1/48th Scale Saturn V

[Steven]

Third stage detail. A lot of markings on this to ensure what goes where.

 

[Steven]

This is the Reloadable Motor System. It uses reloads which consist of a graphite engine nozzle, ignitor, delay charge, ejection charge, solid fuel grains and assorted rubber O rings and spacers where applicable. This is one source you can buy these from: https://www.apogeerockets.com/Rocke...ch-54mm-Propellant-Kit-J275W-14A?cPath=7_267&

 

[Steven]

The original resin capsule's shoulder was too large and I don't possess a lathe to turn it down. So I chucked this as well and found a company called Shapeways online who sent me a 3D printed capsule.

 

[Steven]

Shapeways Capsule on the left, stock piece that came with the kit on the right. More defined in detail the Shapeways CM is.

 

[Steven]

Drilling out the windows to install window frames. You can see the frames to the center right.

 

[Steven]

Window frames installed and the RCS nozzle openings have been drilled out.

 

[Steven]

These pieces were cut from hollow styrene tubing.

 

[Steven]

And installed.

 

[blakeh1]

Excellent work!

 

[Quaralane]

Amazing level of detail you're putting into this. Going to be beyond impressive when she flies

 

[Steven]

Thank you very much. It's been labor intensive to say the least due to its size. A lot of primer, fillers and paint. The glue has been minimal. It's all in the finishing. Just like doing body work on a car. The easy part was the actual building. Finishing is a bear. Masking things off is the Achilles Heel for me on this.

 

[Steven]

The SM from Shapeways. This is 3d printed.

 

[Steven]

The SLA and IU from Shapeways. The two are separate pieces simply dry fitted for picture taking. The IU will be painted separately. Much easier than taping off.

 

[Steven]

Primed parts.

 

[Steven]

 

[Steven]

I'll be focusing on the upper section first in getting it painted. Then on to the larger, more involved booster section.

 

[Hagoth]

Impressive amount of work and detail here. Impressive to see this launch. I watched a friend launch a 24" 3D printed version just last week.

 

[Steven]

These are college students having become the first students to build and fly a rocket into space.

 

[Steven]

https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-model/spacecraft This is a site that can really give you some intricate details on spacecraft. Well recommended site.

 

[Steven]

https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/apollo-command-service-module-3d-model/462519 Here is the CMSM in high detail.