1/144 Saturn I Block I Build Final Update

I've been working on this model for a while since the last update. After the primer went on, many flaws showed up that I couldn't see on the bare resin. Fixing these required many iterations of putty, sand, primer, and inspect. Sometimes I thought I was getting close only to find some new pinholes show … Continue reading 1/144 Saturn I Block I Build Final Update

1/144 Saturn I Block I Build Update 3

More progress has been made on the SA-1 model. The final detail bits have been added. After going through more photos of the SA-1 vehicle, I noticed that the fuel tank on quadrant 1 does not have the same valve detail as on the other tanks. Instead of a recessed valve there is a raised … Continue reading 1/144 Saturn I Block I Build Update 3

1/144 Saturn I Block I Build Update 2

I've had other things going on, so it has taken me longer than I planned to get back to the build. But I now have made some progress. First I trimmed the outboard engine fairings. They have an angled edge rather than straight. The angle needs to somewhat match the subtle angle on the boat … Continue reading 1/144 Saturn I Block I Build Update 2

1/144 Saturn I Block I Build Update 1

I finally made some new progress on the SA-1 model. I glued the top section of the first stage in place. I then also glued the second and third stages plus the nose cone together. The first stage needs more clean up and filling. I started where the tanks meet the boat tail. I thought … Continue reading 1/144 Saturn I Block I Build Update 1

1/144 Saturn I Block I Build

I'm starting a new build. This will be the first for the year. Last year I completed three models. That is a record for me. I'll see if I can do better this year. First on the table this year is an all resin kit of the Saturn I Block I (SA-1) from Martin's Models. … Continue reading 1/144 Saturn I Block I Build