Executive Series 1/48 Apollo Command Service Module Model CSM Cosmosphere Gift

Up for sale is a highly unique and rare piece of space exploration memorabilia: a Handcrafted 1/48 Scale Apollo Command and Service Module (CSM) Model featuring a custom presentation plaque from the world-renowned Cosmosphere Space Museum in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Unlike standard retail pieces, this exclusive model was custom-commissioned in 2014–2015 as an official institutional appreciation gift for an elite museum donor. It was never available to the general public or sold in the museum gift shop.

The plaque’s inscription ("to launch a new vision for the Cosmosphere") ties it directly to the museum's historic, multi-million dollar "Revitalize the Cosmosphere" capital campaign, which completely modernized the facility and its exhibits.

Model Highlights & Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Executive Series / Daron Worldwide Trading (Item No. E3748)

• Scale: 1/48 Premium Desktop Scale

• Origins: The raw model was masterfully handcrafted by skilled artisans in the Philippines, while the custom donor plaque was assembled in the USA.

• Material: Hand-cast premium resin with a polished wood-grain finished presentation base.

• Custom Presentation Plaque: Features the iconic Apollo 8 mission patch (with astronauts Borman, Lovell, and Anders) paired with a dedicated gold-tone presentation plate.

Condition Note:

The model and its display base are in beautiful, pristine display condition with crisp lettering and vibrant emblem colors as shown in the photos. The original manufacturer's sticker is perfectly intact on the underside of the base.

Please review all photos carefully to see the incredible level of detail on the spacecraft panels, thrusters, and custom base.

Shipping & Handling:

Due to the highly detailed and delicate nature of resin desktop models (including the thin antenna arrays), this item will be packed with professional care using heavy-duty cushioning material to ensure it arrives safely.