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Announcing the Apollo Lunar Module Historical Site.
This Moonbase Module was built to honor the first astronauts to land on the
moon. There is an observation deck that overlooks one of the Apollo Lunar
Modules (LM) at it's original landing site.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=23654
a couple of teaser pics:
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/bitaur/ALMHS/lmhs01.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/bitaur/ALMHS/lmhs02.jpg
Well, with a few lunar module descent stages (and lunar rovers, golf clubs
etc.) left behind on the moon from the Apollo missions I figure that there
would be some kind of museum-type historical site devoted to showcasing one
of the original landing sites.
I've got some more pieces on order to finish off my LM proper, but I decided
to go ahead and post now. The 4x4 dishes for the landing feet are a little
large but I like them better than any other idea I had to make them.
I also have plans to build the ascent stage of the LM to connect with the
descent stage. It will not be part of my moonbase module, however.
LMKWYT
Thanks,
Todd Trotter
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In lugnet.space, Todd Trotter writes:
> Announcing the Apollo Lunar Module Historical Site.
>
> This Moonbase Module was built to honor the first astronauts to land on the
> moon. • snip
> LMKWYT
>
> Thanks,
> Todd Trotter
this is such a great (and obvious) addition to the moonbase! you beat everyone
to the punch & did it well. Congrats!
Jeff
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In lugnet.space, Jeffrey M. Szklennik writes:
> this is such a great (and obvious) addition to the moonbase! you beat everyone
> to the punch & did it well. Congrats!
Thanks Jeff, I'm glad that you like it. It wasn't what I started out to
build originally, but then it just came to me.
Todd
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This is a great addition to the project, Todd. It has all the hallmarks of
a top Classic Space set, but the clean lines and design of a modern creation.
Very nice.
Cheers,
-g
In lugnet.space, Todd Trotter writes:
> Announcing the Apollo Lunar Module Historical Site.
>
> This Moonbase Module was built to honor the first astronauts to land on the
> moon. There is an observation deck that overlooks one of the Apollo Lunar
> Modules (LM) at it's original landing site.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=23654
>
> a couple of teaser pics:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/bitaur/ALMHS/lmhs01.jpg
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/bitaur/ALMHS/lmhs02.jpg
>
> Well, with a few lunar module descent stages (and lunar rovers, golf clubs
> etc.) left behind on the moon from the Apollo missions I figure that there
> would be some kind of museum-type historical site devoted to showcasing one
> of the original landing sites.
>
> I've got some more pieces on order to finish off my LM proper, but I decided
> to go ahead and post now. The 4x4 dishes for the landing feet are a little
> large but I like them better than any other idea I had to make them.
>
> I also have plans to build the ascent stage of the LM to connect with the
> descent stage. It will not be part of my moonbase module, however.
>
> LMKWYT
>
> Thanks,
> Todd Trotter
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In lugnet.space, Todd Trotter writes:
> Announcing the Apollo Lunar Module Historical Site.
>
> This Moonbase Module was built to honor the first astronauts to land on the
> moon. There is an observation deck that overlooks one of the Apollo Lunar
> Modules (LM) at it's original landing site.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=23654
Todd,
Wow, great idea for a moonbase module. You could do four or five plates with
Russian and NASA probes. Are you looking into adding more Apollo stuff, liek
the moon buggy?
Thanks,
George
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In lugnet.space, George Haberberger writes:
> Wow, great idea for a moonbase module. You could do four or five plates with
> Russian and NASA probes. Are you looking into adding more Apollo stuff, liek
> the moon buggy?
George,
I've considering doing a moon buggy, but haven't quite made up my mind about
it. I'll post an update about it if I decide to make one.
Thanks,
Todd
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In lugnet.space, Todd Trotter writes:
> Announcing the Apollo Lunar Module Historical Site.
>
> This Moonbase Module was built to honor the first astronauts to land on the
> moon. There is an observation deck that overlooks one of the Apollo Lunar
> Modules (LM) at it's original landing site.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=23654
>
> a couple of teaser pics:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/bitaur/ALMHS/lmhs01.jpg
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/bitaur/ALMHS/lmhs02.jpg
>
> Well, with a few lunar module descent stages (and lunar rovers, golf clubs
> etc.) left behind on the moon from the Apollo missions I figure that there
> would be some kind of museum-type historical site devoted to showcasing one
> of the original landing sites.
>
> I've got some more pieces on order to finish off my LM proper, but I decided
> to go ahead and post now. The 4x4 dishes for the landing feet are a little
> large but I like them better than any other idea I had to make them.
>
> I also have plans to build the ascent stage of the LM to connect with the
> descent stage. It will not be part of my moonbase module, however.
>
> LMKWYT
>
> Thanks,
> Todd Trotter
Thats some good stuff Todd. I like that Lunar Module. I think the 4x4 dishes
are great. That is a great addition to the moonbase. Excellent work.
Jamie
www.ozbricks.com/jneufeld
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In lugnet.space, Jamie Neufeld writes:
> Thats some good stuff Todd. I like that Lunar Module. I think the 4x4 dishes
> are great. That is a great addition to the moonbase. Excellent work.
Thanks Jamie for your input on the dishes.
I can't wait to see a huge moonbase on display in the future. I can imagine
what the Apollo Lunar Module Historical Site would look like paired with the
Containment And Neutralizing facility. : )
Todd
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In lugnet.space, Todd Trotter writes:
> Announcing the Apollo Lunar Module Historical Site.
>
> This Moonbase Module was built to honor the first astronauts to land on the
> moon. There is an observation deck that overlooks one of the Apollo Lunar
> Modules (LM) at it's original landing site.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=23654
>
> a couple of teaser pics:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/bitaur/ALMHS/lmhs01.jpg
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/bitaur/ALMHS/lmhs02.jpg
Brilliant..... with a capital 'B'. This is my fav module yet (no offense to
all the other great modules out there!) Of course, being a fan of the
Golden Age of Spaceflight, I'm a bit biased toward a scene like this, but
it's the excellent modelling that really makes this one shine.
> Well, with a few lunar module descent stages (and lunar rovers, golf clubs
> etc.) left behind on the moon from the Apollo missions I figure that there
> would be some kind of museum-type historical site devoted to showcasing one
> of the original landing sites.
Perhaps not as much fiction as just fact that hasn't happened yet. I know
that when I get to the moon, this will be one of the first stops I'll want
to make. :)
> I also have plans to build the ascent stage of the LM to connect with the
> descent stage. It will not be part of my moonbase module, however.
Years ago Monogram put out a 1:48 plastic model kit of the first moon
landing. And like them, I was pleased to see that you remembered to include
the footprints in your scene. Well done!
All the best,
Allan B.
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In lugnet.space, Allan Bedford writes:
> Brilliant..... with a capital 'B'. This is my fav module yet (no offense to
> all the other great modules out there!) Of course, being a fan of the
> Golden Age of Spaceflight, I'm a bit biased toward a scene like this, but
> it's the excellent modelling that really makes this one shine.
Wow, Thanks Allan
> Years ago Monogram put out a 1:48 plastic model kit of the first moon
> landing. And like them, I was pleased to see that you remembered to include
> the footprints in your scene. Well done!
I've had the idea for the footprints for a little while. I'm glad that you
were able to identify what they were supposed to be. Yeah, they're a little
large, but I think they add a human touch.
Thanks again,
Todd
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In lugnet.space, Todd Trotter writes:
> Announcing the Apollo Lunar Module Historical Site.
Well, I noticed earlier that my support struts were only three studs away
from the edge on my baseplate, so I've quickly revised them. They now are in
compliance with the standard. : )
Todd Trotter
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In lugnet.space, Todd Trotter writes:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=23654
Wow, I don't know how I missed this one. I saw the earlier version of this
at the LUGCO meet, and I have to say that, as impressive as it was then,
this one is way better. And I thought the landing struts were clever before!
The footprints are good too -- IIRC they've changed since the LUGCO meet?
At any rate, they're quite recognizable now as footprints. :-,
> I also have plans to build the ascent stage of the LM to connect with the
> descent stage. It will not be part of my moonbase module, however.
Ok, you're committed now! :-D I can't wait to see it.
Cheers,
- jsproat
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In lugnet.space, Todd Trotter writes:
> Announcing the Apollo Lunar Module Historical Site.
>
> This Moonbase Module was built to honor the first astronauts to land on the
> moon. There is an observation deck that overlooks one of the Apollo Lunar
> Modules (LM) at it's original landing site.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=23654
>
> a couple of teaser pics:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/bitaur/ALMHS/lmhs01.jpg
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/bitaur/ALMHS/lmhs02.jpg
>
> Well, with a few lunar module descent stages (and lunar rovers, golf clubs
> etc.) left behind on the moon from the Apollo missions I figure that there
> would be some kind of museum-type historical site devoted to showcasing one
> of the original landing sites.
>
> I've got some more pieces on order to finish off my LM proper, but I decided
> to go ahead and post now. The 4x4 dishes for the landing feet are a little
> large but I like them better than any other idea I had to make them.
>
> I also have plans to build the ascent stage of the LM to connect with the
> descent stage. It will not be part of my moonbase module, however.
>
> LMKWYT
>
> Thanks,
> Todd Trotter
I just had to post a reply to this. I must say I love it, it looks so
historical monumentish :)
I live only 15 minutes away from the Johnson Space center in Houston, and my
father worked extensively on the Appollo missions. He was head of the
department in charge of the life support systems ring near the top of the
Saturn V rocket. My father likes to mention that his fingerprints are on the
moon. So needless to say the Appolo moon landings and NASA in general are of
big importance to my family.
Now I'm no expert, but I gotta say you've really captured what I would think
the landing site would look like today. Not many people realize just how much
stuff the astronauts left behind up there.
Great stuff!
--Anthony
http://www.ozbricks.com/ikros
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