1/12 Mercury Freedom 7 WIP

Started modifying the Hatch

This really is a project to be proud of!

GAF

This really is a project to be proud of!

 

Thanks GAF

Made a knife and holster for the hatch, but I don't like it. Seem too big, so I'll make another tomorrow.

Completed Parachute placed on the right side

Back into the cabin area. These are the revised flood lights

Started routing

Have to keep reminding me, this is a model......so, it really wont work/take off...  will it?

What material are you using for all that wiring?

Mike

All I can say is

Thanks Guys.  For the Wiring, I'm using Plastuct .01 Round Rod

Last night while working on the Instrument Panel Wiring, I received a phone call from my Son In Law saying that my daughter was in labor. After 5 hours of pushing, Marlo Ella was born at 5:25 this morning. I'm a Grandpa.........

Congratulations to You, your daughter and son in law.

Plus  Marlo Ella

Congratulations! That is a very pretty name and a beautiful baby. I also became a grandpa on Nov. 2! 

Congratulations Grandpa Rob.  You as well Grandpa Plastic Junkie. 

Steve

PS.  I am still following your WIP.  I am enjoying it.

Congratulations! :D

Congratulations on the grandchild!

Mike

Congrats!

Thanks All.....

Applied a coat of Flat Black to the Capsule

Decals are applied and the Capsule top coated with Semi-Gloss Clear. I'm thinking about toning down the decals with some pastels. I just don't know if I should......

Freedom 7

Excellent.  Paint and decal work is top notch.

Thank you sir.

Installed the Instrument Panel. Don't know why, but it looks messed up in this picture.

Finished up the Retro Pack today

That retro pack is awesome.

Looking good!

Mike

Thanks guys.

Calling this complete. Here's a few pictures. I'm finishing up the base which seems to be harder than the Capsule.....

Greeting Rob. This ... looks ... stunning!  I just can't say enough about how awesome a job that you did. It's gorgeous.  Watching you put this together was like watching a TV show that you can't get enough of. You should be extremely proud of what you did.  My only question to you is... what are you going to do with it now?  Something like this should be put on display where people can enjoy it.  Seriously, this has to be displayed.

Thanks for the great ride.  I really enjoyed it.

Steve

Thanks Steve.  Glad you enjoyed the ride. 

I haven't thought much about displaying her.  Any ideas?

I don't really know but in my minds eye, I see someplace like a library, or museum that has a display of NASA's history.  I mention a library because sometimes they like to have models for their displays.  Whatever it would be, it should be out there for others to enjoy.  In my opinion, it is worthy of it.  Really nice work.  If you do find a home for it, please let us know.  I would love to hear about it.

Maybe someone-else here will have some ideas.

Congratulations on a truly spectacular build, Lancair! Thanks for taking all of us along on the ride with you - getting a closer look at your technique and process has been an incredible experience and you've raised the bar for all of us with your attention to fine details. Well done!

This is truly the most impressive build I have witness in these forums . Your attention to detail is truly masterful and sets an example for others to follow. Now if you happen to get bored with nothing to do, you might consider adding a stratch built Redstone or an Atlas to add to your Mercury capsule.