Star Ace Toys 1/20 Apollo 11 command module

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ChrisSL New Member Posts: 7 From: Registered: Feb 2025	posted 03-27-2025 07:28 PM I finally received the Star Ace Toys 1/20 scale Apollo 11 Command Module. In general, it looks great and a nice addition to my Apollo shrine! A few minor comments: the stand is not clear and seems to be a 3D printed part. Also the interior is not exact as the lower equipment bay is filled up to support the crew couches. Robert mentioned this is the fourth or fifth recast using the mold originally developed by Code 3 Collectibles. It has a new base and a slightly different paint scheme. It also comes without the hatch. Product size : approx. 20cm in diameter Product weight : approx. 2.5kg Package size : W260x D230 x H260mm It looks like the DeLuxe version is still available for order from the Star Ace Toys website.
Kevmac Member Posts: 331 From: Registered: Apr 2003	posted 03-28-2025 12:21 AM Very nice product. Would have been nice if they put all three crewmember names on the display stand. Maybe the production version will include them. I also sent a note asking if the "normal" version without the moon base and stand is available. All they show on the website is the Deluxe Version.
Rocket Chris Member Posts: 460 From: Guttentag Registered: Nov 2009	posted 03-28-2025 12:39 AM For this scale the top of the capsule as well as the interior (for what can be seen) is in a too low detail, in my opinion. It looks like a clump. Minor scaled models showed here more detail.
David C Member Posts: 1465 From: Lausanne Registered: Apr 2012	posted 03-28-2025 04:16 AM Pretty, but it does indeed look a bit “clumpy”. I’d like to know if the area below the couches is modelled at all, or if it’s like the Code 3 version. Can’t tell from the website pictures.
ChrisSL New Member Posts: 7 From: Registered: Feb 2025	posted 03-28-2025 11:03 AM The area below the couches is unfortunately not modelled and the rest of the interior is not very detailled. The control panel and couches are quite well done. I am considering to mod it if I can figure out how to disassemble it. This will also provide an opportunity to create the missing hatch. They had the normal version for pre-order but it is not available anymore.
David C Member Posts: 1465 From: Lausanne Registered: Apr 2012	posted 03-28-2025 11:07 AM quote: Originally posted by ChrisSL: The area below the couches is unfortunately not modeled and the rest of the interior is not very detailed. OK thanks. Perhaps I’ll just have to take up 3D printing.
ChrisSL New Member Posts: 7 From: Registered: Feb 2025	posted 03-28-2025 11:23 AM Let me know if you find a good 3D CAD model. I tried to 3D print a cleaned up version of the Smithsonian 3D scan but couldn't manage to close the meshes.
Kevmac Member Posts: 331 From: Registered: Apr 2003	posted 03-28-2025 07:47 PM This is the response I received to my customer service question: We are sorry the normal version of Apollo 11 Command Module is cancelled and did not release. There is 1 version only.

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