50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 7

Time for another update. I've been busy on the Apollo spacecraft section.  The Realspace part needed a few updates.  The first one I tackled were the panel lines on the Spacecraft Lunar Adapter (SLA).  Glen had engraved the lines, but my sources indicated that they were raised lines.  They were part of the separation mechanism.  … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 7

50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 2

More progress has been made on the Saturn V build.  I have removed all the raised detail from the aft skirt heat shield.  That all had to go in order to install the brass part from New-Ware.  The brass part is very nice and has much better detail that what was on the original piece.  … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 2

50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 1

My New-Ware detail set came in, so I'm getting back to the Saturn V build.  The resin detail parts are very nice.  I'll be using the batted F-1 engines that came with the New-Ware set.  As far as the aft skirt goes, I'll be using the resin air scoops that are on the engine fairings.  … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 1