Collier’s Ferry Rocket (1952)
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First a test with a true mirror to determine the correct height of the MLP
After some rework for the angular columns, I frozen this version
Pepakura and Inkscape
The ramparts
The first angular pillar with some workaround
Just a dry fit
I have to return to the drawing bench, to correct the mistakes and improve the design.
The project will be in hold for some week, I will be busy with something else, but the project is still running, slowly but running.
Best, Nando
After some rework for the angular columns, I frozen this version
Pepakura and Inkscape
The ramparts
The first angular pillar with some workaround
Just a dry fit
I have to return to the drawing bench, to correct the mistakes and improve the design.
The project will be in hold for some week, I will be busy with something else, but the project is still running, slowly but running.
Best, Nando
Hi to all, I'm back.
I worked first on the angular pillar, improving the original design after some prototype.
Here the sequence assemblage.
But when i put the pillars on the rampart i saw a big problem with the marks.
May be that is due by the way I designed the platform and so the dimensions in the Sketchup project doesn't fit the real piece.
But at this point I didn't want to redesign the platform, so i did new marks on the ramparts, more faint and slight moved, according with the real dimensions of the platform.
I had another problem with the weakness of the base of the ramparts. I glued the base on a sheet of paper sandwich and I redid the two new ramparts.
I glued the pillars on the corners of the platform.
Just a dry fit waiting for the mirror.
I'm quite satisfied for the result, despite the difficulties I encountered. The solution was a workaround rather then a true correction, but I learned with the age to be more tolerant with my mistakes.
Next the second stage: aaaarrrghhhhh! 34 engines!
Best, Nando
I worked first on the angular pillar, improving the original design after some prototype.
Here the sequence assemblage.
But when i put the pillars on the rampart i saw a big problem with the marks.
May be that is due by the way I designed the platform and so the dimensions in the Sketchup project doesn't fit the real piece.
But at this point I didn't want to redesign the platform, so i did new marks on the ramparts, more faint and slight moved, according with the real dimensions of the platform.
I had another problem with the weakness of the base of the ramparts. I glued the base on a sheet of paper sandwich and I redid the two new ramparts.
I glued the pillars on the corners of the platform.
Just a dry fit waiting for the mirror.
I'm quite satisfied for the result, despite the difficulties I encountered. The solution was a workaround rather then a true correction, but I learned with the age to be more tolerant with my mistakes.
Next the second stage: aaaarrrghhhhh! 34 engines!
Best, Nando
Thanks Rhawen Blaack, Revell-Fan and Tonino.
The mirror has come, only a dry fit.
The result is good for me! All the work I did on the engines of the first stage is clearly visible.
But there is another problem: now you can see the bottom of the MLP with the useful part number.
I have to draw a cover to put under and mask the bottom.
Best, Nando
The mirror has come, only a dry fit.
The result is good for me! All the work I did on the engines of the first stage is clearly visible.
But there is another problem: now you can see the bottom of the MLP with the useful part number.
I have to draw a cover to put under and mask the bottom.
Best, Nando
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Since I do not want to rebuild the base, I thought I would apply an image to the bottom that could simulate the weathered bottom of the MLP.
I have designed, cut and applied the covers of the four sectors.
But I have also corrected the files of the model so that those who will build it in the future will have the correct version.
Here is the comparison "before and after".
Best, Nando
I have designed, cut and applied the covers of the four sectors.
But I have also corrected the files of the model so that those who will build it in the future will have the correct version.
Here is the comparison "before and after".
Best, Nando
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A few steps ahead on the second stage
Ready for a test buid.
Best, Nando
Ready for a test buid.
Best, Nando
Hi to all, some news.
The last week was very productive, but the previous one was very terrible and i was very discouraged and a step away from abandon the model.
I fell in a dangerous loop when i started build, mistake, rectify, build again many times.
All started well, but any time I discovered something wrong and i had to correct and try again. Some error was very imbarassing. It seemed that I wasn't able to design, build this model.
Here the first steps and some of the build i tried.
But then this week all worked fine.
A lot of engines again.
And here where i am.
Next the third stage.
Best, Nando
The last week was very productive, but the previous one was very terrible and i was very discouraged and a step away from abandon the model.
I fell in a dangerous loop when i started build, mistake, rectify, build again many times.
All started well, but any time I discovered something wrong and i had to correct and try again. Some error was very imbarassing. It seemed that I wasn't able to design, build this model.
Here the first steps and some of the build i tried.
But then this week all worked fine.
A lot of engines again.
And here where i am.
Next the third stage.
Best, Nando
I understand very well your feelings, Nando.
You can't imagine how many times I trashed sub-assemblies that asked me hours of work for a very stupid error done while drawing...
I posted only very few of them here...
The best thing to do is to stop and have a nice walk in the park... if weather permits...
Your efforts were not made in vain: the second stage is beautiful...
thumbsup
PS... but... I notice only now: which mirror will show those more engines?
You can't imagine how many times I trashed sub-assemblies that asked me hours of work for a very stupid error done while drawing...
I posted only very few of them here...
The best thing to do is to stop and have a nice walk in the park... if weather permits...
Your efforts were not made in vain: the second stage is beautiful...
thumbsup
PS... but... I notice only now: which mirror will show those more engines?
...
PS... but... I notice only now: which mirror will show those more engines?
http://followtheyellowbricks.com/archives/1484
This drawing of Rolf Klep gave me some idea for a new display ... for another life
You are doing a FANTASTIC JOB!!!
I fully understand making mistakes like this. I have to agree with @Tonino If you start seeing that you are making mistakes and getting frustrated, just stop, get up and walk away for a little while. Go have a drink, a snack, or do something to take your mind off from it for awhile. Then come back to it with a clear mind.
Once again, you are doing a FANTASTIC JOB!!
I fully understand making mistakes like this. I have to agree with @Tonino If you start seeing that you are making mistakes and getting frustrated, just stop, get up and walk away for a little while. Go have a drink, a snack, or do something to take your mind off from it for awhile. Then come back to it with a clear mind.
Once again, you are doing a FANTASTIC JOB!!
Been watching for a while. Fantastic job! Don't worry about mistakes, keep going, we all know what it's like to have to destroy mistake parts, and our hearts are sympathetic! This thing is going to go down in history when it's done!!
Looking at some picture of the Collier's era, I thought that i could design a landing gear for who would like to reproduce the shuttle landed.
Here some picture of the landing gear prototype on the shuttle prototype.
My version will be the stack ready for the launch.
Best, Nando
Sorry but I can't upload any picture. You can see them at my album on Flickr
Here some picture of the landing gear prototype on the shuttle prototype.
My version will be the stack ready for the launch.
Best, Nando
Sorry but I can't upload any picture. You can see them at my album on Flickr