A Big Build Thread 1:50 Shuttle, 1:48 Saturn V, flying SR-71

Regie · 11-19-2006, 12:16 PM

Well, I've managed to ruin the flying 1:48 Saturn V I was attempting, so i'm reverting to a non-flying version. (Based on Ton Noteboom's designs). While I'm at it, I'm going to have a go at a 1:50 shuttle. Not sure where I downloaded this from, but I think it's the same model as the one referred to in other 1:50 shuttle threads.

I'm also guiding a group of kids from my school in a build of a set of flying SR-71 Blackbirds, based on Mike Baur's designs, except we're going to adapt them for solid rocket motors.

To stop me slacking off from any of this I'm going to post my progress on all three projects here. Any coments, criticisms or observations would be welcomed - I'm a real novice at this and I have a whole fleet of models to build before the summer.

rlwhitt · 11-19-2006, 12:25 PM

Wow, this ought to be fun! But you think you've got enough stuff planned? Maybe you ought to add a couple more! <ducking>

Rick

Regie · 11-19-2006, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlwhitt

Wow, this ought to be fun! But you think you've got enough stuff planned? Maybe you ought to add a couple more! <ducking>

Rick

heh. You should see my "to do" list! There's a whole load of stuff waiting in line...

rlwhitt · 11-19-2006, 12:35 PM

I wonder if there's anyone here who doesn't have a to-do list at least a year long?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regie

heh. You should see my "to do" list! There's a whole load of stuff waiting in line...

Bengt F · 11-20-2006, 06:29 AM

Well, Rick,

My 'list' will probably keep me busy for the next ten years or so . . .

Best,
Bengt

dhanners · 11-20-2006, 12:00 PM

I thumbed through my stack of unbuilt models the other night, and it was kind of depressing. So much stuff I want to build, so little time. And instead of starting on a new project this past weekend, I just "tweaked" an old one.

I had come across a couple of reports discussing the possibility of using the Atlas V as a launcher for CEV Orion. They had a diagram showing the Atlas V Heavy -- the one with three Common Booster Cores -- with the center CBC topped with a second stage carrying the CEV and a launch escape system. Some months ago, I built an Atlas V Heavy (photos here: http://www.starshipmodeler.org/gallery9/dh_atlasv.htm so I lopped off the upper three-quarters of the payload shroud, added a CEV and LES and called it a day. Less work than starting a whole new project, yet I felt I accomplished something. And I doubt many other folks have a model of one....

I'll post photos when I get around to replacing my broken digital camera.

Regie · 11-21-2006, 04:56 PM

Well, I've got the cockpit of the Shuttle started - can I ask a stupid question? How do I post pictures here?

11-21-2006, 05:15 PM

You can create yourself a gallery on this site and upload your photos when you click on the picture in your gallery you can copy the link the browser. Then come and post in here (use post reply not quick reply) and there is an insert image icon at the top of the typing window.
Chris

Regie · 11-22-2006, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgutzmer

You can create yourself a gallery on this site and upload your photos when you click on the picture in your gallery you can copy the link the browser. Then come and post in here (use post reply not quick reply) and there is an insert image icon at the top of the typing window.
Chris

Thanks!

Regie · 11-27-2006, 05:22 PM

Regie · 11-27-2006, 05:22 PM

Oops. There was supposed to be a picture there. I'll get th hang of this eventually...

11-27-2006, 05:25 PM

I think it failed because thats a link to a webpage not a link to just the picture...
Chris

Regie · 11-29-2006, 08:18 AM

OK, trying again to show you a picture...

This is the crew cabin of my 1:50 shuttle, as of last night. Build progressing slowly due to lack of time...

More progress expected soon - otherwise this thread is going to be rather dull!

Regie · 11-29-2006, 08:19 AM

Oh, and thanks cgutzmer, for pointing out what I'd done wrong with the pic - images are a bit of a blind spot with me and I'd have sat staring at the screen for hours before I worked it out!

Bengt F · 11-29-2006, 08:57 AM

Hey Regie,

Your shuttle cockpit look sreally good! I still haven´t had time to start to assemble my model (too many other projects going at the moment).

I´m looking forward to seeing more of your build.

Good luck,
Bengt

11-19-2006, 12:16 PM	#1
Regie Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Harrogate, the great county of Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 128 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	A Big Build Thread 1:50 Shuttle, 1:48 Saturn V, flying SR-71 Well, I've managed to ruin the flying 1:48 Saturn V I was attempting, so i'm reverting to a non-flying version. (Based on Ton Noteboom's designs). While I'm at it, I'm going to have a go at a 1:50 shuttle. Not sure where I downloaded this from, but I think it's the same model as the one referred to in other 1:50 shuttle threads. I'm also guiding a group of kids from my school in a build of a set of flying SR-71 Blackbirds, based on Mike Baur's designs, except we're going to adapt them for solid rocket motors. To stop me slacking off from any of this I'm going to post my progress on all three projects here. Any coments, criticisms or observations would be welcomed - I'm a real novice at this and I have a whole fleet of models to build before the summer. __________________ Will get all my models finished when they introduce a 48hr day...

11-19-2006, 12:25 PM	#2
rlwhitt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Clemmons, NC, USA Posts: 1,208 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Wow, this ought to be fun! But you think you've got enough stuff planned? Maybe you ought to add a couple more! <ducking> Rick __________________ Current Build: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Recently Completed: Shloss Neuschwanstein (Schreiber)

11-21-2006, 04:56 PM	#7
Regie Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Harrogate, the great county of Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 128 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Well, I've got the cockpit of the Shuttle started - can I ask a stupid question? How do I post pictures here? __________________ Will get all my models finished when they introduce a 48hr day...

11-27-2006, 05:22 PM	#10
Regie Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Harrogate, the great county of Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 128 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	__________________ Will get all my models finished when they introduce a 48hr day...

11-27-2006, 05:22 PM	#11
Regie Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Harrogate, the great county of Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 128 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Oops. There was supposed to be a picture there. I'll get th hang of this eventually... __________________ Will get all my models finished when they introduce a 48hr day...

11-20-2006, 06:29 AM	#5
Bengt F Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,500 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Well, Rick, My 'list' will probably keep me busy for the next ten years or so . . . Best, Bengt

11-20-2006, 12:00 PM	#6
dhanners Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: st. paul, mn, usa Posts: 609 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	I thumbed through my stack of unbuilt models the other night, and it was kind of depressing. So much stuff I want to build, so little time. And instead of starting on a new project this past weekend, I just "tweaked" an old one. I had come across a couple of reports discussing the possibility of using the Atlas V as a launcher for CEV Orion. They had a diagram showing the Atlas V Heavy -- the one with three Common Booster Cores -- with the center CBC topped with a second stage carrying the CEV and a launch escape system. Some months ago, I built an Atlas V Heavy (photos here: http://www.starshipmodeler.org/gallery9/dh_atlasv.htm so I lopped off the upper three-quarters of the payload shroud, added a CEV and LES and called it a day. Less work than starting a whole new project, yet I felt I accomplished something. And I doubt many other folks have a model of one.... I'll post photos when I get around to replacing my broken digital camera.

11-21-2006, 05:15 PM	#8
cgutzmer Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	You can create yourself a gallery on this site and upload your photos when you click on the picture in your gallery you can copy the link the browser. Then come and post in here (use post reply not quick reply) and there is an insert image icon at the top of the typing window. Chris

11-27-2006, 05:25 PM	#12
cgutzmer Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I think it failed because thats a link to a webpage not a link to just the picture... Chris

11-29-2006, 08:18 AM	#13
Regie Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Harrogate, the great county of Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 128 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	OK, trying again to show you a picture... This is the crew cabin of my 1:50 shuttle, as of last night. Build progressing slowly due to lack of time... More progress expected soon - otherwise this thread is going to be rather dull! __________________ Will get all my models finished when they introduce a 48hr day...

11-29-2006, 08:19 AM	#14
Regie Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Harrogate, the great county of Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 128 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Oh, and thanks cgutzmer, for pointing out what I'd done wrong with the pic - images are a bit of a blind spot with me and I'd have sat staring at the screen for hours before I worked it out! __________________ Will get all my models finished when they introduce a 48hr day...

11-29-2006, 08:57 AM	#15
Bengt F Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,500 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Shimada Shuttle Model cockpit Hey Regie, Your shuttle cockpit look sreally good! I still haven´t had time to start to assemble my model (too many other projects going at the moment). I´m looking forward to seeing more of your build. Good luck, Bengt

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