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MER Model For Your Desk |
 Nov 6 2005, 03:04 PM
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I was browsing around for models of the rovers and found this:
http://www.modelenium.co.uk/models/ModelDetail.asp?PC=H4601  Only 20 £ and it is the perfect gadget for us MER fanatics 
-------------------- "I want to make as many people as possible feel like they are part of this adventure. We are going to give everybody a sense of what exploring the surface of another world is really like"
- Steven Squyres |
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Nov 6 2005, 04:37 PM
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How big is it though? It looks pretty cool
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Nov 6 2005, 04:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 578 Joined: 5-November 04 From: Denmark Member No.: 107 |
I think it's 1/18
So that will be about 9-10 cm long. Perfect for roving my desktop 
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- Steven Squyres |
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Nov 6 2005, 09:11 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 4-June 05 From: Michigan, US Member No.: 400 |
There's a slightly bigger picture available on the manufacturer's website:
http://www.sunstartoys.com/proddetail.php?itn=4601 |
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Nov 7 2005, 01:57 PM
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Looks like a great model! FYI, for anyone interested in buying one and shipping to the US, the manufacturer offers shipping at £12.00. I haven't been able to find a US distributor yet.
Oh, and the manufacturer says the model has not been released yet. I have an order in!! -------------------- Jonathan Ward
Manning the LCC at http://www.apollolaunchcontrol.com |
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Nov 7 2005, 02:04 PM
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QUOTE (ilbasso @ Nov 7 2005, 09:57 AM) Oh, and the manufacturer says the model has not been released yet. I have an order in!! Cripes, what are they waiting for? Perhaps they're waiting to release their model of the Space Shuttle first. 
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Nov 7 2005, 02:24 PM
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Founder Group: Chairman Posts: 14432 Joined: 8-February 04 Member No.: 1 |
Wow - a lot cheaper than the one that was around a year or so ago - that was almost $100. Looks very nearly as good as well
Doug |
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Nov 7 2005, 02:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 877 Joined: 7-March 05 From: Switzerland Member No.: 186 |
Special Car Models (American Serie) - would say very special!
 http://www.sunstartoys.com/sunstar.php?category=Special -------------------- |
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Nov 7 2005, 02:38 PM
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 Member Group: Members Posts: 510 Joined: 17-March 05 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 209 |
QUOTE (Tman @ Nov 7 2005, 09:25 AM) Special Car Models (American Serie) - would say very special! http://www.sunstartoys.com/sunstar.php?category=Special  Yes, they have MER with some very distinguished company! There is also a LEGO version, but I think it's no longer available. I seem to remember a MER kit for the LEGO Mindstorms Robotics System, but can't find a trace of it... -------------------- --O'Dave
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Nov 7 2005, 03:59 PM
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QUOTE (odave @ Nov 7 2005, 09:38 AM) I have that!
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Nov 7 2005, 04:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 578 Joined: 5-November 04 From: Denmark Member No.: 107 |
QUOTE (odave @ Nov 7 2005, 02:38 PM) There is also a LEGO version, but I think it's no longer available. You can find it easily on ebay
-------------------- "I want to make as many people as possible feel like they are part of this adventure. We are going to give everybody a sense of what exploring the surface of another world is really like"
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Nov 7 2005, 04:05 PM
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QUOTE (um3k @ Nov 7 2005, 03:59 PM) I have that! Yeah, me too! It is still available (from time to time) on the German ebay site. |
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Nov 7 2005, 05:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 178 Joined: 13-September 05 Member No.: 498 |
There's a nice paper model template here
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Dec 19 2005, 04:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 23-October 04 From: Greensboro, NC USA Member No.: 103 |
I saw on my online bank statement today that Modelenium has charged my account for the MER model - so that must mean that it has been released! Just in time for Christmas!!!!
-------------------- Jonathan Ward
Manning the LCC at http://www.apollolaunchcontrol.com |
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Dec 19 2005, 05:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1636 Joined: 9-May 05 From: Lima, Peru Member No.: 385 |
Ilbasso: Where will you put it?
It would be much funnier if it is operated by RC so you can simulate on how far is the MER offroad capabilities. Just as a dream Rodolfo |
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