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THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012

INCOMING - HYPER-DETAIL GEMINI SPACE CAPSULE PHOTO-ETCH SET FROM LVM STUDIOS

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SMN Report: Netherlands-based LVM Studios has a treat in store for real-space fans in April, with an interior super-detail package, designed to fit the 1:24 scale Revell Gemini space capsule kit, itself a recent Classics re-release.

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About LVM LVM Studios - the initials are from the guiding light Leon van Munsters name - is a small company based in The Netherlands, whose aim is to design, manufacture and sell model kits and detail-up kits for mainly factual space subjects such as the Space Shuttle, Gemini, and Soyuz. Sounds like an interesting program for LVM and well follow progress with interest.

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Stats from LVM: * 1:24 scale to match the Recvell Gemini space capsule kit * Highly detailed ejection seats to go with the kits astronauts * Detailed instrument panels, including overhead and breaker panels * Lots of detail, including rivets and switches * Detail parts for the hatches * Frames for the windows, including clear plastic components for the panes * Price 23.11 Euro (plus VAT for EU residents) * Product code: GEMI24 * Release date: April 12, 2012

About the 1:24 scale Revell kit Its a real golden-oldie that features the second US manned spacecraft design, following on from the single-seat Mercury, and presaging the three-man Apollo capsule built for the lunar landing missions. As kits go, the 254 mm (10 in) long model is surprisingly good for its years the original release was back in 1968 - and has capsule detail that includes the characteristic corrugations in the spacecraft hull.

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Old astronauts, new decals Probably the weakest point concerns the astronaut figures (below), which lack definition, and could do with separate poseable components for head, torso and limbs. A bit of a shame Revell couldnt have given them an update, especially as at this scale they are a fair size, even in seated position.

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A good plan would be to keep the legacy figures for those who want to build the kit as it was originally released, but then also include a newly-sculpted set for those who wish to feature decent astronauts for display. Better crew members would definitely improve a future Gemini rerelease, but were pleased to see that Revell has provided a new decal sheet with many small markings now included. Visit LVM here. LVM on Facebook here. Review of the Revell Gemini kit at Scale Plastic & Rail here. Want a smaller scale? Dragon offers ready-built 1:72 Mercury and Gemini capsules - have a look at them here. Revell 1:24 scale Gemini spacecraft kit here.

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