1/72 Dragon Apollo 11 Lunar Approach Update 14

A little more work got done on the Dragon model in the last few days. I started with the steerable S-band antenna. Looking at my reference photos I noticed that the main post for the antenna projected more from the side of LM and not the top. The Dragon parts are made for a top … Continue reading 1/72 Dragon Apollo 11 Lunar Approach Update 14

1/72 Dragon Apollo 11 Lunar Approach Update 13

After a long layoff I've finally gotten back to the Apollo 10 build. I've had a bunch of other things on my plate lately and, to be honest, I just haven't gotten my modeling mojo back. But, I felt like if I don't get back and try to restart the project it will never get … Continue reading 1/72 Dragon Apollo 11 Lunar Approach Update 13

1/72 Dragon Apollo 11 Lunar Approach Update 12

It's time to get back to the LM. I finally decided what I was going to do with the folded landing gear. I took the deployed gear and cut them at the hinge line. I then did some mild shaping at the joint and glued the two sections together in a folded orientation. I then … Continue reading 1/72 Dragon Apollo 11 Lunar Approach Update 12

1/72 Dragon Apollo 11 Lunar Approach Update 11

With the Descent Stage presenting me with some problems, I decided to finish the CSM. I started by applying Micro Kristal Klear to the the CM windows. Once dried they were very transparent. I then painted a couple of small gray circles on the CM that represented two of the areas that had omnidirectional antennas … Continue reading 1/72 Dragon Apollo 11 Lunar Approach Update 11

1/72 Dragon Apollo 11 Lunar Approach Update 10

I finally got back to work on the kit. Since I had the Ascent Stage complete except for the antennas and RCS nozzles I sprayed it with Tamiya Fine Gray primer. There are a few small spots that will need a bit of extra filler, but for a first pass it look good. The window … Continue reading 1/72 Dragon Apollo 11 Lunar Approach Update 10