50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 5

Well the S-II is finished for now. The remaining detail bits (mostly the LH2 feed lines) will be added after painting. I did this to make masking the model easier. Masking is my least favorite part of a build. I've been known to leave a model sit for months while I stew over its masking. … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 5

50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 4

There is some new progress to report. I've continued working on the S-II stage. I also made a modification to the Monogram third stage interstage. The ullage motors as molded are squared off on the forward facing part. On the actual vehicle they were rounded off. I masked off the areas that I didn't want … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 4

50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 3

Since the last update I've added all the PE to the aft skirt. Now I need to add in the missing stringers on the fairings and fill the slot for the systems tunnel. I will be using the systems tunnel from the Monogram kit since it is longer and comes closest the proper length, therefore … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 3

50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 2

More progress has been made on the Saturn V build. I have removed all the raised detail from the aft skirt heat shield. That all had to go in order to install the brass part from New-Ware. The brass part is very nice and has much better detail that what was on the original piece. … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 2

50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 1

My New-Ware detail set came in, so I'm getting back to the Saturn V build. The resin detail parts are very nice. I'll be using the batted F-1 engines that came with the New-Ware set. As far as the aft skirt goes, I'll be using the resin air scoops that are on the engine fairings. … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 1