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Topic: Space Helmet Models' "Moonwalker" 1:6 resin kit
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Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 12-30-2013 04:32 AM
   
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Originally posted by apolloprojeckt:
The model is super emerged from the mold, little sanding, the visor is mounted on, when in filler, then once in special primer for a real 24 karat plating layer.
Great work Pascal... are you building these "on order"? |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 12-31-2013 02:29 AM
Thanks Philip. Yes, one is for a person.The kit is now also on eBay and in paint version. |
Captain Apollo
Member Posts: 260
From: UK
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 01-02-2014 07:41 AM
I don't know, his legs still look odd to me. |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 01-06-2014 02:35 AM
Building Eugene going pretty easy off after nine hours he was almost finished, only the head needs it, and then I can finish the figure final. 
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Panther494
Member Posts: 402
From: London UK
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 01-08-2014 04:00 AM
Very impressive figure, beautiful looking build, as always. Can't wait to receive my kit.Can I ask how you plan to complete the visor? Plated or painted? |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 01-08-2014 04:26 PM
Thanks, yes the head will be plated in red copper. |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 01-14-2014 05:14 AM
The heads are back: two red copper and one 24 karat gold, we can go on to complete one diorama: 
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apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 01-16-2014 07:50 AM
The Eugene 1/6 resin figure diorama is done after 13 hours. It's for a person who wants to show his Omega Apollo 17 watch, do not have a Apollo 17 watch but only the Apollo 11 version.Over the kit, it is very nice kit to do very the slightly advanced modeller. For more photos, see here.  
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Panther494
Member Posts: 402
From: London UK
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 01-17-2014 05:30 AM
Wow, stunning work. Really captures the moment. Is that one of the copper finished visors? |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 01-17-2014 06:06 AM
Thanks, yes this one is copper, see other heads, the middle is 24 karat gold. |
Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 01-18-2014 11:05 AM
Without doubt the 24 karat gold looks the best. What's the approximate price/cost difference? |
Panther494
Member Posts: 402
From: London UK
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 02-08-2014 04:18 AM
I received my Moonwalker kit yesterday, 7th Feb, thought I'd share my initial impressions.Fantastic, a very impressive piece. The item was extremely well packaged, individual items in the box separately wrapped in bubble wrap. It's surprising how heavy all this resin is. The pieces are beautifully cast and require only a small amount of clean up. I've only found two small air bubbles, one on the left thumb and one on the visor, which will be easily filled. The hoses and valve covers are made from a soft vinyl (i think) a great idea to aid positioning. The decal sheet looks in register and well printed although the blue of the U.S. flags appears to be slightly pale. A lot has been said about the proportions of this figure and I can confirm that they are spot on. The legs are not too short. The sculpt is superb, I am so impressed with this kit and can't wait to start it. It really is a work of art and is a wonderful tribute to the Apollo program. |
modelhopper
Member Posts: 21
From: Herts UK
Registered: Dec 2013
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posted 02-27-2014 02:47 PM
Received mine on Monday.I concur with everything in the previous post. It is a superb piece. Now how shall I finish it? It should end up looking like a bronze sculpture I think. The base is going to be fun to construct. |
Daugherty54
Member Posts: 591
From: Cabot, Arkansas, USA
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 02-27-2014 06:50 PM
And now it seems there will be a Harrison Schmitt/moonwalker II version. |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 02-27-2014 10:50 PM
Yep, looks great, they both and lunar base must be heavy.  
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Panther494
Member Posts: 402
From: London UK
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 03-03-2014 04:04 AM
Looks lovely, apparently this is only a prototype at the moment but may become available in the summer.To members building the Moonwalker/Cernan kit. The name tag on the RCU next to the camera mount should be placed the other way around. First initial at the bottom, not at the top as shown in the instructions. I still love this kit though |
328KF
Member Posts: 1234
From:
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 03-03-2014 10:10 AM
I could be wrong, but I believe that there was only one hammer carried to the surface on each Apollo mission. Not a big deal if you only have one figure, but if you display both, the extra one on Schmitt's backpack should be removed, if you're really into accuracy.I remember Schmitt saying "let me throw the hammer...the geologist should throw the hammer" or words to that effect when the 3rd EVA was just about completed. |
Daugherty54
Member Posts: 591
From: Cabot, Arkansas, USA
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 03-11-2014 01:19 PM
I received my Moonwalker from Steve Nichols today - very pleased and very impressed. here are some images... 
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apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 03-11-2014 02:29 PM
Looks great!!! |
AussiePete
Member Posts: 104
From: Adelaide, South Australia
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 03-11-2014 08:42 PM
Wouldn't happen to be a science teacher Daugherty54?Nice piece. Would love to do one. |
Daugherty54
Member Posts: 591
From: Cabot, Arkansas, USA
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 03-11-2014 09:45 PM
Guilty as charged, I teach AP physics and AP chemistry all day long  The detail Steve put in this is incredible. From the tiny hands on this wrist watch, the ports on the suit being labeled, the soiled suit look and the reflection of Schmitt and the "orange" soil... fantastic... |
Daugherty54
Member Posts: 591
From: Cabot, Arkansas, USA
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 03-11-2014 10:24 PM
At home... waiting for the display base... I think I need a larger than 8x10' base.. 
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AussiePete
Member Posts: 104
From: Adelaide, South Australia
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 03-12-2014 01:29 AM
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Originally posted by Daugherty54:
Guilty as charged, I teach AP physics and AP chemistry all day long.
I saw the equipment and had visions of Walter White. Not to imply anything. Just gave me a giggle. |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1211
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 03-12-2014 09:37 PM
Fantastic work on the figure! If it wasn't for the ruler, I would swear it was a full size suit! |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3398
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 03-13-2014 06:57 AM
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Originally posted by Ronpur:
Fantastic work on the figure! If it wasn't for the ruler, I would swear it was a full size suit!
My thoughts exactly! The detailing is phenomenal. Wish I had the skills to do this. |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 03-30-2015 04:51 PM
I'm starting with a new diorama 1/6 theme, this time I build up a 1/6 Apollo 16 Far-Ultraviolet Camera out of leftover styrene and brass, it got a 24 karat real gold plating layer. Later end result.  
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apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 03-30-2015 05:06 PM
 
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the clocks running
Member Posts: 382
From: Rochester, NY
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 04-01-2015 10:30 AM
Beautiful work Pascal! |
Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 04-05-2015 03:26 AM
The first telescope on the Moon looks amazing... great work Pascal! |
Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 04-09-2015 05:56 AM
Saw these astronaut figures and their scale tools and gnomon for real and these look and feel amazing!!! |
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