1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 12

The above image shows the long equipment pod and the instrument tunnel that I fashioned out of 1/8" x 1/16" styrene strip. I rounded the corners of the top and then sanded the tip of the equipment pod so that they matched. Here they are just dry fitted to show the attachment. Next I used … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 12

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

1/48 Wings Atlas D

My next model build is a 1/48 scale Atlas D rocket by Wings48. I bought this kit back in 2005 from Don's Model Works who was producing the kit lines by Wing48, Wings72. This kit was originally produced by Eagles Talon Models. The Don had aquired the Wings48 and Wings72 lines a couple of years … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D