habu2 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I have this kit in my stash and have been searching the 'net for a build thread or review, and can only find a couple of in the box previews. Surely over the years someone has built this kit ? I have looked at the thread on the LVM launch tower (wish I could afford one) and it has some great pics but was hoping to find more... Anything out there ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 531 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I built this about 40 years ago back when it was just an old kit. The one thing I remember is that it doesn't have a center sustainer engine bell, only the two booster engines. Other than that, it has all the warts of any of the other really old school Revell missile kits. I sure wouldn't try to talk anyone out of getting one. It was fun to build. I actually remember my father building one about 20 years before I did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) I tried more variations on my search string and finally found a couple of threads. Most mention the molds (dated 1959 !!!) are worn out and the later releases suffer from a lot of flash. Never found any real "build" threads though. This kit looks like an excellent opportunity for all kinds of weathering techniques. Edited June 5, 2017 by habu2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 For future reference.... http://modelingmadness.com/review/misc/scifi/realspace/hiottatlas.htm http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234986738-revell-mercuryatlas/ https://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/rm/kit_rm_1833.shtml this last one has scans of the original box art, decal sheet, instructions AND the "fact book" http://www.ninfinger.org/models/kitplans/revellh1833.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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