Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 4

The above photo shows the foil I added to simulate the thermal blanks in the payload bay. The open areas in the center will not be seen when the payload is added. I needed that for a good glue joint when I attach them. The payload bay is now glued into the shuttle and the … Continue reading Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 4

Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 2

I decided to add the Ku-band antenna to this model. I found an antenna that I should be able to modify for this in my box of spare parts. It started out as a Lunar Module steerable S-band antenna on a Revel 1/96 scale model. Above is a picture of the original part. I did … Continue reading Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 2

Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 1

The above photo shows the tunnel press fit to the Spacelab. I covered it with slightly wrinkled foil. I think it gives me a good approximation of the thermal blankets. I'll cover the Spacelab itself after I finish adding some details. The front of the Spacelab module had some extensions that housed some additional equipment … Continue reading Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 1