by Ian Walsh

The model depicts the Apollo 13 spacecraft after the blow out of the oxygen tank which disabled the service module, making it necessary to use the lunar module as a 'lifeboat', so bringing the crew safely back to Earth.

The model is made in 1/144 scale and is 5 inches long from the bottom of the landing pads to the edge of the service module engine 'bell'. The service module is ~1” inch in dia. It is scratch built from plastic sheet, wire, gold foil, and panels cut from an aluminum drinks can...and other assorted junk.

Image: From behind the SM

Image: Side view

Image: Other side

Image: Damage

Image: Closer look