NASA Pilgrim Explorer Observer Photoetch Set

NASA Pilgrim Explorer Observer Photoetch Set:

Although a great kit in its day, the Pilgrim Explorer suffers from soft detail and some dated hardware. This photoetch set improves detail, while updating some of the hardware features (eg. A Hubble style cover for the telescope and NASA Orion style solar panels for the space capsule). For the advanced modeler, we’ve included a replacement boom for the NERVA rocket engine.
4-1/4” x 7-3/4”
MPC has re-released the legendary Pilgrim
Observer kit. While a fantastic kit in its original
release, it now shows its age because of simplistic
details.
This new photoetch set ads new and “current state
of the art” details to this venerable kit. Features
include:
Gridwork truss to hold the kit’s NERVA engine.
Open-grid communications antennae.
NASA Orion-style solar panels and Apollo-
inspired high gain antenna for the space
capsule.
Finer robotic arms for the “EVA taxi” (with an
homage to a classic science fiction movie).
Two different styles of hatches.
New solar parnels.
A Hubble-style cover for the
telescope.
”Shadow casters” to give the impression of
crew inside the ship.
And much more ...