Scratch Built 1/12 Mercury Redstone

danburnsart

Member since
December 2010

Posted by danburnsart on Saturday, November 14, 2020 6:53 AM

damn thats amazing! thanks so much for sharing this! I'm daunted just building the capsule!

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GAF

Member since
June 2012
From: Anniston, AL

Posted by GAF on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 12:40 AM

Rob,

It's a work of art.

Gary

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Don Stauffer

Member since
November 2009
From: Twin Cities of Minnesota

Posted by Don Stauffer on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 8:48 AM

Fantastic and beautiful!

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Monday, November 18, 2019 1:37 PM

Been a while since I've looked at this. Sorry. The Redstone has been done for some time and is displayed in my Den.

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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Adrian Urrejola

Member since
October 2011
From: Guatemala

Posted by Adrian Urrejola on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 1:40 PM

Rally fantastic, I'm enjoying,

thanks

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Nemo2001

Member since
July 2019

Posted by Nemo2001 on Friday, July 19, 2019 2:54 AM

Thanks Rob,after all these years building lego for son's and grandson's I never thought about the brick lights,probably because of the scales I've been working in and using fibre optic mainly,brilliant build very inspiring cheers Gordon

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 4:58 PM

Thanks Guys,

The lights I use are Brick Lights.... Lego. I know I know......

Started the wiring

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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PFJN

Member since
January 2015

Posted by PFJN on Thursday, July 11, 2019 5:50 PM

Wow,

That looks incredible

1st Group Build

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Nemo2001

Member since
July 2019

Posted by Nemo2001 on Monday, July 8, 2019 5:18 AM

stunning build,what kind of led's are you using and if you dont mind me asking how did you make the small lights,I have one built as Friendship 7 and 3 others to work on,one is started as Freedom 7 and the other two will be Liberty Bell 7,as flight and as on sea bed when found in 1999,the instrument and clear parts were missing from the kit when a friend gave me it so logical choice to do the damaged/rotted insides cheers Gordon

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Nemo2001

Member since
July 2019

Posted by Nemo2001 on Monday, July 8, 2019 2:58 AM

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

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Sunday, July 7, 2019 3:42 PM

Instrument Panel is complete less wiring

Sun Shades and Visors

Lights installed

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Sunday, June 30, 2019 1:47 PM

Thanks Bakster.

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

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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Bakster

Member since
July 2014
From: Franklin Wi

Posted by Bakster on Monday, June 3, 2019 11:28 PM

As always Rob, nice work.

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

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Monday, June 3, 2019 8:32 PM

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.

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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cyclingrick

Member since
March 2013

Posted by cyclingrick on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 12:13 PM

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

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Sunday, March 24, 2019 11:17 AM

The Abort Handle with PTT button

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Sunday, March 17, 2019 8:26 PM

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

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Friday, March 15, 2019 9:00 PM

Started the Plumbing

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Thursday, March 14, 2019 3:21 PM

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

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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DRUMS01

Member since
June 2018
From: Ohio (USA)

Posted by DRUMS01 on Monday, March 4, 2019 6:38 PM

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

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

Ben

"Everyones the normal until you get to know them" (Unknown)

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Don Stauffer

Member since
November 2009
From: Twin Cities of Minnesota

Posted by Don Stauffer on Monday, February 25, 2019 8:47 AM

Wow! With every post it gets more impressive.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Sunday, February 24, 2019 9:20 AM

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

Started wiring the components on the Rear Bulkhead

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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Ted4321

Member since
December 2018

Posted by Ted4321 on Thursday, February 14, 2019 7:27 PM

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

Very good indeed.

*subscribed*

T e d

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Modelerinthemitten

Member since
February 2015

Posted by Modelerinthemitten on Thursday, February 14, 2019 5:50 PM

Excellent work!

1/8 Delorean Time Machine Build

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GAF

Member since
June 2012
From: Anniston, AL

Posted by GAF on Sunday, January 27, 2019 4:22 AM

Rob,

Your attention to detail is extraordinary!

Gary

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:38 PM

Completed Hatch and Stand

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Sunday, January 20, 2019 8:42 AM

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.

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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GAF

Member since
June 2012
From: Anniston, AL

Posted by GAF on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 4:28 PM

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

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 3:44 PM

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....