Daeothar (finally) goes Lunar - Sidestepping to some astronauts

[Daeothar]

So, after much  waiting and searching, I've finally found an old world source for Black Site's game Lunar.

I've been wanting to get my hands on this game for quite some time now. Ever since I read Alan Smale's excellent 'Hot Moon - Apollo Rising, book 1'. And then of course there were several excellent threads here on the LAF on the subject of combat in space, in a what-if scenario. ANd of course there's 'For all mankind' (and even Space Force, if you like your scifi with a big wink ).

And because the game still has to make its way over here from the UK (and throught customs ), I've taken it upon myself to acquire some suitable transport for the American portion of the set; an Apollo Lander Module (LEM) in 1/48.

Zemj in this thread over here had the exact same idea and got one too. But mine is considerably older (first tooling 1968, my box is from 1969), and it is a different kit altogether.

It's an easy to build one, which is perfect for wargaming purposes, as this usually means it's sturdier. But also, to my big surprise, there's actual 'gold' foil for the golden parts!    The decals are a bit yellowed, but that'll be fine.

Anyway; this post is a bit of a placeholder till my copy of the game and its miniatures arrives. But I just didn't want to derail Oldgamer's thread any more than we've already done

[OSHIROmodels]

Looking forward to it 

[anevilgiraffe]

that illustration makes the module look bigger than I thought. does it come with a figure? how tall is he?

[Daeothar]

The model comes with 2 astronauts, and the instructions show the possibility to place one of them inside the module (there's clear plastic provided for the observation windows), but they're not very detailed and would probably look rather poor next to the Lunar miniatures.

Especially the hands leave much to be desired, but then again; this is a kit from the late sixties. Sizewise, they do look to be about on par for 28mm miniatures though.

I will measure the figures when I get home tonight, and I'll see if I can find a height for the LEM in the descriptions.

Can't wait to get to work on it, to be honest

[anevilgiraffe]

use them for memorial statues

[Daeothar]

Good call 

[Oldgamer]

I am looking forward to seeing the completed module, l am busy with a set of Lunar Freelancers and a 3d printed Lunar Buggy from eBay.

[anevilgiraffe]

I'm surprised there isn't a 3D print of a lunar or martian module like For All Mankind...

[Michi]

mine is considerably older (first tooling 1968, my box is from 1969)

This should make us thinking that measurements were probably taken from the real thing before it was actually hauled to space (or taken to some subterranean movie stage in Nevada). 
Having aquired that gem from the actual period adds so much to your project! 

[Cypher226]

I'm surprised there isn't a 3D print of a lunar or martian module like For All Mankind...

There's a few moon landing modules on Cults3D, and I think Corvus Games has some files for structures that could work in a pinch

[anevilgiraffe]

There's a few moon landing modules on Cults3D, and I think Corvus Games has some files for structures that could work in a pinch

the vaguely pyramidal one from the show?

[Daeothar]

Having aquired that gem from the actual period adds so much to your project! 

Hadn't thought of it like that, but now that you mention it, it's absolutely appropriate and I'll try to give it the reverence it deserves... 

[Michi]

Hadn't thought of it like that, but now that you mention it, it's absolutely appropriate and I'll try to give it the reverence it deserves... 

Keep the box and cut a foam to fit in. Then cut the shape of your Astronauts for uniquely proper storage!

[Daeothar]

Yeah, maybe I'm not that reverent after all 

I took the time to take a picture of the included astronauts, and they're a bit on the tall side, at around 38mm. Anyway; even with the rather bulky space suits, they're still about 35mm foot to eye.

Aren't you a bit tall to be an astronaut? 

Still; with 32mm miniatures, based and all, the whole lander will not look out of proportion at all I gather

[Mad Lord Snapcase]

Really looking forward to seeing your lander completed.