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Topic: Launch escape parts from mystery Mercury model
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dtemple
Member Posts: 810
From: Longview, Texas, USA
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 10-02-2025 05:14 PM
   
I recently acquired parts for the launch escape rocket for a Project Mercury spacecraft model I originally thought to be for the Topping/McDonnell model. They do not match that one, though. Can anyone ID the model this was on? My guess is that it was on a NASA in-house produced model.  |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3228
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 10-02-2025 06:46 PM
How big are theses? |
Zoo Keeper
Member Posts: 66
From:
Registered: Feb 2021
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posted 10-02-2025 08:37 PM
Glad the package arrived safely, David! The motor casing is from a 1/23 scale Redstone of the type seen here. The remainder is from a Danbury Mint capsule model. I acquired the smashed escape tower and used the more detailed Danbury Mint motor casing on my 4-foot Redstone model, replacing this less detailed version. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3228
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 10-03-2025 04:31 AM
Well that clears up my thoughts on these. I really thought they were Danbury Mint but knew the motor was wrong. Makes sense now. |
dtemple
Member Posts: 810
From: Longview, Texas, USA
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 10-03-2025 03:52 PM
Thanks for the information. Now I need a Mercury spacecraft model of the same scale to go with these parts.A 1/24th scale (a far more typical scale for models than 1/23rd) model should be close enough, but I am not aware of any such kit - only the 1/48th Revell/Monogram, 1/12th Atomic City, and the uncommon 1/32nd CollectAir kits. |
drs. j
Member Posts: 24
From: Nes, Netherlands
Registered: Jul 2014
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posted 10-09-2025 02:48 AM
Daron Executive series had a very detailed 1/24 scale capsule with interior and detachable hatch. Would require some work to make it fit the LES. |
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