7-1/2ft tall 1/48 Saturn V

[GeneCash]

The only thing I want worse than KSP 1.1 for Christmas... too bad it's $7K. Looking at the amount of detail, it's worth it though.

http://moonpans.com/models/SaturnV48np.htm

They've also got a 5ft 1/48 Gemini Titan II for $1K

http://moonpans.com/models/

[Motokid600]

Wow. That is nice, but for that much money its not that nice. Where's the launch gantry? And its all plastic. However it does make me want to build my own out of powder coated metal and the like one day. Might even consider the internals. Be a cool project.

Edited November 9, 2015 by Motokid600

[MaxxQ]

Meh. This one flies:

https://www.apogeerockets.com/Rocket_Kits/Skill_Level_5_Kits/Saturn_V_1_70th_Scale?zenid=ff229aa7e1a312ce1b6c4b5dde0ea549

Not the same size (1/70 scale) but still...

Also, the Saturn V in these images here: http://precisionaerospacereplicas.com/projects.html was *supposed* to fly, but after the time and effort that went into building it, Dave decided not to fly it, and instead, it is now a display at the Smitsonian National Air and Space Museum. First stage was supposed to used gimballed motors for stability (unlike enlarged fins most model rocket versions of the Saturn V use). Second and third stages were to use clear Lexan pop-out fins, and the LES was pulled away with an Estes C motor. Tower is as detailed as the rocket, and uses a smoke generator to simulate LOX boil off. Swing arms actually swing.

Edit: Link to a PDF of an article about it in Fine Scale Modeler magazine: http://www.savethelut.org/files/9502FSM.PDF

Edited November 10, 2015 by MaxxQ

[NovaSilisko]

I've been wanting to build a 1/24 scale Falcon 9 for a year or two now... That would make it about 6 inches in diameter and 9 feet tall. I could probably paint some PVC pipe or something to get the right shape but, well... kind of a big thing to make.

[Tex Mechs Robot]

That looks amazing! In the meantime, go support this LEGO Saturn V rocket over at LEGO Ideas. :-)

I mean, look at it!

Edited November 10, 2015 by Tex Mechs Robot