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I've been planning this for some time and started on her the end of January. Launch Table is complete, and the Tail Unit is ready for the thousands of rivets.
I plan on building the Atomic City Mercury Capsule to sit on top dressed as Gus Grissom's Liberety Bell 7.
Rob Byrnes
Novi, Mi
Looks great. I will be following this thread closely. Real space is one of the genre that I do scratch occasionally.
Don Stauffer in Minnesota
Holy moly, that is a great start to one incredible project!
Next up on your list should be... a Saturn V.
“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”
That's exquisite.
Are you planning on keeping the parts separate in case they need to be moved?
Since it's likely for be about 7' tall and all.
CapnMac82 That's exquisite. Are you planning on keeping the parts separate in case they need to be moved? Since it's likely for be about 7' tall and all.
Yes. All sections will come apart. The Capsule will be lit.
Over 800 rivets applied so far. long way to go
Awesome work as usual. Watching.
The zone between Fins 1 and 4 is complete. So far I've placed about 1,400 Rivets
Wow! Impressive work. How tall will the entire piece be?
Thanks,
John
keavdog Wow! Impressive work. How tall will the entire piece be?
Almost 7 feet
What a long dragged out process. I'm half complete with the rivets. I started applying the rivets on 6/18/18. So far over 2,500 have been applied. Guess I need to order more rivets...…….
Have a great weekend
Awesome work Rob. Keep keeping on. I am cheering you on.
One more section to go. Approximately 3,700 rivets applied so far.
Are you dreaming about rivets yet? How many bits have you used up with the drilling? Do you fingers have any skin left on them?
Seriously, this is showing both great dedication AND modeling skills. I am staying tuned into this build till completion. If the upper stages equal this part of the build, we are in for a treat!.....
Ben
"Everyones the normal until you get to know them" (Unknown)
LAST COMPLETED:
1/35 Churchill Mk IV AVRE with bridge - DONE
NEXT PROJECT:
1/35 CH-54A Tarhe Helicopter
Thanks guys.
Finished the rivets on the Tail Unit tonight. Approximately 4,800 rivets.
WOW, this build it riveting!....
Sorry, but I could not help that one
Not to be the clueless one in the room....but I would suspect all those rivets would have been flush mounted..as was with aircraft rivets......?
Was this a unique situation?
Rob
rwiederrich Not to be the clueless one in the room....but I would suspect all those rivets would have been flush mounted..as was with aircraft rivets......? Was this a unique situation? Rob
You would think. The Mercury Redstone was designed between 1950 and 1952 by Chrysler and was a direct descendant of the German V-2 Rocket which was also riveted together.
The entire rocket is not riveted. Only the Tail Section, and Instrument Section are riveted. A portion of the Propellant Section is, but most of it is welded.
This is a reference picture of a Redstone Rocket.
Cheers
Tail Unit painted.
It looks really cool. Nice work.
Careful, Rob! From these photos the government might think you're building a REAL one in your basement and send in Federal agents!
Gary
I've never noticed before but ina way it looks a bit like a stretched out V-2.I was just over at the Cape about two weeks ago and I never noticed the fins. I was too busy looking at the top section.
ikar01 I've never noticed before but ina way it looks a bit like a stretched out V-2.I was just over at the Cape about two weeks ago and I never noticed the fins. I was too busy looking at the top section.
Of course, it was designed by Von Braun, so I guess that explains the V-2 technology used. Much less streamlined, however. I believe the Redstone main section was cylindrical.
Wow, looking at the photos, your model has a metal "feel" to it! Keep up the great work, can't wait to see the propellant tank section!
Don Stauffer Much less streamlined, however.
Difference in staging (and in the ability to compute aerodynamic loads.
The entire A4 vehicle was meant to make the entire trip, so it needed the ogive shape for super and trans sonic stability.
Redstone was only meant to "throw" a payload into a ballistic path, so the booster portion could be designed for engineering efficiency, thus, the simple cylinder shape.
This build remains one of my favorites; just everything about it is inspiring and cool to watch.
Final fit of the Propellant Section, Instrument Section, and Capsule before sheeting her.
What an awesome build. The Redstone has always been my favorite. Here is an awesome photo for an awesome build. May it help inspire you.
God speed.
Made the Propulsion Section Paint Mask today
Looking good - wish you had a video of this build.
Lancair IV Made the Propulsion Section Paint Mask today
Is that done with a CNC vinyl cutter, like a Cricut or something?
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