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

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

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