madmike Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Hi all B) Has any one built this little oddity or know of some build reviews? Looks a good diversion :) I got it on eBay for 99c AU :unsure: MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karaya-1 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Here's 6 shots of mine, Mike ...and yeah, it's a fun, goofy lil' gadget! Hope these help! -Kevin in Indy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted February 22, 2006 Author Share Posted February 22, 2006 Kevin Cute!!! Any pitfalls? cheers MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karaya-1 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Not that I recall, Mike - but that was 4 or 5 years ago.some of the tubing/piping was a wee bit fiddly....but it went together pretty well, considering the age of the molds. (50's? I think) -Kevin in Indy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just call me Ray Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Wow, goofy little gadget indeed! So is it actually based on a Von Braun design or did they just slap his name on it for marketing? (looks like it has some hard-science elements but overall resembles the typical sci-fi fanfare of the day) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 Wow, goofy little gadget indeed!So is it actually based on a Von Braun design or did they just slap his name on it for marketing? (looks like it has some hard-science elements but overall resembles the typical sci-fi fanfare of the day) Von Braun planned a manned expedition to Mars during the 50's. He designed 4 spaceships to undertake the mission with the retriever being one of them... Von Braun's designs MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karaya-1 Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 (edited) BTW - I have the Space Station & Lander, too. Complete & in the displaycase. As well as the "Space Taxi" of the same vintage - and the "Willy Ley Passenger Rocket" which is coming up soon on the "to build" list. (Just as soon as I get the backedup traffic jam for the paint shop sorted out. *lol*) -Kevin in Indy {Pics can be posted, if anyone's interested} Edited February 25, 2006 by Karaya-1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted February 25, 2006 Author Share Posted February 25, 2006 yes please :) I have been keen on the 2001 liner as well, so I must get hold of that kit sooner or later and do a QANTAS version. ;) MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grandadjohn Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 I just wish the kits were easier to find, would like to build some more of them, I have done the Mars Liner, any ideas about who might have them in stock? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karaya-1 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 (edited) Pics Y'all wanted, Pics ya got. The Lunar Lander: More commin...... -Kevin in Indy Edited February 26, 2006 by Karaya-1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karaya-1 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 (edited) The Ring Station: -Kevin in Indy Edited February 26, 2006 by Karaya-1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karaya-1 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 (edited) The Space Taxi - finished, but still on the disaster of a bench. -Kevin in Indy Edited February 26, 2006 by Karaya-1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karaya-1 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 (edited) The Mars Liner: -Kevin in Indy Edited February 26, 2006 by Karaya-1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karaya-1 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 (edited) Boxes from the stash..... -Kevin in Indy Edited February 26, 2006 by Karaya-1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karaya-1 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 (edited) 3 of the shelves from the stash - Real Space & Sci-Fi stuff. Yeah, some of it's a bit mixed together, but it's essentially a shelf of RealSpace, a shelf of assorted Sci-Fi & a shelf of Trek. -Kevin in Indy Th-th-th-that's all, folks!!! Edited February 26, 2006 by Karaya-1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted February 26, 2006 Author Share Posted February 26, 2006 I have to get that 2001 ship! QANTAS markings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just call me Ray Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Von Braun planned a manned expedition to Mars during the 50's. He designed 4 spaceships to undertake the mission with the retriever being one of them...Von Braun's designs MikeJ Cool, thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karaya-1 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I have to get that 2001 ship!QANTAS markings :blink: Virgin Galactic markings. *smirk* -Kevin in Indy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 With the exceptin of the space taxi, the kits were issued in the late 50s. I remember building them when they came out. The moon liner was actually used as a base for a merry-go-round at Disneyland when it first opened. Disney, I believe also did an animated film on space exploration using most of the designs. I just picked up the old space station but intend to modify it into another science fiction ship called a glaisphere from an early TV show I used to watch. If i remember right the monogram space taxi came out in the 60s and was reissued in the mid to late 70s, and again in the 90s I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ResinBuilder Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Kevin in Indy, thats some neat built stuff you got there. Are you going to be at the Roscoe Turner show there in Indy next weekend saturday the 25th by chance? Randy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karaya-1 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Ja, Da, Randy - I'll be there! Never miss it. -Kevin in Indy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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