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Topic: FS: Retro Space Launch Complex acrylics
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J.L
Member Posts: 674
From: Bloomington, Illinois, USA
Registered: May 2005
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posted 12-03-2009 01:25 PM
   
Launch Complex 36 acrylicOwn a piece of US space history! Each of these stunning acrylics contains a generous piece of the distinctive green protective fiberglass shutters from the 209-foot-tall Mobile Launch Towers used at Pad A and Pad B of Cape Canaveral's Launch Complex 36. These authentic shutter segments played a role in the successful launch of 146 Atlas rockets from 1962 to 2004, and were recovered following the 2007 demolition of the towers. The reverse notes three of the legacy probes launched from LC-36: - Surveyors 1-7 / 1966-1968 / First US lunar soft landings
- Pioneer 10 / March 3, 1972 / First probe to leave the Solar System
- Mariner 10 / November 3, 1973 / First combined Venus-Mercury flyby
Measuring 6" x 2 3/4" x 1", these beautiful collector's items are individually numbered in a limited-edition issue of just 150 pieces, with the number (x/150) laser-engraved on the reverse. Every effort will be made to fulfill requests for specific numbers between 10 and 150, but hurry, these are going quickly.These historic LC-36 acrylics are available exclusively through Retro Space Images, and will make the perfect holiday gift for that space or history enthusiast on your list. Each comes with a signed, numbered certificate guaranteeing its authenticity. Each fiberglass segment is unique and will vary slightly from the sample shown.  
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4allmankind
Member Posts: 1043
From: Dallas
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 12-03-2009 02:37 PM
I bought one of these at the ASF show last month and the quality is amazing. I highly recommend picking one of these up!
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cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 12-04-2009 12:06 AM
Thanks for pointing this out. Ordered one... and I'm not a collector!  |
mdmyer
Member Posts: 900
From: Humboldt KS USA
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 12-04-2009 06:47 AM
I just ordered one too. Shipping cost of $1.50 is very reasonable. Thanks. |
liebeek
Member Posts: 247
From: the netherlands
Registered: Jan 2008
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posted 12-04-2009 08:48 AM
One of them is going to Holland. Just ordered one. Thanks. |
J.L
Member Posts: 674
From: Bloomington, Illinois, USA
Registered: May 2005
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posted 12-04-2009 10:22 AM
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Originally posted by mdmyer:
Shipping cost of $1.50 is very reasonable.
With regards to the acrylic postage rates, there is a temporary glitch on the website. At some point soon, the actual rate will become effective. In the meantime, consider this to be an "introductory discount" So, get your reduced postage rates while they are still in effect! |
Jeff
Member Posts: 474
From: Fayetteville, NC, USA
Registered: May 2009
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posted 12-04-2009 12:13 PM
Just ordered mine also. I wouldn't call it a glitch in the system... I'd call it a holiday discount.
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Michael Clemente
Member Posts: 186
From: Atco, New Jersey, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 12-04-2009 04:32 PM
Thanks for the post. I ordered an acrylic today. I am looking forward to adding this great looking acrylic to my collection. |
tegwilym
Member Posts: 2331
From: Sturgeon Bay, WI
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 12-04-2009 05:42 PM
Me too! Saw that yesterday, but didn't see the price was so good. Bought myself a Christmas gift. I like this kind of shopping better, I know that I'm getting something I like. Socks and underwear are good, but just not the same. |
J.L
Member Posts: 674
From: Bloomington, Illinois, USA
Registered: May 2005
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posted 12-06-2009 09:46 AM
Just a quick note to everyone who ordered the LC-36 acrylics through today... they are in the mail. The accompanying certificates will be mailed separately this week. Thanks all. |
Sam Que
Member Posts: 180
From: Chicago, IL, United States
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 12-06-2009 11:42 AM
That is very fast service, I look forward to receiving mine. |
tegwilym
Member Posts: 2331
From: Sturgeon Bay, WI
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 12-07-2009 02:37 PM
I have a spot in my display case all ready - next to my Liberty Bell 7 filmestrip acrylic. Thanks for the shipping update! |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 1966
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 12-07-2009 02:56 PM
J.L. - mine arrived in Atlanta today. That is GREAT service! Thank you. |
Michael Clemente
Member Posts: 186
From: Atco, New Jersey, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 12-07-2009 05:34 PM
I received my acrylic today #26. Outstanding presentation and price. Pictures don't do it justice. |
machbusterman
Member Posts: 1778
From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Registered: May 2004
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posted 12-08-2009 01:15 PM
Ordered one last night... should be a nice addition. |
tegwilym
Member Posts: 2331
From: Sturgeon Bay, WI
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 12-08-2009 02:23 PM
Mine arrived yesterday. Well packaged, and a very nice piece. I have it on my display in my living room now. Thanks! |
liftoff
Member Posts: 45
From: Watt, Switzerland
Registered: Jun 2008
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posted 12-08-2009 02:32 PM
Today I ordered mine. I can't wait until it arrives in Switzerland. I'm convinced that it will fit very well into my collection. |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 12-10-2009 08:57 AM
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Originally posted by Michael Clemente:
Outstanding presentation and price. Pictures don't do it justice.
You're absolutely right. As of today, there's one in Switzerland (#41) and it's beautiful!. Love it. |
liebeek
Member Posts: 247
From: the netherlands
Registered: Jan 2008
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posted 12-10-2009 10:53 AM
Received mine in Holland today. Great artifact. Fast service. Many thanks. |
NightHawk117
Member Posts: 325
From: USA
Registered: Oct 2006
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posted 12-11-2009 03:28 PM
I received #17 today. It looks great and I hope there are more to follow! |
Jeff
Member Posts: 474
From: Fayetteville, NC, USA
Registered: May 2009
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posted 12-12-2009 06:45 AM
I've been away all week on business... I returned yesterday to find #40 waiting for me. Very nice acrylic, and like others have already said; the pictures don't do it justice. |
J.L
Member Posts: 674
From: Bloomington, Illinois, USA
Registered: May 2005
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posted 12-13-2009 01:42 PM
Just wanted everyone to know that all of the second wave of acrylic orders (thru 12/11) are in the mail. Thanks to all who have order, and also for the great comments. Future acrylic products are in the works. I would also be interested in hearing from anyone who has some ideas for potential projects. Feel free to e-mail me at Roverpick@aol.com. Thanks. |
tegwilym
Member Posts: 2331
From: Sturgeon Bay, WI
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 12-14-2009 02:05 PM
The certificate arrived at my house this weekend. Thanks again for all this! |
PerryM
Member Posts: 71
From: Temple, TX USA
Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 12-14-2009 03:13 PM
I am glad you pointed this out to me. After seeing a few of the posts put up I got one. It was better than I expected. Even if you are not a big collector of this I say jump on it. It is a piece of history and I can say I have a piece of it. My wife even likes it and she is not into space like I am. |
medaris
Member Posts: 181
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2007
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posted 12-16-2009 06:46 AM
My purchase arrived safely in Scotland today - it's excellent. I'd be very interested in further products. |
machbusterman
Member Posts: 1778
From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Registered: May 2004
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posted 12-19-2009 02:52 PM
Number 33 landed in Scotland today... VERY happy indeed... what a wonderful piece to add to the collection. Looking forward to future items becoming available. |
liftoff
Member Posts: 45
From: Watt, Switzerland
Registered: Jun 2008
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posted 12-21-2009 01:19 PM
Number 32 got a new home in Switzerland. A wonderful piece! I wonder what will be offered next. Many thanks to J.L. |
daveblog
Member Posts: 135
From: Bergenfield, NJ USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted 12-26-2009 11:13 AM
I received #10 as a x-mas gift. I must say it is one of the nicest lucites I have seen! |
heng44
Member Posts: 3387
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 01-05-2010 11:56 AM
A limited number of LC-36 acrylics are still available. When they are gone, that is it. Pad 14 will be the next acrylic, and material has already been secured. We are trying to determine how many we will be able to produce. If we are limited to only 100, those who have bought the LC-36 acrylic will be given first opportunity on the Pad 14 acrylics.  |
mjanovec
Member Posts: 3811
From: Midwest, USA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 01-05-2010 01:26 PM
A Pad 14 acrylic is great news indeed! If it's anywhere near as nice as the LC-36 acrylic, there will be a lot of happy collectors out there. |
J.L
Member Posts: 674
From: Bloomington, Illinois, USA
Registered: May 2005
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posted 01-05-2010 01:34 PM
The plan in place right now is to produce a series of acrylics that maintain the same general appearance. The Pad 14 acrylic will utilize conduit that contains connectors, wires, etc. from a control box that came from the base of the pad. |
machbusterman
Member Posts: 1778
From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Registered: May 2004
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posted 01-05-2010 03:01 PM
I second what Mark said above about the Pad 14 acrylic... that is GREAT news!! Can't wait to see the finished article!! |
David Bryant
Member Posts: 986
From: Norfolk UK
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 01-06-2010 02:15 AM
Hmm! Still haven't received my acrylics, ordered in mid December.  |
J.L
Member Posts: 674
From: Bloomington, Illinois, USA
Registered: May 2005
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posted 01-06-2010 11:34 AM
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Originally posted by David Bryant:
[B]Still haven't received my acrylics, ordered in mid December.[/B]
Hmmm. David, your two acrylics were mailed on December 19. Let's give it a bit more time before we go into panic mode. In the future, if anyone thinks there is a delivery issue, please e-mail me directly at roverpick@aol.com. I also want to advise all who have orders pending that they are being processed and hopefully mailed today. The final shipment of LC-36 acrylics just arrived a few days ago and it's has taken some time to get things organized again after the holidays. Thanks all for your patience. |
mjanovec
Member Posts: 3811
From: Midwest, USA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 01-06-2010 12:49 PM
quote:
Originally posted by J.L:
The plan in place right now is to produce a series of acrylics that maintain the same general appearance. The Pad 14 acrylic will utilize conduit that contains connectors, wires, etc. from a control box that came from the base of the pad.
Nice to hear you're keeping the same general appearance of the LC-36 acrylic! The tall design makes it stand out well among most other acrylics (most of which tend to be rather short). |
TRS
Member Posts: 721
From: Wellington, New Zealand
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 01-07-2010 03:18 AM
That is fantasitc news - these are a great addition to the lucites available and a pad series is long overdue - great work! |
David Bryant
Member Posts: 986
From: Norfolk UK
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 01-07-2010 05:33 AM
Mine arrived today! Stunning!Put me down for two of each as you release them! Many thanks!
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cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 01-07-2010 07:22 AM
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Originally posted by J.L:
I would also be interested in hearing from anyone who has some ideas for potential projects.
I guess that would depend on what can be included in an acrylic and what size limitations there are - if any. In other words, I don't know anything about how acrylics are produced! What about a special one with all the finalist design for the end-of-shuttle patch contest? Or with the ones submitted on collectSPACE? They're all pretty neat. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 2475
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 01-07-2010 07:32 AM
Picked up one of the Complex 36 acrylic at the ASF signing last year. Let me know when the next acrylic comes out, thanks. |
MB
Member Posts: 155
From: Olmsted Falls, Ohio U.S.A.
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 01-08-2010 05:46 PM
Acrylic #94 arrived today. I have to agree with the everyone; this acrylic is awesome. I'm looking forward to the Complex 14 acrylic next!! Thanks for producing this. |
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