Author Topic: The NASA model building thread (Read 1083615 times)

BenB5150 · « **Reply #300 on:** 11/16/2006 10:10 pm »

Here's some photos of my shuttle model that I've been working on. Challenger is almost complete. I'm still working on the OMS pods and the main engines and still need to add some Decals to finish it off. I'm also not happy with the RCC color so I'm going to redo that as well. I was done with my ET's but decided to modify the tanks by removing the rings and the extra pressure line. The SRB's are almost done Just need to work on the lower segment where the insta foam would be.

Ben

Mark Dave · « **Reply #301 on:** 11/16/2006 10:11 pm »

I just added new photos of the new Atlantis stack. Discovery's tank is darker as it's older and I used Dark Yellow instead of Chrome yellow. You can sort of see the area where the PAL ramp was on Atlantis's tank.

spaceshuttle · « **Reply #302 on:** 11/16/2006 10:18 pm »

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MarkD - 16/11/2006 4:54 PM

I just added new photos of the new Atlantis stack. Discovery's tank is darker as it's older and I used Dark Yellow instead of Chrome yellow. You can sort of see the area where the PAL ramp was on Atlantis's tank.

where's the pix?

Mark Dave · « **Reply #303 on:** 11/16/2006 11:22 pm »

They're on my album on this site.

Sorry, but I don't know how to show them here.

spaceshuttle · « **Reply #304 on:** 11/17/2006 12:08 am »

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MarkD - 16/11/2006 6:05 PM

They're on my album on this site. Sorry, but I don't know how to show them here.

cool! what's your site?

DaveS · « **Reply #305 on:** 11/17/2006 12:38 am »

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spaceshuttle - 17/11/2006 1:51 AM

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MarkD - 16/11/2006 6:05 PM

They're on my album on this site. Sorry, but I don't know how to show them here.

cool! what's your site?

He wrote "on this site". Anyway, here's a link: http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/photos/photo-thumbnails.asp?albumid=28

spaceshuttle · « **Reply #306 on:** 11/17/2006 03:23 am »

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DaveS - 16/11/2006 7:21 PM

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spaceshuttle - 17/11/2006 1:51 AM

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MarkD - 16/11/2006 6:05 PM

They're on my album on this site. Sorry, but I don't know how to show them here.

cool! what's your site?
He wrote "on this site". Anyway, here's a link: http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/photos/photo-thumbnails.asp?albumid=28

oh! i never paid much attention to that "albums" button...

well now i know where i can share my comung shuttle pix! mark, keep up the GREAT work!

Mark Dave · « **Reply #307 on:** 11/17/2006 04:19 am »

I have all four orbiters in 1/72 scale, Monogram kits. I'm now planning a 1/72 scale ISS as it looks now and attach Columbia to that. Columbia's the only orbiter I really haven't had a fixed idea on. This is what Columbia was like a few years ago in 2002, my model I mean http://www.ninfinger.org/~sven/models/html_pix/mdcolumbia.html That's the same SRB and ET Discovery now is attached to.

George CA · « **Reply #308 on:** 11/27/2006 01:51 am »

Loving the photos. Keep them coming.

kraisee · « **Reply #309 on:** 11/27/2006 11:23 pm »

With Chris' permission, I wanted to let everyone know that I've just released two new model products which you may all be interested in. Here's the release:

Launch Complex Models is proud to announce an exclusive agreement with Masterpiece Models to produce a new high-fidelity line of spacecraft products:

* 1:48 scale Orion Crew Exploration Vehicles (CEV) kit, and
* 1:48 scale Lunar Surface Access Modules (LSAM) kit.

Based on the specifications as proposed in the Exploration Systems Architecture Study (ESAS) Report of 2005, please see: http://www.launchcomplexmodels.com/CEV.html for pictures of the finished models.

CEV:
The 1:48 scale Orion CEV consists of two highly detailed modules: The Crew Module (CM) measuring approximately 4.5" diameter and 2.5" tall, and the Service Module (SM) 4.5" diameter and 5" long.

Fine details are included such as hatch mould lines, RCS thrusters and LIDS docking adaptor suited to docking to the matching LSAM model.

Two sets of solar arrays will be included: the standard 7.5" x 1.5" rectangular panels, and the distinctive round design more recently revealed.

LSAM:
The LSAM also features two separating modules: The Descent Module (DS) standing 6" tall, with a footprint 8" across, and Ascent Module (AS) 4" tall, 5" across.

Standing 10" tall when assembled (11" with all the antennas) this is again a very high fidelity model including mould lines, airlock, RCS thruster packs, windows, docking adaptor designed to mate to the CEV, ladder, and 'Mylar' covered tanks throughout.

Display Stand:
An exclusive resin stand featuring a stylish sweeping vertical mount is included for free if buying both CEV and LSAM together.

Total part count for both CEV and LSAM is 174 individual parts, and together will weigh about 10 lb.

Exclusive Holiday Season Offer:

The first 100 orders received by December 31st, 2006, will qualify for the special prices of:
* 1:48 CEV: $100 + shipping
* 1:48 LSAM: $140 + shipping
* 1:48 CEV, LSAM & Display Stand: $200 + shipping

NOTE: This offer can not be combined with any other discount offers.

For orders received after the New Year, regular prices will be:
* 1:48 CEV: $120
* 1:48 LSAM: $160 + shipping
* 1:48 CEV, LSAM & Display Stand: $240 + shipping

Deliveries will start in January 2007.

To place your order, please visit our website:

http://www.launchcomplexmodels.com/CEV.html

Best Regards,

Ross B Tierney.
Owner/CEO
Launch Complex Models
www.launchcomplexmodels.com
--
"Near the horizon, a gleaming silver tower bathed in floodlights,
stood the last of the Saturn-V's, for almost twenty years a
national monument and place of pilgrimage."
-2001: A Space Odyssey -Sir Arthur C. Clarke

kraisee · « **Reply #310 on:** 11/28/2006 05:26 am »

Here's a picture:

http://65.33.118.71/Pics/orion8.jpg">

Ross.

John Duncan · « **Reply #311 on:** 11/30/2006 04:32 pm »

Anyone have the dimensions of the RS-68? Google hasn't been helpful this time. I need the overall height and the nozzle diameter at the base.

Thanks for any help.

John Duncan · « **Reply #312 on:** 11/30/2006 04:33 pm »

Excellent looking kit, Ross. I'm glad it is a consistent scale with my Realspace CSM.

Mark Dave · « **Reply #313 on:** 11/30/2006 06:43 pm »

I added a new photo to my albumb showing the whole orbiter fleet.

Nick L. · « **Reply #314 on:** 11/30/2006 07:51 pm »

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John Duncan - 30/11/2006 11:15 AM

Anyone have the dimensions of the RS-68? Google hasn't been helpful this time. I need the overall height and the nozzle diameter at the base.

Thanks for any help.

There's a dimensioned diagram in this PowerPoint presentation:
http://www.engineeringatboeing.com/dataresources/PropulsionForThe21stCentury-CostDrivenRS-68.ppt

On slide 4.

Sincerely,
Nick

John Duncan · « **Reply #315 on:** 11/30/2006 09:32 pm »

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There's a dimensioned diagram in this PowerPoint presentation:
http://www.engineeringatboeing.com/dataresources/PropulsionForThe21stCentury-CostDrivenRS-68.ppt

On slide 4.

Sincerely,
Nick

Thanks a bunch!

Mark Dave · « **Reply #316 on:** 12/08/2006 11:17 pm »

Check this out http://www.axmpaperspacescalemodels.com/REFERENCE.HTM . With new updates on the vehicle markings and profile.

cape51 · « **Reply #317 on:** 12/08/2006 11:54 pm »

where can i purchase models of the shuttles?

Mark Dave · « **Reply #318 on:** 12/09/2006 12:05 am »

Paper or plastic?

Sorry,but please be specific.

cape51 · « **Reply #319 on:** 12/09/2006 12:13 am »

sorry...i guess i was being general.....plastic desktop size models both completed and ones that I would have to paint