Author Topic: The NASA model building thread (Read 1083634 times)

Rocket Guy · « **Reply #160 on:** 07/28/2006 01:29 am »

Ok, they can launch 115 now ;-)

astrobrian · « **Reply #161 on:** 07/28/2006 02:27 am »

Nice Ben, keeping up I see. Might be a little harder now since they are gonna really get moving on it. Looks awesome

Avron · « **Reply #162 on:** 07/28/2006 04:08 am »

Very nice Ben.. I noticed a small movement of the PMA to the Starboard side from Nadar

Rocket Guy · « **Reply #163 on:** 07/28/2006 04:42 am »

Thanks. Hope I didn't jinx it! I do need to put a little aluminum paint on there too.

Actually, PMA-3 has been in that position since STS-102 (it was on Nadir from STS-92 I believe, to STS-102 when it was moved to Starboard, where it has remained till today and will for some time to come. I'm not sure of its future with the cupula (which I think takes that port).

nethegauner · « **Reply #164 on:** 07/28/2006 06:33 am »

Ben, Your model looks terrific -- I love it! Great work!

The truss surely made an impression on me. It looks like the real, blanket-covered thing. The Revell model that I built came with the "naked" truss.

Mark Dave · « **Reply #165 on:** 07/28/2006 05:52 pm »

That's the InterMountain Railway kit, which I've heard is now difficult to get ahold of. Well over $100.00 and then some if you want to get the whole set for the model. I'd get that, but then also buy the Real Space Models detail pieces to really make it realistic.

Say what would you guys suggest for scratchbuilding a 1/72 scale model of the ISS as seen on Ben's model? Yep, for 1/72 scale it would be best to show the ISS as it looks now or on STS-115. I'm curious on how large the solar arrays, like the one STS-115 will bring is when fully extended and also to scale how thick would the array be?

Linden · « **Reply #166 on:** 07/28/2006 06:47 pm »

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MarkD - 28/7/2006 1:39 PM

That's the InterMountain Railway kit, which I've heard is now difficult to get ahold of. Well over $100.00 and then some if you want to get the whole set for the model. I'd get that, but then also buy the Real Space Models detail pieces to really make it realistic.

Yes, they're getting rare but the price has actually dropped since they were new. I paid at least $200 for mine in 1998 or 1999. When you can find them now you usually pay $100-150. It is a very nice kit, especially with the enhancement kit you mentioned.

Say what would you guys suggest for scratchbuilding a 1/72 scale model of the ISS as seen on Ben's model? Yep, for 1/72 scale it would be best to show the ISS as it looks now or on STS-115. I'm curious on how large the solar arrays, like the one STS-115 will bring is when fully extended and also to scale how thick would the array be?

1/72 would be pretty big. Nearly twice as big as the 1/144 For the current configuration it would be about 42" wide x 24" long. After 115 the width grows to 43" and length 42". I've considered doing it but decided it would be just too big except maybe for a museum. I think 1/100 would be more practical to go with the Tamiya orbiter. I'm also considering going the other way to 1/200 to go with the Hasegawa orbiter. The finished ISS would not be too big to fit in an average room but would still be bigger than the little 1/288 Start kit.

As far solar arrays go, you'll want to use the thinnest material you can at any scale. The radiators and solar panels are less than an inch thick at full scale.

Linden

Mark Dave · « **Reply #167 on:** 07/28/2006 08:05 pm »

I see. Well for the ISS, the modules can be made from modifying the Spacelab that the models come with. That's what I decided to use as a baseline. The russian modules, Zarya, Zvesda, and the Pirs airlock would need alot of scratchbuilding, not to mention the mini cables and hand rails. It's worth the effort if you wish to use time to do that and money.

Mark Dave · « **Reply #168 on:** 07/28/2006 11:10 pm »

Sorry to double post, but I noticed on Jason's model the small pressurization line on the tanks LH left side is not on the present tanks. Checkout http://www.ninfinger.org/~sven/models/vault2006/AXM%20Shuttle%20files/index.html to see the ET/SRB markings.

As I said I have a habit of being nit picky on making accurate models. Sorry.

Jason · « **Reply #169 on:** 07/29/2006 02:37 pm »

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MarkD - 28/7/2006 6:57 PM Sorry to double post, but I noticed on Jason's model the small pressurization line on the tanks LH left side is not on the present tanks. Checkout http://www.ninfinger.org/~sven/models/vault2006/AXM%20Shuttle%20files/index.html to see the ET/SRB markings. As I said I have a habit of being nit picky on making accurate models. Sorry.

Sorry to disappoint. I just don't have your skills.

Mark Dave · « **Reply #170 on:** 07/29/2006 06:16 pm »

I didn't mean to upset you. I was just saying for the current tank the small pressurizing line is not there. Check the link please.

I do try to help give advice, though my habit of being perfect doesn't help. Sorry.

What colors did you use to paint the ET? I am still stuck on that problem. As I said on my advice, the link I gave is one source to help in building a shuttle model.

animek · « **Reply #171 on:** 07/30/2006 04:22 am »

Here's my latest tiny scratchbuild astronaut figure.
http://animeksmodels.blogspot.com/2006/07/tiny-astronaut-figure-step-final-rest.html

Details work is at http://animeksmodels.blogspot.com/ in the earlier posts there is also a small L.E.M with details on the construction.

Also
One of my friend has some nice scratchbuild models too http://johnnos.blogspot.com/

Please tell us what you think!

Ben

animek · « **Reply #172 on:** 07/31/2006 01:54 am »

Here's the link again, the first one seem to be broken.

http://animeksmodels.blogspot.com/2006/07/tiny-astronaut-figure-step-final.html

Mark Dave · « **Reply #173 on:** 07/31/2006 05:38 pm »

I just remembered. The link for the ET/SRB markings, it does show the STS-90 ET was similar to the SLWET. Look at the "Stack#4" diagrams and it will show how that tank differs from the older stacks. Sorry to bring it up again, but I was wondering why the ET for STS-90 was changed to resemble the current tanks. The only difference between the STs-90 ET and the follow ups is the intertank and nose.

I was also curious how would I add the Instafoam at the bottom of the SRBs?

axmor61 · « **Reply #174 on:** 08/01/2006 05:47 am »

Hi Mark,

I can see that you have a keen eye for details.
....and your models show it.
Cheers!

Alfonso

Mark Dave · « **Reply #175 on:** 08/01/2006 12:25 pm »

Thanks.

I try to make the shuttle kit as much like the real thing as possible.

spaceshuttle · « **Reply #176 on:** 08/05/2006 08:40 am »

this is the first model i've EVER seen with the tank in the new sunshine-orange tint! good job! on a side note, how would y'all like a 1/96th paper space shuttle model available for download? (hint hint...

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Mark Dave · « **Reply #177 on:** 08/05/2006 07:37 pm »

Nah, it's cool dude. Besides a plastic model has less risk of being damaged by a mistake. Say you're trying to fix soemthing on it and the paper rips.

Amxor61's tutorial helps IMO for whatever scale or type of model you intend on making.

norm103 · « **Reply #178 on:** 08/05/2006 08:42 pm »

hey guys any one ever think of doing a VAB model? and what size are the boxes?

Mark Dave · « **Reply #179 on:** 08/05/2006 09:09 pm »

There is a large 1/144 scale model of that at KSC. I believe the albums page has photos of it. It's ral cool, it has the Saturn V, 1B, and shuttle stack side by side on their rspective MLP/crawler transporter.