Author Topic: The NASA model building thread (Read 1083644 times)

Rocket Guy · « **Reply #140 on:** 06/27/2006 04:11 am »

I've almost finished a larger Delta 2 model, but it still needs decals. It's almost two feet tall! I decided not to put the ice on the first stage this time.

jjnodice · « **Reply #141 on:** 06/27/2006 10:47 am »

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simonbp - 26/6/2006 10:56 PM

See my earlier post for an idea as to what they look like...

Simon

Sorry simonbp (and everybody) -- he put them right there starting on page one, oops.

kraisee · « **Reply #142 on:** 06/29/2006 06:36 am »

Is there any interest here for any of the following models in resin kit form...

1:144 scale CLV
1:144 scale CaLV
1:48 scale CEV
1:48 scale LSAM

All would be ESAS-spec versions.

I have master parts ready to mould if there's interest. Let me know privately (PM or e-mail) if you're interested.

Ross B Tierney

Mark Dave · « **Reply #143 on:** 06/29/2006 09:27 pm »

Say could someone help me please? I'm stuck on how to make the IRFs on the ET in 1/72 scale. I have reference photos and such already, but I'm stuck on what materials to build them out of for the model. Any suggestions?

Nick L. · « **Reply #144 on:** 07/02/2006 11:32 pm »

Hello everyone,
I have posted some pictures of a 1/96 Delta IV model that I have been designing for quite some time (about nine months, I think).
You can see the pictures here:
http://h1.ripway.com/nickloh/models.html
The models will feature separating stages, removable payload fairing, satellite models, and differing colors and CBC insulation patterns depending on the mission modeled.

I still haven't written the instructions yet, but once I do, I will have both this and the plain-Jane Medium variants up for download. The Delta IV Heavy will be up later.

Comments are appreciated!

Sincerely,
Nick

mastronaut · « **Reply #145 on:** 07/03/2006 12:47 am »

Very nice NIck! Great job....

Mark Dave · « **Reply #146 on:** 07/03/2006 12:52 am »

Dude, you should build other rockets too.

I saw in one issue of Sport Rocketry a guy built a flying 1/27th scale Delta rocket with clear plastic fins between the small boosters.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #147 on:** 07/03/2006 11:25 am »

http://www.thespacereview.com/article/650/1

Mark Dave · « **Reply #148 on:** 07/04/2006 02:32 am »

That's a small scale model. I'd prefer large models where the details are alot easier to get. 1/350scale or larger IMO.

Gary2880 · « **Reply #149 on:** 07/12/2006 05:45 pm »

Hi all.

after seeing the wonderful looking model in the first post and with pointers from nethe i decided to revive my notoriously bad model building career.

this is the progress so far of my revell 144 shuttle, looks very pathetic compared to all of yours but as i said im fantastically bad at building models. as you can see ive kind of 'improvised' in regards to some gaps that were around the shuttle bay doors, namely ive stuck some polly filler in there. from first inspections it seems to have done the job fairly well. hopefully it wont be too noticeable once painted. better than a big hole i guess.

think thats the main bits all together now, will attempt to find the paint now and get started on that.

Regards

Gary

Mark Dave · « **Reply #150 on:** 07/12/2006 07:59 pm »

The extra feed line on the left side of the tank should be removed.

Jason · « **Reply #151 on:** 07/13/2006 12:58 am »

Hi Gary , I can offer a little advice on painting and decal application. First off the decal set for the TPS on the nose section only outlines it's location. The rest must be carefully painted in (I painted the TPS first then applied the decals to it's perifery). Hopefully you will be able to make out in the attatched picture where the painting begins and the decal ends. Also in the area of the cocpit windows, you'll probably run into the issue of the glass not meeting up with the plastic properly. Fill in those gaps with puddy and then after it dries, CAREFULLY with very fine grit sand paper smooth out the dried puddy. If you don't already own an airbrush, invest in one. Testors sells a cheap one for about 25 US dollars. That's what I used on mine( and a lot of masking tape). Using a brush makes it look like you painted it with a butter knife. After painting spray on some gloss clear coat and let dry, so the decals can be applied to a smooth surface. Buy some Walthers Solvaset decal setting solution 904-470. After applying decals and while they're still wet put on a light coat of the solvaset and it will make the decal basically melt onto the surface adhering to all crevases and creases just like paint would. Then finally apply a flat clear coat to all surfaces. I hope this is useful. I'm still pretty novice myself, but I got some good advice and I'm pretty satisfied with the results.

mastronaut · « **Reply #152 on:** 07/13/2006 02:19 am »

That looks very nice Jason, how about a full view? Great detail from what I see there....

Jason · « **Reply #153 on:** 07/13/2006 02:55 am »

Thanks:) . Here are a couple more.

mastronaut · « **Reply #154 on:** 07/13/2006 11:54 am »

NICE! I'm inspired to finish the paint on my Saturn V!

Avron · « **Reply #155 on:** 07/13/2006 03:02 pm »

Eh... remove the wings/fins.. enlarge and continue the mission

Bubbinski · « **Reply #156 on:** 07/13/2006 03:09 pm »

Looks very good Jason.

I have a Badger 150 that I use, it works pretty well. The key to airbrush use is constant cleaning, as I have learned. Yes, the Revell kit definitely needs filler in certain areas, the Airfix kit seemed to me to need less (I have built both). I use 20 second CA as my filler, this is "super glue" in gel form that dries more slowly than the regular superglue, thus giving time to work into cracks. Of course you don't want to use it on clear parts unless you dip the clear parts in Future floor wax first, to avoid fogging caused by CA fumes. Clear parts cement is good for filling in small cracks, and I use primer on the craft and then sand down/fill in any flaws before painting.

mastronaut · « **Reply #157 on:** 07/13/2006 03:55 pm »

Mark Dave · « **Reply #158 on:** 07/13/2006 06:42 pm »

Cool model there. Yeah, I'm a bit nitpicky on accurate details on a model. My 1/72 scale mode of Discovery is ok, though the ET color is the only problem I'm still stuck on. The small feed line o nthe left side of the tank was only seen in the first few flights of the old ET, but later removed. I say that as the present shuttle look doesn't have that extra pipe there.

nethegauner · « **Reply #159 on:** 07/19/2006 02:01 pm »

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Jason - 13/7/2006 4:42 AM

Thanks:) . Here are a couple more.

Hey, I like that! Great!