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 2

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

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

Creating Steam-Bertha

When I received the March/April issue of Sport Rocketry I noticed the headline on the cover, "Steampunk Rocketry Designs and Techniques". That sounded interesting so I opened the magazine to the story and immediately saw some amazing looking rockets. I dove into the article and each paragraph started my mind swirling off into different directions … Continue reading Creating Steam-Bertha

Building the Interceptor-E

Well, I had to do it. I took the Hobby Lobby 40% off coupon and bought an Estes Interceptor-E. Of course, I made a couple of mods. First, I reinforced the area directly behind the forward end of the engine hook. Hopefully that will prevent the hook from being ripped aft when the ejection charge … Continue reading Building the Interceptor-E