HUGE 1/72 Dragon Saturn V, best part... cheap!!!

CessnaDriver · 10-27-2011, 10:42 AM

Insane size, insane low price on this monster.

Dragon has been making lots of Apollo mission and other space hardware lately.

Not a lot of pictures yet but check it out.

http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/welcome.asp

Dragon Models 50388 - Saturn Rocket Diecast Model, NASA, "Apollo 11", Launch July 16th, 1969: The Flying Mule

Robert McLain · 10-27-2011, 02:16 PM

WOW! I thought my 1/96 scale version was big! Gonna have to pick this one up.

Robert

CessnaDriver · 10-27-2011, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert McLain

WOW! I thought my 1/96 scale version was big! Gonna have to pick this one up.

Robert

Yeah I built the Revell up many years ago and I've displayed it ever since.

I have some of the Dragon 1/72 Apollo stuff and it's impressive in detail for pre-built stuff.
So hoping the Saturn will continue that. I wonder though if the stages will seperate and have actual detailed engines? I think maybe they skip that and that is why it's cheap. We shall see.

They also have a 1/48 LEM coming soon.

Hope they do a rover!

jedimaster · 10-27-2011, 02:46 PM

That is so cool. Could stand it next to the 1/72 shuttle and boosters . Gonna need some more room.

healvis · 10-27-2011, 02:59 PM

Hi, What a great looking model. I can't seem to see the price listed though can you help?
The detail on the Dragon Space Series plastic kits is brilliant, if this matches them, then this will be really special.

CessnaDriver · 10-27-2011, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by healvis

Hi, What a great looking model. I can't seem to see the price listed though can you help?
The detail on the Dragon Space Series plastic kits is brilliant, if this matches them, then this will be really special.

219.00 free shipping here...

Dragon Models 50388 - Saturn Rocket Diecast Model, NASA, "Apollo 11", Launch July 16th, 1969: The Flying Mule

No idea if that is the cheapest place, just where I normally order stuff like this.

DarkJedi1500 · 10-27-2011, 03:34 PM

Impressive, but I have a 1:1 scale replica in my backyard.

JMChladek · 10-27-2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkJedi1500

Impressive, but I have a 1:1 scale replica in my backyard.

What? you live in Huntsville (which has the only REPLICA 1/1 Saturn V anywhere along side a real Saturn on its side).

I know Dragon is going to do a kit of this as well. The fact that the price point for the pre-built is in the low $200s should bode well for the kit price as I would anticipate it to be in the mid $100 range. That should keep the bank account in check when it comes out, although it is yet ANOTHER thing for me to buy, along with the 1/350 TOS E and the OTHER stuff Dragon is doing (such as a 1/72 Mercury Redstone).

jedimaster · 10-27-2011, 08:21 PM

Wow pre-built for that price. Down here we'll pay way more for it. Stoopid really dragon are based in HK and yet you guys always seem to get way better prices on these kits. Still looking forward to picking on up.

robn1 · 10-28-2011, 01:03 AM

I'm not interested in a pre built, but I'll definitely get a kit if it's made.

PHArchivist · 10-28-2011, 07:54 AM

Wait a minute - did I read correctly that it is die-cast? Metal...? And a completed model? For $219?

CessnaDriver · 10-28-2011, 09:50 AM

I doubt it's metal or much metal.
I think right now they are just using a generic Dragon product description perhaps.

JMChladek · 10-28-2011, 10:14 AM

Well, technically even plastic is shot in a die, right? Or is an injection tooling different from a die used to cast metal pieces?

CessnaDriver · 10-28-2011, 10:33 AM

Bigger picture

Nwerke · 10-28-2011, 10:59 AM

Oh my god. If they do do a kit version it'll be a must-have. Wow!

DarkJedi1500 · 10-29-2011, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMChladek

What? you live in Huntsville (which has the only REPLICA 1/1 Saturn V anywhere along side a real Saturn on its side).

I was waiting for someone to call me out for a typo or just being a jerk, but you figured it out. I do live in Huntsville and the full size vertical replica is a few blocks from where I live, so I see it every day.

Mr. E Man · 12-28-2011, 02:00 PM

I pre-ordered one. The delivery date was originally December 2011, but has now been moved to January, 2012. Hopefully, they will have addressed a few incorrect details between the preliminary display model and the final release.

At five feet tall, though, I wasn't going to pass this up even if there are a few errors that I would have to correct.

E

CessnaDriver · 12-28-2011, 02:08 PM

Something to hold us over in the mean time.......

In the shadow of the moon - The launch - YouTube

JMChladek · 12-28-2011, 03:54 PM

Well, kit wise we will soon see part of the saturn in kit form. The Apollo 10 CSM and LM are coming out as a kit in January from Dragon. They did it as a prebuilt and like the pre-built, it will have a LES escape tower, the Boost Protective cover and a clear LM garage piece to house the LM. So now they just need to do everything from the S-IVB back in kit form (and do a Saturn 1B as well).

PHArchivist · 12-28-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CessnaDriver

I doubt it's metal or much metal.
I think right now they are just using a generic Dragon product description perhaps.

Looks like it may be...

Dragon Models Aerospace Program

The Dragon Models "Aerospace Program" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of spacecraft and launch vehicles.
Dragon Models "Aerospace Program" diecast spacecraft feature:

Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.

JMChladek · 12-29-2011, 05:19 PM

So, who will be the first to get two or four of these puppies and take them apart to make a GIGANTIC X-wing scratchbuild (1/12 scale perhaps)?

I've got a couple of the smaller models and they indeed have some diecast bits on them (such as the Apollo capsule). But I am pretty certain the rocket stages are going to be plastic or the shipping cost will be stratospheric.

jonny5j · 01-01-2012, 04:27 AM

Looking forward to the kit version of this its a superb looking model

zorg · 01-01-2012, 10:36 AM

the top looks clear on this pic...

ralphee · 01-01-2012, 11:04 AM

Nah, i think the diecast is intended for the 1/400 collection only guys, thats the Aeropace program series, which the 1/72 isnt a part of.

lee

CessnaDriver · 01-01-2012, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zorg

the top looks clear on this pic...

They may have topped it off with their Apollo 10 set for the mean time......

Dragon Models 50380 - Diecast Model, NASA, Apollo 10 "Charlie Brown + Snoopy": The Flying Mule

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10-27-2011, 10:42 AM	#1
CessnaDriver Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,825	HUGE 1/72 Dragon Saturn V, best part... cheap!!! Insane size, insane low price on this monster. Dragon has been making lots of Apollo mission and other space hardware lately. Not a lot of pictures yet but check it out. http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/welcome.asp Dragon Models 50388 - Saturn Rocket Diecast Model, NASA, "Apollo 11", Launch July 16th, 1969: The Flying Mule

10-27-2011, 02:16 PM	#2
Robert McLain ALL YOUR BASE!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,293	Re: HUGE 1/72 Dragon Saturn V, best part... cheap!!! WOW! I thought my 1/96 scale version was big! Gonna have to pick this one up. Robert

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10-27-2011, 03:34 PM	#7
DarkJedi1500 Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 140	Re: HUGE 1/72 Dragon Saturn V, best part... cheap!!! Impressive, but I have a 1:1 scale replica in my backyard.

10-27-2011, 08:21 PM	#9
jedimaster Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Planet Perth Posts: 1,786	Re: HUGE 1/72 Dragon Saturn V, best part... cheap!!! Wow pre-built for that price. Down here we'll pay way more for it. Stoopid really dragon are based in HK and yet you guys always seem to get way better prices on these kits. Still looking forward to picking on up.

10-28-2011, 01:03 AM	#10
robn1 Shat happens Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Snow Camp, NC Posts: 1,843	Re: HUGE 1/72 Dragon Saturn V, best part... cheap!!! I'm not interested in a pre built, but I'll definitely get a kit if it's made.

10-28-2011, 07:54 AM	#11
PHArchivist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,902	Re: HUGE 1/72 Dragon Saturn V, best part... cheap!!! Wait a minute - did I read correctly that it is die-cast? Metal...? And a completed model? For $219?

10-28-2011, 09:50 AM	#12
CessnaDriver Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,825	Re: HUGE 1/72 Dragon Saturn V, best part... cheap!!! I doubt it's metal or much metal. I think right now they are just using a generic Dragon product description perhaps.

10-28-2011, 10:14 AM	#13
JMChladek Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 770	Re: HUGE 1/72 Dragon Saturn V, best part... cheap!!! Well, technically even plastic is shot in a die, right? Or is an injection tooling different from a die used to cast metal pieces?

10-28-2011, 10:33 AM	#14
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12-28-2011, 02:00 PM	#17
Mr. E Man Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 52	Re: HUGE 1/72 Dragon Saturn V, best part... cheap!!! I pre-ordered one. The delivery date was originally December 2011, but has now been moved to January, 2012. Hopefully, they will have addressed a few incorrect details between the preliminary display model and the final release. At five feet tall, though, I wasn't going to pass this up even if there are a few errors that I would have to correct. E

12-28-2011, 02:08 PM	#18
CessnaDriver Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,825	Re: HUGE 1/72 Dragon Saturn V, best part... cheap!!! Something to hold us over in the mean time....... In the shadow of the moon - The launch - YouTube

12-28-2011, 03:54 PM	#19
JMChladek Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 770	Re: HUGE 1/72 Dragon Saturn V, best part... cheap!!! Well, kit wise we will soon see part of the saturn in kit form. The Apollo 10 CSM and LM are coming out as a kit in January from Dragon. They did it as a prebuilt and like the pre-built, it will have a LES escape tower, the Boost Protective cover and a clear LM garage piece to house the LM. So now they just need to do everything from the S-IVB back in kit form (and do a Saturn 1B as well).

12-29-2011, 05:19 PM	#21
JMChladek Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 770	Re: HUGE 1/72 Dragon Saturn V, best part... cheap!!! So, who will be the first to get two or four of these puppies and take them apart to make a GIGANTIC X-wing scratchbuild (1/12 scale perhaps)? I've got a couple of the smaller models and they indeed have some diecast bits on them (such as the Apollo capsule). But I am pretty certain the rocket stages are going to be plastic or the shipping cost will be stratospheric.

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jonny5j Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 21	Re: HUGE 1/72 Dragon Saturn V, best part... cheap!!! Looking forward to the kit version of this its a superb looking model

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