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
1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 14
Finally, paint has been applied to the vehicle! The above photo shows the booster section of the Atlas. I painted it with Alclad Dull Aluminum. When that had cured I epoxied the two booster engine nozzles in place. They were painted with Tamiya Metalic Gray. In the photos the Dull Aluminum looks a bit yellowish. … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 14
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