SuperKungFu

Finally I got my hands on my holy grail of models- Bandai's Otona no Chogokin series Apollo 11 & Saturn V in 1/144. I missed the boat of buying this beast when it came out in 2009. Fortunately I didn't pay some ridiculous price as seen on ebay but still a bit more than retail. Regardless it was time for me to get this model since my Bandai's Space Shuttle was getting lonely.

There's plenty of reviews of the model online so I won't go into full details, this is mainly a picture review. Hope you like it- I know I do!

Box art and contents:



This is everything the model came with, quite impressive:

Here's some of the support beams if you want to have the model on it's side:


The first stage is quite impressive, it's just as big as bandai's space shuttle with the boosters.

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SuperKungFu

Here's a closeup of some of the details:



Now Let's stack it up:




The model itself is about 32" High including the display stand


Here's a quick comparison shot between the shuttle and the Saturn V. It's twice as big, imagine watching that bird fly! It's like a skyscraper.


It is now displayed like this in my cabinet:

Maybe one day I'll get some more memorabilia of Apollo 11 or have it on a wooden display base.

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Canamwing

Wow! I imagine the ones used on the actual lunar movie set were just as nice! : )

SgtMoody

wow! amazing details! If only our 1:200 planes were as detailed as this! Thanks for sharing!

SuperKungFu

Found a nice little moon plaque for $10 on ebay to go along with the Bandai Saturn V


Now it looks more awesome:

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gospodin

So glad you enjoyed the astronaut figure, SKF. He looks much better in your display than he ever did just sitting in his box in my closet. Your display is amazing, BTW.

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Steve







I've discovered what's wrong with my brain. On the left side there's nothing right, and on the right side there's nothing left.

Bangkok Lady La

That display is awesome!!!!!

Air Jamaica DC 9

I know it sounds like a really stupid question but where can I get one of those to buy?

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Patrick C. Boulton
A.K.A Voyager

qantas747sp

Awesome model + good pics. Is it plastic or diecast?

Ironclaw

Fantastic display

I really like that splashdown recovery scene as well

SuperKungFu

It's pretty hard to find now for a decent price. It sold out in all websites, maybe a few stores in Japan might have them. But right now ebay is probably the only option and the price is above $1000+

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SuperKungFu

Some parts are made of metal and some are made from plastic.

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