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Topic: Chrome/gold-plated LM contractor models
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Guswastheman
Member Posts: 85
From: Gresham, OR
Registered: Apr 2011
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posted 06-04-2018 02:57 PM
   
Does anyone know how many of the Precise/Topping Grumman 1/40 scale Lunar Module models were chrome and gold plated and/or who received and why?The chrome ones I have seen have all come on different wood bases with a metal Grumman part tag with the serial number for the LM associated with a particular Apollo mission, so am assuming they may have gone to astronauts and others tied to that mission. Thanks in advance for all help, much appreciated! |
dsenechal
Member Posts: 539
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Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 06-04-2018 03:14 PM
Not sure of the exact number of chrome LM models. However, to my knowledge, they went only to flown astronauts (presumably missions that involved a LM?), and very high NASA officials. For example, Jim Webb had a chrome LM — last I saw it was in a museum in Durham, North Carolina. I have seen a variety of bases: there really doesn't seem to be a "standard" for these. I've seen those that you described, as well as on a wooden disc with a curved brass plaque, on a square wooden base with the recipient's name, etc. Just guessing, but I'd think there were probably 20 or less of these made. Probably no way to ever know for sure. |
Guswastheman
Member Posts: 85
From: Gresham, OR
Registered: Apr 2011
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posted 06-04-2018 05:50 PM
Thanks, that is fantastic to know! I very much enjoy getting the history behind memorabilia. The items are great, however the stories behind them are “priceless.” | |
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