NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter Colombia w/ SRB!

Flightman · 11-20-2001, 05:42 AM

Comming soon!
DW 55343 NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia w/ SRB!

KJC · 11-20-2001, 06:16 AM

How much?

Skyline · 11-20-2001, 06:32 AM

If the real model comes without the smoke and flame which displayed on DW's website, I'd sue them for false advertisement......

george · 11-20-2001, 08:28 AM

I'll repeat: Waste!

Ozz · 11-20-2001, 12:25 PM

YES! I was hoping DW would make this, too coo! I hope they give us a different shuttle than Columbia though.

Travelin' Man · 11-20-2001, 12:31 PM

This is cool. I wonder if they will produce a launch pad and tower. Now that would really be cool.

11-20-2001, 12:57 PM

....and the chute, don't forget the chute!!!!

Sentinel Chicken · 11-20-2001, 03:25 PM

Cool release, I wonder if they'll toss in a crawler and 1/400 scale VAB to go with it!

Time to scratchbuild!!!

alberto · 11-20-2001, 03:45 PM

Wow!! I can't wait for it.
Does it come it the launch pad? It would be great with the entire launching pad and structure.

Jalex73 · 11-20-2001, 04:21 PM

AHH, Come on guys, whats next the starship Enterprise? Maybe I should lobby DW to make the Millenium Falcon or better yet G.I. Joe with the kung-fu grip. No thanks I'll stick to airplanes.

David Hingtgen · 11-20-2001, 04:25 PM

I love it---now I'm glad I didn't buy the "regular" version yet. Boosters make the shuttle. I'm also glad to see they included the fuel tank as well

KJC · 11-20-2001, 09:50 PM

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Originally posted by KJC
How much?

How much?

AlphaSigOU · 11-20-2001, 11:16 PM

Just a minor nit-pick... Col-OM-bia is the home of Juan Valdez, coffee and certain cartels that manufacture and export recreational drugs... Col-UM-bia is the shuttle.

There's some good possibilities that exist with this model, considering the myriad markings and color variations that have graced the shuttle fleet since its first flight 20 years ago:

Enterprise (OV-101): Only used for approach and landing and launch pad fit checks; originally was supposed to be converted to flight status, but proved to be too expensive to do. Simplified paint and markings approximating location of high-temperature tiles (some tiles were used for aerodynamic tests). Wing markings identical to Columbia (see below); when used for display at Paris Air Show, repainted to closely resemble operational shuttles, wing markings changed to match Challenger. During the Approach and Landing tests, Enterprise had a long air data probe extending from the nose, which was removed for the pad fit checks.

Columbia (OV-102): First two flights (STS-1 and STS-2) flew with white external tanks, the white paint was removed as a weight-saving device for all flights since STS-3. Orbiter name is on the forward edge of the payload bay door, later moved forward to match the other orbiters. From mission 61-C (or STS-32, the 24th flight of the program) the upper quarter of the fin has the SILTS (Shuttle Infrared Leeside Temperature Sensor) pod which adds additional black high-temperature tiles. Wing markings are unique to Columbia (US flag on port wing, U S A on starboard wing); on its last overhaul the wing markings were repainted to match the rest of the Orbiter fleet.

Challenger (OV-099): Simplified markings, first one to have Orbiter name on crew compartment instead of payload bay door, for better identification purposes. Challenger never had the modified drag chute tail, as the vehicle was destroyed on STS-51L (STS-33, the 25th flight of the program). Wing markings consist of flag and USA on port wing, NASA 'worm' logo and orbiter name on wing.)

Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour (OV-103, 104, 105): Almost identical to each other in markings. Endeavour was delivered with the modified tail housing the drag chute; the other shuttles were retrofitted during their overhauls. In the late 1990s the wing markings were modified to eliminate the NASA 'worm' logo, replacing it with the blue 'vector meatball' emblem (the original and best

) These three shuttles use more low temperature quilts rather than tiles. (I'm not sure if Columbia was retrofitted like the others).

SRB markings vary with each mission, particularly the black roll patterns on the nose of each SRB. Some Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) pods on the Orbiter have small patches of high-temp tile; since pods are interchangeable, they can appear on any Orbiter.

Lots of possiblilites with this model... if it sells well. Guaranteed to be a hot seller at the Cape!

Scott · 11-21-2001, 12:17 AM

Hmmm..... could a 1/400 2001 A Space Odyssey Discovery be next??

IFTNFS · 11-21-2001, 12:58 AM

Cool! At least nobody can complain about this being "just another boring release". I'll probably end up getting it.

Rick

justplaneobsessed · 11-21-2001, 02:43 AM

I'm inclined to ask for the Battlestar Galactica...

Edwin

N. Eberhard · 11-21-2001, 03:18 AM

I heard a Mork and Mindy set is slated for Christmas complete with egg-like spacecraft.

nano nano.

KJC · 11-21-2001, 03:30 AM

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Originally posted by KJC

How much?

How much?

Jalex73 · 11-21-2001, 12:36 PM

How about a die-cast Buck Rogers spacecraft with all the trimmings? We could commission DW to build us that funny look'in robot with polished metal that says, "bppbpbpbpbpbpb...hey buck!"

Chansen · 11-21-2001, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jalex73
How about a die-cast Buck Rogers spacecraft with all the trimmings? We could commission DW to build us that funny look'in robot with polished metal that says, "bppbpbpbpbpbpb...hey buck!"

Sean Connery was the best Bond! This was an OK 007 flick. To bad he wasn't 007 in that one.

Hey the A380 non built airliners in airline schemes are sold! Why not this.

I have Air France soon Singapore then Emirates!

Antonio_BR · 11-21-2001, 01:35 PM

I´ll pass!!!

11-21-2001, 01:37 PM

AN225 with Buran would be better!

Big Dave · 11-21-2001, 05:55 PM

What do ya bet the SRB is Plastic, not diecast?

Chansen · 11-21-2001, 06:13 PM

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Originally posted by Big Dave
What do ya bet the SRB is Plastic, not diecast?

No question! The others haven't been.

AN-225 with Buran sounds great!

ANTHONY F DUVA JR · 11-22-2001, 12:25 AM

How much will this sell for? I know somebody who collects tractors/farm toys but also NASA models. I am not sure if he knows about Dragon Wings.

AlphaSigOU · 11-22-2001, 01:22 AM

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Originally posted by alberto
Wow!! I can't wait for it.
Does it come it the launch pad? It would be great with the entire launching pad and structure.

My guess is that it will come with a basic display stand. You don't even want to get near considering they make the complete pad, RSS (rotating service structure) and FSS (fixed service structure). That would put the unit price way out into outer space!

But there will be some masochist -- not me, I don't have the time -- who might be able to get a hold of the construction drawings (in this day and age, it's probably impossible unless you have a connection in NASA) and build a 1/400 scratchbuilt launchpad.

And to probably answer KJC's question, "How much?" I'm guessing it'll probably be in the $35-50 range.

Jeremy F. · 11-22-2001, 01:24 AM

This one isnt for me. I ONLY collect airliners, not space shuttles. I would have rather seen something more exciting and civil-aviation related.

11-20-2001, 05:42 AM	#1
Flightman Senior Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: EztoyZ.com/San Diego Age: 51 Posts: 356	NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia w/ SRB! Comming soon! DW 55343 NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia w/ SRB! Last edited by Flightman; 11-20-2001 at 05:30 PM.

11-20-2001, 06:16 AM	#2
KJC Insane Collector Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pasadena, CA Age: 37 Posts: 2,529	How much? __________________ The white zones are for the immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. No parking!

11-20-2001, 06:32 AM	#3
Skyline Master Collector Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Age: 39 Posts: 949	If the real model comes without the smoke and flame which displayed on DW's website, I'd sue them for false advertisement...... __________________ http://www.Bluesky49N.com

11-20-2001, 08:28 AM	#4
george Master Collector Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: IAD-DCA-BWI/MIA/PHX Posts: 759	Waste! I'll repeat: Waste!

11-20-2001, 12:25 PM	#5
Ozz Insane Collector Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada (CYVR) Age: 51 Posts: 2,763	YES! I was hoping DW would make this, too coo! I hope they give us a different shuttle than Columbia though. __________________ Ozz ORANGE IS BEAUTIFUL *GO WESTJET!!!* We need more CPAir/CDN and don't forget PWA and BA Landor!

11-20-2001, 12:31 PM	#6
Travelin' Man Insane Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Aspen USA!!! Posts: 1,919	This is cool. I wonder if they will produce a launch pad and tower. Now that would really be cool.

11-20-2001, 12:57 PM	#7
nutsXplanes Guest Posts: n/a	....and the chute, don't forget the chute!!!!

11-20-2001, 03:25 PM	#8
Sentinel Chicken Go-Getters Go Ozark Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: DFW/THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS Posts: 4,167	Cool release, I wonder if they'll toss in a crawler and 1/400 scale VAB to go with it! Time to scratchbuild!!! __________________ *Piss on noise abatement!*

11-20-2001, 03:45 PM	#9
alberto Junior Collector Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Age: 38 Posts: 8	Wow!! I can't wait for it. Does it come it the launch pad? It would be great with the entire launching pad and structure.

11-20-2001, 04:21 PM	#10
Jalex73 Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sacramento, CA USA Posts: 183	Are you kidding me? AHH, Come on guys, whats next the starship Enterprise? Maybe I should lobby DW to make the Millenium Falcon or better yet G.I. Joe with the kung-fu grip. No thanks I'll stick to airplanes. __________________ Thomas, the philosopher, waved his bandaged hand. He had a theory: "God's angry with New Orleans. It's an evil city. The worst school system anywhere. Rampant crime. Corrupt politicians. Here, baby, have a potato chip for daddy." -Thomas Washington, a resident of New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina survivor

11-20-2001, 04:25 PM	#11
David Hingtgen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,008	I love it---now I'm glad I didn't buy the "regular" version yet. Boosters make the shuttle. I'm also glad to see they included the fuel tank as well

11-20-2001, 11:16 PM	#13
AlphaSigOU Insane Collector Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Wylie, Texas Age: 43 Posts: 1,419	Col-OM-bia? No... Col-UM-bia! Just a minor nit-pick... Col-OM-bia is the home of Juan Valdez, coffee and certain cartels that manufacture and export recreational drugs... Col-UM-bia is the shuttle. There's some good possibilities that exist with this model, considering the myriad markings and color variations that have graced the shuttle fleet since its first flight 20 years ago: Enterprise (OV-101): Only used for approach and landing and launch pad fit checks; originally was supposed to be converted to flight status, but proved to be too expensive to do. Simplified paint and markings approximating location of high-temperature tiles (some tiles were used for aerodynamic tests). Wing markings identical to Columbia (see below); when used for display at Paris Air Show, repainted to closely resemble operational shuttles, wing markings changed to match Challenger. During the Approach and Landing tests, Enterprise had a long air data probe extending from the nose, which was removed for the pad fit checks. Columbia (OV-102): First two flights (STS-1 and STS-2) flew with white external tanks, the white paint was removed as a weight-saving device for all flights since STS-3. Orbiter name is on the forward edge of the payload bay door, later moved forward to match the other orbiters. From mission 61-C (or STS-32, the 24th flight of the program) the upper quarter of the fin has the SILTS (Shuttle Infrared Leeside Temperature Sensor) pod which adds additional black high-temperature tiles. Wing markings are unique to Columbia (US flag on port wing, U S A on starboard wing); on its last overhaul the wing markings were repainted to match the rest of the Orbiter fleet. Challenger (OV-099): Simplified markings, first one to have Orbiter name on crew compartment instead of payload bay door, for better identification purposes. Challenger never had the modified drag chute tail, as the vehicle was destroyed on STS-51L (STS-33, the 25th flight of the program). Wing markings consist of flag and USA on port wing, NASA 'worm' logo and orbiter name on wing.) Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour (OV-103, 104, 105): Almost identical to each other in markings. Endeavour was delivered with the modified tail housing the drag chute; the other shuttles were retrofitted during their overhauls. In the late 1990s the wing markings were modified to eliminate the NASA 'worm' logo, replacing it with the blue 'vector meatball' emblem (the original and best ) These three shuttles use more low temperature quilts rather than tiles. (I'm not sure if Columbia was retrofitted like the others). SRB markings vary with each mission, particularly the black roll patterns on the nose of each SRB. Some Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) pods on the Orbiter have small patches of high-temp tile; since pods are interchangeable, they can appear on any Orbiter. Lots of possiblilites with this model... if it sells well. Guaranteed to be a hot seller at the Cape! __________________ *Chuck Corway (AlphaSigOU)* *Causa latet vis est notissima* -- the cause is hidden, the results are well known. James Bond: "I'll take the full odds on the ten, two hundred on the hard way, the limit on all the numbers, two hundred and fifty on the eleven, thank you very much." Plenty O'Toole: "Hey! You've played this game before!" James Bond: "Just once." *REMEMBER THE ALAMO!!! REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR!!! REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11!!!!* Last edited by AlphaSigOU; 11-22-2001 at 10:18 AM.

11-21-2001, 12:17 AM	#14
Scott Insane Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Escondido, Ca. USA Age: 50 Posts: 2,763	Hmmm..... could a 1/400 2001 A Space Odyssey Discovery be next?? __________________ Fly the Friendly Skies of United uniTED takes wing Feb 12, 2004

11-21-2001, 12:58 AM	#15
IFTNFS Senior Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Harwich, MA, USA Age: 27 Posts: 427	Cool! At least nobody can complain about this being "just another boring release". I'll probably end up getting it. Rick

11-21-2001, 02:43 AM	#16
justplaneobsessed Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Quezon City, MM, Philippines Posts: 1,884	I'm inclined to ask for the Battlestar Galactica... Edwin

11-21-2001, 01:35 PM	#21
Antonio_BR Senior Collector Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Brasil Posts: 373	I´ll pass!!! __________________ PLEASE, WE NEED THE 757 OF GREENLANDAIR , THE 777-COA " PETER MAX" AND 777 - VARIG...IT´S A INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN!! I SUPPORT CRAIG AND CAL!!!!!!

11-21-2001, 03:18 AM	#17
N. Eberhard Dr. Diecast I presume? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 44 Posts: 3,522	I heard a Mork and Mindy set is slated for Christmas complete with egg-like spacecraft. nano nano.

11-21-2001, 12:36 PM	#19
Jalex73 Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sacramento, CA USA Posts: 183	How about a die-cast Buck Rogers spacecraft with all the trimmings? We could commission DW to build us that funny look'in robot with polished metal that says, "bppbpbpbpbpbpb...hey buck!" __________________ Thomas, the philosopher, waved his bandaged hand. He had a theory: "God's angry with New Orleans. It's an evil city. The worst school system anywhere. Rampant crime. Corrupt politicians. Here, baby, have a potato chip for daddy." -Thomas Washington, a resident of New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina survivor

11-21-2001, 01:37 PM	#22
Seb Guest Posts: n/a	AN225 with Buran would be better!

11-21-2001, 05:55 PM	#23
Big Dave Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: R.I. Posts: 158	What do ya bet? What do ya bet the SRB is Plastic, not diecast? __________________ GJ Loftleidir Stretch 8!

11-22-2001, 12:25 AM	#25
ANTHONY F DUVA JR ^~.. Maximum R & B ..~^ Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Land of a thousand dances Posts: 3,064	How much will this sell for? I know somebody who collects tractors/farm toys but also NASA models. I am not sure if he knows about Dragon Wings. __________________ FLY DUVA AIR's LUXURIOUS, DOUBLE-DECK BOEING "STRATO" CLIPPER !

11-22-2001, 01:24 AM	#27
Jeremy F. Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,980	This one isnt for me. I ONLY collect airliners, not space shuttles. I would have rather seen something more exciting and civil-aviation related.