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

Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 6 (Final)

I was toying with the idea of using some very fine styrene rod to detail the SSME's that came with the kit. They are pretty plain. Also not quite the right shape, but I thought that if I detailed them it might not be quite as noticeable. Back at the end of March I was … Continue reading Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 6 (Final)

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