Fourteen months ago we cancelled AT&T U-Verse. We kept AT&T for internet access only. We now use Vonage for our land line. Yes, I know we could have dumped the landline too, but what can I say, we're old and set in our ways. We just can't quite give up the landline yet. We were … Continue reading Cord Cutting 14 Months Later
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
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