Anyone seen the Build a solar system model on TV as of late.
I have always wanted a nice one of these but there all toys costing around $30 and worth about $5.
This is said to a precession instrument and the quality is the best I have seen...the price looks also to be extreme once you buy every magazine issue to build it....what a shame...check it out.
Watch the utube TV Ad video its a bit quirky but I like the model all brass.
Yes im a sucker i have bought my first mag I think its the same one that was in the Australian Sky & Scope mag this month with nice binders and even a cute little tool kit hahaha Yes it sounds like a lot of money in the end but it would look really cool when finished and my 7 year old son thought it would be lots of fun to do. We recently just finished doing the human body a skeleton and that went for 77 weeks i couldnt wait to finish it but my son really enjoyed it and learnt alot form it and he (Arther the skeleton) looks really cool around the house i dressed him up and placed him at the pool table wif a ciggy in his mouth and glasses on hehe
Sorry Jen but don't let yourself be sucked in by these mags they are all alike buy the first copy for $3.95 and end up paying something like $800 for an item that can come ready made for far less.
I remember seeing one recently to do with trains and you could make a model of the Flying Scotsman and it would work our the same $$$. In fact everyone of these type of magazines usually comes in around 52 editions.
These solar system models are also known as Orrery's
You might want to look at this site for some really professional models
I was tempted by this too, still am! I thought it would be a good thing to collect and assemble with my son when he's ready. Didn't realise it was going to amount to $800!
I have done a bit of digging and there are a few in the UK who are well into this. Apparently the earth/moon components had problems, with several users having to get replacements. Apparently it has a huge footprint, when completed.
Sorry Jen but don't let yourself be sucked in by these mags they are all alike buy the first copy for $3.95 and end up paying something like $800 for an item that can come ready made for far less.
I remember seeing one recently to do with trains and you could make a model of the Flying Scotsman and it would work our the same $$$. In fact everyone of these type of magazines usually comes in around 52 editions.
These solar system models are also known as Orrery's
You might want to look at this site for some really professional models
too late my son is very excited about doing it
Oh well if it makes him happy im happy whats $15 a fortnight its priceless to see him with a big smile on his face when its finished
Anyone seen the Build a solar system model on TV as of late.
I have always wanted a nice one of these but there all toys costing around $30 and worth about $5.
This is said to a precession instrument and the quality is the best I have seen...the price looks also to be extreme once you buy every magazine issue to build it....what a shame...check it out.
Watch the utube TV Ad video its a bit quirky but I like the model all brass.
Most people will never complete it, you have to get every issue to get all the parts. It's a scam , like all those build a model with the magazine deals.
Last edited by Ian Robinson; 27-09-2008 at 11:43 PM.
Even though I agree with whats been said on this post, that it's not a wise investment, what we all have to consider is the priceless excitement and thrill of building something over time that you and your Son will have over the next year or 2 that we can't put a monetary value on. You have previously completed the skeleton so you understand the cost and the time needed to complete such a project so how can we criticise.
Like I said it's not for me I dont have the patience to complete something over such a long period but I say go for it Jen.
Let us know with some pics once you get a decent start on the model.
I take back what I said earlier if it makes you and your son happy thats all that really matters and the joy of building it togethor and reading the books will be a lasting memory.
Cheers
Did anyone find any prices for Brian Greig's stuff on his website?
Cheers
Yes i did put it this way, can you extend your mortgage.
refer attached price list, remember these are hand crafted pieces so well worth the price and an investment as Brian is one of only two people world wide still making them by hand.
Even though I agree with whats been said on this post, that it's not a wise investment, what we all have to consider is the priceless excitement and thrill of building something over time that you and your Son will have over the next year or 2 that we can't put a monetary value on. You have previously completed the skeleton so you understand the cost and the time needed to complete such a project so how can we criticise.
Like I said it's not for me I dont have the patience to complete something over such a long period but I say go for it Jen.
Let us know with some pics once you get a decent start on the model.
Awwwww thank you Tony yes i will take some pics and show you the big smile on my sons face when he has managed to put it all together with mums help of course hehe ( yes i have good patience)
I take back what I said earlier if it makes you and your son happy thats all that really matters and the joy of building it togethor and reading the books will be a lasting memory.
Cheers
Awwwwwww Trevor thats cool buddy my son's having fun with it already now he has pinched all of my solar system and plant books that i have collected over the years and he has hidden them all under his bed and pillow thinking they are all his now
i couldnt wait to finish it but my son really enjoyed it and learnt alot form it and he (Arther the skeleton) looks really cool around the house i dressed him up and placed him at the pool table wif a ciggy in his mouth and glasses on hehe
too late my son is very excited about doing it 
its priceless to see him with a big smile on his face when its finished 
