Yep, they're pricey junk for adults. But for a kid they're a whole lot of fun as Jen has mentioned.
What hasn't been mentioned is the education included with the magazines.
I'm sure Jen's son could name almost every bone in that skeleton.
Yep, they're pricey junk for adults. But for a kid they're a whole lot of fun as Jen has mentioned.
What hasn't been mentioned is the education included with the magazines.
I'm sure Jen's son could name almost every bone in that skeleton.
Yes he can neally name them all he knows more about the human body than i do I think (he's a smart kid for a 7 year old) he was really fascinated with all the organs too they all come wif the skeleton also
I have always wanted an orrery ever since I was a boy first interested in astronomy, never could afford the thousands up front for a brass style one. Sure there are other plastic models out there that are cheap and they sure look it (at a few hundred US dollars mind you). I will put my hand up and say I have completed stage one and it looks damn good so far, this does not look cheap at all, if it all works at the end then I think we will be the winners. Sits in a nice spot in my observatory. The mag has plenty of good up to date information so for little more than what I expect the US Sky and Tel to be selling at per month with the dollar the way it is, we have will something to show in 12 months.
I know a guy named Doug who's collecting the bits as well - bit gullible, but a heck of a guy
He's got issues 1, 2, 3 and 5 (apparently 4 is out of stock - no Mercury).
Your model halved in value, Jen
Any chance of photos - have you completed stage 1?
Yayy im not alone on this woohoo, well besides the halves in value lol Awsome Doug i have Mercury and it is very tiny, alot more than i expected anyway yeah its looking good so far so im getting a bit excited i havnt taken any pics yet but i will do soon cheers
I have always wanted an orrery ever since I was a boy first interested in astronomy, never could afford the thousands up front for a brass style one. Sure there are other plastic models out there that are cheap and they sure look it (at a few hundred US dollars mind you). I will put my hand up and say I have completed stage one and it looks damn good so far, this does not look cheap at all, if it all works at the end then I think we will be the winners. Sits in a nice spot in my observatory. The mag has plenty of good up to date information so for little more than what I expect the US Sky and Tel to be selling at per month with the dollar the way it is, we have will something to show in 12 months.
Good luck, will post some pics soon.
PeterM
Hey there Peter awsome we have another one yay... yes we will be winners in the end and yes i have to agree with you on the magazines i was very impressed with them, lots of info and the orrery itself is gonna be pretty heavy when its finished it weighs a bit already bring on the pics and you watch all these other guys start some back ordering to catch up
I have the first four issues, which I've read, and agree it is a pretty good read (actually it's more my level than the big boys mags with all those great big long articles in that I can barely understand most of the time - duh )
I'm like a big kid and am saving the building bit until I've got more of the pieces to do in one go. My youngster aged 12 has got his eye on it too so I imagine that like Jen we'll do it together.
Glad to hear it looks like a quality item though
Tip: Although I didn't subscribe to this mag, I have asked the newsagent to order a copy in for me and keep it under the counter. It would drive you crazy to get half way thru or more and then miss an issue. Kind of spoil the effect somewhat with a planet missing or something hey !!
I have the first four issues, which I've read, and agree it is a pretty good read (actually it's more my level than the big boys mags with all those great big long articles in that I can barely understand most of the time - duh )
I'm like a big kid and am saving the building bit until I've got more of the pieces to do in one go. My youngster aged 12 has got his eye on it too so I imagine that like Jen we'll do it together.
Glad to hear it looks like a quality item though
Tip: Although I didn't subscribe to this mag, I have asked the newsagent to order a copy in for me and keep it under the counter. It would drive you crazy to get half way thru or more and then miss an issue. Kind of spoil the effect somewhat with a planet missing or something hey !!
Cheers,
Hey there Paul hope you and your son have fun putting it together yeah the mags are great my 7 year old son reads them too and then he goes to school and takes over the teachers job in class hahahaha Oh yeah we cant loose another planet from our solar system
Good one Ric 
yay... yes we will be winners in the end 
