Well I don't usually overlap builds, but I knew I was going to have to wait a bit before I could get back to the Millennium Falcon. I started my next project which is another kit from Martin's Models from the UK. This one is a conversion set that modifies an Airfix 1/144 Saturn IB … Continue reading 1/144 Saturn I Block II SA-5 Build
Tag: Airfix
Voskhod Build Complete
The Voskhod build that I started back in January is finally finished. I got the main engine bells painted. Then I drilled small holes at the base of the core and boosters to accept the tab that is on the engine bells. They were then glued into place with thick CA. The vernier motors were … Continue reading Voskhod Build Complete
Voskhod Update 2
Now that I have finished the Saturn V and the Lego LM I need to get back to the Voskhod 2 model. When I last posted about this project, I had assembled the stages and put the photo etched brass truss on the first stage. Since then all parts have had primer applied and also … Continue reading Voskhod Update 2
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
