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Scratch Built 1/12 Mercury Redstone

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  • Member since
    June 2005
  • From: Novi, Mi
Posted by Lancair IV on Saturday, August 4, 2018 10:41 AM

Don Stauffer

 

 
Lancair IV

Made the Propulsion Section Paint Mask today

 

 

 

 

Is that done with a CNC vinyl cutter, like a Cricut or something?

 

 

Yes Sir.  I use a Cricut Explorer Air 2.

 

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

  • Member since
    June 2005
  • From: Novi, Mi
Posted by Lancair IV on Sunday, August 12, 2018 8:51 PM

Added the welds to the Propellant Section.  Onto the rivets.

 

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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    June 2005
  • From: Novi, Mi
Posted by Lancair IV on Sunday, August 19, 2018 9:36 AM

Adding Rivets to the Propellant Section.

 

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

GAF
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    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Sunday, August 19, 2018 3:42 PM

As usual, beautiful work, Rob!

Gary

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    June 2005
  • From: Novi, Mi
Posted by Lancair IV on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 8:13 PM

GAF

As usual, beautiful work, Rob!

Gary

 

Thanks Gary

 

The Propellant Section is ready for paint

 

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

  • Member since
    June 2005
  • From: Novi, Mi
Posted by Lancair IV on Thursday, August 30, 2018 3:08 PM

Tested the Connector Brackets

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

GAF
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    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Friday, August 31, 2018 12:12 AM

Okay!  Very nice.

I forgot to ask what you were using as rivets?

Gary

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    June 2018
  • From: Ohio (USA)
Posted by DRUMS01 on Saturday, September 1, 2018 12:17 AM

Progressing well I see? And still so much more to do....

Still watching with admiration and interest

 

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

 

  • Member since
    June 2005
  • From: Novi, Mi
Posted by Lancair IV on Saturday, September 1, 2018 9:11 AM

GAF

Okay!  Very nice.

I forgot to ask what you were using as rivets?

Gary

 

 

Tichy Train Rivets

 

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

  • Member since
    November 2005
  • From: Formerly Bryan, now Arlington, Texas
Posted by CapnMac82 on Saturday, September 1, 2018 4:33 PM

Excellent progress.

The scale of this still boggles my mind a tad.  If in a good way.

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    June 2008
Posted by lewbud on Saturday, September 1, 2018 8:42 PM

Following this on FB as well. I've been meaning to ask, did you drill holes for the rivets first?

Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.

  • Member since
    June 2005
  • From: Novi, Mi
Posted by Lancair IV on Saturday, September 1, 2018 9:34 PM

lewbud

Following this on FB as well. I've been meaning to ask, did you drill holes for the rivets first?

 

 

No.  I removed the head of the rivet from the tree and glued it in place.

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

  • Member since
    June 2005
  • From: Novi, Mi
Posted by Lancair IV on Monday, September 3, 2018 8:37 PM

Painted the Black Stripe and UNITED STATES Lettering.

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

  • Member since
    July 2014
  • From: Franklin Wi
Posted by Bakster on Monday, September 3, 2018 9:04 PM

It looks awesome... This must be a blast to build at such a large scale. Will it clear the ceiling with the escape tower on? I suppose you could cut a hole in the floor above. It would be worth it.

Wink

 

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Posted by cyclingrick on Monday, September 3, 2018 10:36 PM

Very nice indeed! I remember this missile from my youth, and saw it at the Cape Kennedy Space Center.

Rick Cuellar

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    June 2005
  • From: Novi, Mi
Posted by Lancair IV on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 4:58 PM

Propellant Section is complete.  Onto the Instrument Section.

 

 

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

GAF
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  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 11:51 PM

That is looking so nice, Rob!  Almost like you could fuel it up and launch it.

Any plans for a passenger in the Atomic City capsule?

https://www.shapeways.com/product/DA2D6S85E/mercury-astronaut-1-12

Gary

  • Member since
    June 2005
  • From: Novi, Mi
Posted by Lancair IV on Thursday, September 13, 2018 3:07 PM

No plans to put him inside.  He'll be standing next to the Rocket and Engine.

 

 

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

  • Member since
    June 2005
  • From: Novi, Mi
Posted by Lancair IV on Sunday, October 7, 2018 4:20 PM

Majority of the Rivets have been applied to the Instrument Section.

 

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

  • Member since
    June 2005
  • From: Novi, Mi
Posted by Lancair IV on Thursday, October 11, 2018 5:21 PM

Instrument Section almost ready for primer.

 

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

  • Member since
    July 2014
Posted by modelcrazy on Thursday, October 11, 2018 6:12 PM

Perhaps I missed it Rob, but what are you using for the sheeting?

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Thursday, October 11, 2018 9:11 PM

Really looking nice.  Cool shot looking up from the engines

Thanks,

John

GAF
  • Member since
    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Thursday, October 11, 2018 9:27 PM

Rob, that's just incredible!  What a great job.

What's next?  A real-scale version of the Gemini Capsule?  Big Smile

  • Member since
    June 2005
  • From: Novi, Mi
Posted by Lancair IV on Saturday, October 13, 2018 8:50 AM

Completed Case

 

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

  • Member since
    June 2005
  • From: Novi, Mi
Posted by Lancair IV on Saturday, October 20, 2018 4:32 PM

Stick a fork in it! It’s done. No more Rivets

Instrument Section finished with 3,888 Rivets and a total of 10,072 on the booster! Beer me

Final test fit of the Dovap Antennas before the Instrument Section is painted

 

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

  • Member since
    June 2005
  • From: Novi, Mi
Posted by Lancair IV on Saturday, October 27, 2018 11:32 AM

Instrument Section is painted, but not clear coated yet.  I have a few items I'm currenty researching.

 

 

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

  • Member since
    September 2018
  • From: Canada
Posted by satiable on Saturday, October 27, 2018 1:09 PM

Just wow man.. WOW! Very impressive work. Now that is dedication. Good job!

  • Member since
    June 2008
Posted by lewbud on Saturday, October 27, 2018 6:59 PM

Rob,

I've been following this on the book of Face as well and I've got to know. Are those rivets the Archer Transfers rivet decals or did you have drill and place each one individually? When does the Gemini Titan start?

Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.

  • Member since
    June 2008
Posted by lewbud on Saturday, October 27, 2018 7:01 PM

Nevermind, I just saw that I had already asked this and you answered. This is amazing work.

Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.

GAF
  • Member since
    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Sunday, October 28, 2018 5:07 PM

lewbud

When does the Gemini Titan start?

Maybe Rob's going for the BIG one... a 1/12 Saturn V! Wink

Gary

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