Author Topic: 1/48 Extended Stay Apollo Lunar Module (Read 11443 times)

mike robel · « **on:** 01/19/2014 02:31 am »

Been working on this for some time...

Its based on this concept: http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/11/moonbase-apollo-1968/

Using the Monogram LM Kit plus Plastruct piping and domes and other stuff, like 1/35 German gas mask canisters.

mike robel · « **Reply #1 on:** 01/19/2014 02:32 am »

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roma847 · « **Reply #7 on:** 01/23/2014 03:50 pm »

Hello Mike,

what a nice concept. You're also a friend of the little details, your model looks really cool.

Keep on building!

mike robel · « **Reply #8 on:** 01/23/2014 09:26 pm »

Vielen Dank mein Freund. Kommen von einen Experten Modellierer ist, das sind hohe Lob

Kind regards, Mike

RanulfC · « **Reply #9 on:** 01/24/2014 03:52 pm »

Quote from: roma847 on 01/23/2014 03:50 pm

Hello Mike,

what a nice concept. You're also a friend of the little details, your model looks really cool.

Keep on building!

I don't know... I could probably complain that the module ECS panel is wired backwards but that would probably be picking nits....

Seriously though its a wonderful model... However... I really have to ask... Why is the toliet on the OUTSIDE of the module?

Randy

mike robel · « **Reply #10 on:** 01/24/2014 05:03 pm »

It's in the airlock. The inner hatch is open and the outer bulkhead is not in place in most pictures and in the final assembly is a clear plastic dome so you can see inside the thing. I will be posting some more photo's later on. I am representing the outer hatch with a sheet of silver foil, and unfortunately, it will obscure much of the interior view.

Proponent · « **Reply #11 on:** 01/24/2014 05:29 pm »

Great work! You could open a museum.

RanulfC · « **Reply #12 on:** 01/24/2014 07:10 pm »

Quote from: mike robel on 01/24/2014 05:03 pm

It's in the airlock. The inner hatch is open and the outer bulkhead is not in place in most pictures and in the final assembly is a clear plastic dome so you can see inside the thing. I will be posting some more photo's later on. I am representing the outer hatch with a sheet of silver foil, and unfortunately, it will obscure much of the interior view.

An idea? How about just "mocking" the outer hatch with drafting tape on the plastic? Should block off a lot less of the view...

Randy

mike robel · « **Reply #13 on:** 01/24/2014 08:37 pm »

Quote from: RanulfC on 01/24/2014 07:10 pm

Quote from: mike robel on 01/24/2014 05:03 pm
It's in the airlock. The inner hatch is open and the outer bulkhead is not in place in most pictures and in the final assembly is a clear plastic dome so you can see inside the thing. I will be posting some more photo's later on. I am representing the outer hatch with a sheet of silver foil, and unfortunately, it will obscure much of the interior view.

An idea? How about just "mocking" the outer hatch with drafting tape on the plastic? Should block off a lot less of the view...

Randy

Thanks! Or perhaps I cut a real thin outline in the foil...

mike robel · « **Reply #14 on:** 01/24/2014 08:39 pm »

Quote from: Proponent on 01/24/2014 05:29 pm

Great work! You could open a museum.

Thanks...

mike robel · « **Reply #15 on:** 01/25/2014 06:05 pm »

Here are some more in progress shots. Attached the legs and need to clean them up. Placed the hatch cover on the outer bulkhead by gluing foil onto it. It might be coming off. Hab is just placed on top of the DM for now, there still work to be done,

mike robel · « **Reply #16 on:** 03/01/2014 11:27 pm »

Getting nearer the end. Mounted the thruster quads, positioned the habitat on the descent module, built the porch and railings. Trying to decide if there is room on the thing to put a shuttle arm on in order to load cargo off the sides. Still working touch up, but had to share.

mike robel · « **Reply #17 on:** 03/01/2014 11:29 pm »

Some more

Rocket Science · « **Reply #18 on:** 03/01/2014 11:59 pm »

Cozy... Nice work Mike!

mike robel · « **Reply #19 on:** 03/02/2014 01:22 am »

Thanks RS!

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #20 on:** 03/02/2014 01:51 am »

This is just so cool! Fantastic that you did the interior.

mike robel · « **Reply #21 on:** 03/02/2014 02:10 pm »

Thanks very much!