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Topic: Accurate Models 1:32 Lunar Module kit
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42982
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 08-31-2017 09:58 AM
   
Accurate Models has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $25,000 to produce a 1:32 scale Apollo lunar module model kit. To date our company has funded all the initial startup captial to develop working blueprints, 3D files, test tooling patterns, as well as test castings. Incredibly, we are now better than 60% completed and are working on the Ascent Stage 3D files, which will be the last portion needed to create this replica...Here is our current dilemma; we are still $25,000.00 away from the finish line. We have put all of our own money into this kit thus far (over $20,000.00) and simply have used up all our reserves over the last few years. We have decided to seek donations from modellers and collectors that would like to see this model kit come to fruition and are ready to make the final push as time and and money becomes available.  |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 08-31-2017 10:10 AM
This would not be a pre-assembled kit, right? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42982
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 08-31-2017 10:22 AM
Correct, it will be a model kit, not a pre-assembled, painted model. The "all in one" kit will allow builds of the Apollo 9 through Apollo 14 (Series D through Series H) lunar modules. |
dsenechal
Member Posts: 539
From:
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 09-04-2017 11:12 AM
This looks like a great model, and based on their earlier F1 engine model, it will be spectacular. I'm planning to do the GoFundMe, but I wonder if there are enough serious modelers out there to make it all the way to $25K. |
David C
Member Posts: 1014
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 09-05-2017 04:02 PM
I'm wondering how this compares with Vincent Meen's Shapeways kit? |
customreplicator
New Member Posts: 3
From: Valencia, CA, USA
Registered: Jan 2016
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posted 02-03-2018 01:00 PM
As to the question of comparing with Vincent's 1/32 scale kit, I will be putting in (A) more details, (B) skin surface undulations, (C) spun cast metal and photo-etch parts. (D) Mixed media kit pricing down to around $300.00 USD plus shipping.Yes, I agree, the funding mark is a high one, but we need to get there either with my money, patrons money, or GoFundMe donations to make it happen. More to follow soon. You can also follow along on Accurate Models FaceBook page and at my FaceBook page under Jim Key. — Jim Key, Accurate Models  
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customreplicator
New Member Posts: 3
From: Valencia, CA, USA
Registered: Jan 2016
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posted 02-03-2018 01:55 PM
 
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