Model of The Month: Mariner -9
By: RocketmanTan
November 12th, 2011
1:43 pm
So, here we go with another bi-monthly design. This time, it's the Mariner 9, just in time for its 40th anniversary!
The first parts are almost complete; just a few instruments need to be drawn up, and not to mention the test build.
Here's what I've got so far:
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13 comments on "Model of The Month: Mariner -9"
November 12, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Nice choice, I'd love to build this. Mariner 9 was the first spacecraft to orbit another planet. Apparently it is still in orbit around Mars and should be until 2022 or so. I've seen some CAD drawings of this ship, but I'm not aware that anyone's created a model of it. I'll be watching your progress and I'm happy you chose it.
November 12, 2011 at 6:15 pm
I'm glad you like it! I actually planned to design the model around this time for Mariner's 40th anniversary!
I'm almost done with the parts, so I hope to do the test build tomorrow.
November 13, 2011 at 3:30 pm
Alright, completed the parts late last night, and I've just started the test build!
Here here's a pic of the model sheets (sans cover page):
November 13, 2011 at 5:15 pm
model's done; gonna be uploaded to the downloads section later tonight. "Official" release is this Friday on my dA.
In the meantime, have some build pics:
Sorry about the build quality; tape's much faster to deal with as it allows me to get the testbuilds done within an hour or so.
November 13, 2011 at 7:07 pm
Good work! and it looks pretty good for a taped test build. I've downloaded a Proton rocket and I'm going to attempt that before doing your Mariner.
What scale is it? 1/48?
November 14, 2011 at 4:22 pm
Thanks again for your support!
The scale is about 1/32, actually.
November 14, 2011 at 7:29 pm
Awesome! Model Of The Month for you, Mr. Pony.
November 15, 2011 at 4:03 pm
Model of the month? Really?!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3YMRp36Ad8
Thanks a bunch, ekuth!
November 15, 2011 at 4:22 pm
Hey, yo- gotta take care of mah bronies, sup?
November 15, 2011 at 5:01 pm
My studies have been keeping me fairly busy nowadays, but I manage to sneak in time for modelmaking...
What's up with you?