Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 1

The above photo shows the tunnel press fit to the Spacelab. I covered it with slightly wrinkled foil. I think it gives me a good approximation of the thermal blankets. I'll cover the Spacelab itself after I finish adding some details. The front of the Spacelab module had some extensions that housed some additional equipment … Continue reading Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 1

1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 12

The above image shows the long equipment pod and the instrument tunnel that I fashioned out of 1/8" x 1/16" styrene strip. I rounded the corners of the top and then sanded the tip of the equipment pod so that they matched. Here they are just dry fitted to show the attachment. Next I used … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 12

1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 11

The above photo is one of the vernier engines. While test fitting it to the booster side I noticed that the back was not quite long enough. I cut some 0.040 stock and used Plasti-Zap to attach it. I then sanded and filled it to fit the rest of the part. I'll do the same … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 11

Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle

To take a small break from the Atlas, I started a new model. I'll be modeling it as STS-61A Challenger. STS-61A was Challenger's last successful mission before its last launch on STS-51L. It will have the payload bay doors open to show the Spacelab D-1 module which was it's primary mission for this flight. It … Continue reading Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle

1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 10

Continuing the Atlas build, I decided that the nozzles had to be modified. The above photo is of an Atlas D restoration. It shows the booster engine nozzles well. When comparing the kit nozzles to the actual, there was just too much wrong. Below is a photo of the original sustainer nozzle from a previous … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 10