Revell 1/144 Apollo Saturn V Rocket with Paper LUT & Crawler

Pictures of the stupid black decals.  Man this really pisses me off.  I hope they come off without damaging the finish.......

I guess I'll finish up the engines whil I wait for the new decals and LUT...

Cheers

The folks at Revell-o-Gram are pretty obstinate about this; when I discovered that they had done this, I wrote to them, as had a few other space modellers. Basically; tough, get the replacement decals.

Revell's new corporate masters are going to ruin the company.

Vagabond_Astronomer wrote:

The folks at Revell-o-Gram are pretty obstinate about this; when I discovered that they had done this, I wrote to them, as had a few other space modellers. Basically; tough, get the replacement decals. Revell's new corporate masters are going to ruin the company.

I wrote Revell as well.  Why would they do this?  They're already printing red in the flags....Sounds like a screw up that they refuse to admit and fix.  Maybe it's time to boycott Revell!!!!!!

Finally received a response from Revell.

Robert,

This is an error with the decals. Unfortunately, we do not have any replacements with the correct lettering in Red.

We have advised our Engineering and Graphics department about this.  It will not be changed at this time, unless the company decides to re-run the kit in the future.

If there are any other questions regarding any other Revell model kits please feel free to send your email to Cservice@revell.com and one of our staff members will be more than happy to respond back to you.

Regards,

Revell Inc

Consumer Services

Cheers

I received the decals from Space Model Systems.  They are awesome.  I think every marking for the Saturn V is there.

I received the Crawler and LUT today........These things are going to be a handful, but should look pretty awesome when complete.....Should I keep posting, or is everyone tired of this?

Cheers

lewbud wrote:

Is this one of those paper kits you see on Ebay?  I'd like to see it built as I've thought about getting one myself.

Yes it is.  I contacted the supplier directly rather than using E-bay.  The Crawler and LUT arrived from California in less than a week.  There's probably 30 sheets and a CD with the instructions.  I'm letting the sheets flatten out before I start, plus it's giving me time to apply all the awesome decals from Space Model Systems.  I have no idea how to build a paper model, but I think I'm about to learn how.

Cheers

The Saturn V is complete.  I built her as Apollo 13 which I saw lift off when I was 8 years old.  I'll never forget it.

Complete Apollo 13 with the RIGHT Decals 

I started the LUT by cutting out the sides and platform, then gluing them together making sure everything is as square as possible.

Parts making up the platform

The four sides have been glued together and the platform glued to the sides.

Tomorrow, I'll start the structure that will go underneath the platform and giver her the strength she needs to hold up Apollo 13.

Cheers

Rob,

Looking good.  Been thinking about buying one of those and using it as a pattern for a plastic build.

Next time you decide to build a Sat V, make sure you get Real Space's Sat V conversion.  It replaces the kit's inaccurate SLA and CSM.  You did a bang up job.

maffen wrote:

get a life,would you?

Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed.....

Rob -  Fantastic job The red decals really make a difference. I am also looking forward to seeing theSaturn V on the new platform...

Several years back I built an Estes Flying Saturn V. What a Great kit that was plus a challenge of skill. It turned out so nice I never could get the nerve to launch it. I kept it on display at a hobby shop I worked at untill some collector came in and offered an obscene price for it. Needless to say I thought about buying another to build after learning from the first one.

Right now I do have the Revell 1/96 in various stages of construction. There is Something magical about those rockets ( Saturn V , Mercury Redstone , Little Joe , ) for me from being a kid in that space era.

Hey guys.  It's been a while.  It took me several days to cut the platforms out and glue them together.  What am I doing?  There's 18 of them, each had 4 sides and a bottom to glue.  Not to mention the parts that will go onto each level.  Oh well.  Here's a few pictures.

The 18 platforms, cut and glued together

Close up detail of one platform

Underside of the platform.  Since it is not supplied, I had to print out a color copy from the manual and bond it to the underside of the platform using gold leaf adhesive.

Cheers

It took me 3 days to cut out and glue together the structures that go on the platforms.  This thing is out of control.  I wish I were building plastic or brass again.......

Cheers

 AH HA! So this is where you've been hiding!

 Looks good buddy, also sounds like a bit of a chore! That's a lot of stuff.

Lancair IV wrote:

I wish I were building plastic or brass again.......

 The truely beautiful thing about this hobby is....you can!!!

 Don't forget...october 10, contest in Kalamazoo!!!

     FERMIS

mallagoodee wrote:

Keep posting these pix!! Not having done anything in paper, give me an idea what you're using for supports. On each of the 18 levels are you wrapping the paper around a stronger core of something, or is the 'paper' quite thick, more like cardboard. And all the little details, are they just folded and glued paper? This is the first in-progress build I've seen of the LUT so keep 'em coming. And it looks like you're doing a superb job on it!! Pete

Thanks Pete,

     The paper is a 60 lb test according to the web site.  It's fairly strong and should do the job.  The platforms are just folded and glued paper.   It's amazing how strong a section gets when you bend a flange 90 degrees.  The launch platform has 1/4" think foam board built up for the structure.  I forgot to take pictures of this before I closed it up.  sorry..  For the back bone of the tower, I used a piece of poplar cut to the exact size, then wrapped the cardboard around it using spray contact cement.  She should be strong enough.

Cheers

Levels 1, 2, and 3 assembled to the vertical girders.  Things will straiten out when the girders are attached to the platform.

Cheers and have a Happy and Safe Labor Day

Rob,

You've done some very nice work! My son and I are building the Revell kit too. He's three years old, going on four in  November, so he helps me with gluing and some painting, but I'm doing a lot of the work. Neverthless, he has gotten a lot of hands on time with this model.

I'm glad to read that better decals are available. The black text just doesn't look right.

I'm anxious to see more of your work on the launch tower.

Regards,

Making some progress

Cheers

That tower assembly ( and, of course, the rocket itself ) looks great!  I'm going to have to reconsider those paper kits.  I've kind of disregarded them up til now.

A question about the SaturnV: was this the recent commemorative re-issue with Buzz Aldrin's picture and name tied in for the Apollo 11 anniversary?  My son was wanting one and I figured if that was the one with the decal issue then I would just order the correct ones at the same time as I get the kit.

If that re-issue does have decal problems, maybe Buzz Aldrin should know about Revell's attitude when they goof this big on something with his name on it, especially since he flew in the original. 

Kugai wrote:

That tower assembly ( and, of course, the rocket itself ) looks great!  I'm going to have to reconsider those paper kits.  I've kind of disregarded them up til now. A question about the SaturnV: was this the recent commemorative re-issue with Buzz Aldrin's picture and name tied in for the Apollo 11 anniversary?  My son was wanting one and I figured if that was the one with the decal issue then I would just order the correct ones at the same time as I get the kit. If that re-issue does have decal problems, maybe Buzz Aldrin should know about Revell's attitude when they goof this big on something with his name on it, especially since he flew in the original.

Hi Kugai,

     Thanks for the compliment.........Yes...The Saturn V was the Buzz Aldrin re-issue.  The decals were screwed up, unfortunately, I didn't realize it until after I applied them.  it took me 2 days to get them off.  I ordered a new set from http://www.spacemodelsystems.com/ and they worked great.  Good question about Buzz.....I wonder if he knows?

Cheers

slingshot392 wrote:

This is really looking great! I have this model and after reading this thread, I also ordered the replacement decals.  The launching platform looks great as well.  Is it very hard to put together?  I haven't put together a paper model yet although I have bought a couple and have some nice free ones as well to do some time.

Thanks Slingshot......I haven't been able to work on this since my surgery and the 8 week recovery.  I'm not supposed to lift my hands above my shoulders and the LUT stands almost 6 1/2 feet high while it's sitting on my bench, so I've put it aside for now.  It's not that hard to build.  Just takes time and patience.

Thanks for looking