Apollo 11 50th Anniversary 2019 Model Kit Re-releases

Hi, Everyone!

July 20, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the first humans landing on the Moon on July 20, 1969 as part of NASA's Apollo 11 lunar mission.  Revell Germany, Airfix, and Dragon will all be re-releasing some of their classic kits to commemorate the historic event!  More information and box top artwork images are below.

Here are Revell Germany's re-releases which are scheduled to begin shipping in late-March 2019...

Apollo 11 Columbia & Eagle (kit number 03700):
- First released by Revell in 1967
- 1:96 scale
- 60 parts
- About 180 mm (7.08661 inches) in height
- Build the command module, service module, and the "Eagle" lunar module
- Gold foil included
- Includes display stand and base plate with moon structure
- Three phases of the lunar landing operation can be simulated: landing on the moon, return from the moon, and return to Earth
- 17.99 Euro (currently about $21.00 U.S.D.)


Apollo 11 Lunar Module Eagle (kit number 03701):
- First released by Revell in 1968
- 1:48 scale
- 75 parts
- About 141 mm (5.55118 inches) in height
- Lunar Module Eagle consists of the ascent module (upper stage) and the landing stage
- Structured ascent module
- Control nozzles and antennas
- Landing gear
- Gangway and ladder
- Decals for the Lunar Module
- Includes adhesive and base paints
- 49.99 Euro (currently about $57.00 U.S.D.)


Apollo 11 Astronaut on the Moon (kit number 03702):
- First released by Revell in 1970
- Scale: 1:8 scale
- 24 parts
- About 258 mm (10.1575 inches) in height
- Detailed replica of the space suit
- Tinted helmet visor
- Kitbags
- Astronaut camera replica
- Lower landing gear section of the lunar module
- Structured lunar surface platform
- True to original decals
- Includes adhesive and base paints
- 29.99 Euro (currently about $35.00 U.S.D.)


Apollo 11 Spacecraft with Interior (kit number 03703):
- First released by Monogram / Mattel in 1970
- Scale: 1:32 scale
- 83 parts
- About 324 mm (12.7559 inches) in length / 223 mm (8.77953 inches) in height
- Command capsule with detailed interior
- 3 astronaut figures
- Detailed seats
- Clear part outer section for a glimpse into the cockpit
- Docking ring with coupling mechanism
- Service module with clear part outer section
- Chamber segment with oxygen tanks and hydrogen tanks
- Antenna holder with reflectors
- 4 control nozzle consoles
- Includes display stand
- Includes adhesive and base paints
- 49.99 Euro (currently about $57.00 U.S.D.)


Apollo 11 Saturn V Rocket (kit number 03704):
- First released by Revell in 1969
- 1:96 scale
- 183 parts
- About 1140 mm (44.88189  inches) in height
- Launch platform with supports
- Power stage with 5 detailed thrusters
- Printed tubular parts made of thin polystyrene strips
- Engine cowling
- 2nd rocket stage with 5 thrusters
- Intermediate ring with fire protection wall
- 3rd rocket stage with thrust nozzle and helium ball containers
- Detailed Lunar Module
- 1 astronaut
- Separate upper stage of the Lunar Module
- Lunar Module protective cover with transparent part
- Service module with thrust nozzle and control nozzles
- Command capsule with interior and astronaut figure
- Life-rocket at the top
- Includes moon display plate for the various operational phases of the Apollo mission
- 99.99 Euro (currently about $114.00 U.S.D.)


Then during the May / June 2019 time frame, Airfix will make their kits available again...

One Small Step For Man... (kit number A50106):
- First released by Airfix in 1970
- 1:72 scale
- 96 parts
- Comes with parts for the Lunar Module
- 16 astronauts along with equipment
- Moon diorama base
- $39.99 U.S.D.


Apollo Saturn V (kit number A11170):
- First released by Airfix in 1970
- 1:144 scale
- 78 parts
- Comes with corrected parts from the 2009 re-release which fixed inaccurate Service Module area sections
- $59.99 U.S.D.


Astronauts (kit number A00741V):
- First released by Airfix in 1970
- 1:76 scale
- 59 parts
- Includes parts for astronauts and the equipment they used, including the Moon Buggy
- $7.99 U.S.D.


During Summer of 2019, Dragon re-releases will include...

Apollo 11 "Lunar Approach" CSM "Columbia" + LM "Eagle" (kit number 11001):
- First released by Dragon in 2011
- 1:72 scale
- Display stand included
- Delicate Command / Service Module and Lunar Module with astonishing detail
- Authentic ascent stage
- Defined landing pad represented
- Intricate docking target and VHF antenna on ascent stage
- S-band steerable antenna and rendezvous radar antenna can be folded up or down
- Realistic landing radar antenna molded with details
- Intricate descent stage with realistic engine
- Egress platform with delicate detail
- Diminutive reaction control thruster assembled with crisp details
- Docking Probe Assembly rendered with intricate detail
- Realistic service propulsion system reproduced
- Photo-etched Service Module antennas authentically reproduced
- Aft hear shield molded with fine detail
- $54.95 U.S.D.


Apollo 11 "Lunar Landing" - CSM "Columbia" + LM "Eagle" + Astronauts (kit number 11002):
- First released by Dragon in 2011
- 1:72 scale
- 2 realistic 1:72 scale figures
- Preformed "Moon Landing" display base
- Delicate Command / Service Module and Lunar Module with astonishing detail
- Authentic ascent stage
- Defined landing pad represented
- Egress platform with delicate detail
- Diminutive reaction control thruster assembled with crisp details
- Realistic landing radar antenna molded with details
- Intricate descent stage with realistic engine
- Intricate docking target and VHF antenna on ascent stage
- S-band steerable antenna and rendezvous radar antenna can be folded up or down
- Realistic service propulsion system reproduced
- Photo-etched service module antennas authentically reproduced
- Aft heat shield molded with fine detail
- Docking Probe Assembly rendered with intricate detail
- $64.95 U.S.D.


Apollo 11 Command / Service Module (CSM) (kit number 11007):
- First released by Dragon in 2012
- 1:48 scale
- Delicate Apolo 11 CSM with display stand
- VHF scimitar antenna included
- Docking Probe Assembly rendered with intricate detail
- Detailed reaction control thruster
- Realistic Service Propulsion System
- Detailed gimbal motors molded on Service Propulsion System
- Photo-etched Service Module antennas with plastic-injection parts
- Command Module and Service Module can be separately assembled
- Aft heat shield molded with fine detail
- $54.95 U.S.D.


Apollo 11 Lunar Module "Eagle" (kit number 11008):
- First released by Dragon in 2011
- 1:48 scale
- Heat-reflecting material under the module.
- Pre-painted descent stage with aluminum foil and realistic engine
- Well-defined and pre-painted landing pads represented
- Delicate plume detector on Landing Module has astonishing detail
- Realistic ascent and descent stages accurately represent the originals
- Minutely detailed reaction control thruster assembled with crisp details
- Realistic landing radar antenna molded with details
- Intricate descent stage with realistic engine
- Authentic ladder included
- S-band steerable antenna and rendezvous radar antenna can be folded up or down
- Egress platform with delicate detail
- Diminutive reaction control thruster assembled with crisp details
- Intricate docking target and VHF antenna on ascent stage
- $54.95 U.S.D.


That's quite a bit of selection!  Which ones might you be getting?

Stay tuned...

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