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NEVER GIVE UP! Here is more information on the Galaxy Quest models Pegasus Hobbies will be releasing. Both models will be released in kit form and separately as pre-finished display pieces: 1/1400 scale ''NSEA Protector Ship''. The model, 12½/ 318mm'' long when completed, will come with removable ''Command Ship'', clear lenses cast in blue and logo base display stand. Though engineered to facilitate lighting, neither the kit nor the pre-finished model will come with lights or sound. The model was created using design data and images of the original studio model received from Paramount Pictures. The pre-finished model comes in full color window display box. Price and release date are TBA. 1/1 scale ''ION Nebulizer & VOX Communicator Set'': Full size prop replicas of the gun and communicators used in the movie. The nebulizer comes with clear lenses cast in blue with functioning trigger. The VOX comes with spring loaded flip-open mouth piece. Though engineered to facilitate lighting, neither the kit nor the pre-finished model will come with lights or sound. The models were created using design data and images of the original studio props received from Paramount Pictures. The pre-finished set comes in full color window display box. Price and release date are also TBA. For more information, or to order, please visit the Pegasus Hobbies website. 09/2009 |
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JUPITER 2 UPDATE Moebius have just released the boxart (by Ron Gross) for their upcoming Jupiter 2 from the Lost in Space TV Series. This model will be 18 inches in diameter with detailed upper deck, landing gear, and loads of detail. It will also be engineered to make lighting easier. It is still slated for December arrival, with an expected $109.99USD retail. For more information, or to order, please visit the Moebius Models website. 09/2009 |
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SF&FM VOLUME 15 Volume 15 of Sci.fi & fantasy Modeller publishes October 20th, 2009. This issue's stellar, 100-page, all colour line-up includes:
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MOONBUS REDUX! Moebius Models have just announced they will do another of the long awaited Aurora reissues: the Moon Bus from 2001: A Space Odyssey. The box will be original size and paper wrapped as originally done as well. The kit is scheduled for March of 2010 with suggested retail of $49.99USD. For more information, or to order, please visit the Moebius Models website. 09/2009 |
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SERVICING THE HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE Coming soon from Specialty Press: Servicing the Hubble Space Telescope: Space Shuttle Atlantis 2009. This book, by Dennis R. Jenkins and Jorge Frank, follows the final Shuttle servicing mission from the press conference announcement through crew training and vehicle launch preparation. Stunning on-orbit photography taken by the astronauts during five spacewalks is featured along with Altantis' triumphant return to the Kennedy Space Center.The softbound book will feature 320 photos over 120 pages. Price is expected to be $ 19.95 USD (~$ 22.01 CAN/€ 14.03 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the Specialty Press website. 09/2009 |
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JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS Revell (USA) announced at IPMS/USA Nationals that they will be releaseing four new pre-painted snap-fit Star Wars kits in November/December 2009 (shortly after Revell Germany releases them in Europe). These are the larger models, not the small 'EasyKits'. Subjects include Clone Gunship, Magnaguard Fighter, and two variants of the Aethersprite Jedi Starfighter. Each will come with soft-plastic figures. No information on scale or price is available yet. 09/2009 |
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NEW AUCTION SITE FOR HOBBYISTS Hobby-Bid.com is a new online auction site geared toward model builders, RC and model train enthusiasts, stamp and coin collectors, gamers, and more. Hobby-Bid offers many of the familiar features found on sites like eBay, with one notable exception: it's free for buyers and sellers. For more information, or to order, please visit the Hobby-Bid.com website. 09/2009 |
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MASSIVE SAND CRAWLER Randy Cooper's latest project, the Jawa Sand Crawler, is now available for purchase. The 1/96 scale, 76 part, all-resin kit measures 25½'' long by 12.5½'' (648mm x 318mm) tall when built. VooDooFX have developed a separate lighting kit for this model, as well.Price for the model kit, before shipping, is $ 465.00 USD (~$ 513.19 CAN/€ 327.12 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please eMail Randy Cooper. 09/2009 |
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MASTERPIECE SATELLITES Last year, Masterpiece Models fabricated models of the USAF DSP Defense Support Satellite, and GPS IIF and GPS IIR GPS satellites in 1/24th scale. These models are being kitted and will soon be available for real space scale modelers. For more information, or to order, please visit the Masterpiece Models website. 09/2009 |
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DECLARATION-CLASS ENTERPRISE RELEASED Hot on the heels of Fantastic Plastics 1/72 Talon fighter (from Stealth) comes the 1:350 scale pre-warp 'Declaration-Class'. The 23-piece, all-resin model (13.5''/ 343mm long when assembled) can be built with either the original hemispherical 'Metafier' or with the side-mounted shuttlebay (complete with shuttlecraft) shown in later versions.Price, before shipping, is $ 110.00 USD (~$ 121.42 CAN/€ 77.38 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the Fantastic Plastic website. 09/2009 |
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NEXT FROM PEGASUS Pegasus Hobbies have announced their next kit, a 1/32 Scale ''Alpha Centauri U.F.O.'s - Short Range Saucers'' model kit (3 ¾ inches in diameter). The kit includes two complete UFO saucers with detailed alien pilot figures and comes with landing gear and closed hatch panels for building a flying display. It's molded in grey plastic with clear lenses and bubble canopy. Original design by Scott WillisExpected retail is $17.99USD and it is planned for September 2009 release. 08/2009 |
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