Classic Space Model: Mobile Explorer Custom model created November 2000 by John Koob

This model is a combination of the themes of various Classic Space era models between 1983 and 1986. The idea is to create a slightly more realistic version of the 6952 Solar Power Transporter from 1985. Following the basic theme of the 6952, the front half detaches and can be converted into a light craft. The all-terrain Mobile Explorer borrows ideas from the 6950 Mobile Rocket Transport for the wheel sets. Several copies of the 6940 Alien Moon Stalker were used to provide the windows with the trans-dark green and black panes. Unlike many models of the era, a vehicle bay includes not one, but two small rovers with period tires.

The Mobile Explorer Front View. Note the full trans-dark green cockpit surrounding pilot and navigator. The Opened Cockpit with smiling pilot. A top view of the Mobile Explorer. The two halves of the Mobile Explorer are now separated and one of two side hatches are open. Note the craft's all-terrain wheel sets rotated 90 degrees to become landing gear. Here are both hatches open. Here's an interior shot. Here's another interior shot showing the two cots. A red minifig is already in the upper cot and second cot is being lowered. The scientific device of unknown purpose is attached to the rover bay door during transport. Rover revealed! Two rovers! Underway... Looking down from above... One last look.

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