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sev8n
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posted 11-12-2014 05:59 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for sev8n     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
EduCraft has announced a paper model of Apollo 11 Lunar Module LM-5.
Un-built, 1:32 scale, heavy paper, art craft model kit of Apollo 11, Lunar Module Number 5 (LM-5)... The greatest vehicle ever produced by humankind, in a static display homage to that most inspired moment of history.

To display with Revell's Apollo Command Service Module (CSM) 1:32 scale (No. REV 5086) (not included). The craft kit includes:

  • 50 qty. 11" x 17," 32 lbs. Test, Heavy Paper Printed Parts Sheets.
  • 1 CD with the 225 Page Procedures Manual as a PDF file.
Additional info is provided on the website linked above.

I have no affiliation with EduCraft, I'm just relaying the emailed announcement I received...

Daugherty54
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posted 11-12-2014 06:44 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Daugherty54   Click Here to Email Daugherty54     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I would be interested in hearing some feedback on this... I am skeptical regarding paper models.

Davestory
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posted 11-16-2014 08:05 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Davestory   Click Here to Email Davestory     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Looks very impressive judging by the website photos.

GoesTo11
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posted 11-16-2014 07:43 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for GoesTo11   Click Here to Email GoesTo11     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yes, those look amazing. I've also been dubious of paper models... mainly because they can't really solve compound curves. The Apollo LM, however, would seem an ideal subject for this medium.

divemaster
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posted 11-18-2014 01:03 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for divemaster   Click Here to Email divemaster     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I've worked on Dave's products. They're actually a lot of fun.

Have a lot of Elmer's on hand - and you may want a supply of dowel's for added support, but his designs hold up very well and they're on heavy weight card stock. If you want something heavier, you can always glue on another layer.

You need a steady hand and a very sharp set of knife blades.

nasamad
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posted 11-18-2014 10:36 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for nasamad   Click Here to Email nasamad     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The DSKY on the website looks like a work of art! Amazing considering they are paper.

rlobinske
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posted 11-18-2014 04:50 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for rlobinske     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I've been eying that DSKY myself.

bklyn55
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posted 02-14-2015 05:23 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for bklyn55   Click Here to Email bklyn55     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I've just come across the Edu-Craft heavy paper 1:32 LM model. It looks interesting and quite detailed. Anyone have experience or comments on it?

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rlobinske
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posted 02-15-2015 09:28 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for rlobinske     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I'm currently working on the DSKY. It is a complex, well-engineered model. Assembly thus far is straightforward. Patience is required to get a proper fit. This will also take a while, because there is a lot there. So far, I am very pleased.

bklyn55
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posted 04-27-2015 11:54 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for bklyn55   Click Here to Email bklyn55     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Does anybody have any experience/advice building the EduCraft Diversions 1:32 heavy paper Apollo 11 LM-5? Id love to build one (I worked on the real LM-5 back in 1968) but I HATE painting. Since this kit doesn't require any, and it looks pretty detailed, I thought I'd give it a try.

ryannagata
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posted 04-28-2015 01:26 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for ryannagata   Click Here to Email ryannagata     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I just bought this kit. It's pretty intense. I'm not sure when I'll have the time to build it.

teachspace
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posted 03-16-2019 01:04 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for teachspace   Click Here to Email teachspace     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by nasamad:
The DSKY on the website looks like a work of art!
Is anybody here familiar with making paper models? I'm willing to pay someone to complete this. I want to use it in my teaching presentations. You can email me directly at teachspace@aol.com.

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