Apollo Rocket Model Sells at NateDSanders.com Auctions
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Contractor models are miniature replicas of NASA spacecraft, vehicles and satellites. Popular models include the Lunar Module, Gemini Capsule, AVCO ICBM Re-Entry Vehicle, BIOSAT, Apollo Spacecraft, Telstar Satellite, and others. These models were given to dignitaries, subcontractors, astronauts, flight directors, and so forth. The models are featured in many of the astronaut’s official portrait photos. It is unknown how many of them exist, but they have become a favorite with space collectors. Their value is largely condition dependent. The models are predisposed to yellow with age and sunlight and parts tend to break or get lost through the years. The better the condition, the more a model is worth.
Apollo Rocket Model
This Apollo rocket model sold at Nate D. Sanders Auctions for $3,994:
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Very early mid-1960s Apollo rocket model, made by North American Aviation, Inc., the company that merged with Rockwell-Standard in March 1967 shortly after the Apollo I fire. Unlike more common models made by North American Rockwell after the merger, this is one of the earliest Apollo models ever produced. Saturn model spacecraft is comprised of the Escape Rocket, which sits atop the Command Module, housed in a circular base that reads “North American Aviation, Inc. / APOLLO SPACECRAFT” with the NASA emblem. United States decals and flag are on both the Escape Rocket and Command Module. Affixed to the underside of the base is a label by The Walter J. Hyatt Co. Model measures 6.75″ in diameter and 20.5″ tall. Complete in its original foam-protected box from North American Aviation, Inc. that reads “Apollo SPACECRAFT”. One small black piece missing that clips to side of rocket, else near fine condition. Sold for $3,994.
We have sold many space items that are not rockets before for over $50,000 each including this flown flag. We have the high-end clients looking for an Apollo rocket model:
Exceptionally Scarce Apollo 11 Flag Flown to the Moon — Signed by Armstrong, Aldrin & Collins
United States flag flown to the moon on Apollo 11 during the historic 1969 mission. Flag is mounted to an official NASA certificate reading: ”This flag traveled to the Moon with Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing, July 20, 1969.” Certificate is signed ”Neil Armstrong”, ”Michael Collins” and ”Buzz Aldrin” in felt tip and has the Apollo 11 crew emblem near the center. Printed along the bottom edge are the first words by Neil Armstrong after stepping upon the moon: ”One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”.
If you are looking to auction, buy, consign or sell an Apollo rocket model, please email [email protected] or call (310) 440-2982.
The silk United States flag measures 6” x 4”, mounted to the NASA certificate, which measures 10” x 12”. Some show through of adhesive to flag corners and light toning to certificate, else near fine. Our most expensive Apollo 11 flag flown to the moon that we auctioned. Sold for $63,195.
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