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FDL-5 HYPERSONIC RESEARCH CRAFT & LAUNCHER the 1960s and 1970s, the U.S. Air Force conducted a number of studies on hypersonic re-entry vehicles for military space missions. The FDL-5 designed to be launched out the back of a C-5 Galaxy transport at high altitude. Once released, the spacecraft's solid-fuel booster would propel it into orbit. Upon re-entry, the FDL-5 would maneuver to a soft-landing via extendable wings.Fantastic Plastic's 1:72 FDL-5 kit is a highly detailed model, and includes a cockpit interior with three space-suited astronaut figures. The canopy is water-clear resin. Build it with a solid-cast booster as the launch version (18 inches long total!), or the landed configuration with landing gear and extended wings. The kit-supplied JBOT decals allow you to build your FDL-5 with either civilian NASA markings or military USAF. Flawlessly cast by BLAP! Models, this 41-piece kit is now available for $ 95.00 USD (~$ 96.82 CAN/€ 70.63 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the Fantastic Plastic website. 11/2011 |
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DRAGON SPACE KITS UPDATE Dragon announced a 1/72 Saturn V and 1/72 Gemini Spacecraft w/Spacewalker at iHobby last month. Both will be pre-finished display models. Looks like the retail on the Saturn V will be close to $200US.Coming in January are two new model kits: For more information, or to order, please visit the Dragon Models website. 11/2011
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TRIPOD LIGHTING KIT FROM VOODOO FX VOODOOFX are proud to release the Tripod Lighting Kit add-on electronics kit, designed and fit for Pegasus Model Kit No. 9005. The lighting kit comes with everything you will need to light the Tripod with a 100% LED system for cool running and longer longevity. It includes:Price is $ 49.99 USD (~$ 50.96 CAN/€ 37.18 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the VoodooFX website. 11/2011
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