1/144 Saturn I Block II SA-5 Build Update 6

Progress continues on the SA-5 model. I made the decision to replace the S-IV that came in the upgrade kit with my own that I would make out of some resin that I already had. This would give me a round S-IV stage that would match the interstage without massive amounts of filler and hours … Continue reading 1/144 Saturn I Block II SA-5 Build Update 6

1/144 Saturn I Block II SA-5 Build Update 5

A little more work on the S-I stage. First I took out my Dremel and thinned the walls of the eight H-1 engines. The kit engines have nozzle walls that are far too thick. The picture doesn't show it well but the walls are much thinner that before. Next I glued on the stub fins … Continue reading 1/144 Saturn I Block II SA-5 Build Update 5

1/144 Saturn I Block II SA-5 Build Update 4

Here is a quick update of the SA-5 progress. I glued on the antennas, the umbilical door, and the hydrogen vent pipes. The umbilical door is cut from .005 sheet stock while the antennas are cut from some strip stock I had that looked close. The hydrogen vent pipes look a bit different that the … Continue reading 1/144 Saturn I Block II SA-5 Build Update 4