Willy Ley Rocket Build Update 5 (Final)

I finally completed the Willy Ley rocket pair. I had originally hoped that I could complete it by the end of 2024, but obviously I didn't quite make that goal. Here is how it was completed. The space plane from the Orbital Rocket got a good coat of Tamiya White primer and then covered with … Continue reading Willy Ley Rocket Build Update 5 (Final)

Willy Ley Rocket Build Update 4

I glued in the rear bulkhead/motor assembly to the passenger stage of the Passenger Rocket (see above). I then added the pilot figure and glued the two halves together. The seams will need some work. Next I glued the rear bulkhead into the passenger rocket first stage. The fit is not great but liberal amounts … Continue reading Willy Ley Rocket Build Update 4

Willy Ley Rocket Build Update 3

I had the cockpits painted and ready for decals, so I applied a decal to each one. They came from an extra set of Millennium Falcon decals I had created back when I built the Falcon. It helps the cockpits have more character than they would otherwise. The next thing I did was some test … Continue reading Willy Ley Rocket Build Update 3

Willy Ley Rocket Build Update 2

I continued construction with the cockpit of the models. The cockpits need to be completed before I can glue the stage halves together. I started by cleaning up the pilot figures. As you can see from the above image some of the parts had quite a bit of flash on them. Once cleaned up they … Continue reading Willy Ley Rocket Build Update 2

Willy Ley Rocket Build Update 1

I quickly noticed that all the rocket nozzles are flat on the end. The engine bells are not hollow as they should be. I have drilled out smaller nozzles on other rocket kits, but they were small thrusters. This would require removing quite a bit of plastic and angled sides on the inside of the … Continue reading Willy Ley Rocket Build Update 1