Author Topic: Ronpur's Space Models (Read 73523 times)

mike robel · « **Reply #200 on:** 09/15/2020 08:04 pm »

Nice job. I like the tastefully hidden plumbing.

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #201 on:** 09/15/2020 08:09 pm »

I used a Dragon Models' CSM to build this 1/48 Gundrop. I built Spider a few years ago. I made a few modifications and used the Space Model Systems' decals.

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #202 on:** 09/15/2020 08:10 pm »

Quote from: mike robel on 09/15/2020 08:04 pm

Nice job. I like the tastefully hidden plumbing.

LOL, I kept it simple for once.

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #203 on:** 09/15/2020 08:14 pm »

Here is a comparison of the Apollo 8 and 9 CSMs. Apollo 8 has no docking equipment and I weathered it more, showing it towards the end of its stay in Lunar Orbit. Gumdrop is a clean version.

topopesto · « **Reply #204 on:** 09/17/2020 08:35 pm »

Quote from: Ronpur50 on 09/15/2020 08:01 pm

When I built my recent LUT models last year, I had a lot of trusses leftover from the kits. And a shuttle. So I decided to make a representation of the SSME test vehicle, MPTA-098. The stand is a simple representation of the test stand. It isn't exact, but it was a fun little build.

Great idea; very beautiful!

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #205 on:** 10/05/2020 04:09 pm »

So, I won't be building anything for a while. I had to move, unexpectedly, when a fire broke out in my building. Good news, all my models survived the fire. But bad news is, they took a few dings with the rushed moved. So, hopefully, I get back to hobby stuff soon, after I unpack!

mike robel · « **Reply #206 on:** 10/05/2020 04:14 pm »

Yikes! I hope most other things, in addition to your models, were saved and no injuries!

You know where to find me for spare parts and such.

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #207 on:** 10/05/2020 04:21 pm »

Clothing in a closet got damp, so it is being cleaned. And of course, my food in the fridge was....well, rotted. No power to the building.

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #208 on:** 10/05/2020 04:22 pm »

And every one was safe in the building, including dogs, cats, a snake and bearded dragon.

roma847 · « **Reply #209 on:** 10/06/2020 08:18 am »

OMG, Ron, what a bloody fate!

Keep a stiff upper lip! Better days will come back again.

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #210 on:** 11/21/2020 03:14 pm »

Now that I am settled into my new apartment, I have completed my first new big build. The new Dragon Models Apollo 13. I modified the damaged area a lot, with foil and reworking the fuel cells. I added other detals to the entire vehicle too. This is just the same Apollo CSM/LM that Dragon has released over the years, but with new parts.

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #211 on:** 11/21/2020 03:15 pm »

Here is the new parts tree that comes with the model. Very simple parts.

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #212 on:** 11/21/2020 03:17 pm »

2nd model is Apollo 11 landing from the series "For All Mankind" It also uses a Dragon Models LM and a plaster base.

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #213 on:** 12/06/2020 11:16 pm »

Gemini 12

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #214 on:** 12/06/2020 11:17 pm »

Gemini 9A

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #215 on:** 12/06/2020 11:18 pm »

Ed White

mike robel · « **Reply #216 on:** 12/07/2020 12:20 am »

Very cool Ron.

Not that I'm an expert, but I don't think that LM crash would have been survivable.

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #217 on:** 12/10/2020 09:42 pm »

Well, it was in the TV show. LOL

topopesto · « **Reply #218 on:** 12/12/2020 07:58 am »

Quote from: Ronpur50 on 11/21/2020 03:17 pm

2nd model is Apollo 11 landing from the series "For All Mankind" It also uses a Dragon Models LM and a plaster base.

Very beautiful idea! Fortunately, it's a model kit and not a real situation. If it a real situation, I can't imagine the problem for the astronauts.

Well done!

Ronpur50 · « **Reply #219 on:** 08/29/2021 03:25 am »

SRB-X Shuttle Derived Vehicle. 1/144 scale. When you have three spare SRBs in your parts box and remember this proposed vehicle and decide to build it. I had the booklet years ago but I have lost it.