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Topic: The Space Collective 1:8 Apollo CM hatch
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 46735
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-29-2021 03:22 PM
   
The Space Collective has produced a 1:8 Apollo command module hatch. This exclusive, engineering-grade model shows an Apollo Command Module Primary Access Hatch in all of its exquisite pre-flight detail.The Command Module hatch was an incredible feat of engineering prowess, and this model represents that in fine 1:8 scale detail. This model has been expertly designed and built by a team of engineers and model makers using only the finest materials available. The hatch was modeled after the Apollo 11 Command Module primary access hatch.  Limited to 25 pieces at $1250/£999 each: - Base made from CNC-turned aluminum with Apollo Program engraving
- Hatch without the base: 13 x 10 cm (5.1 x 4 in)
- Hatch including base: 13 x 15 cm (5.1 x 6 in)
- Comes packaged and protected in elegantly designed metal box
- Includes a serialized Letter of Authenticity from The Space Collective
 
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rgarner
Member Posts: 1297
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 07-30-2021 06:17 AM
Thanks for posting this, Robert. Just so everyone is aware since this is my first model and I want everyone to see the quality first hand, there is an introductory offer that ends on 31st August. |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1272
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 07-30-2021 03:24 PM
This looks fantastic, and given Richard's well-deserved reputation for excellence I'm sure it will be a great model.Not cheap, but definitely under consideration. |
David C
Member Posts: 1283
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 07-31-2021 03:56 AM
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Originally posted by rgarner:
I want everyone to see the quality first hand...
Do you have a higher resolution picture of the interior detail? |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1297
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 07-31-2021 07:10 AM
My macro lens is being repaired at the moment so I haven't been able to get the super close shots that show off the finer detail. I should have it back in a week or two, then I'll post them. |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1297
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 07-31-2021 11:14 AM
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Originally posted by mode1charlie:
This looks fantastic, and given Richard's well-deserved reputation for excellence I'm sure it will be a great model.
Thank you, that means a lot! I didn’t want to make your standard model as there are many great model makers who can do that. I wanted something akin to the engineer models we see from the Apollo-era, and that meant a lot of time spent researching different materials and trying to find the best balance between quality and cost.The model is expensive, but it has the jewel-like quality you see in the older engineer models that so very rarely come to market. If these are a success, I will make others. |
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