50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 11

Time for another update. It is getting closer to the end for this project. I have to keep my excitement level in check so I don't make any stupid mistakes in a rush to finish. First here is a look at the S-IC and S-II with the black paint applied. Turned out well, just a … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 11

50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 10

I got encouraged by the way the paint on the S-IVB turned out, so I started applying decals. I started by applying some decals to the S-IVB. They are from the Space Model Systems 1/144 Ultimate Saturn V decal set, available from CultTVman. They include A LOT of decals. Here I've applied the ones that … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 10

50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 9

Well it's time for another update. I'm down to the painting now. This is the slow part for me. I started by masking the S-IVB and S-IVB interstage. I'm not going to mask all the small antennas on the IU. I'll paint them individually after the black goes on. The S-IVB interstage has a couple … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 9