In spite of its diminutive size, this Saturn V displays details usually found missing from even much larger-scale models. This impression begins when opening the box, which reveals highly detailed individual stages and spacecraft, neatly packed in custom-molded, foam lined styrofoam. There is absolutely nothing about this model that says "toy". In fact, in spite of its slightly odd choice of scale, it creates the impression of a finely-crafted and quite accurate replica of AS-506. It would be an understatement, though, to say that Danbury Mint's Saturn V model is merely competent. Since the first models in this series were competent representations of the actual vehicles, a similar treatment of the Saturn V could be anticipated. The 1:250 scale Saturn V (depicting AS-506 Apollo 11) follows the 1:50 scale Apollo 13 Lunar (LM) and Command/Service (CSM) modules, and the 1:150 scale STS-1 Columbia Space Shuttle. The Danbury Mint released in August 2004 the third installment of their "Milestones in Space Exploration" series. The Danbury Mint "Milestones in Space Exploration: Saturn V" Related space memorabilia and history websites Space history and collectibles feature articlesÄiscussion forums about space history and collectingĬalendar of worldwide astronaut appearancesĬollecting guides and selected space history documents CollectSPACE - resources: review - The Danbury Mint "Milestones in Space Exploration: Saturn V"
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