1/72 Dragon Gemini Spacecraft Build

While I was working on the Soyuz build I had been thinking about my next build. I finally came to the decision to do a 1/72 scale US spacecraft set. When it is done it will consist of a Mercury, Gemini and Apollo spacecraft. I've already built the Mercury part of the build back in … Continue reading 1/72 Dragon Gemini Spacecraft Build

1/144 Apex Soyuz Rocket Conversion Update 5 (Final)

I've completed the decal work. Here is the set for Soyuz TMA-16M. This is just a subset of the decals that I drew. I kind of went down a rabbit hole with my research on the Soyuz TMA markings. I researched as best I could all the TMA and TMA-M markings. The blue decals that … Continue reading 1/144 Apex Soyuz Rocket Conversion Update 5 (Final)

1/144 Apex Soyuz Rocket Conversion Update 4

I finally got back to work on the Soyuz model after a bit of a delay. I began by applying primer to the second stage/spacecraft section. I used Tamiya Gray primer. After that cured I masked off everything except the lower section of the second stage and painted that area Vallejo Clear Orange. After a … Continue reading 1/144 Apex Soyuz Rocket Conversion Update 4

Wild Thing Vintage Kit Build Update 6 Final

I haven't done much on this kit lately. If you can call lately 11 months ago! I had many distractions and other life events that caused me to put this project on the back burner. But, last July I did get the nose cone prepared. I cut an access hole in the side of the … Continue reading Wild Thing Vintage Kit Build Update 6 Final

1/144 Apex Soyuz Rocket Conversion Update 3

I've finally had time to get back to this build. Life has been a bit busy the last month or so. In the brief times I've had to work on the model, I've tried to tackle the interstage grid. I wasn't happy with the one that comes in the Apex kit, which has only 8 … Continue reading 1/144 Apex Soyuz Rocket Conversion Update 3