I picked mine up at Hobbylinc.com. They're out now, but I thought I'd
toss their name in here because sometimes they have really awesome
deals on stuff. Bought several things from them in the past and have
been very happy with them.
I have 3 of these big guys waiting to be worked on.... WHEN I find the time.
I was disappointed in the article in the mag, though. Although I was
glad to see this kit get some more press, to me it lacked quite a bit.
I, for one, plan to detail the kit in it's entirety - each component
separated, in kind of an "exploded view" type format. For instance, the
escape tower and shield. Then recovery capsule. Then the CM. Then the
LM. Then the 3rd stage with the doors folded down. Then the 2nd stage.
Then the "collar" (complete with electronics - that's where all the NAV
gear was, you know). Then the first stage... All separated by a couple
of inches, mounted on a board with a plexiglass case.
That's what I envision at least. And I'm not gonna do the kit
box-stock, either. I'll be adding whatever I can from wherever I can
get it. Be it the NSM command module that gets sacrificed or the "tube"
portions (I will NOT use those crappy plastic shetts, thank you! - I
plan on using some real plastic tubing). More detail in the engine
areas. Getting the asbestos tiles right on the first stage...
That's the plan. Getting around to it, though, is another issue.
Perhaps my 6 and 8 year old will make me a granddad first, but hey, I
have a dream...
Best to all.