Von Braun Retriever Rocket

[Mr. Bill]

 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
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 

[Rokket]

Nice work, and nice concept. Have you seen the Disney miniseries with Von Braun? (from back in the 1950s)

[Mr. Bill]

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

[Rokket]

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.