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Topic: New 1/12th MR-7 Model Just Received
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Machodoc
Member Posts: 168
From: VA
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted September 27, 2006 08:23 PM
   
Some of you who were in San Antonio might remember the guy at the very back of the very last ballroom who had the large Redstone model and the smaller ones at his table. This was Jeff Teel, whose company, Launch Pad Spacecraft makes both scratch and special order models from existing kits. I was impressed with the quality of what I saw there that I ended up ordering a 1/12th scale MR-7. The capsule is a modified version of the existing Atomic City 1/12th Mercury, but Jeff adds in a ton of extras such as interior lighting, a recording, and hoses, wires, etc... especially behind the instrument panel for a huge touch of realism. The version I bought also includes a full silk parachute and beeping beacon in the nose. The Redstone booster is scratch made and fits the Atomic City model very well. The entire effect is a great display! I'm extremely impressed with the workmanship and the turnaround. Once I placed the order it took about a month to have it delivered. I had my Mercury done as Shepard's Freedom 7 Here's a photo of the entire model, next to my 1/48th Nick Proach Saturn V:  And here is a close shot of the interior: 
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Orthon
Member Posts: 80
From: Gilbert, Arizona 85296
Registered: May 2002
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posted September 28, 2006 05:12 PM
Does this company have a web site? |
Machodoc
Member Posts: 168
From: VA
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted September 29, 2006 03:32 PM
Yes, they do have a site, just google "launchpad spacecraft" and you will find it.Steve
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 15393
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted September 29, 2006 08:54 PM
Countdown Creations is a partner with Launchpad Spacecraft and currently offers their Mercury capsules. The matching Redstone will be soon available, too.Launchpad Spacecraft's website is just their name: http://launchpadspacecraft.com/ |
Machodoc
Member Posts: 168
From: VA
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted September 30, 2006 12:06 AM
Thanks again for the assist, Robert! Jeff does amazing work!Steve |
John K. Rochester
Member Posts: 1238
From: Rochester, NY, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted September 30, 2006 09:51 AM
Did Al have blue eyes?This adaptation is FANTASTIC!!
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