REVELL REISSUING SPACE KITS

FXGuy wrote:

Gotta love that Hobby Lobby!

Oh, I'm sure I would...if we HAD one in California

I'll also "second" that-

I picked mine [Revell Sat. V] up in Illinois [live in Central Florida these days] after drooling over the $119 one out at KSC...  Silly as it sounds, I've not seen a Hobby Lobby in Central Flo- hadn't really looked for one either! - so if they're out there, it's definitely a way to get some on the cheap!  I also purchased the Atomic Mercury Capsule as well while I was up there!

Gotta love that Hobby Lobby!

Yes.  The 1/96 scale is often at Hobby Lobby.  That's where I got mine from.  At the time they were doing 50% off models a few times a year.  Now you get the 40% OFF coupon with their email flyer each week (most weeks anyway)  One coupon per visit so it's hard to stock up but for the 1/72 sub or an expensive Tamiya kit it's a good option.

DURR wrote:

anything about the old monogram rocket/missle set  from the 60's  the one with about 30 scale rockets on 1 base  with a figure of a man to show the relative size ...

I still have it. Only did one or two of 'em, so the rest of the missles are still on the sprue.

I dont know about "space" subjects but I work parttime at the LHS and we got a flyer from Revell a little whyle ago stating that they are going to re-issue their 1/40 Nike Hurk. missile in 2008. The picture showed the original box art. Here's hoping the kit actually comes with it. Monogram is also supposed to re-issue the Viper, if you are interested in SiFi space. Don't hold your breath on that Saturn being $86. Last time it came out it was $96. I doubt it would be less a few years later unless there is less to the kit somehow.

                                             Andrew

I wonder what the chance would be of them reissuing the 1:144 Space Shuttle Launch Complex kit .

I have no problem finding them on Ebay, but prices of the ones with all sprues still sealed in the bag go over my head really really really quick (say $200+ USD) .

anything about the old monogram rocket/missle set  from the 60's 

the one with about 30 scale rockets on 1 base  with a figure of a man to show the relative size

i had that as a kid  and if it is re-issued  i may scoop up again

I see in the Squadron catalog that they have reissued the LEM and Apollo spacecraft which has partial see-through.

Dave 

The Revell kit is big, but that is about it.  The CSM is the Block 1 version which never flew and the interstages are very vaguely detailed.  The first and second stage engines are nice.

 The second stage thrust structure isn't so good.

If you want a big model and don't mind the detail problems, go for it.

John

www.apollosaturn.com

I'm also interested in Gemini.

Still have the instructions for my brother's build of it waaaaay back when it first came out.

I just picked up the Monogram 1:48 First Lunar Landing re-released through Stevens International. 

I looked on the Tower Hobbies website and Stevens has re-issued the Revell 1:96 Saturn V and 1:32 CM/SM as well!  The Saturn V is expensive...$87 + S/H...but I think it's worth it. 

From what I've seen of the Monogram offering in 1:144 scale (ebaying for around $40-$50), it has much less detail IMO.  What is the consensus of this crowd on the Revell (Stevens) vs. Monogram kits?

I'd like to see the 1/24 scale Gemini capsule.