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Old 07-15-2009, 09:50 AM
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Default 40th Anniversary Apollo 11

WE all know that on thursday, July 16th is the 40th Anniversary of the launch of the Apollo 11 Moon Mission.

Let's all celebrate by launching a saturn V, and, I know this will be one of the highlights of NARAM 51.

Both Semroc and Estes will introduce their new Saturn V kits, Estes will intorduce theirs in the fall due to mold problems.

Three months ago, I contacted the White House to see if they were going to celebrate this historic event, I planned on launching a Saturn V there, having the Apollo 11 crew there as well as John Gleen, the first American Astronaut in orbit.

The reply from the White House was NO, the president was too busy. What a great opportunity for our president to honor the Apollo 11 crew, by the time the 50th rolls around, he will be out of office.

As the Shuttle program winds down, we are on the verge of a new era in space exploration, why not celebrate the achievements from the past, and. celebrate how great our space program once was.

Just my humble opinion........

RD

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Old 07-15-2009, 11:33 AM
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Three months ago, I contacted the White House to see if they were going to celebrate this historic event, I planned on launching a Saturn V there, having the Apollo 11 crew there as well as John Gleen, the first American Astronaut in orbit.

The reply from the White House was NO, the president was too busy.


I am not surprised.

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Old 07-15-2009, 11:55 AM
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I didn't think far enough in advance to have a Saturn V ready for flight.

I am building and finishing a plastic model set; Mercury Redstone through Apollo V in consistent scale.
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Old 07-15-2009, 11:59 AM
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I am building and finishing a plastic model set; Mercury Redstone through Apollo ...


Was this one kit or several, and is it a new kit or one of the older kits?

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Old 07-15-2009, 12:01 PM
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Estes will introduce their's in the fall due to mold problems.


A little bleach might fix that problem. :-)

I have the Estes Saturn V that I built 15 years ago and have never flown. I don't think I'll fly it, but I may bring it to work on Monday for the anniversary of the landing.

I have one of Sherry's Hot Rockets's Saturn Vs in the closet. I may have it built in time for the 50th anniversary!

-- Roger
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Old 07-15-2009, 01:38 PM
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I have a Dr. Zooch Saturn V which I have gotten to flying condition with some sort of commemoration in mind. I have it here at my desk right now - it has been flown twice - but not all the details are on yet....I really need to get another and do it right while waiting for the Semroc one to come out.
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I am not surprised.

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Old 07-15-2009, 02:35 PM
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Was this one kit or several, and is it a new kit or one of the older kits?

Greg


It was a set produced by ERTL; I purchased two of them about ten years back. I think I donated the second to an benefit auction.

It was called "Man in Space" or some-such.

The Redstone is the size of a large crayon; the Saturn V is as wide as a Red Bull can.

I sprayed on primer this morning. It should be sandable by tonight.
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Old 07-15-2009, 02:40 PM
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I don't have a Saturn V, but may have to fire off a few rockets in commemoration...
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Old 07-15-2009, 05:24 PM
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Three months ago, I contacted the White House to see if they were going to celebrate this historic event, I planned on launching a Saturn V there, having the Apollo 11 crew there as well as John Gleen, the first American Astronaut in orbit.

The reply from the White House was NO, the president was too busy.

You mean they wouldn't interrupt the schedule of the President of the United States and fly in John Glenn and the crew of Apollo 11 so you could launch a model rocket for them?!? Words cannot convey the depth of my shock at their response...
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