Time for a quick update on the Voskhod build. I started on the first stage. I drilled a 1/8 in hole in the first stage base part. Then I cut a piece of brass tube to length and glued on a cardboard centering ring to one end. The other end will go through the hole … Continue reading Voskhod Update 1
How to Stop Government Shutdowns
I don't usually post about politics since it can be a divisive topic, but the recent shutdown fiasco has prompted me to say something. Holding government employees hostage over political maters is stupid and just plain wrong. The opposing sides need to sit down and come to a compromise (that seems to be a bad … Continue reading How to Stop Government Shutdowns
A Short Cord Cutter’s Tale
Well we have had a bit of a glitch lately. I realize that being a cord cutter things don't necessarily go smoothly all the time. Instead of one provider you basically have several and, of course, they don't really coordinate with each other. They are all independent companies after all. I had heard that Roku … Continue reading A Short Cord Cutter’s Tale
Voshkod While I’m Waiting
Well I ordered a detail set from New-Ware for the Saturn V build. While I'm waiting on delivery (I'm expecting delays in customs due to shutdown) I thought I'd start on a 1/144 Voshkod model. I'll be using the Apex kit as my base and adding a conversion set I bought from Rho-models a LONG … Continue reading Voshkod While I’m Waiting
My 1/144 Rocket Garden
I thought I'd show my 1/144 rocket garden as it stands now. I took some of these pictures a few weeks back when I had not yet finished my Shuttle Stack. It is now finished and you can see in the last couple of rocket garden pictures that it is now displayed with the rest … Continue reading My 1/144 Rocket Garden
Luhman-ations 