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This is certainly an impressive kit & looks good at a glance, but there are a number of issues a buyer should be aware of. 1) The paints included are far from sufficient in terms of range or quantity, and one of them isn't even relevant to the finished model. 2) The paint scheme in the documentation is for AS-501 (Apollo 4) not AS-506 (Apollo 11) 3) There are many details which are inaccurate, of which the most serious are the lack of batting on the first stage engines, the second stage thrust structure and the Apollo spacecraft which is a Block 1 type (again consistent with AS-501) which never flew manned - all the manned Apollo missions used the Block 2 spacecraft. The modelling of the spacecraft launch assembly ("LEM garage") is also unsatisfactory. I'm being picky here & aftermarket products are available to fix these issues, though purchasing these will almost double the cost. I do like the fact that the box it comes doubles as a storage/transport case for the finished model, and It's certainly a far better model than Revell's 1:144 version of the Saturn V. The Airfix 1:144 version also has some issues (though the current versions do at least have a realistic SLA and a Block II spacecraft) but is better value for money. *In my opinion*. As for the kit itself: This is NOT a kid's toy and won't be built in 2 hours flat! The moulds used for the CSM & LEM (common to the 1:96 Columbia & Eagle model) appear to be quite worn & the parts need quite a lot of work to make a neat model. The construction of the tankage sections of the rocket is unusual & needs great care to get right. And there are a lot of fiddly parts far smaller than you'd expect for a 4 foot high model (especially in the lunar module - which, by the way, does not have moveable landing legs & so must be built in the "folded" configuration if you want to stow it in the rocket).Read full review
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For anyone interested in the Apollo space program this is an excellent model. Nice detail and relatively easy to assemble.
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Brilliant model very pleased with quality
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Relived my childhood memories building this rocket. My father made it for me when I was a youngster. Ket came fully equip and in good order. recommended.
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