I had this one about 15 years ago, a real nice kit and especially an awesome display kit! i couldn't imagine the booster kit with it. but this is awesome.
It's a truly great kit, and mine has pride of place on my desk. I went down the route of installing interior parts, such as cabling etc, and have some good reference pics if you'd like them.
Wow, great looking kit. Brings back memories of NASA model builds more than 50 years ago, did a Gemini capsule and a astronaut in space walk propulsion unit. Did couple other kits. Had em hanging up from ceiling. 1969 July I spent money I should not had (my wife was not too happy as we were a family of three living paycheck to paycheck) It was a Saturn V the works, rocket, command module, service module, lunar lander. Think it was Revell kit. Started build the day of the first lunar landing. Many moves later and that build was history. Will be looking forward to the full build, Cary
This kit looks awesome! I read "Moon Shot" by Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton, great book! Looks like I'm in for one of these. I believe MRC was originally the main importer for Tamiya and Futaba. My first hobby grade rc car was a Tamiya Blackfoot (hence my handle) and had a MRC/Tamiya logo on the box. I still have a old MRC pistol grip radio ($150 new back in '88!) that was a rebranded Futaba.
Super interesting video Chris. Ones can't figure out how small resulted Mercury capsule until that astronaut figure is attached to the seat inside the whole thing. Now I can understand why the astronaut that started with EVA ( guess was Ed White on board Gemini VI on June 3, 1965), had so much trouble to get back in the capsule with such a reduced inner space. Of course, Mercury was very much smaller than Gemini capsule. The model promises to be a great one. Kudos commander Chris.
Can't wait to build mine!! Have not started yet, waiting on some specific colors. The finished model looks wonderful. This, at the scale, reminds me of a NASA or Smithsonian presentation model, the kind under an acrylic case, with a name/description placard. I hope they release the Apollo Command and Service Module. If possible, can you share the completed, painted model either on TH-cam or Facebook. Thanks.
@@hpiguy no rush, no pressure. Researchers discovered a 90% complete Apollo capsule in storage. They said the construction and attention to detail, having been 100% performed by people, is truly a site to behold. The perfect cable bundles, pristine metal work. It is an art form that has been lost. Model making is similar.
Just FYI, Deke Slayton was the Mercury astronaut who never flew. He was diagnosed with (gonna butcher the spelling) Maneres disease,an inner ear disorder that can cause mild dizzy spells up to full on ,pass out on the floor vertigo!! He was made the astronaut/NASA go between and later very highly placed in NASA. Can't remember if he ever got to fly in any of the later programs. Anybody?
Unfortunately, Deke never flew. . .But a cool fact about this is that only one of the original 7 Mercury astronauts actually landed and walked on the moon. . .Alan Shepard was America's first man in space in 1961 on Freedom 7, and in 1971 he was Commander of Apollo 14.
Deke Slayton did eventually fly, on the Apollo-Soyuz test project. It was Alan Shepard who developed Meniere's disease, and he was grounded for a long time, but eventually bounced back to command Apollo 14. Deke Slayton had idiopathic atrial fibrillation, which kept him grounded (from spaceflight) until after the Apollo lunar missions.
Had Deke Slayton flown in a Mercury mission, it would have been the fourth mission, after Glenn's flight. His capsule would have been called Delta 7, as delta is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.
Pretty cool not me but anyway would like to share something with you wife and found an old benfrankin dime store loaded with kits from the 70 s to the 80s you would love to see this may have to take out a lone to buy it out you would have to see this to believe it ....
this one is next in my build pile...thanks for the review
Looking forward to seeing you build and paint that! Very cool!
Thanks 👍
I had this one about 15 years ago, a real nice kit and especially an awesome display kit! i couldn't imagine the booster kit with it. but this is awesome.
Couldn't agree more!
Your car/hot rod kit reviews are my favorite, but loving the occasional space model review!
Glad you like them!
Really cool kit. Have to get one! Thanks for sharing Chris!
Thanks for watching!
A stellar quickie my friend! I remember building one of those when I was younger, I think I was like 10 or 11....
Keepem coming! Chris.
Thanks Jon!
It's a truly great kit, and mine has pride of place on my desk. I went down the route of installing interior parts, such as cabling etc, and have some good reference pics if you'd like them.
That is awesome!
Nice little quick build thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.
Thanks, you too!
A beautiful kit. Very well done.
Awesome Details, thanks for Sharing n God Bless All.
Thanks for watching!
This quick build review is a great idea. Thanks Chris.
Glad you liked it!
Wow, great looking kit. Brings back memories of NASA model builds more than 50 years ago, did a Gemini capsule and a astronaut in space walk propulsion unit. Did couple other kits. Had em hanging up from ceiling. 1969 July I spent money I should not had (my wife was not too happy as we were a family of three living paycheck to paycheck)
It was a Saturn V the works, rocket, command module, service module, lunar lander. Think it was Revell kit. Started build the day of the first lunar landing. Many moves later and that build was history.
Will be looking forward to the full build, Cary
Thanks!
Quick out of box builds soooooo much better than just in box reviews. Have this one in my stash.
Thanks Marc! I'll mix in unboxings and quick builds here and there!
I have been thinking about building some kits of the space race days. You just got me started.
Enjoy!
Thanks for building! Looks great out of the box and assembled
Glad you like it!
What a great model thanks again.
Glad you like it!
Excellent kit. Look forward to seeing you paint it up
Thanks 👍
This appears to be a great kit. Looking forward to your painting and detailing.
It really is!
I really enjoy all your model building, especially your videos and what I love the most. Is your good sense of humor good work
Thanks Chris, often wondered about the Atomic City Mercury kit. Much better than I was expecting. Love the detail on the astronaut.
You and me both!
I really liked this quick build video. Nice looking kit, also it's a nice little bonus video. 👍👍
Glad you liked it!
Great idea !
I vote for MORE...
Will do!
Nice looking kit ! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Very nice build
I'm glad you like it!
I just sat in one (wonderworks pcb
This kit looks awesome! I read "Moon Shot" by Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton, great book! Looks like I'm in for one of these.
I believe MRC was originally the main importer for Tamiya and Futaba.
My first hobby grade rc car was a Tamiya Blackfoot (hence my handle) and had a MRC/Tamiya logo on the box.
I still have a old MRC pistol grip radio ($150 new back in '88!) that was a rebranded Futaba.
MRC has been in the hobby business for many decades, good people!
Fantastic 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Really diggin on this kit, thanks for sharing and making these videos
Glad you like them!
Super interesting video Chris. Ones can't figure out how small resulted Mercury capsule until that astronaut figure is attached to the seat inside the whole thing. Now I can understand why the astronaut that started with EVA ( guess was Ed White on board Gemini VI on June 3, 1965), had so much trouble to get back in the capsule with such a reduced inner space. Of course, Mercury was very much smaller than Gemini capsule. The model promises to be a great one. Kudos commander Chris.
Thanks Charlie!
Neat way to do a build for a change - thanks.
No problem 👍
Chis, great overview. Would be great to see the final build. Nice to see these kits getting new life.
Thanks!
Gordon bennett if they built the whole rocket it would be about 6-7 feet tall, WOW.😮🖖
Very different, but cool to see .
Awesome work, waiting for you to paint.
Mike Espo .
Thanks 👍
Cool build keep em coming
Thanks, will do!
Oh wow, now that's a cool kit!!!!! 👍👍👍
Thanks!
Can't wait to build mine!! Have not started yet, waiting on some specific colors. The finished model looks wonderful. This, at the scale, reminds me of a NASA or Smithsonian presentation model, the kind under an acrylic case, with a name/description placard. I hope they release the Apollo Command and Service Module.
If possible, can you share the completed, painted model either on TH-cam or Facebook. Thanks.
Enjoy man! It wil be on the show if I have time to finish it, you bet.
@@hpiguy no rush, no pressure. Researchers discovered a 90% complete Apollo capsule in storage. They said the construction and attention to detail, having been 100% performed by people, is truly a site to behold. The perfect cable bundles, pristine metal work. It is an art form that has been lost. Model making is similar.
Must have been quite a ride in real life.
Yeah!
Very cool.
Thanks!
Sweet! A must have...
Thanks!
4:03 That is the famous "inanimate carbon rod." Didn't you ever watch Deep Space Homer? Seriously, I want this kit for Christmas.
I like how you put in some assembly pictures
Thanks for the feedback!
A very cool kit. BTW, Wally Schirra's Mercury capsule was known as Sigma 7.
Thanks for the info!
Well, those guys weren't claustrophobic! Really neat kit. What was that moving thing that needed that metal rod? A radar dish?
It's a 're-entry spoiler'. It's extended out to help align the spacecraft to the correct angle for re-entry.
Thanks, and as always a cool viewer knows the answer!
Thanks for letting us know Nitra!
Awesome
Thanks!
Being from the Rocket City this one i desperately need to build.
Enjoy!
Freedom 7 Liberty Bell 7 Friendship 7
Aurora 7 Sigma 7 Faith 7
Wondering which version you will build it into??? Glenn or Gus Grissom??
I would go John Glenn.
We'll see!
you can do I Dream of Jeannie theme or The Right stuff movies theme
Just FYI, Deke Slayton was the Mercury astronaut who never flew. He was diagnosed with (gonna butcher the spelling) Maneres disease,an inner ear disorder that can cause mild dizzy spells up to full on ,pass out on the floor vertigo!! He was made the astronaut/NASA go between and later very highly placed in NASA.
Can't remember if he ever got to fly in any of the later programs. Anybody?
Unfortunately, Deke never flew. . .But a cool fact about this is that only one of the original 7 Mercury astronauts actually landed and walked on the moon. . .Alan Shepard was America's first man in space in 1961 on Freedom 7, and in 1971 he was Commander of Apollo 14.
@@BluesImprov Cool thanks!!
Deke Slayton did eventually fly, on the Apollo-Soyuz test project. It was Alan Shepard who developed Meniere's disease, and he was grounded for a long time, but eventually bounced back to command Apollo 14. Deke Slayton had idiopathic atrial fibrillation, which kept him grounded (from spaceflight) until after the Apollo lunar missions.
Had Deke Slayton flown in a Mercury mission, it would have been the fourth mission, after Glenn's flight. His capsule would have been called Delta 7, as delta is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.
Paint!
Pretty cool not me but anyway would like to share something with you wife and found an old benfrankin dime store loaded with kits from the 70 s to the 80s you would love to see this may have to take out a lone to buy it out you would have to see this to believe it ....
Very cool!
Just need to attach a 1/12 scale alien to the outside of it. 👽😛
A "micromometer"??? LOL!
I should stop watching these, they are bad for my wallet. Just went and ordered one on the stength of this..
LOL, enjoy!