1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 6

The above photo shows the main body of the Atlas glued to the conical forward section. I used thin CA to be sure the glue covered all the bonding surfaces of the resin conical section. You can see where some of the CA flowed into the acrylic main tube. That should provide a strong bond … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 6

1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 5

Before starting the main turbopump exhaust I decided to add the enclosure and braces for the fuel fill and drain line. I began by adding a triangular piece on either side of the existing drain line mount point. I made them from .010" sheet styrene. I next added a top piece and shaved down the … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 5

1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 4

To get ready to open the center heat shield I did a rough measurement and then used a grinding bit to open the shape. In the photo above, the protrusion on the left is for the turbopump exhaust that is on the center nozzle. I opened up the heat shields. I started by drilling a … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 4

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