Posts: 12300
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999

posted October 24, 2007 11:22 PM               

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NASA's Johnson Space Center has surplussed a full-scale model of the X-38 crew return vehicle (CRV) through the GSA Auctions website:

71QSCI08049001: Model, X-38 Mockup w/Base

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Mfr: unknown, Mdl: unknown, Dimensions: 24ft x 16ft x 8ft, Weight: 2700 lbs, Model is split in two (2) sections, straps shown in pictures are not included. Repairs required - additional deficiencies unknown **Winning bidder responsible for providing sufficient manpower and/or equipment necessary to remove this item**

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Bidding began 4:30 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, October 24 and ends 4:30 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, October 31.

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Posts: 834
From: Washington, DC, USA
Registered: Apr 2003

posted October 25, 2007 09:55 AM               

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My wife's first question was: "Where would we put it?"

Nerts, I hate it when she is right...

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From: ridgefield, ct
Registered: May 2002

posted October 25, 2007 10:50 AM               

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that's easy - the front lawn

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From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005

posted October 25, 2007 11:47 AM               

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I still wished they had built the thing. I would have loved to see the test flight.

Tim

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From: ridgefield, ct
Registered: May 2002

posted October 26, 2007 07:35 AM               

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It's still at $5050! It would look really cool mounted to the roof, if the front yard isn't an option.

Disappointed to learn that the straps aren't included.

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