NASA is going to resume visits to the moon.  To do this the Orion spacecraft has been designed.  The whole topic excites me.  I was a tad tired after pushing through the Saturn V model (see another post) so I figured I'd do something a little simpler.  This is a 1/96 model by Ton.  He was kind enough to chat with me via email a few times regarding designing models in terms of classic geometry (as opposed to fancy cad apps and unfolding programs).  Ton also has a 1/48 model of the Orion capsule as well along with service module. 

I did enjoy building this one, but it still took me more time than I expected.  Overall it was 4 days to complete it.  It (and I'm sure the 1/48 version) went together very well and the instructions were clear (and all pictures for those of you who speak dissimilar languages). It did take a hunting for some images online to see how/where the panels attached to things.

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