Fellow Modelers.
Below are photos of Monogram’s 1/48 scale fictional Space Cargo Hauler spaceship I built in 1997. This model was originally issued in 1959 and designed by German missile developer W. Ley. I first built this when I was a very young boy and always thought it was a cool kit. On this attempt I decided to use modern NASA markings from my spares box. A few minor scratch-built and photo-etched parts were also added. The last photos show the unassembled kit parts and instructions from the 1969 re-issue. I hope you enjoy the photos.
Phillip11
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That’s awesome. I do have to say that in looking at the astronauts, they look like a cross between a Medieval knight and the Michellin Man. But for a mold dating to the 50s, I don’t guess they would have known what an astronaut would truly look like.
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That’s simply fascinating. Great build of an odd kit!
I wonder what they figure the astronaut in the “cage” section is doing. Do they need protection from space sharks?
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Aggieman-Thanks for the compliment!. I think at the time (late 1950’s) there were a lot of different spacesuit designs produced. But you are right that the astronauts do look like knights/Michellin men! 
Toimi_Tom-Thanks! …space sharks, that is funny! Maybe the man in the front cage is doing a Leonardo DiCaprio impression and yelling, “I am king of the world!”
Phillip11
Space truckin’! Deep Purpule
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Wow!! Reminds me of the old TV show “Men Into Space” with William Lundigan. So cool . . .
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James_Shelton/fotofrank-Yes, this model is VERY retro.
Phillip11
Nice job on resurrecting a vintage kit! Pretty sure I’ve got one in my stash!
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veedubb67-Thanks! It’s not too bad a kit-just needs some clean up.
Phillip11
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