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S c i . f i & f a n t a sy m o d e l l e r p re s e n ts
REAL SPACE
MODELLER
VOLUME ONE
Moonshot:
Recreating the LEM
Revell Saturn V
•
Airfix Lunar Module
•
The Right Stuff miniatures
X15 Experimental Plane
•
Sanger Shuttle
•
Space kit release roundup
Print editions can be obtained from:
www.scififantasymodeller.co.uk
info@scififantasymodeller.co.uk
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S c i . f i & f a n t a sy m o d e l l e r p re s e n ts
REAL SPACE
MODELLER
VOLUME ONE
Contents
The Next Step: Revell's Space Shuttle and Boosters
Saturn V three-stage modelling mission—Stage One: from the box
Modelling ‘The Eagle’ for Dangerous Films’ Moonshot
Tested to destruction: Special Hobby’s X-15A
The Real Stuff: A look back at Philip Kaufman’s classic The Right Stuff
Building Revell’s 1/288th scale Sänger transporter kit
Scratchbuilding the 1947 British Interplanetary Society Moonship
Saturn V three-stage modelling mission—Stage Two: kitbashing the Saturn V
Moon Modeller: A look at the Real Space projects of Pete Malaguti
Improving Airfix’s classic Lunar Module
Saturn V three-stage modelling mission—Stage Three: accurising the Saturn V
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S c i . f i & f a n t a sy m o d e l l e r p re s e n ts
REAL SPACE
Re-released in limited numbers in early 2009 but
sadly already a memory (unless you happen to find a
dealer who still holds stocks) are
Aoshima’s
large-
scale
Lunar Module Eagle-5,
together with the
company’s 1/96
Apollo – Command Module + Lunar
MODELLER
VOLUME ONE
Module, Apollo Saturn V and Lunar Module
and
Copyright © Happy Medium Press 2009
Published by Happy Medium Press
ISBN: 978-0-9558781-7-6
Apollo Saturn and Landing Ship plated.
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Printed in the United Kingdom by Pioneer Print Solutions.
All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part
without written permission from the Publishers, except by a reviewer who may
quote brief passages in a review; nor may any part of this book be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or other, without written
permission from the Publisher.
The views expressed by our contributors are not necessarily shared by Happy
Medium Press. Every care is taken to ensure that the contents of Sci.fi &
fantasy modeller are accurate, but the Publishers cannot accept responsibility
for errors. Responsibility for correct copyrighting of photographs, artwork and
illustrations lies with the contributor. All copyrights are acknowledged.
Reasonable care is taken when accepting advertising. However, the Publishers
cannot accept any responsibility for any resulting unsatisfactory transactions
or any inaccuracies contained within the ads themselves.
The publishers and author (contributors) take no responsibility for any harm or
injury to the reader as a result of using the techniques described in this
publication. Safety and common safe should always be foremost when using
these techniques and materials. Read all instructions and warnings on tools,
paint, glues, and all chemicals. Hobby knives are very sharp and serious injury
can result from improper use. Your work area should be well ventilated at all
times. Children should be supervised at all times by an adult familiar with
hobby safety. Please note that all hints, tips and procedures in this publication
are given in good faith and based on actual experience. However, neither the
publisher nor authors (contributors) can be responsible if something goes
wrong during construction.
web:
www.scififantasymodeller.co.uk
editorial email:
info@scififantasymodeller.co.uk
Contributors:
Mike Adamson, Pete Malaguti,
Alun Owen, Andy Pearson, Paul Taglianetti,
B. P. Taylor, Mike Tucker, Gary R. Welsh.
Editor/co-Publisher:
Michael G. Reccia.
Art Editor/co-Publisher:
David Openshaw.
Revell
have re-released five of their Real Space
subjects into the UK market – their gigantic 1:96
scale
Apollo: Saturn V
kit (see articles elsewhere in
this Volume); a 1:96 scale
Apollo: Columbia and
From
Tamiya
comes a reissue of their 1:100
Space
Shuttle Orbiter,
featuring cockpit interior with decals
and figures, ‘space lab’ cargo, mirrored cargo bay
door interiors, rudder with airbrake feature and
instruction sheets in Japanese and English with
photographs of key components.
Eagle;
a 1/48 scale
Apollo: Lunar Module Eagle;
1/32nd
Apollo: Spacecraft and Interior
and, finally, a
1/8th
Apollo: Astronaut on The Moon
kit. Each box
comes with paints and glue and is badged with a
‘Forty Years’ roundel.
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Mission: re-release!
A look at some of the
Real Space
kits available
in this
Moon Landing Anniversary
year.
Airfix
have re-issued their classic
Saturn V
1:144
scale kit with modified tooling, a new stand, and an
accurised top section.
One Small Step For Man
is a
re-release of their 1:72
Lunar Module
in a gift set
which includes paints, glue and brushes, a set of 16
Apollo
Astronauts and a new vac-formed base.
Most of the subjects listed here will be featured as
comprehensive build articles in future issues of
either
Real Space Modeller
or sister publication
Sci.fi & Fantasy Modeller
(www.scifi.fantasymodeller.co.uk).
Special thanks to
Revell
and to HobbyLink Japan
(www.HobbylinkJapan.com) for review kits.
Big thanks, too, to Des and Modelzone
Manchester
for their help in preparing this feature.

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