Author Topic: Von Braun Retriever Rocket (Read 3080 times)

Mr. Bill · « **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

Rokket · « **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)

Mr. Bill · « **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

Rokket · « **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.

Author Topic: Von Braun Retriever Rocket (Read 3080 times)

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