Author Topic: SLS Heavy Model (Read 2416 times)

saturnapollo · « **on:** 09/01/2015 10:47 am »

Here's my interpretation of what the SLS heavy might look like if it ever flies. I used my old scratchbuilt Saturn V launch tower (modified in Photoshop to try and disguise the fact) for illustrative purposes only.

1/144 scale.

http://www.keithmcneill.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/SLS5m2.jpg
http://www.keithmcneill.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/SLS6v.jpg
http://www.keithmcneill.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/SLS3j.jpg
http://www.keithmcneill.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/SLS2k.jpg
http://www.keithmcneill.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/SLS4e.jpg
http://www.keithmcneill.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/SLS1g.jpg

Keith

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #1 on:** 09/01/2015 12:42 pm »

That is pretty amazing!! The photos look awesome. Do you have any construction photos?

I am still hoping Revell does a plastic kit....or Airfix.

JPK · « **Reply #2 on:** 09/01/2015 01:40 pm »

Should the tops of the new SRBs not angle in (as in the european A5?)

saturnapollo · « **Reply #3 on:** 09/01/2015 05:10 pm »

Thank very much Ronpur. Afraid I don't have any construction photos. Mainly just a bunch of tubes with Evergreen stringer sections. The conical sections were the hardest. The top cone was made from a truncated Revell 1/96 Apollo CM topped with a 1/48 Dragon CM tip. Wouldn't hold your breath for a mainstream kit manufacturer releasing a kit as this SLS version is tentative at best and won't fly until 2026!!!

JPK:

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Should the tops of the new SRBs not angle in (as in the european A5?)

No, the SRBs are just extended shuttle SRBs. Instead of 4 segments they will have 5 segments. Even if NASA gets the budget for liquid boosters they don't look to be much different to the SRBs.

Keith