Author Topic: The NASA model building thread (Read 1083572 times)

BenB5150 · « **Reply #1200 on:** 02/24/2011 10:44 pm »

Quote from: MarkD on 02/24/2011 10:20 pm

Columbia is easy to change into her STS-109/ 107 look BenB5150.

Say why not modify the Columbia in the model photos you posted to make that one look like STS-1? A nice comparing of Columbia then to her final look.

I originally built this Columbia to be my STS-107 look but I couldn't find the wing decals at the time so I used the old markings and don't want to mess those up now. I'm going to build another Columbia to fit the STS-107 look. I also want to build one without the SILTS pod to look like STS-1. Just need more time.
Ben

Sparky · « **Reply #1201 on:** 02/25/2011 09:02 pm »

In honor of OV103's last flight, my brother and I put together this (admittedly) low fidelity model of discovery's nose for my school's STS-133 launch party.

Sparky · « **Reply #1202 on:** 02/25/2011 09:07 pm »

I like this first shot, as it shows the orbiter's Flight, Mid, and Lower Decks. (In Red Velvet, White, and Devil's Food, respectively.

Second one is the Baker himself.

BenB5150 · « **Reply #1203 on:** 02/26/2011 03:34 pm »

Nice! Very tasty tribute

Mark Dave · « **Reply #1204 on:** 02/27/2011 08:37 pm »

Say guys what would the width, height, and length be for a 1/72 scale shuttle MLP?

JayP · « **Reply #1205 on:** 02/28/2011 02:33 am »

Quote from: MarkD on 02/27/2011 08:37 pm

Say guys what would the width, height, and length be for a 1/72 scale shuttle MLP?

The basic dimensions of the MLP base is 135' W x 160' L x 25' H. that would translate to 22.5" x 26.6" x 4.2" at 1/72. That doesn't cover any of the piping on the sides, the LH2 / LO2 valve skid on side 1 or anything that sticks up above the level 0 deck (like the TSMs)

Mark Dave · « **Reply #1206 on:** 02/28/2011 02:16 pm »

Thanks.

It's my next project.

How would I add the curves in the pipes that go on the MLP?

jgoldader · « **Reply #1207 on:** 02/28/2011 04:00 pm »

Quote from: MarkD on 02/28/2011 02:16 pm

Thanks. It's my next project.

How would I add the curves in the pipes that go on the MLP?

If using plastic tube, heat with candle flame & bend.

If using brass tube, I've heard filling with very fine sand then bending works.

Jeff

Mark Dave · « **Reply #1208 on:** 03/02/2011 02:05 pm »

The entire model will be styrene plastic.

What is the spacing between the external ribs seen on the sides of the MLP?

JayP · « **Reply #1209 on:** 03/02/2011 03:40 pm »

Quote from: MarkD on 03/02/2011 02:05 pm

The entire model will be styrene plastic.

What is the spacing between the external ribs seen on the sides of the MLP?

You might want to check out this group on yahoo groups:

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/LUT_Group/?yguid=427687285

You have to register and ask to be iincluded in the group, but it is worth it.

It is mostly focused on the Apollo era MLs, but since those were converted into the MLPs the data is still relevant. In the links section, they have hundreds of scans of the original drawings that will answer questions like this one. Look in the data provided by John Cato.

There is some information and simplified (non-dimensioned) drawings of the changes that turned the MLs into MLPs in there as well.

As far of the spacing of the T beams down the sides, it varies. Some are 10' o.c., some are 8' and a few are at differnt dimensions to fit surrounding requirements.

jgoldader · « **Reply #1210 on:** 03/02/2011 09:26 pm »

Quote from: JayP on 03/02/2011 03:40 pm

Quote from: MarkD on 03/02/2011 02:05 pm
The entire model will be styrene plastic.

What is the spacing between the external ribs seen on the sides of the MLP?

You might want to check out this group on yahoo groups:

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/LUT_Group/?yguid=427687285

You have to register and ask to be iincluded in the group, but it is worth it.

It is mostly focused on the Apollo era MLs, but those were converted into the MLPs the data is still relevant. In the links section, they have hundreds of scans of the original drawings that will answer questions like this one. Look in the data provided by John Cato.

There is some information and simplified (non-dimensioned) drawings of the changes that turned the MLs into MLPs in there as well.

Another possibility is to hunt down the 1/144 paper shuttle MLP that's sold on eBay. I bought one last year; it was about $20 and came on good paper with, IIRC, a CD with instructions. It's meant to be done with the help of foamcore (for strength) but you could just as easily use it as a template for a styrene build at your favorite scale. I haven't decided yet whether I'll do mine in styrene or paper, but am not sure I'll even get to it this year.

Jeff

Bubbinski · « **Reply #1211 on:** 03/10/2011 02:32 pm »

Latest update on my six-pack:

I've begun applying primer on a 2nd orbiter - OV-102 Columbia. I've also started applying plastic piping to 15 SSME nozzles (Enterprise engines are covered up with the tailcone).

Here's Columbia as she was this morning before I sprayed another coat.

John Duncan · « **Reply #1212 on:** 03/21/2011 12:50 pm »

Here are two links:

http://www.apollosaturn.com/mlp2/mlptwo.htm

http://www.apollosaturn.com/mlp2/mlptwoA.htm

I took these photos a number of years ago.

Dyna-Soar · « **Reply #1213 on:** 03/25/2011 11:38 am »

These some build ups of a friend's Atlas V kit that I am doing prior to him releasing it.

New Horizons LV

X-37B LV

Downix · « **Reply #1214 on:** 03/26/2011 01:37 am »

Quote from: Dyna-Soar on 03/25/2011 11:38 am

These some build ups of a friend's Atlas V kit that I am doing prior to him releasing it.

New Horizons LV

X-37B LV

Will these be for sale? And could I buy a few w/o any upper stage or SRB's?

Dyna-Soar · « **Reply #1215 on:** 03/26/2011 04:08 am »

They will either be for free or available for sale at e-cardmodels.

Mark Dave · « **Reply #1216 on:** 03/28/2011 02:19 pm »

Say guys any idea where I can get the 1/72 scale Aoshima HTV?

John Duncan · « **Reply #1217 on:** 03/28/2011 03:10 pm »

Those are very cool!

ngc3314 · « **Reply #1218 on:** 03/29/2011 03:09 am »

A bit outside the NASA brand, but I just did a Trumpeter 1/72 kit of a Shenzhou spacecraft. Easing my way back in after not doing any plastic kits for several years; I still have vast respect for a smooth even coat of white even when sprayed on. The many small nozzles make me think of this as a festival of tweezers and toothpicks. Our campus will be having a panel discussion on human spaceflight on April 12; this will let me round out a display including shuttle and Soyuz for the occasion.

Bubbinski · « **Reply #1219 on:** 03/30/2011 05:01 am »

Thanks for showing the Shenzhou. Good job on the paint work. I have that kit in my stash and intend to build it someday in a 1/72 human spacecraft display.

As for my 6 pack, I've now started painting a 3rd orbiter (Challenger) with her white primer coats.