1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 12

The above image shows the long equipment pod and the instrument tunnel that I fashioned out of 1/8" x 1/16" styrene strip. I rounded the corners of the top and then sanded the tip of the equipment pod so that they matched. Here they are just dry fitted to show the attachment. Next I used … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 12

1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 11

The above photo is one of the vernier engines. While test fitting it to the booster side I noticed that the back was not quite long enough. I cut some 0.040 stock and used Plasti-Zap to attach it. I then sanded and filled it to fit the rest of the part. I'll do the same … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 11

1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 10

Continuing the Atlas build, I decided that the nozzles had to be modified. The above photo is of an Atlas D restoration. It shows the booster engine nozzles well. When comparing the kit nozzles to the actual, there was just too much wrong. Below is a photo of the original sustainer nozzle from a previous … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 10

1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 9

Next on the build, I opened the small zip-lock bag that contained the vernier motors for the Atlas. The above picture shows the parts from the bag. The instructions say to drill out the nozzles to make them look like real nozzles. I would have done that even if it wasn't in the instructions but … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 9

1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 8

I finally had some time to get back to the model. I'm still working on the equipment pods that are on each side of the booster. I decided that the raised detail included on the pods was too bad to leave in place. I started with the short pod. I sanded off all the details … Continue reading 1/48 Wings Atlas D Update 8