Spacecraft Models

[rsp1202]

Looking for high-quality pre-assembled spacecraft models, the kind you find on Pentagon general's or NASA administrator's desk. Can forum members please recommend websites, makers, costs; their own experiences in finding. Thanks.

 

[propforce]

Your best bet is probably to contact spacecraft makers, or visit their company stores. I know launch vehicle and airplane makers have the same available for sale. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[henryhallam]

I really like the model LM I picked up at the KSC shop in Orlando International Airport:<br /><br />

 

[BReif]

Try Nick Proach's spacecraft models. Website is: www.spacemodel.com<br /><br />He's got some really good quality models...<br /><br />

 

[vt_hokie]

This model could be yours for a mere $5000!<br /><br />http://www.spacemodel.com/pic584.html<br /><br />Wow...that's a lot of money!<br /><br />That is an impressive vehicle, though! It's a shame that the Russian shuttle program fell apart. Imagine where ISS would be today if we had Buran available to pick up the slack when the U.S. shuttles were unavailable! <br /><br />I've actually got a model of the "VentureStar" sitting on top of the entertainment system in my living room. I think I ordered it from that site, iirc. I imagine that someday I'll be watching NASA launch its "CEV" capsule on the antiquated SRB "stick", while that model reminds me of what might have been... <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" />

 

[bpcooper]

Nick Proach has always charged a ton for his work. More than I think is worth it. I'd rather build it myself. <br /><br />The LM model above and others like it are from Code3 models...code3.com. They are on sale now (and a lot at that!). <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>-Ben</p> </div>

 

[gladiator1332]

If you don't mind building:<br /><br />http://www.fantastic-plastic.com/Lockheed-MartinCEVPage.htm<br /><br />That one is rather nice. There is a link to the site where you can buy it further down on that page. I'm going to order one before this design dissapears.

 

[henryhallam]

<font color="yellow"><br />The LM model above and others like it are from Code3 models...code3.com. They are on sale now (and a lot at that!).<br /></font><br /><br />I didn't think the $40 I paid for it was too bad, it's $50 on the website (reduced from $125, ouch!) It's pretty good quality.<br /><br />From the ProjectApollo mailing list, it looks like you should be wary of Dana Gerath or "Gerath Designs":<br /><br /><i><br />Folks,<br /><br />I am looking for any person who has purchased a model or other product from <br />Dana Gerath aka Gerath Designs in the past two years and not received the <br />product after payment.<br /><br />Dana has failed to return the complete amount of money to me after I paid him <br />for a Saturn V model in February of 2004. Are there any other like stories <br />out there and would you like to join my collection action against Geraths Design.<br /><br />I am in contact with four collectors who purchased models, plaques or panel <br />from Dana in 2004 or early 2005, who paid, but have not received their goods. <br />Any other collectors who have had such experiences, please contact me at <br /><email removed /> .<br /><br />I will advise you of our options.<br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br />Larry McGlynn<br /></i>