Lindberg Star Probe...

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Lindberg Star Probe...; Rocket ship....
Topic Started: Oct 30 2009, 07:45 PM (965 Views)
General Melchett	Oct 30 2009, 07:45 PM Post #1
Advanced Member Posts: 630 Group: Members Member #89 Joined: October 28, 2009	Someone has to go first so I'll jump in!!...this is the ancient Lindberg 'Star Probe...USS Explorer' model from way back in the mists of time....It's been released several times under different names and this is one of the earlier kits. Although basic, the surface is covered in amazing detail, albiet raised with panel lines and tiny rivets everywhere.....not really shown in these pics, better ones to follow. I'm going to ditch the old yellowed decals and either spray and decal it as an alternative Apollo ship or a USAF 'ultra ICBM' in full SAC markings. Eventually I'd like to build a launch pad diorama as well, long term project this one!!....primed and ready for paint...decisions, decisions Cheers, Andy some of the gazillion engine nozzles



peebeep	Oct 30 2009, 07:58 PM Post #2
Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious Posts: 7,264 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: July 8, 2009	Well done General. I was beginning to think I might have to do something about filling this gap myself. Whatever next? I can remember these old Lindberg kits way back when God was a boy, but never actually bought any. The thinness of the fins is impressive, is that how they come or was some treatment required? Now all we need is some more reviews. Come on chaps, you know you want to. peebeep



General Melchett	Oct 30 2009, 09:38 PM Post #3
Advanced Member Posts: 630 Group: Members Member #89 Joined: October 28, 2009	Thanks Peebeep, actually the fins are that thin! The whole thing comes to pieces too, 3 separate stages complete with engine nozzles, the whole thing is designed to fit together without glue....ah the good old days!! All in all a nice basis for a diorama..



MemberOne	Oct 30 2009, 09:43 PM Post #4
Newbie Posts: 0 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: July 6, 2009	Our first bit of Sci Fi nice little kit General sir



phantomdriver	Oct 30 2009, 09:44 PM Post #5
Fox Mulder's soul brother..... Posts: 1,975 Group: IPMS Member Member #29 Joined: September 22, 2009	ooer, have to get the BOP or Runabout out then


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