SIM #7.1 - Apollo Lunar Module

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This volume in the Space In Miniature series has been updated with more kit reviews, treatment of the kits from Dragon, and corrections to some of the drawings. The printed version has a color cover and the digital (pdf) version now has color photos. A summary of updates for version 7.1 follows: Corrected some features on LM Ascent Stage color patterns: Aft view (middle right) changed one tone on an Apollo 11 panel and the borders of a couple panels on this view for all missions. Corrected lower left area of right side view (upper left) to match photos of Figure 15. Corrected extent of black finish on underside of landing pads all all versions of Descent Stage color patterns. Removed or corrected web links Updated kit list, page 42 Updated some kit reviews, added some new ones (Space Model Systems decals, Dragon kits), and added a note about Vincent Meens 3D printed parts. Added a three page feature on building the 1/72 scale Dragon “Lunar Approach” model. This book covers the Apollo Lunar Module with all the documentation you will need to build an accurate scale model of any of the nine manned LM missions. A brief program history is provided plus a narrative description of the configuration changes that occurred mission by mission. There is also a comprehensive kit list, kit reviews, and an illustrated article on how to detail the Monogram 1/48th scale kit. "Apollo Lunar Module" has 53 pages of articles, scale drawings, photos, kit reviews, and modeling info. The book includes multi-view drawings of the color pattern (thermal blankets and panels) variations for each of the missions from Apollo 9 thru 17. A description of the actual materials used on the Lunar Module is included to provide some background on what you might be trying to reproduce in miniature. Additional drawings from NASA technical manuals, researcher/modeler David Weeks, and the author provide a detailed reference work for the serious scale model builder and space history enthusiast. See the Apollo references section of this website for some on-line info that complements the printed volume. This volume was originally released in September 2007 with a run of 1000 copies. It was updated and reprinted (200 copies) in early 2020 as the original run sold out. The book is printed on high quality coated paper and is shipped via first class mail. See the order form to purchase.  $11.00 hard copy plus shipping, $10.00 for pdf download I recently built the Dragon 1/72 scale Apollo 11 "Lunar Approach" (photo below). A review of the kit and a description of my build can be found in this linked pdf article as well as in the updated book.