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wharfrat57
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posted 01-29-2011 06:11 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for wharfrat57   Click Here to Email wharfrat57     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Well, I've had this Revell History Makers Saturn V for some time now. I've had some reservations about opening and building it. I know it's a highly collectible model, but tonight I broke the seal and started on it. I just hope I can do it justice.

I'm normally into model rocketry and have built the Estes Saturn V and have flown it a few times. It turned out pretty nice and is my showpiece.

Any advice on building this one is most appreciated. I will definitely take my time on this one... If it turns out nice, maybe I'll get a few Apollo autographs on it!

Norman.King
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posted 01-30-2011 02:57 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Norman.King   Click Here to Email Norman.King     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Have a look here. All the info you need to build your Saturn V.

wharfrat57
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posted 01-30-2011 08:50 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for wharfrat57   Click Here to Email wharfrat57     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thnks so much for the information...

spacecraft guy
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posted 02-02-2011 06:03 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for spacecraft guy     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Lots of good info at the site referred to above, Rick Sternbach's site and some really good info about building a 1/144 Saturn V that can be applied to your project at apollosaturn.com.

If you want to build what's in the box and have it last, you have to either replace (or reinforce with somwe sort of underlying structure) the styrene "skins" that you roll into cylinders and glue to the corrugated sections of each stage. They will not survive any sort of handling and will crack with age.

Just about all the rest of the parts you get with the kit have to be modified in some way. It's a lot of work, and why most opt for the replacement parts offered by New Ware, Space Model Systems, etc.

MikeSpace
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posted 02-02-2011 02:39 PM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I assembled a Revell-Germany 1:96 Saturn V and the styrene skins 'yellowed' over the years, don't know if anyone else has experienced this.

PeterO
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posted 02-02-2011 03:19 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for PeterO   Click Here to Email PeterO     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Apparently the brittleness and yellowing vary between kits. I built the History Makers version circa 1982, and I have had neither problem with mine. The whole stack is getting rather scruffy though, so it may be time for a refurb with New Ware's and RealSpace's goodies.

Jay Chladek
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posted 02-02-2011 05:02 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Jay Chladek   Click Here to Email Jay Chladek     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I wouldn't worry too much about its collectibility as the Revell of Germany Saturn Vs have been out for a few years and except for the boxes, both kits are essentially identical. One benefit of the History Makers kit though is the molds were in better shape back when it was new, so the parts should fit together a little better. But it is not an easy kit to build.

I say build it and enjoy it. Keep the box and you can always stick parts from another kit in it later.

wharfrat57
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posted 02-03-2011 05:45 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for wharfrat57   Click Here to Email wharfrat57     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks for all the help and great information. It's coming along pretty good so far.

wharfrat57
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posted 03-15-2011 01:10 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for wharfrat57   Click Here to Email wharfrat57     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Does anyone know the best way to remove paint from the plastic pieces? Yep I goofed. I got the bottom part painted correctly and looks nice, but goofed up on the upper part where the black parts come down. I measured incorrectly and the top black parts did not match up with the bottom ones. So I painted over with white paint and now it doesn't look so nice. Was wondering if anybody had any advice? Thanks...

history in miniature
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posted 03-15-2011 02:56 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for history in miniature   Click Here to Email history in miniature     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Get yourself some Testors ELO, Easy Lift Off, available from any hobby store.

Here's a Revell History Makers Saturn V with New Wares detail set with all the tanks made from PVC tubing.

All of the corrugated surfaces are redone with evergreen sheet plastic to better replicate the patterns.

wharfrat57
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posted 03-16-2011 04:49 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for wharfrat57   Click Here to Email wharfrat57     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thank you for the advice. I will definitely try that out. That photo is awesome.

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