Orion 20001

[micheal1191]

Anyone know anything about AirFix's Orion 2001 Spacecraft kit. I just found one at a thrift store and would like to know more about it.

 

[micheal1191]

Meant to post the picture of the kit

 

[Zombie_61]

According to this website, it appears to be the 2000 reissue of the kit. (Surely Airfix could have waited a year and reissued a 2001: A Space Odyssey kit in 2001, but noooooo...). I don't have any personal experience with the kit, but here's a brief online review.

 

[joberg]

I have the original Airfix model that I had built a loooong time ago (70's). Airfix wasn't known for their accuracy, but I thought that the Orion was a fairly good representation of what was on screen. I'm planning on re-doing the whole thing (removing parts, re-gluing and painting it).

 

[Cadeus]

I have a really detailed paper model of this I got from UHU-02's archive. it is really beautiful. It even has a highly detailed interior... I just have to print it out and assemble it.

It is something else, for sure!

 

[Robiwon]

Anyone know anything about AirFix's Orion 2001 Spacecraft kit. I just found one at a thrift store and would like to know more about it.

It's made of plastic parts you glue together. LOL, sorry couldn't resist.

It's a nice nostalgic kit, not as accurate as the newer Moebius kit though. The Moebius is an all new tool.

 

[micheal1191]

Thanks all like I said thrift store find should be a fun litrlw build

 

[joberg]

How big is that paper model Cadeus?

 

[Cadeus]

Not very big. UHU02 specializes in amazing miniatures. I would guess it's about 12 inches in length. I have only seen the pictures, I haven't built it yet. But if you like high-quality paper models, this is his site: http://uhu02.way-nifty.com/ He is in the process of making an ESB AT-ST right now. You can also follow his work at zealot.com

 

[tgreco]

The Moebius kit that just came out a few years back is a better more accurate kit. The only thing you'll want are some Pan Am decals.

 

[micheal1191]

The Moebius kit that just came out a few years back is a better more accurate kit. The only thing you'll want are some Pan Am decals.

Mine came with them. I was actually surprised all the parts were in the box

 

[Lee S]

I built the Airfix one many years back. As others have said it's not the most accurate, but it builds to be a decent piece and if you get it cheap all the better. Anything over $20 then go get the Moebius one.

 

[joberg]

Thanks for the info Cadeus