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Topic: Apollo 13 spacecraft 1:10 scale model
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Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 08-23-2015 03:32 AM
   
I'm in the process of scratch-building a 1/10 scale model of the Apollo 13 spacecraft. It will be approximately 6 feet long when complete and will be adaptable to depicting other missions if required. I will post occasional progress pics throughout the build. Tips and advice always welcome. |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 08-23-2015 04:24 AM
Sketch on the back of an envelope   |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 08-23-2015 10:19 AM
The display stand under construction.  |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 08-23-2015 10:27 AM
Based on the skeletal framework of navigator globe, the stand supports the model and the mission patch, both set at a tilt of 23.5 degrees, the same as the tilt of the Earth.    |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 08-23-2015 11:31 AM
Great!!! I'm also busy with one 1/10.  |
Charlie16
Member Posts: 494
From: Italy
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 08-23-2015 03:22 PM
Great Job! |
Gilbert
Member Posts: 1328
From: Carrollton, GA USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 08-23-2015 04:42 PM
This will be spectacular when finished. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 2474
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 08-23-2015 05:07 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Gilbert:
This will be spectacular when finished.
Agree! |
tegwilym
Member Posts: 2331
From: Sturgeon Bay, WI
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 08-24-2015 01:36 AM
Very cool! Keep showing updates.
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Joel Katzowitz
Member Posts: 808
From: Marietta GA USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 08-24-2015 07:53 AM
That's a beautiful execution of a very creative stand solution. I'm looking forward to seeing more updates. |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 08-24-2015 09:19 AM
Thank you for the comments everyone. More pictures will follow. |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 08-26-2015 02:00 AM
Applying styrene cladding to the MDF sub structure of the service module using ultra high tack double sided carpet tape.   |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 08-26-2015 03:07 AM
Making the Command Module heat shield on a lathe.  |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 08-27-2015 11:30 AM
Command Module substructure on the lathe.  |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 08-27-2015 11:46 AM
3D printed 1:10 scale Lunar Module leg with a 1:48 Revell Lunar Module and a 1:72 Airfix Lunar Module for comparison.  |
Joel Katzowitz
Member Posts: 808
From: Marietta GA USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 08-27-2015 12:00 PM
I've got a question regarding your fabrication technique. You have a photo of the Styrene cladding being adhered to the an MDF substrate. How did you form the MDF into a cylinder?Thanks, |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 08-27-2015 01:23 PM
The ends are MDF circles fixed to each end of a frame then covered with a sheet of flexible MDF. |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1211
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 08-27-2015 09:30 PM
That is one sexy leg!! This is going to be amazing to follow. Thanks for sharing! |
Michael ApolloJack
Member Posts: 58
From: Melbourne Vic, Australia
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 08-28-2015 07:52 AM
Wow, this looks really awesome, but I'm sure a costly awesome. I will be watching this one. It will be worth it I'd say. Good lucky 13. |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 375
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 08-28-2015 02:46 PM
Great work, I'm looking forward to following this build. |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 09-27-2015 04:55 PM
Fashioning the CSM aft heatshield from MDF.  |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 09-27-2015 04:59 PM
Vac-forming the CSM engine from 2mm thick styrene sheet. 
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Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4167
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 09-30-2015 05:59 AM
Looks great Mike. Not long to go to launch! |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 09-30-2015 05:47 PM
Thanks Rick. Still have a lot of gluing and painting to do but very much looking forward to the event! Working on the LEM decent stage next. Vac-formed CSM engine fitted.   |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 10-04-2015 04:27 AM
LEM descent stage substructure.   |
Charlie16
Member Posts: 494
From: Italy
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 10-31-2015 06:15 PM
I was present in Pontefract for the lecture Captain Lovell, the model is truly a masterpiece. Cogratuations! |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 11-04-2015 01:24 PM
Thank you Charlie! More pictures to follow soon. |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 11-05-2015 01:00 PM
Applying the ribs on the radiator panels.  |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 11-05-2015 02:07 PM
The Lunar Module taking shape.     |
Gonzo
Member Posts: 596
From: Lansing, MI, USA
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 11-18-2015 11:19 AM
Holy Crap, Batman! That is awesome! |
holcombeyates
Member Posts: 243
From: UK
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 11-23-2015 08:18 AM
That's a great piece of modeling. I saw a similar display at the Al Worden talk in Oxford - did you also make that one? |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 11-24-2015 03:36 PM
Thank you for the comments. Yes, it was also with Al Worden in Oxford, following a few mission specific alterations. |
Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 12-07-2015 07:50 AM
Yep, seen pictures with Al Worden and Brian Cox... superb work! |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2212
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 12-07-2015 08:16 AM
Saw it at the Jim Lovell event in Pontefract, what a stunning piece of work. We have some very clever and talented people on this website. |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 01-08-2016 01:12 PM
Test fitting the CSM and LEM together on the stand.  |
Ironman
Member Posts: 66
From: England
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 01-08-2016 01:23 PM
On stage at Space Lectures in Pontefract, Yorkshire, England, with Professor Brian Cox and legendary astronaut Captain Jim Lovell.  |
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