Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 2

I decided to add the Ku-band antenna to this model. I found an antenna that I should be able to modify for this in my box of spare parts. It started out as a Lunar Module steerable S-band antenna on a Revel 1/96 scale model. Above is a picture of the original part. I did … Continue reading Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 2

Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 1

The above photo shows the tunnel press fit to the Spacelab. I covered it with slightly wrinkled foil. I think it gives me a good approximation of the thermal blankets. I'll cover the Spacelab itself after I finish adding some details. The front of the Spacelab module had some extensions that housed some additional equipment … Continue reading Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle Update 1

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 11

The above photo is one of the vernier engines. While test fitting it to the booster side I noticed that the back was not quite long enough. I cut some 0.040 stock and used Plasti-Zap to attach it. I then sanded and filled it to fit the rest of the part. I'll do the same … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 11

Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle

To take a small break from the Atlas, I started a new model. I'll be modeling it as STS-61A Challenger. STS-61A was Challenger's last successful mission before its last launch on STS-51L. It will have the payload bay doors open to show the Spacelab D-1 module which was it's primary mission for this flight. It … Continue reading Hasegawa 1/200 Space Shuttle