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
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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
Voskhod Update 1
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
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
