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Topic: SpaceX Falcon rockets 1:100 desktop models
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 49351
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-23-2018 12:09 PM
   
SpaceX recently debuted for sale a new desktop model of its Falcon 9 rocket. The roughly 1:100 scale plastic model stands 32 inches (80 centimeters) tall on its magnetic base and includes both a Dragon V2 (Crew Dragon) and fairing that can be swapped out for display. The grid fins and legs do not deploy.  A few detail shots:  
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Ronpur
Member Posts: 1254
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 02-25-2018 07:00 PM
It looks to have the general shapes right, especially the Crew Dragon. But it does look to be missing a few details, like conduits, and other items. The markings aren't accurate either, unless this is a Block 5 and that will change on those. I suppose that is the idea behind a decktop model? |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 2891
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 02-25-2018 07:38 PM
Desktop or contractor models typically do not have that much detail. This one is very good in my opinion especially at the $140 price point of the first offering. |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1254
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 02-25-2018 08:34 PM
That is what I thought. I better stay away from it then. I would add detail and repaint it with new decals if I got a hold of it! LOL |
dsenechal
Member Posts: 562
From:
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 03-19-2018 01:18 PM
Just got mine today. Overall, it's a very nice model. Reminds me a lot of the old Topping Models. |
NASA Glenn
Member Posts: 84
From: Cleveland OH
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 03-20-2018 08:44 AM
It is a very impressive display model. Maybe someone will make some payload displays to fit under the shroud, or some conversion parts to make the Falcon Heavy? |
dsenechal
Member Posts: 562
From:
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 03-20-2018 12:54 PM
I was also pondering making a Falcon Heavy out of this. Looks like all a person would really need is buy two more Falcon 9 models, cut off the upper sections and make a couple of nose cones. That's over-simplifying, but I think it is very do-able. Also seems like a nice opportunity for some of our very talented 3D designers. |
moonguyron
Member Posts: 191
From: Trinity, FL USA
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 03-25-2018 08:29 PM
Anybody know who is doing this model? Last I knew, through an agreement with SpaceX, Nick Proach was the only one licensed to build models of SpaceX hardware. Am I wrong? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 49351
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 03-25-2018 08:41 PM
Nick Proach remains the only third-party licensed model maker. This desktop model was made for SpaceX and is only available from them. |
SpaceCadet1983
Member Posts: 413
From: Pacific NW, United States
Registered: May 2012
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posted 06-24-2018 05:40 PM
Does anyone have any idea where I might purchase stickers/decals to convert my SpaceX F9 model's blank fairing into to one for the X-37B OTV-5 mission? Any help/ideas would be greatly appreciated! |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 49351
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-19-2019 10:51 PM
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Originally posted by NASA Glenn:
...or some conversion parts to make the Falcon Heavy?
SpaceX has now released a Falcon Heavy version of the model for $205: FH Display Model + Stand. Includes both Dragon 2 spacecraft and payload Fairing (Interchangable).  
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garyd2831
Member Posts: 641
From: Syracuse, New York, USA
Registered: Oct 2009
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posted 04-20-2019 11:19 AM
Have one and it cool as heck!!! Only issue is they didn't increase the magnet strength so its easy to knock the model off the stand. Otherwise awesome!!!
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Philip
Member Posts: 6182
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 04-28-2019 03:28 AM
Very nice models indeed! |
Space Maven
New Member Posts: 4
From: Lansing, MI
Registered: Sep 2019
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posted 10-08-2019 01:35 AM
The SpaceX Falcon Heavy desktop display model (1:100) is no longer available at the SpaceX store. Only the Falcon 9 desktop display model is available. I noticed that the Falcon Heavy display model was no longer available not long after it was offered. Fortunately, I was able to buy it before it was gone. |
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