are no photo etched SM antenna parts as usually included with the various Apollo CSM/LM kits.

  • Decals are rudimentary for the Saturn V. Basically you get the Fin ABCD marks, I, II, III, III 1st stage locators, Flag, USA and United States markings for the 1st and 2nd stages, and the standard Apollo CSM/LM decals. Interestingly, the LM window and flag decals are printed on a small white paper sheet, perhaps enforcing the thought that including an LM was a last minute decision.

  • Various accuracy issues with the Apollo spacecraft, especially the LM has been beaten to death so I won't rehash them here.
Summarizing, this kit is all about size, not accuracy. I'd place the accuracy and detail on a par with and maybe even below the 1/144 Airfix or Monogram kits. IMO, the Revell 1/96 kit remains the overall best kit of this subject. Quite frankly, the 3 stages are almost featureless tubes that are ideal for adding as much detail parts as one wants with a minimal amount of reworking the kit's exterior stage body parts. I think there is a lot of opportunity for super detailing for the scratch builders among us which includes almost unlimited after market parts if someone eventually makes them — starting with something similar to the Neware 1/96 multi-media detail kit in the larger 1/72 scale and the new 1/72 decal set (which will be sold through CultTVman) to fully revamped engines for all three stages all the way to meticulously re-doing the SII and SIVB thrust structures pretty much from scratch and even scratch building an Instrument Unit!

There is no way a really decent multi-media upgrade set will cost under $200, and if Neware goes all our and provides new F1 and J2 engines which this kit sorely needs, I'd guess $350 minimum.

Here are photos of the parts from the big 1/72 Dragon Saturn V kit. Up on more exploration, I found a few more... Interesting things.

There's clearly more fun (or hair pulling) to be had, but check out the photos for yourself.

robert_l
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I just put my Saturn V in the Deltof case without the base. I did not need to make a smaller base as the rocket stands okay in the case.

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Well, I had been thinking of getting this kit, but I am convinced now to pass. The cost is too much for the accuracy but the biggest issue is size. I barely have room for my modified Revell 1/96th Saturn V and my 1/350th USS Enterprise!

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Does the kit repeat the error of the pre-painted version with regards to the corrugations on the SIVB third stage?

EDIT: never mind, I mistakenly remembered the 4D Vision 1/100 Saturn V kit.

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I acquired my Dragon Saturn V kit yesterday. Wow, it is HUGE! I won't go into the accuracy issues all that much here except to say that for anyone who has done space models for awhile knows that accurization work is usually part of the game. It is an understood evil. I've seen some very well done kits of spacecraft, but I've never come across a styrene kit that is completely accurate, especially for manned spacecraft and rocket launchers.

Given my own background, I can work with what I see. Most of what seems to be the accuracy problems seems to be more a lack of detail as opposed to outright wrong detail. I like that as it means I can spend more time adding stuff rather than removing what was wrong first and relocating it.

I really like the fact that Dragon decided to offer not only the SLA, but also the BPC in clear. That will make for a very nice touch as I can paint it half and half so the silver taped exterior of the CM can show through the white BPC in order to help point out that YES, they are two different things.

I paid about $135 for mine at a local hobby shop that got it in for me. Compared to spending over 200 for a pre-build and having to spend time taking it apart, fixing what was wrong and doing a full repaint in the process, this is a relative bargain. So now I can build the Saturn V I've always wanted in a scale to rival my own physical size.

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I've been wanting one of these for a long time and have been working on a little project of my own with this rocket.

I have to say I'm really pleased with the display I now have.

I will upload some pics as soon as I can.

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I now have Dragon’s 1/72nd scale Saturn V, and here are my impressions. Molded in Dragon's usual light grey, the kit is by far the most accurate Saturn V kit out of the box. The parts of the rocket that have external corrugations or ribbing are slide-molded, allowing much better definition. As a kit, it more readily facilitates corrections and additions than the pre-built version, has more detail, and as it requires painting and decaling, you're more likely to get it done the way you want.

No kit is perfect, including this one, and while Dragon has reproduced nearly all the visible detail on the three rocket stages, they left off some details, possibly the result of simplifications to the original pre-assembled model. Their earlier space kits exhibit the same symptoms. Many will want to add details like the EVA light missing from the Command Module, the RTG for the LM descent stage, the four separation rockets at the S-II to S-IVB adapter, and perhaps drill out and replace the molded-on S-IVB helium tanks with spheres. All this depends on how much you choose to make visible and how you plan to display the finished model.

The five F-1 engines are usually shown "bare," as does Dragon. They are slide-molded, as are the smaller J-2s, and well detailed. On the actual Saturns the F-1s were wrapped with insulation to help control the heat load from the other engines; many will sacrifice some accuracy and not cover up the detail. Adding plumbing from solder and wire will make a big difference in this scale, as will adding internal inter-stage details like piping, junction boxes, and the computer and control components in the Instrument Unit, visible when the LM is removed.

It seems that the kit provides most of the parts from their earlier 1/72nd scale Apollo 10 kit, including the Launch Escape System with a transparent boost protective cover, a clear LM adapter section to show as much of the LM as desired, and the full LM and CSM with all markings. The metal antenna dishes for the SM are omitted, as they are in the Apollo 10 kit. These would be visible only if the adapter stage were left completely clear, or if the CSM were removed for separate display. I plan to leave only one segment of the LM adapter clear, the quadrant opposite the antennas. All the stages can be fixed together, left separate or disassembled for examination as desired.

The kit comes with a full set of reasonably accurate markings. A stable circular base with an aluminum support tube is provided to allow it to be freestanding on the floor, for most of us about the only place it will fit. Even the average mantelpiece will likely not be long enough to display it JSC-style. A quick build out of the box, you could easily spend two or three hundred hours detailing it out. Seeing what others have done with the old Revell 1/96th scale kit, I expect there will be some spectacular museum-quality displays before long. It will be interesting to see what the after-market firms do with this.

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Thanks to everyone that has purchased the Dragon 1/72 scale Saturn V kit and described it. If possible, please post some photos of the unassembled kit.

I plan on purchasing the kit next week but am going to wait to assemble the model because I am very interested in purchasing an extensive mod kit.

I have a feeling that the mod kits may be two to three times the cost of the actual Dragon model kit!

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I think for the money it's a great model and I'm sure with some super detailing kits, can be made mighty impressive.

It's shear size alone seemingly makes up for its minor deficiencies as it is.

Meademan
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Okay, here goes. Finally managed to get some pics uploaded...

I recently purchased a pre-built Saturn V from my local hobby shop, and I remembered seeing a post on cS a few months ago about how to display it along with the Detolf display case from Ikea. I also remembered seeing a display option with a printed LUT background and LED lighting from Ikea, so I contacted the member who originally produced it.

He is still producing it, so he had one printed and sent it to me. It is beautiful — I was absolutely blown away. The detail on the image is absolutely incredible! The image is perfectly to scale for the Saturn V, and the perspective showing it proceeding down the crawlerway at KSC really brings the rocket to life!

I was able to purchase some foam board from a local craft store, and using only a blade and some double-sided tape, I was able to get it installed very easily. The foam backing is a perfect fit behind the support bars of the Detolf. The LUT background is about 11" taller than the Detolf case because of the crane. To solve that, I took the crane and mounted it to a smaller piece of foam board and put it on top of the case. It really completes it!

He also produced an mobile launcher platform (MLP) for me as well. Since he designed the MLP around the Detolf dimensions, it fits perfectly! There is just enough space inside the case to have it fit snugly. He has even shaved off the back of the MLP to allow it to fit with the support bars. It might have fit anyway, but I didn't want to take any chances.

Lastly, the lighting was the last step. I purchased a couple of different lighting solutions from Ikea. The strip lighting was perfect for mounting to the top of the cabinet, and it lights up the SV beautifully, especially at night! The LED "spots" that I purchased fit perfectly inside the MLP to help illuminate the F1s that are otherwise partially hidden. The great thing is that all of these lights have the ability to change colors. So, I am able to show the F1s surrounded by orange light, like they have just been lit!

I am really glad that I purchased all of the above to compliment my Dragon SV. Although the faults of the model have been pointed out here, the overall scale of the rocket is what makes it an eye catcher. The Detolf, LED lighting, and LUT background really make this an impressive overall display. I would highly recommend anyone to do the same!

All I need to do now is swap out the top with the transparent SLA with the LEM inside and its done. Enjoy...

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Looks great!!!!

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It looks beautiful, it seems like you found the right spot for this display.

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That is a very impressive display piece.

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That is fantastic. Make we want to do a similar display for my super detailed 1/96 scale Saturn V.

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Thanks everyone for the compliments!

And thanks to Mike for taking such great pics and for a thorough description on everything that you used to put the display together. I'm glad that my LUT background and MLP helped in making this to be the beautiful showpiece that it has become.

Ron, this can certainly be done in 1:96. The LUT background is very easy to scale down. I'm not sure, but I would guess that the entire LUT, including the crane, would fit inside the Detolf at 1:96. The MLP would need some adjusting to fit the smaller Saturn V, but that's fairly easy to do. Just let me know if you are interested. Thanks!

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Thanks everyone. I'm glad you like it.

This 1/72 rocket is impressive, from sheer size alone, but the LUT backdrop really brings it to life and it was all so straight forward to achieve.

Even my wife likes it which is a feat in itself keeping her happy with my models everywhere!

Seeing it lit up at night also... it looks special, it really does. Dollar for dollar, this whole set up is the biggest bang for buck anyone can achieve with a model and well worth it.

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Who is the one doing this? (You can email me the information if you want to keep it private). I may or may not go this route, but I have to admit, this is a VERY tempting display idea and it looks FANTASTIC!

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Hey Jay, sorry for all of the confusion with all of the Michaels and Mikes! I am the one producing the LUT background and the MLP kit. If you would like one, please send me a message. Thanks!

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Very nice!

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VERY nicely done!

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This is simply an amazing way of displaying the 1/72 scaled Saturn V. I had already planned on using a Detolf but the the background and MLP, along with the lights, are just mind-blowing. Email sent to Michael!

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And another three more months, moved to September according to the Flying Mule.
Moved to December according to the Flying Mule (but it may be sooner; the U-2R was also slated for December but is now available).

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This weekend I received the LUT and MLP from Michael and was simply blown away by the crisp detailing found on display photo. I don't know how he did it but it is super clear and sharp. I also received the MLP set as well, which came with the modified shadow box (modified by Michael) and that looks fantastic, too. It will fit perfectly in the Ikea Detolf display case that I will be using.

Thanks again, Michael!

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I second that! I received my LUT backdrop and Mobile Launcher box from Michael over the weekend. I appreciate his willingness to pre-configure the shadow box that serves as the "skeleton" of the Mobile Launcher. I don't have any woodworking tools (or skills), so it was a real blessing that Michael provided the box and did the woodworking for me at an insanely reasonable price.

I completed the ML this morning. I misread the instructions, and the cardboard I used for the ML top platform was too thick. I used some of the cardboard box from the Detolf display case - that was about twice as thick as it needed to be. (Michael subsequently told me that he uses diaper boxes.) As a result, there was an uncovered gap along the bottom of the ML sides. I covered this up with strips of black electrical tape, and it's not noticeable if you aren't looking for it.

Thanks, Michael, for making this available! Can't wait to finish working on the LUT backdrop this week!

EDIT: Oh Lordy, this thing is sweeeeet! I can't take my eyes off it. It looks so much more stunning in person than in the photos. It's one of the nicest display pieces I've seen... practically museum-quality.

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Re-release is now August, price is now $250.

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I've attached a 1/72 cutaway shuttle to my full stack and display the Saturn V with it. It gives a nice comparison of scale.

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I recently purchased the kit version of the Saturn V from Tower Hobbies... couldn't be more pleased with it.

I will soon purchase two of the Ikea showcases, one to display the completed model and the other, to display other memorabilia including the book "Return To Earth" autographed by Buzz Aldrin in 1976.

And I will also display a beautifully built 1/72 space shuttle stack that I recently purchased at a toy/model show for the mere price of $20.

Behind the showcases I plan to hang an "Apollo 13" movie poster that I had professionally matted and framed years ago.

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Where do I get the background art for my display case so I may have my Saturn V 1/72 set up like this? Thanks.

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I am the one who provides the background art for the Dragon Saturn V. Just send me an email and I'd be glad to get one into production for you. Thanks!

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LVM Studios has released a batted F1 engines detail kit for the Dragon Saturn V 1/72.

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OUTSTANDING!!!!

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This is perfect, I intend to order a set.

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I have now finally followed suit and placed my Saturn V into a Detolf cabinet and I have to say I am pleased with the result.

For anyone else thinking of doing the same with the Ikea Detolf cabinet then I urge you to be quick as I have been informed from Ikea that they're are discontinuing production of this cabinet which I think is a shame.

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In stock at the Space Store but for $325.

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LVM Studios Batted F1 Engines look AMAZING!

I have got to order those soon.

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In stock at the Flying Mule for $249.99.

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For anyone else thinking of doing the same with the Ikea Detolf cabinet then I urge you to be quick as I have been informed from Ikea that they're are discontinuing production of this cabinet which I think is a shame.
For anyone in the Boston, MA area, IKEA in Stoughton has received a shipment of Detolf cabinet. I just picked up two last night.


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