1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 19

Above is the capsule after gluing in the hatch and painting the red window edges after removing the tape covering the inside of the window area. I then glued in the inside window pane with some Future Floor Finish. When that had dried I started on the outside pane. I cut a clear piece of … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 19

1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 18

After filling a bit more and another coat of primer, the area for the C-band antenna was finished. See above. I also covered the hole in the back of the post to which the instrument panel is attached. I also gave it a coat of primer. Next up was painting the control panel. I was … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 18

1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 17

With the Challenger build finished I can get back to finishing up the 1/48 Mercury Atlas build. When I built the Mercury Redstone last year I started with the escape tower. This time I'm starting on the capsule instead. I began by filling the mounting hole in the side of the capsule with a section … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 17

1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 15

It's about time I post an update on the Mercury Atlas. Progress has been slow but steady. The above photo shows the booster section of the model. I drilled two holes about 1 1/4 inch deep into the center of each nozzle. This will allow the model to be placed on the base which has … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 15

1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 16

The photo above shows the sustainer nozzle. I've drilled a 3/32" hole in the center. It will mate with a 3/32" rod that I have glued into the rear bulkhead of the main body of the model. You can see that I've also glued the bulkhead into the acrylic main body. I used thin CA … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 16