Does anyone remember a plastic model that was put out either in the late 60s or early 70s of a space station? It was cylindrical, and at each end there was what looked like a chrome "cage". I would LOVE to see a picture of it! If any of you "modelphiles" can help, I'd appreciate it! Sorry, I don't remember who put it out... maybe AMT.
I realize "practical" (physical) models have a certain allure that computer models do not have, but the line is being blurred these days. CGI models require no shelf space and can be far more detailed. If you fail to find a plastic kit, you might draft your own model—lots of apps are available, including free packages like Blender—then have it printed up. There are many 3D printing services on-line, some offering more than plastic. 3D printers are also dropping in price all the time. If you want to be completely free-form, there are "pens" that draw/extrude plastic in 3D space, just like the opening titles of the TV series Westworld.
At first I thought perhaps Jim might have meant the US Sealab (which definitely would NOT be in space LOL), but then when I looked at the site Metryq mentioned, this was listed in it.
At first I thought perhaps Jim might have meant the US Sealab (which definitely would NOT be in space LOL), but then when I looked at the site Metryq mentioned, this was listed in it.
EUREKA! Although, the one I had was white, had no globe, and the "cages" on the end I thought were squatter... but this MUST be it, because it even has that turret-looking thing on the top that I definitely remember! I wonder if there are any other photos out there? Thanks for finding this!
EUREKA! Although, the one I had was white, had no globe, and the "cages" on the end I thought were squatter... but this MUST be it, because it even has that turret-looking thing on the top that I definitely remember! I wonder if there are any other photos out there? Thanks for finding this!
Jolly good, Amigo. But you'd have found it--I just had the time on my hands to look.
EUREKA! Although, the one I had was white, had no globe, and the "cages" on the end I thought were squatter... but this MUST be it, because it even has that turret-looking thing on the top that I definitely remember!
That's the one I had, white with no globe. No Space Force decals (that I recall). It was called the Space Taxi. But I'm pretty sure the model in the photo above was painted silver by the kit builder. I'd bet it came out of the box in white plastic. The conical frames at each end were supplied in chrome.
The model bears an uncanny resemblance to this September 1972 image of Skylab arriving in the Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, but the similarity is a coincidence. The model kit is at least three years older. Note that the yellow frame is not part of Skylab; it was a protective structure attached during transportation:
