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IPMS-USA
2008 Convention Special
Three expert craftsmen from
IPMS Tidewater have teamed up to provide a very limited edition (25)
multi-media 1/72 scale model kit of the Langley developed HL-20
engineering research model. This kit builds into an attractive and unique
addition to any real space collection. These kits will only be available at the
IPMS-USA 2008 National Convention. Cost is $30 and all proceeds go to the club.
Mastered by Ben Guenther
– Nationally recognized, award-winning modeler and retired NASA Langley model
maker
Casting by Ben Guenther & David Merriman – expert pattern
maker noted for his studio model and RC submarine work
Decals by Bill Kluge – artist, modeler and convention graphics
artist.
Background
on the HL-20
During the late 1980's NASA,
Langley Research Center developed their entry for the Personnel Launch System.
It was called the HL-20. (Horizontal Landing-20th type). Designed for manned
orbital missions complementing the Space Shuttle, it was to have had a low
operational cost and improved flight safety. A full scale engineering research
model of the HL-20 was constructed for studying crew seating arrangements,
habitability, equipment layout and crew ingress and egress. The engineering
research model provided full external and interior definition of the HL-20 for
studies at the Langley Research Center.
Kit
contents:
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3 resin pieces (main body
and two wings)
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9 white metal pieces (main
and nose gear/tires)
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4 Styrene pieces (gear
doors)
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Color decals (Alps printed,
coated with Microscale Decal Film)
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Assembly, painting and
decaling instructions
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NASA Fact sheet on HL-20
Completed
model dimensions:
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length 5.7 inches
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height 2 inches
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span 4 inches
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