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EduCraft 1/72 scale Shuttle Mobile Launch Platform
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Manufacturer:
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Edu-Craft Diversions (Mr. David Maier)
Burbank,
CA
(http://educraftdiversions.org/)
Also, see his postings on eBay (d-condave)
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Cost:
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$70.00 plus shipping
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Scale/Size:
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1/72 (also available in 1/144 and other scales)
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Parts/Media:
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36 pre-printed paper sheets, 60-pound stock
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Instructions:
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CD-ROM included
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Decals:
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Not required – all detail per-printed
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Paints/Supplies:
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White glue or carpenter’s glue, paints and markers for
touch-ups and edges
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References:
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Reference photos of the MLP are included in the
instructions. Also, use NASA KSC Image Director for more photos of the actual
MLP.
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Molding/Casting Quality:
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N/A. Parts are all flat paper and folded, rolled or formed
to final shape
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Detail:
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The detail is as Mr. Maier calls it – “photo-realistic.”
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Accuracy:
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Impressively accurate for a paper model.
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Fit:
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Based on quality of the build of each part. If the
instructions are followed carefully – excellent.
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Ease:
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This is a challenging kit, which requires a significant
amount of time to construct. (My build took 4+ months)
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Instructions:
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The instructions are excellent, on the whole. We and other
builders have provided feedback on the instructions, so they will be getting
even better in subsequent orders.
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Decals:
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No decals provided. All surface detail is pre-printed onto
the paper parts.
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Overall:
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If care is taken in construction, this kit will provide a
museum-quality result, worth of any display – public or private.
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