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Topic: FS: My collection! Models, autographs, more
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Matt T Member Posts: 1380 From: Chester, Cheshire, UK Registered: May 2001
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posted 02-23-2025 05:48 PM
The cost of a recent trip to Japan means it's time to sell some of my collection. Old timers on cS might remember my big sell-off from around 2013; well, its time for another. There will be contractor models, Gemini Apollo and X-plane related suit items, vintage Mercury, Gemini and Apollo-era NASA glossies, autographed photos, signed books, hardware and whatever else I've stashed in various boxes. To make things interesting: I'll keep listing items on this thread; as soon as I've sold enough to pay off the trip I'll be closing all sales. So, check back regularly and if you see something you want - buy it! I'm putting up photo galleries for each item so click on the link for more images. I'm in the UK, happy to post worldwide, buyer pays shipping. I pack things carefully and I'm happy to use the courier of your choice. I'm listing the prices in US$, but will take the equivalent in £, €. Any questions - just email me. |
Matt T Member Posts: 1380 From: Chester, Cheshire, UK Registered: May 2001
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posted 02-23-2025 05:51 PM
SOLD - Near mint condition Spacelab 1 and Spacelab 2 contractor models The Spacelabs were built by the ESA and first flown on shuttle missions STS-9 and STS-26/STS-51-F, with components of the Spacelab system eventually flying on dozens of shuttle missions. These models came direct from the estate of a senior British ESA manager who worked on integrating joint missions between NASA, Roscosmos and the ESA, including over 20 launches to construct the ISS. A detailed 60 page biography of their original recipient, written by his son, is included with these models.  
For more images please click here - These models are primarily plastic and wood, with some smaller metal elements; the base of each model measures 30cm x 12cm. In contrast to all previous auctions I could find these have no missing pieces or decals, no repaired cracks, and no chipped or faded paint. The Spacelab 2 model is particularly rare. Both models can be disassembled to varying degrees, as shown in the pics, and the habitable module of Spacelab 1 is held together with strong magnets that click together very satisfyingly. These typically sell for up to $700 in good condition, significantly less for damaged examples. This pair in near-mint condition are offered as a set for $1400. These two models are now sold.
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Matt T Member Posts: 1380 From: Chester, Cheshire, UK Registered: May 2001
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posted 02-24-2025 12:20 PM
Zvezda ISS Module contractor model Zvezda is the first habitable module that was launched to the ISS, docking to the main structure in 2000. The core of the spacecraft was originally conceived and partly constructed as the Soviet Mir-2. This model came direct from the estate of a senior British ESA manager who worked on integrating joint missions between NASA, Roscosmos and the ESA, including over 20 launches to construct the ISS. A detailed 60 page biography of their original recipient, written by his son, is included with this model.  
For more images please click here - This large model is primarily metal with plastic/perspex panels arrays; the model measures 27cm in length, stands 28cm on its stand, and the panels span 59cm. The model is in excellent condition, with only a single fault; one of the panel arrays has been re-glued to its metal truss, leaving a thin faint line of discolouration on the underside of the panel. This is a very impressive and rare contractors model of a core component of the ISS; I've not seen another example offered previously. In line with similar Russian spacecraft model sales its priced at $700. |
Matt T Member Posts: 1380 From: Chester, Cheshire, UK Registered: May 2001
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posted 02-26-2025 05:10 PM
SOLD - Soyuz TM/TMA contractor model The Soyuz TM (and the externally identical TMA spacecraft that succeeded it) flew ISS & Mir crew flights between 1986 and 2012. This model came direct from the estate of a senior British ESA manager who worked on integrating joint missions between NASA, Roscosmos and the ESA, including over 20 launches to construct the ISS. A detailed 60 page biography of their original recipient, written by his son, is included with this model.  
For more images please click here - The model is primarily plastic with plexi-glass/perspex panels arrays, and measures 21cm x 21cm. This rare Soyuz model is in near-mint condition and priced at $400. This model is now sold. |
Matt T Member Posts: 1380 From: Chester, Cheshire, UK Registered: May 2001
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posted 03-02-2025 06:32 AM
Europa 2 contractor model The Europa 2 was a four stage rocket built and launched by ELDO, the predecessor to ESA, utilising the British Blue Streak launcher as its first stage. The Europa 2 was the final flown iteration, making its sole flight in November 1971. This model came direct from the estate of a senior British ESA manager who previously worked on the British space program. A detailed 60 page biography of their original recipient, written by his son, is included with this model.  
For more images please click here - This rare Europa 2 model is plastic with a little card trim and measures 33cm tall. It's in good condition, a little unstable on its stand; the stand has a couple of surface cracks shown in the pics. Its priced at $200. |
Matt T Member Posts: 1380 From: Chester, Cheshire, UK Registered: May 2001
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posted 03-04-2025 03:59 PM
SOLD - Space Shuttle Canadarm & ISS European Robotic Arm contractor models The Canadarm first flew on the STS-2 shuttle mission in 1981; the ERA was launched to the ISS in 2021. These models came direct from the estate of a senior British ESA manager who worked on integrating joint missions between NASA, Roscosmos and the ESA, including over 20 launches to construct the ISS. A detailed 60 page biography of their original recipient, written by his son, is included with these models.  
For more images please click here - The Canadarm model is primarily plastic and the ERA is metal, measuring approx 38cm extended. These two models are in excellent condition and offered as a set at $120. These two models are now sold. |
Matt T Member Posts: 1380 From: Chester, Cheshire, UK Registered: May 2001
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posted 04-20-2025 06:31 AM
Precise Lunar Module contractor model given to British Prime Minister Harold Wilson This Lunar Module contractor model came direct from the estate of Harold Wilson, British Prime Minister who personally received visits from the Apollo 11 crew and Frank Borman of Apollo 8 in the wake of their successful missions.


These meetings are well documented by both film and photograph. The Apollo 11 crew visited Britain as part of the worldwide Giant Leap Tour, arriving in London on the 14th October 1969, giving a press conference at the US Embassy that evening. A similar LM model can be seen on the desk in this clip at 1m32seconds.
The following day they were hosted by Wilson at 10 Downing Street, as seen here, and earlier the same year Wilson received Borman at 10 Downing Street on February 4th, shown here. For more images of the model please click here - This is an original 1960s era Precise Models Inc. contractor model made of plastic and metal, with a plastic/perspex base; the model measures 28cm across its base, and stands 18cm high. The model is in excellent condition. Four of the small thruster nozzles are missing, along with the original S-band antenna and its mounting pin. New old stock (not repro) replacement thrusters and antenna have been sourced direct from Precise Models LLC and are included in this sale. These can be used by the buyer to restore the model, or it can be preserved in its historical state. This is a superb example of a sought-after contractors model, with unique documented provenance to the British Prime Minister during the period of the initial Apollo landings, priced at $1950. |
Rick Mulheirn Member Posts: 4614 From: England Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 04-23-2025 04:58 AM
A very nice example Matt with excellent provenance. | |
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