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Matt T
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posted 02-23-2025 05:48 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Matt T   Click Here to Email Matt T     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The cost of a recent trip to Japan means it's time to sell some of my collection. Old timers on cS might remember my big sell-off from around 2013; well, its time for another. There will be contractor models, Gemini Apollo and X-plane related suit items, vintage Mercury, Gemini and Apollo-era NASA glossies, autographed photos, signed books, hardware and whatever else I've stashed in various boxes.

To make things interesting: I'll keep listing items on this thread; as soon as I've sold enough to pay off the trip I'll be closing all sales. So, check back regularly and if you see something you want - buy it!

I'm putting up photo galleries for each item so click on the link for more images. I'm in the UK, happy to post worldwide, buyer pays shipping. I pack things carefully and I'm happy to use the courier of your choice. I'm listing the prices in US$, but will take the equivalent in £, €. Any questions - just email me.

Matt T
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posted 02-23-2025 05:51 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Matt T   Click Here to Email Matt T     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
SOLD - Near mint condition Spacelab 1 and Spacelab 2 contractor models

The Spacelabs were built by the ESA and first flown on shuttle missions STS-9 and STS-26/STS-51-F, with components of the Spacelab system eventually flying on dozens of shuttle missions. These models came direct from the estate of a senior British ESA manager who worked on integrating joint missions between NASA, Roscosmos and the ESA, including over 20 launches to construct the ISS. A detailed 60 page biography of their original recipient, written by his son, is included with these models.

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These models are primarily plastic and wood, with some smaller metal elements; the base of each model measures 30cm x 12cm. In contrast to all previous auctions I could find these have no missing pieces or decals, no repaired cracks, and no chipped or faded paint. The Spacelab 2 model is particularly rare. Both models can be disassembled to varying degrees, as shown in the pics, and the habitable module of Spacelab 1 is held together with strong magnets that click together very satisfyingly. These typically sell for up to $700 in good condition, significantly less for damaged examples.

This pair in near-mint condition are offered as a set for $1400.

These two models are now sold.

Matt T
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posted 02-24-2025 12:20 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Matt T   Click Here to Email Matt T     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Zvezda ISS Module contractor model

Zvezda is the first habitable module that was launched to the ISS, docking to the main structure in 2000. The core of the spacecraft was originally conceived and partly constructed as the Soviet Mir-2. This model came direct from the estate of a senior British ESA manager who worked on integrating joint missions between NASA, Roscosmos and the ESA, including over 20 launches to construct the ISS. A detailed 60 page biography of their original recipient, written by his son, is included with this model.

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This large model is primarily metal with plastic/perspex panels arrays; the model measures 27cm in length, stands 28cm on its stand, and the panels span 59cm.

The model is in excellent condition, with only a single fault; one of the panel arrays has been re-glued to its metal truss, leaving a thin faint line of discolouration on the underside of the panel.

This is a very impressive and rare contractors model of a core component of the ISS; I've not seen another example offered previously. In line with similar Russian spacecraft model sales its priced at $700.

Matt T
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posted 02-26-2025 05:10 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Matt T   Click Here to Email Matt T     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Soyuz TM/TMA contractor model

The Soyuz TM (and the externally identical TMA spacecraft that succeeded it) flew ISS & Mir crew flights between 1986 and 2012. This model came direct from the estate of a senior British ESA manager who worked on integrating joint missions between NASA, Roscosmos and the ESA, including over 20 launches to construct the ISS. A detailed 60 page biography of their original recipient, written by his son, is included with this model.

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The model is primarily plastic with plexi-glass/perspex panels arrays, and measures 21cm x 21cm.

This rare Soyuz model is in near-mint condition and priced at $400.

Matt T
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posted 03-02-2025 06:32 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Matt T   Click Here to Email Matt T     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Europa 2 contractor model

The Europa 2 was a four stage rocket built and launched by ELDO, the predecessor to ESA, utilising the British Blue Streak launcher as its first stage. The Europa 2 was the final flown iteration, making its sole flight in November 1971. This model came direct from the estate of a senior British ESA manager who previously worked on the British space program. A detailed 60 page biography of their original recipient, written by his son, is included with this model.

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This rare Europa 2 model is plastic with a little card trim and measures 33cm tall. It's in good condition, a little unstable on its stand; the stand has a couple of surface cracks shown in the pics. Its priced at $200.

Matt T
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posted 03-04-2025 03:59 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Matt T   Click Here to Email Matt T     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
SOLD - Space Shuttle Canadarm & ISS European Robotic Arm contractor models

The Canadarm first flew on the STS-2 shuttle mission in 1981; the ERA was launched to the ISS in 2021. These models came direct from the estate of a senior British ESA manager who worked on integrating joint missions between NASA, Roscosmos and the ESA, including over 20 launches to construct the ISS. A detailed 60 page biography of their original recipient, written by his son, is included with these models.

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The Canadarm model is primarily plastic and the ERA is metal, measuring approx 38cm extended.

These two models are in excellent condition and offered as a set at $120.

These two models are now sold.

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