...I'm x-posting this to rec.models.scale as well as to
> sci.space.history. I've gotten a couple of RFIs from some OMBloggers
> as to whether or not Airfix still makes the HO-scale Astronauts set
> that was released around the A11 mission. For those not familiar with
> the set, I've found a couple of images to help:
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> ...I found one site offering them for sale, but they're backordered
> and have been for quite some time:
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> ...The sad part is that for *years* I'd see these sets at the Village
> Hobby Shop, but never bothered to pick one up for some retarded reason
> or another. And now that the VHS is gone, the only local alternative
> that *might* have them is King's Hobby, and I've refused to do
> business with Bob King or his snotty wife since 1977.
>
> ...But I digress. If anyone has a lead on a mail-order place in the US
> that has these in stock, feel free to let me know so I can pass the
> info on to those who've asked.
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> Thanks!
>
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