Launch Complex 39

Anonymous

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November 2005

Launch Complex 39

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 7:51 PM

Im new to the group so this is my first post.
I am currently building a 1/72 Shuttle Launch Complex.
I've been working on it for years and recently decided to pick it up again
and finish it.

Take a look at my progress if you want at http://shuttlelaunchcomplex.com/

any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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mojodoctor

Member since
September 2003
From: Shell Beach, California

Posted by mojodoctor on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 12:36 AM

Holy schmoly!
That is sooooo very nice. Be proud, for you are doing some beautifulwork.

Matt Fly fast, fly low, turn left!

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 1:10 PM

Mind-boggling! You are doing outstanding! I'd love to know what scale that is too!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 2:28 PM

its done in a 1/72 scale

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 25, 2004 8:28 AM

What a fantastic undertaking.

Are you going to have a launch vehicle there also? I do not usually get into the space forum. When I saw the title of your thread I had to see what you are doing. I am in the process of building a launch site diorama of the Regulus One. Fortunately the launch platform is nowhere near as complicated as yours.

By the way, Welcome to the forum. It appears as if you will have a lot to offer us modelers with what you do. You could also put a post in the diorama section if you choose to go that way with your build. Looking forward to see more progress photos. Keep up the good work.

Richard

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 25, 2004 6:07 PM

WOW!

Oh, and

to FSM!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 27, 2004 12:37 AM

Out standing !! Thumbs Up [tup]

I'm impressed with the aircraft carrier as well and WELCOME

cheers mike

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SNOOPY

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December 2002

Posted by SNOOPY on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 4:44 PM

Excellent job and welcome. Where did you get your references from? Some day I might actually do a scratchbuild like that. When I become good:)

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 8:52 PM

all i used for reference were lots and lots of pictures.....a calculator , a rular and a pair of dividers......and staring at a pic for an hour sometimes to pick out details.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 8, 2004 7:02 AM

AMAZING! I wanted to try something like that for my Revell Saturn V (the big one) but I have no idea were to start. You are inspiration!
Keep up the good work!! Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 26, 2004 12:02 AM

does anyone have any pics of the inside of the levels on the fixed service structure?

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renarts

Member since
April 2003
From: Sunny Florida

Posted by renarts on Monday, July 26, 2004 11:25 PM

infimurf,

Contact Bionetics corporation at Kennedy Space Center. They hold the photo contract for out at KSC and CCAFS (last I heard they still did) and I know they have a room the size of your house with photos dating back to the 50's. They may be able to supply you with some pictures. Otherwise, make a call to KSC Public Affairs and they may be able to help you out. If you explain what you are doing they may be extremely helpful. Worse case they can just say no.... I know years ago we worked on a model of LC40 and 41and the VIB (Vertical Integration Building) when we were refitting for Titan IV and Commercial Titan and was amazed at the amount of drawings generated on these two structures. But the models came in handy to figure out equipment and platform shuffling when it came time to bring iin new test vehicles.

Good Luck

Mike "Imagination is the dye that colors our lives" Marcus Aurellius A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!"

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 2:57 AM

W H O A ......... Thumbs Up [tup]

a'hm speechless (or typeless)
incredible perseverence......

by the way....... Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

to the forum, Murph

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 6:21 PM

That is one masive undertaking. a super job thanks for the veiw.

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 9:49 AM

My oh my..! That's mind-boggling! Where did you get your info from??? I've been dreaming of doing the same type of job with the main Soviet launch pad but the lack of info is a big problem. Of course, being Soviet, it would have to be difficult to find that type of info!!!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 3, 2004 11:43 PM

hey guys, check out the progress on my shuttle launch complex. i took most of august off needed a rest. now i'm back working on it.
http://www.shuttlelaunchcomplex.com/progress.htm

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 18, 2004 11:39 PM

does anyone out there know the diameter of the lightning mast on top of the FSS. I know it is 80 ft long.

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Griz

Member since
January 2004
From: The flatlands of Kansas

Posted by Griz on Monday, September 27, 2004 7:42 PM

Just checked out your progress,..........UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!
Words probably do about as much justice to your work as the photos do.
Griz

Griz

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 8:24 PM

Here is some more progress on my launch complex

http://shuttlelaunchcomplex.com/1004detail.htm

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 17, 2004 11:51 PM

i put some large pics ot of the entire complex with a test fit. take a look guys

http://shuttlelaunchcomplex.com/1004detail.htm

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Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Monday, October 18, 2004 6:09 PM

Incredible work.....! This is some masterful stuff.....well done!

Regards, Dan

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 15, 2004 6:23 PM

i've added some pics of my work for november on the Rotating Service Structure

http://shuttlelaunchcomplex.com/1104detail.htm

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 9:15 AM

another month has gone by and i've posted some update pics for december. More work is done on the RSS.

http://shuttlelaunchcomplex.com/1204detail.htm

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 2:54 PM

Man... I don't know what to say. Nothing I can say can do this work right.
Are you an architect or something ???

On the bench : Revell's 1/125 RV Calypso

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 2, 2005 9:53 PM

well its a new year. and i still have a lot of work to do but i posted some pics of my launch complex as it stands for a test fit.

http://shuttlelaunchcomplex.com/complexoverview.htm

also some progress pics for january.

http://shuttlelaunchcomplex.com/0105detail.htm