Retrorocket Emblems is now offering replica models of the vintage Douglas Aircraft contractor models of their S-IVB and S-IV stage and cowlings on transporter/carriers. The original contractor models are extremely rare and only come up for auction every few years. Retrorocket Emblems has recreated a tribute to these originals in 1/80th scale using custom 3D printed components. These replicas are not identical, but are tributes to the original using more detailed components, but retain coloration of the originals.
Each model is 3D printed in full color and take about a week to produce.
You can order either one of three options:
You alsop have the option of ordering them as a kit (challenging) or asssembled.
This is a photo of one of the original models sold at auction for over $2000.
NASA photo:
These are photos of the Retrorocket Emblem tribute:
Please be aware that 3D printed items have inherent textural appearances that traditional molded models do not have and these slight imperfections are unavoidable, but do no detract from the appearance of the overall models.
Prices below include USA shipping. Please contact me for international shipping.
Available as model kits or fully-assembled.
