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Topic: Dragon Wings 1:400 Delta II with launch pad
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42982
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-23-2011 06:09 AM
   
Dragon Wings formally revealed today its 1:400 Delta II rocket with launch pad. A Delta II rocket consists of Stage I tanks, solid rocket boosters, interstage, Stage II tanks, optional Stage III rocket motor, and finally the payload fairing (nose cone). Among the Delta II’s missions are the launching of GPS Block II satellites, Iridium satellites, and several Mars missions for NASA. The latter includes the Mars Phoenix lander in 2007. The future of the Delta II space rocket is uncertain beyond 2011 once the Medium Launch Vehicle 3 contract with the US Air Force expires, but despite this it has proved a hugely successful design to date.  Courtesy Dragon, here is a first look at the (exploded) packaging for the Delta II.  |
Jerry Brouillette
Member Posts: 147
From: Louviers, CO
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 02-23-2011 06:38 PM
Nice looking model and like you said, a real workhorse of launchers with an impressive record.Is that scale right, 200mm / 8" tall? Kind of small but still impressive with the tower and all the graphics, I like it! On edit: Wait, that is less than 4" tall at 1/400 scale. |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 03-28-2011 08:47 AM
Another Delta 2 with launch pad model is announced, model 56243 (Deep Impact). |
jeffbassett
Member Posts: 109
From: Toledo
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 03-29-2011 12:28 PM
On that second Delta, it looks like they have the top shroud a bit short and the bottoms conical flange is off as well. Hope they are able to fix that before going to final production. |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-12-2011 06:00 PM
1:400 Delta II Rocket USAF "GPS-IIR-16"The third in the series (and unannounced I might add):  I wonder how many they will produce... |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-17-2011 08:51 AM
Dragon Models named this latest Delta 2: Delta II Rocket "Shark's Mouth" w/Launch Pad. |
PeterO
Member Posts: 399
From: North Carolina
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 05-17-2011 03:37 PM
The shark's mouth was a standard marking for Delta II GPS launches, although I can't recall the significance of it. |
Byeman
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posted 05-17-2011 09:37 PM
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Originally posted by PeterO:
The shark's mouth was a standard marking for Delta II GPS launches, although I can't recall the significance of it.
Nose art like the P-40 or F-16 |
cycleroadie
Member Posts: 452
From: Apalachin, NY USA
Registered: May 2011
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posted 06-29-2011 06:57 AM
DragonModels USA shows the 1/400 Delta II Rocket USAF "GPS-IIR-16" models have arrived as of yesterday, expect them showing in stock on flyingmule and others soon. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42982
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-31-2011 08:12 AM
Announced today, model 56339 – Delta II Rocket "7925 Heavy" with Launch Pad: This recreates the MER-B (Mars Exploration Rover "Opportunity") launch vehicle. |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 10-31-2011 09:34 AM
Another one?!?!   |
cycleroadie
Member Posts: 452
From: Apalachin, NY USA
Registered: May 2011
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posted 03-06-2012 11:50 AM
The Delta II Rocket "7925 Heavy" w/Launch Pad (MER-B) has arrived on the coast, look for it soon from your preferred supplier. |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 06-15-2013 05:15 AM
There's a set mentioned on Dragon Models USA containing three Delta models and their launch pads: Deep Impact (#56243); Mars Rover Opportunity (#56339); Shark's mouth (#56334). All previously released models. No price given.1/400 Delta II Rockets w/Launch Pads Set |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 06-21-2013 03:36 PM
Set planned for July release for $62.99. |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 09-24-2013 01:03 PM
It's available. |
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