Author Topic: Ronpur's Space Models (Read 73521 times)

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #162 on:** 04/24/2019 03:53 pm »

Another recent project was the WRESAT Redstone launcher from Horizon Models. I made the launch tower for it, getting reference from the Australian Defense Department. I scratch built the upper stages for it as well.

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #163 on:** 04/24/2019 03:54 pm »

Upper stages and WRESAT satellite.

roma847 · « **Reply #164 on:** 04/24/2019 09:30 pm »

Great models, Ron,

topopesto · « **Reply #165 on:** 04/27/2019 06:34 pm »

The APOLLO spacecraft with astronauts are very incredible!

mike robel · « **Reply #166 on:** 04/28/2019 02:06 pm »

Nice job as always Rob.

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #167 on:** 08/04/2019 02:30 pm »

I am taking two old Revell Shuttle Launch Tower kits I have had for a long time and working the backwards into an Apollo Launch Umbilical Tower. It is going slow and it is very complex. Since the tower is a bit under scale, I matched the White Room level and worked from there. After splicing the towers together, I mounted them to a platform, using the elevator shaft as the main support. The rest of the structure is being built around that. Swing arms were made from modifying the kit swing arms. I had extras from a garage sale find years ago. After the main structure is finished, I will paint it and then add the white pipes and other details. It has been fun so far!

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #168 on:** 08/04/2019 02:33 pm »

After the arms have been detailed: I have to add the sway support that swings down and lightning mast. And then time to finish the platform.

roma847 · « **Reply #169 on:** 08/05/2019 04:04 am »

Holy cow!

This tower with its 20 levels is very impressiv, if I've counted correctly.

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #170 on:** 08/07/2019 09:22 pm »

LUT in 1/144 scale progress. Main painting is done. I need to get some yellow paint. I forgot the can I had was the one that exploded a few months ago! My Plastruct tube order arrived today. I am going to hold off on adding those until the painting is finished. Apollo 17 now sits on the pad. It is a heavily modified Airfix kit. The LUT will be #3 and will have Apollo 17 on it.

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #171 on:** 08/19/2019 12:44 am »

I have added some more pipes to the LUT and platform. I still have a few more details to add on those and make the hold down arms and umbilicals for the S-IC stage. I am extremely happy with how it looks right now, even if it isn'y totally accurate!

roma847 · « **Reply #172 on:** 08/19/2019 06:36 am »

Hi Ron,

the LUT looks really good with the piping. Keep it up!

mike robel · « **Reply #173 on:** 08/19/2019 11:42 pm »

Ron,

Most excellent work!

Mike

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #174 on:** 08/22/2019 12:41 pm »

I finished up my Saturn V LUT. I may go back and add a few things like cameras or antennas in the future. I am extremely happy with it!

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #175 on:** 08/22/2019 12:45 pm »

I scratch built hold down posts and made some tail service masts with extra LES towers.

jgoldader · « **Reply #176 on:** 08/22/2019 11:04 pm »

I’ve never seen a better use of the oddly-scaled Revell LUT. You’ve got a gorgeous display piece there. Bravo!

mike robel · « **Reply #177 on:** 08/23/2019 02:16 pm »

Now do one for the Voyage Saturn VB with its strap ons!

Lar · « **Reply #178 on:** 08/23/2019 03:24 pm »

Ron that LUT looks awesome.

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #179 on:** 10/14/2019 10:13 pm »

Neil Armstrong's first step. The kit is a re-issued Revell "Astronaut on the Moon" in 1/8 scale. I modified this model a great deal. Adding details such as PLSS hoses, EVA antenna, Oxygen Purge Ball, EVA Tether and new patches and markings. I also detailed the leg with different colors of mylar. And added a flag holder and two extra rungs. I also modified the helmet to make it more accurate.