50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 8

Sorry for the long delay in posting. I've been busy with other things lately. I've put a coat of primer on the model and added the LES tower. I decided to use the PE tower that came in the RealSpace Models set. I tried a couple of times to scratch build one in styrene rod … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 8

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 6

I started the S-IVB portion of the build by adding the PE personnel access door to the interstage. The ullage motors had already been sanded to the shape desired. Moving on to the S-IVB stage itself, I removed all the required molded in details. This consisted of the APS units and a small area next … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 6

50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 5

Well the S-II is finished for now. The remaining detail bits (mostly the LH2 feed lines) will be added after painting. I did this to make masking the model easier. Masking is my least favorite part of a build. I've been known to leave a model sit for months while I stew over its masking. … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 5

50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 4

There is some new progress to report. I've continued working on the S-II stage. I also made a modification to the Monogram third stage interstage. The ullage motors as molded are squared off on the forward facing part. On the actual vehicle they were rounded off. I masked off the areas that I didn't want … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 4