BanDai 1/72 Scale Millennium Falcon Perfect Grade Build

Here is the new project. The Millennium Falcon in 1/72 scale by BanDai. The kit is beautifully detailed and very closely matches the studio model. If you check out the parts closely, you can see the parts that came from other plastic models of the day. For example, I've found a transmission case and under … Continue reading BanDai 1/72 Scale Millennium Falcon Perfect Grade Build

1/144 Saturn I Block I Build Final Update

I've been working on this model for a while since the last update. After the primer went on, many flaws showed up that I couldn't see on the bare resin. Fixing these required many iterations of putty, sand, primer, and inspect. Sometimes I thought I was getting close only to find some new pinholes show … Continue reading 1/144 Saturn I Block I Build Final Update

1/144 Saturn I Block I Build Update 3

More progress has been made on the SA-1 model. The final detail bits have been added. After going through more photos of the SA-1 vehicle, I noticed that the fuel tank on quadrant 1 does not have the same valve detail as on the other tanks. Instead of a recessed valve there is a raised … Continue reading 1/144 Saturn I Block I Build Update 3

1/144 Saturn I Block I Build Update 2

I've had other things going on, so it has taken me longer than I planned to get back to the build. But I now have made some progress. First I trimmed the outboard engine fairings. They have an angled edge rather than straight. The angle needs to somewhat match the subtle angle on the boat … Continue reading 1/144 Saturn I Block I Build Update 2

1/144 Saturn I Block I Build Update 1

I finally made some new progress on the SA-1 model. I glued the top section of the first stage in place. I then also glued the second and third stages plus the nose cone together. The first stage needs more clean up and filling. I started where the tanks meet the boat tail. I thought … Continue reading 1/144 Saturn I Block I Build Update 1