Scratch Built 1/12 Mercury Redstone

You guys are killing me.

Started applying the Adaptor Ring Nuts and Bolts.

Installed the clamp ring cover pulley dampers.

She fits in the case.  Thank God.  

I've been working on the Escape Tower.  Now onto the Capsule

I ordered a Glass Shelf to replace the wood test pattern.

It looks incredible, Rob.

Fantastic. I can't think of any other words. 

Outstanding work Rob! Can you break it down for transit?

Thanks All.

Yes.  Each section can easily be seperated as needed

Ya.  I can finally post.....  Thanks Elizabeth.

A lot has happened since my last post.  The Capsule is moving along at a slow but steady pace.  I received the 1/12 scale A-7 Engine and will start that after I finish The Crack....

Welcome back, Rob!  I was beginning to wonder if something had happened besides the FSM posting SNAFU.  Glad to see you're okay and still at it!

Once again, stellar work!

Gary

This is the Environmental System that will be located below and to the left and right of the astronauts couch. Still need to make a bunch of hoses after this equipment is installed.

The third picture is one of the cameras. This one will be located above the astronauts left shoulder.

Completed Hatch and Stand

Rob,

Your attention to detail is extraordinary!

Gary

Excellent work!

Man this is great.  I admire your dedication and patience especially with the rivets. 

Very good indeed. 

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T e d

Thanks guys.  After reviewing the Hatch, I decided to build a new one.

Started wiring the components on the Rear Bulkhead

Wow!  With every post it gets more impressive.

Rob, is it me or does the back of the capsule look like it heeds a hair cut or shave? 

Seriously, this is outstanding work. What are you using for the detail reference (just curious as it is impressive)?

Ben

Latest Update.

Rear Bulkhead Wiring is complete

Made the Survival Pack

Made the Cabin Pressure Relief Valve

And finally the Pressurization Equipment which I will start plumbing tonight.

Cheers

Started the Plumbing

Installed the Forward Bulkhead with Hatch and completed the Pressurization Plumbing.

The Abort Handle with PTT button

Very, very nice work. I wish I could still do things like the Mercury. It was vey early in the space race.

I remember clearly.

Rick

Started the Instrument Panel and had to take a break while the decals were being printed.  The first picture is what it will look like when I'm complete and the second is the upper half of the instrument panel with the gauges reay to install.

As always Rob, nice work.

BTW sir, I noticed your Freedom 7 was in the July edition Reader Gallery. Congratulations...

Thanks Bakster.

Quick update.  The I/P is coming along and is almost ready to wire

Instrument Panel is complete less wiring

Sun Shades and Visors

Lights installed

Stunning work again,I have to ask though as I have 4 of these capsules,one I have allready built a few years ago as Friendship,one I have started as Freedom and the other two were/are going to be Liberty Bell one as she flew and the last one as I aquired it from a friend and the instrument sprue/clear parts were missing as Liberty as she was found in 1999 on the sea floor,I have to ask though what size of led's are you using and how did you make those brilliant light fittings,I now want to light mine,

regards

Gordon

Wow,

That looks incredible