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    AXM 1/100 Starship 24 with technique

    I made some progress on the1/100 AXM Starship Heavy. Bottom section of the booster is mostly complete. I need to add the hydraulic housings that mount to the outside near the bottom. The next major piece is the engine housing at the very bottom with 33 Raptor engine bells to build, and then...
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    AXM 1/100 Starship 24 with technique

    I did some more work on the AXM Heavy Booster. The top and middle sections are built and glued together. The partially completed Starship is just sitting on top and not mounted. I intend to build the bottom/last section of the booster as a separate piece so that all the details can be added...
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    AXM 1/100 Starship 24 with technique

    Let me just say that I am by no means an expert. I have only been building paper models for a few years and have just a handful of completions. I am in no way saying this is the best or only way to do this. But it does work for me. This is a technique I developed while trying to build a 1/48...
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    1/48 Mercury Redstone

    Star date May 9, 2020, Captain's Log... Progress report on the ongoing construction of the replica Mercury Redstone. Difficulties with the escape tower prevent satisfactory completion of the voluntary mission. Parts as designed, do not fit together. Completed tower is much too large for the...
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    1/48 Mercury Redstone

    More progress on the 1/48 Mercury Redstone.
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    1/48 Mercury Redstone

    I have started work on the "Card In Space" 1/48 scale Mercury Redstone, designed by Michael Urban. The model depicts the Mission MR-3/Freedom 7, flown by Allen B. Shepard. 173 total parts. Once again, thank goodness for being able to make reprints. This one has been another learning...
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    Paper school...

    Help!!! Is there a tutorial out there somewhere that explains the different types of paper and cardstock as it specifically applies to paper modeling? Vellum vs photo vs bristol etc. What type of paper is best for details? What is best for strength? What is best for print quality etc...
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    1/24 Gemini IV

    Calling it done! I love the look of this model but be prepared for a few problems. The service module diameter and capsule body diameter do not quite match, with the service module being slightly larger. And with no internal bulk head in the service module, it is a little tricky to test fist...
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    1/24 Gemini IV

    Thanks for the compliment! See my final comments on my next post below.
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    1/24 Gemini IV

    Progress on the 1/24 Gemini IV. I still have a few detail parts to add, and Ed White is just wedged in for now. Not sure if I want him like this or free floating attached to a short hose. I failed to read the instructions and look at reference photos like I should have and attached the...
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    James from Texas

    I live in San Antonio, but spend about half my time in Midland, TX for work. During the summers, My wife and I, and a few friends, love to camp and hike around Cloudcroft and Ruidoso. We made a drive up to CO last year and stopped at Alamogordo to see the museum and do a little sightseeing...
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    1/24 Gemini IV

    Here is a look at some of the issue I have had trying to build the body of the Spacecraft and get it right. 1. Early in the instructions, it is called for to cut out the holes for the hatches and windows. Unfortunately this leads to weakness in those areas when it comes time to roll the body...
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    1/32 or 1/33 jets from the 50's and 60'...

    I am new to the hobby but have done a lot of Googling. I would love to find modern, well done models in 1/33 or 1/32 of the following: B-47, super interested in this one! F-102 F-106 F-107 F-101 F-100 All of the Lifting body experimental aircraft. X-5 X-3 X-2, better than the Thai Paperworks...
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    Bell X-2

    Thai Paperwork does this kit in 1/33. It is kind of basic, but gets the job done. I haven't built it yet so I can't say how the fit goes.
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    James from Texas

    Howdy Y'all, My name is James B, I am 50 years old, and from San Antonio, TX. I have been an avid hobbyist all my life. I picked up the modelling bug from my father who was an airplane enthusiast, WW2 history buff, Korean War veteran, and an active member in the former Confederate Air Force...
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    1/24 Gemini IV

    My second paper model in 35 years. I have been a regular hobbyist all my life, having mostly been involved with plastic models, stick and tissue, models and RC airplanes. This is the Delta 7 studios Gemini IV in 1/24 scale. This kit has been a little more of a challenge than the much simpler...
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    1/24 Mercury spacecraft

    I decided to give paper modelling at try again after a 35 years. My first model was a simple 1/24 Mercury spacecraft that I downloaded from the Lower Hudson Valley e-gift shop. http://jleslie48.com/tonmercury/ The model went together very well and all parts fit with very close tolerances. The...
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    Looking for a 1/24 Apollo and Soyuz...

    I have built 1/24 Mercury and Gemini capsules and would like to build a full Apollo capsule and service pack, along with a full Soyuz capsule. Are there downloads available of these. I know about the Ken West Apollo capsule , but I want the whole ship. Neither model needs to have interior...
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