1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 3

While studying the model and what I had done with the stringers on the capsule adapter, I decided that I had to fix the stringers on the boat tail. I sanded down the molded in stringers on one side of the part. I was able to sand down all the raised parts without much trouble. … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 3

1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 2

I took some time off from the capsule adapter to drill out the fuel fill and drain pipe. Above is a photo. There were two in the kit, but only one is needed for the model. I put them side by side to show the difference after drilling. Apparently the adapter is still just a … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 2

1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 1

The angular details on the sustainer nozzle are looking much better. Not quite finished yet, but looking better. There are still a bazillion holes all over the molding. Those are going to be a pain. You can see from the opening photo, that I have also sanded off all the molded in stringers on the … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 1