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
1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 3
While studying the model and what I had done with the stringers on the capsule adapter, I decided that I had to fix the stringers on the boat tail. I sanded down the molded in stringers on one side of the part. I was able to sand down all the raised parts without much trouble. … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 3
1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 2
I took some time off from the capsule adapter to drill out the fuel fill and drain pipe. Above is a photo. There were two in the kit, but only one is needed for the model. I put them side by side to show the difference after drilling. Apparently the adapter is still just a … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 2
1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 1
The angular details on the sustainer nozzle are looking much better. Not quite finished yet, but looking better. There are still a bazillion holes all over the molding. Those are going to be a pain. You can see from the opening photo, that I have also sanded off all the molded in stringers on the … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 1
A Program for the IMSAI 8080 Clone
I was browsing the web the other day and hit upon some pages about the IMSAI 8080. One of the very early personal computers. It reminded me that I've got an IMSAI8080esp clone by the High Nibble that I built a while back. After building it and toying around with it for a few weeks, … Continue reading A Program for the IMSAI 8080 Clone
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