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Offline Mr. Bill

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Von Braun Retriever Rocket
« on: 13 May , 2018, 18:49 »
 Greetings!
   
 Designed by Dr. Werner von Braun in the 1950's, this model is built from the 1/72 scale Glencoe reissue of the original Strombecker kit from 1957.  Display enhancements include LED lighting and a separate Bottle Suit with custom external manipulator arms and display base.  Thanks for having a look, questions and comments are always welcome.
   
 Cheers,
   
 Bill
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Re: Von Braun Retriever Rocket
« Reply #1 on: 05 Jun , 2018, 02:14 »
Nice work, and nice concept. Have you seen the Disney miniseries with Von Braun? (from back in the 1950s)
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Re: Von Braun Retriever Rocket
« Reply #2 on: 05 Jun , 2018, 08:03 »
Thanks Rokket!
This was an easy and fun build.  The LED setup in the display base was very simple and not expensive.  The Disney series is a classic! Very well done for that time and still presents well after 60 years!
Bill

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Re: Von Braun Retriever Rocket
« Reply #3 on: 09 Jun , 2018, 18:43 »
Good to hear about the LED setup. I remember kits back in the 1980s' required you to become an electronics expert and build that all separately from Radio Shack parts.
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