It's been about 2 months since the last update on this build. I've been rather busy with little time to spend on my modeling projects. But I've had some free time lately so it's time for an update. The above photo shows the inside of the payload bay doors. I've put BareMetal Foil Bright Aluminum … Continue reading Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 5
1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 15
It's about time I post an update on the Mercury Atlas. Progress has been slow but steady. The above photo shows the booster section of the model. I drilled two holes about 1 1/4 inch deep into the center of each nozzle. This will allow the model to be placed on the base which has … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 15
1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 16
The photo above shows the sustainer nozzle. I've drilled a 3/32" hole in the center. It will mate with a 3/32" rod that I have glued into the rear bulkhead of the main body of the model. You can see that I've also glued the bulkhead into the acrylic main body. I used thin CA … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 16
Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 4
The above photo shows the foil I added to simulate the thermal blanks in the payload bay. The open areas in the center will not be seen when the payload is added. I needed that for a good glue joint when I attach them. The payload bay is now glued into the shuttle and the … Continue reading Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 4
Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 3
As you can see from the above photo, I started adding more foil to the Spacelab module. I also added the mounting bars to the tunnel portion. They are made from 0.030 rod. I removed small bits of the foil at the attachment points and used CA to attach them to the tunnel. I also … Continue reading Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 3
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