The above photo shows the main body of the Atlas glued to the conical forward section. I used thin CA to be sure the glue covered all the bonding surfaces of the resin conical section. You can see where some of the CA flowed into the acrylic main tube. That should provide a strong bond … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 6

Before starting the main turbopump exhaust I decided to add the enclosure and braces for the fuel fill and drain line. I began by adding a triangular piece on either side of the existing drain line mount point. I made them from .010" sheet styrene. I next added a top piece and shaved down the … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 5

To get ready to open the center heat shield I did a rough measurement and then used a grinding bit to open the shape. In the photo above, the protrusion on the left is for the turbopump exhaust that is on the center nozzle. I opened up the heat shields. I started by drilling a … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 4