For the first time in 5 years, I actually have something to ask my wife to get me for my birthday.
Lego Saturn V Rocket coming in June
- Thread starter Black Sunder
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My set was delivered yesterday. I am taking pictures of the assembly process and so far, things look really good. Right now, I have completed 5 of the 6 bags needed for the first stage.
I thought for sure I had been sold a bill of goods based on just the first pack, but no, this thing has modeled the internal fuel tanks, as well as the outside of the rocket.
At some stages, the build get quite fragile before reinforcements are added in. Once additional parts are added, things get stable again. While the whole build is not for kids, you can certainly have your 8 year old assemble some of the components, while you perform most of the final assembly. If your kids will insist on doing it all, then I would say 12 is a minimum age, with 14+ being optimal for a person to do it entirely on their own. Some experience with Lego will be needed.
This is a kit that can be used to help foster interest in space and science. I would highly recommend this kit for anyone with an interest in space or someone who wishes to develop an interest in space.
I thought for sure I had been sold a bill of goods based on just the first pack, but no, this thing has modeled the internal fuel tanks, as well as the outside of the rocket.
At some stages, the build get quite fragile before reinforcements are added in. Once additional parts are added, things get stable again. While the whole build is not for kids, you can certainly have your 8 year old assemble some of the components, while you perform most of the final assembly. If your kids will insist on doing it all, then I would say 12 is a minimum age, with 14+ being optimal for a person to do it entirely on their own. Some experience with Lego will be needed.
This is a kit that can be used to help foster interest in space and science. I would highly recommend this kit for anyone with an interest in space or someone who wishes to develop an interest in space.
Awesome just ordered 5 of these.IT WILL LAUNCH AGAIN!!!!!
http://www.estesrockets.com/checkout/cart/
http://www.estesrockets.com/checkout/cart/
I got mine today. I'll have a fun weekend. The box alone is just beautiful.
The first and second stand are now fully assembled. Only 2 bags left to go.
The detail and design on this are just amazing. My experience with Lego ended about 3 decades ago, excepting the occasional set I got for my nephews and nieces. Those are fairly basic in comparison. My hat is off to the individuals who designed and submitted this.
Now, if only I had splurged for that super star destroyer....
The detail and design on this are just amazing. My experience with Lego ended about 3 decades ago, excepting the occasional set I got for my nephews and nieces. Those are fairly basic in comparison. My hat is off to the individuals who designed and submitted this.
Now, if only I had splurged for that super star destroyer....
Floating Cloud
Space Marshal
Thanks for posting that.
I had the old Airfix model, and am so tempted by this. I'd pay that amount for pixel spaceships, so surely I can convince wifey that a physical one is a bargain?!?
Floating Cloud
Space Marshal
Incidentally this looks so good that a glass display case would be warranted.
Photos when you finish (or even better, during) your build please!
Photos when you finish (or even better, during) your build please!
Almost done building mine. It is very cool.
-Edit- Done and it rocks.
-Edit- Done and it rocks.
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