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Code: DM-50380

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Dragon Models 1:72 Aerospace Program 50380
Display Model
NASA, Apollo 10 "Charlie Brown" + "Snoopy", Launch May 18th, 1969, Command + Lunar Module 2-Piece Set

1:72 Scale     Length     Width
North American Apollo CSM     6"     2.25"
Grumman Apollo Lunar Module     5.5"     5.5"

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The Apollo space program aimed to put man on the Moon, and the final dry run was the Apollo 10 mission launched on May 18, 1969. It was designed to test all the procedures of a Moon landing, everything except the actual landing itself. During the NASA mission, the Lunar Module (LM) actually came to within 15.6km/h of the Moon’s surface during maneuvers. The crew of three was also able to survey the eventual Apollo 11 landing site in the Sea of Tranquility. Interestingly the LM was deliberately not equipped for a landing, and the ascent module was short-fueled so that the crew wouldn’t be tempted to make a landing! The Lunar Module Module's callsign was "Snoopy", while the Command Module's callsign was "Charlie Brown". This was the fourth manned mission before the successful Moon landing of Apollo 11, and on its return to Earth on May 25, 1969 it attained a record-breaking speed of 39,897km/h!

Dragon’s Space Collection features an accurate miniature model of Apollo 10. This highly detailed replica includes a special transparent cone that allows a clear view of the LM Snoopy installed inside. The LM itself is a completely new tooling. The model has been produced in this way so that owners can understand more of the "innards" of their spacecraft. Collectors can now commemorate Apollo 10 with this 1/72 scale model, this mission having played a pivotal role in getting the first men to set foot on the Moon.

North American Apollo CSM

Built for NASA by North American Aviation, the Apollo Command/Service Module was first launched on January 20, 1966 during the A-004 flight that comprised the final test of the Apollo launch system. One of two spacecraft used for the Apollo program, the Command/Service Module (CSM), along with the Lunar Module, was used to land astronauts on the moon. The two part system included the disposable Service Module, which provided power, propulsion and storage and was cast off prior to re-entry, and the Command Module, which housed the crew and the equipment necessary for a successful re-entry and splashdown at the end of a mission.

Grumman Apollo Lunar Module

Built for NASA by Grumman, the Apollo Lunar Module was first test flown (unmanned) as part of the Apollo 5 mission, launched on January 22, 1968. One of two spacecraft used for the Apollo program, the Lunar Module, along with the the Command/Service Module (CSM), was used to land astronauts on the moon. The module consisted of a rocket-powered ascent stage mounted atop a separately powered descent stage that was equipped with four folding legs that were extended enroute to the moon for the lunar touchdown. The ascent stage incorporated a docking hatch to allow crewmembers to transfer between the Lunar Module and Command Module.

Dragon's 1:72 scale Apollo spacecraft is comprised of an accurately recreated Command Module permanently mated to an equally detailed Service Module. The Command Module is constructed in plastic with a metallic chrome finish, complete with a separately-attached docking probe mechanism, handles and umbilical cable fairing. The Service Module is made primarily from diecast metal, with plastic components used to achieve fine details such as the four equally spaced reaction control thruster assemblies. Other details include clearly visible raised electrical and environmental radiator panels, four delicate photo-etched metal deep space antennas that rotate in unison and a large engine nozzle that is beautifully replicated with crisp scale panel lines and internal nozzle details.

Dragon's 1:72 scale Lunar Module is constructed entirely of plastic and loaded with many fine details. The multi-faceted upper "ascent stage" features separately applied communication and radar antennas and four reaction control thruster assemblies. The forward portion features simulated front and docking windows and a crew hatch with egress platform and ladder below. The entire lower "decent stage" correctly showcases the wrinkled finish of simulated thermal insulation sheets. Addition details include plume defector shields mounted to the top of this stage below each reaction control thruster. The landing gear is fixed in the retracted position for some releases or deployed in others (see photos).