50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 6

I started the S-IVB portion of the build by adding the PE personnel access door to the interstage.  The ullage motors had already been sanded to the shape desired. Moving on to the S-IVB stage itself, I removed all the required molded in details.  This consisted of the APS units and a small area next … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 6

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

Cord Cutting 14 Months Later

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