Author Topic: The NASA model building thread (Read 1083629 times)

Mark Dave · « **Reply #1420 on:** 11/13/2011 10:26 pm »

What about the Semyorka logo on the core stage? http://www.ninfinger.org/models/vault2008/R7%20sign.jpg http://www.ninfinger.org/models/vault2008/progress.jpg

What of the scale for the logo on the four strap on boosters?

Gene DiGennaro · « **Reply #1421 on:** 11/14/2011 01:23 pm »

With that logo, I'd open the second image you posted with my photo editing software and reduce it a few times until it looks about right. Then reduce it bit more for the strap ons. I think you'll have to go by eyeball in this case. What looks good is good.
Looks like you'd need to adjust the shade of blue too. The JPG' s blue looks like a royal blue but in the photos of the booster, the blue looks a little paler, like baby blue.

Mark Dave · « **Reply #1422 on:** 11/24/2011 02:37 pm »

say guys for a 1/72 scale MLP how far apart should the external columns be on the sides of the MLP? For example as seen on this person's model http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/costelma/Models/NASA/P1050487.jpg

JayP · « **Reply #1423 on:** 11/24/2011 03:27 pm »

Quote from: MarkD on 11/24/2011 02:37 pm

say guys for a 1/72 scale MLP how far apart should the external columns be on the sides of the MLP? For example as seen on this person's model http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/costelma/Models/NASA/P1050487.jpg

If your talking about the T shapes along the faces of the girders, the spacing between them varries. Here are the relevent drawings from when they were constructed in the 60's

Ronsmytheiii · « **Reply #1424 on:** 11/24/2011 10:57 pm »

Any one see these models? Die cast MOL/Titan IIIC, Delta II, and X-37B

http://www.historicaviation.com/product_info.po?ID=25114&product=Models+and+Kits&category=military&subcategory=258

http://www.historicaviation.com/product_info.po?ID=23537&product=Models+and+Kits&category=civil&subcategory=Space

http://www.historicaviation.com/product_info.po?ID=23538&product=Models+and+Kits&category=civil&subcategory=Space

mtakala24 · « **Reply #1425 on:** 12/08/2011 06:14 am »

Not exactly model building, but just WOW!
http://www.wimp.com/trainset/

and yes, keep your eyes focused and you'll see on-topic material.

Bubbinski · « **Reply #1426 on:** 12/09/2011 03:48 am »

Un-freaking believable.

Loved seeing the shuttle Endeavour in that.

Speaking of the shuttle I'll have an update shortly on my big model. I've made lots of progress.

mtakala24 · « **Reply #1427 on:** 12/09/2011 06:57 am »

Their youtube channel seems to have a video with more of the on-topic.

John Duncan · « **Reply #1428 on:** 12/09/2011 10:21 am »

Wow, just wow. And I thought some train sets I've seen were epic.

I wanna see them simulate liftoff too!

mtakala24 · « **Reply #1429 on:** 12/09/2011 12:32 pm »

Quote from: John Duncan on 12/09/2011 10:21 am

I wanna see them simulate liftoff too!

You obviously didn't glue your eyes to the screen strongly enough

(See the earlier link to wimp.com)

Prober · « **Reply #1430 on:** 12/09/2011 02:40 pm »

Quote from: John Duncan on 12/09/2011 10:21 am

Wow, just wow. And I thought some train sets I've seen were epic.

I wanna see them simulate liftoff too!

got me thinking about a toy that I saw a while ago.

Estes Hydrogen Fuel Rocket W/L & S
Generates Hydrogen Rocket Fuel from Tap Water! Sequencing Generator Lights track the progress of making hydrogen rocket fuel! Generator base equipped with audio that provides generation info and interesting facts on hydrogen! Launches a 'Spin Recovery' Ready to Fly rocket nearly 200 ft high! Patented Technology! Comes complete and is ready for launch in minutes. Requires 6 "D" batteries, not included. Measures 20.5" x 11.25" x 9.5".

ahhhh to be a kid again

John Duncan · « **Reply #1431 on:** 12/10/2011 04:14 pm »

Quote from: mtakala24 on 12/09/2011 12:32 pm

Quote from: John Duncan on 12/09/2011 10:21 am
I wanna see them simulate liftoff too!

You obviously didn't glue your eyes to the screen strongly enough

(See the earlier link to wimp.com)

Ok I saw it on the second link! Incredible!!

JayP · « **Reply #1432 on:** 12/10/2011 09:02 pm »

Here's a video of just the launch

Not quite as dramatic as the real thing, but I give them all the credit in the world none-the-less.

Beemer · « **Reply #1433 on:** 12/10/2011 10:49 pm »

Quote from: mtakala24 on 12/09/2011 06:57 am

Their youtube channel seems to have a video with more of the on-topic.

Is that fabulous or what???

Bubbinski · « **Reply #1434 on:** 12/11/2011 10:22 pm »

I've finished my 1/72 shuttle (on landing gear) that I started during the STS-135 flight. Here are a couple of shots from the construction phase.

mtakala24 · « **Reply #1435 on:** 12/11/2011 10:44 pm »

Quote from: Beemer on 12/10/2011 10:49 pm

Is that fabulous or what???

yes, the looks on the children's faces tells the whole story.

Bubbinski · « **Reply #1436 on:** 12/11/2011 11:02 pm »

Here's the finished 1/72 Revell shuttle Atlantis I made in honor of STS-135.

Bubbinski · « **Reply #1437 on:** 12/11/2011 11:04 pm »

And some more pics of the shuttle.

Bubbinski · « **Reply #1438 on:** 12/11/2011 11:05 pm »

A couple more pics.

Bubbinski · « **Reply #1439 on:** 12/11/2011 11:48 pm »

I painted some Tamiya tape primer white and used it to seal the cockpit "lid". I can still open it when I want to show it off but it now looks a lot better with the lid closed.