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Apollo Saturn V Rocket
Revell of Germany Apollo Saturn V Rocket
$34.09

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great model, with some build challenges
By: bkatz4
this is a smaller version af a kit i built in my childhood. rockets look like simple forms,but they present challenges to aspiring modellers. for smooth seams between the long tubular sections, some patience and sanding and filling pay off. the ribbed detail on these sections requires carefull masking for the painting process. ther are a lot of very small pieces that require tweezers and careful cement application to work with. all that being said, if you are willing to deal with these aspects, you will grow as a modeller and be very happy for your efforts. i was delighted with my results and enjoyed a nostalgic ride along the way. the moon shot program was one of the biggest influences on my high school years and this kit really brought back those memories. as a modelling challenge, it delivers big time in satisfaction and growth for anyone starting out. my first saturn v model in the 60's was all brush painted and i was as proud of it as i am of this one . recomended to anyone who is willing to accept a little challenge or maybe a little help. fine kit of a great and historic subject!
Above standard quality for the price. Nice kit! Value for the money!
Just received this kit, and haven't started on it yet, but boy oh boy! I looks to be a very good kit! Thought about this one for years, and finally decided to go for it. It's 30.5 inches tall, plus a little. Pretty big kit! It looks to be fairly well detailed also. I would recommend it for anyone who want's to build the Saturn V kit, but doesn't want to spend a large amount of money for it. I think that this one is actually worth it. With a little reference study, it can be made into a REALLY nice display!
Classic kit lacks key details
This is a classic kit first released in the late 1960s. It probably sold well because we landed on the Moon. It is a decent kit, but it has some detail issues. The second stage engine assembly is a mess. It displays five rocket nozzles but no engine assemblies. The command module is virtually featureless. (Airfix's model had a similar issue but was later re-tooled for greater accuracy.) The one strength of the model is the swinging doors on the LEM enclosure.
Should be updated for 50th Anniversary
Material and detail do not hold a candle to modern kits. Instructions are weak and paint colors are not all accurate to actual Rocket. The stage 2 rockets are a joke. Seams are very noticeable. Still, i love the subject and it was fun building the largest kit in my collection!
Apollo 11
Another nice Revell kit. Directions are excellent and model fits together well. The size of it make it a good display piece.
wonderful
wonderful build parts needed little cleaning instructions were clear and easily understood. I enjoyed it.
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awesome kit fully loaded with details to the max..