Author Topic: 1/144th RealSpace Skylab (Read 5345 times)

Ronpur50 · « **on:** 09/11/2013 11:15 pm »

After waiting 40 years, I finally have built a model of Skylab. I remember building models out of Pringle cans and tin foil when I was in the 3rd grade, just because the Pringle can was the same size as my Revell Saturn V 3rd stage.

The resin parts of the kit are very clean and rather simple. The challenge is the photo-etched brass used for the trusses and ATM Solar Arrays. I just took my time and glued one joint each day, so building the arrays took about a week.

I finished the sun shade with the first one flown, as I wanted to represent Skylab 2 Mission, with my favorite astronaut, Pete Conrad in charge.

This had to be the most challenging model I have done in a while, but I am very, very happy with the results!

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #1 on:** 09/11/2013 11:19 pm »

Here is my display with Skylab between the Airfix Saturn 1B-Skylab and Saturn V-Skylab.

Bubbinski · « **Reply #2 on:** 09/12/2013 02:32 am »

Sweet! Very nice work on America's first space station.

I don't know if I could build this kit, the photo etch is kind of intimidating to me. But you did a great job. Like the Skylab by the rocket display too (next to the Saturns).

roma847 · « **Reply #3 on:** 09/12/2013 06:38 am »

Wow, this is a master piece, on which you can be proud of.

These delicate structures inspire me with a respect, especially those fragile PE parts. And your amazing collection denotes you as an expert with years of experience.

Do you already have plans for a new project, maybe a Launch Tower for your nice shuttle stack?

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #4 on:** 09/12/2013 10:04 am »

Thanks for the comments! It means a lot to get feedback from such talented modelers!

Next project was to be a scratch built Orion and ISS based Deep Space Habitat. But, I may change that to a SLS based Skylab II now. Even though the ISS based DSH is almost done!

I also plan to start a Falcon/Dragon with the 3D printer parts I purchased from Shapeways.

Darren_Hensley · « **Reply #5 on:** 09/12/2013 01:25 pm »

Very Nice, I can appreciate the effort that goes into these models, I've been building models for 40 years.

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #6 on:** 09/12/2013 11:55 pm »

Thanks Darren. Your comments are much appreciated.

Below are a couple previews of my next projects.

A Orion/ ISS derived DSH and a Falcon 9-Dragon using 3D printed detail parts. The Orion is made from a Plastruct cone and cylinders. The DSH is using left over parts from my Revell ISS model.