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