New project on the bench. 1/144 Saturn V will be displayed on it’s side. Starting with Revells kit, I decided to make new F-1 Engines on the 3D printer. The kit engines required more work on the inside than I was willing to do, so a quick design in Catia, and 6 hours later, I had my first Engine. Lots of cleanup to do, but it’s much simpler than filling and sanding the kit parts. (I hope)
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What printer are you using, a Formlabs?
I have a printerbot Play. Unfortunately, I can’t get the detail I want with it, so I ordered a set from Shapeways.
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Giddy up! This will be awesome. Watching…
Max is here watching! Cool kit and even at 1/144 this kit gets big. My wall display is about 54 inches long in the stage separated length. Have fun!
Max
Hmm, I now see that Photobucket is holding my pictures hostage under the Saturn 5 Moon Machine post below but I just re-posted them with far superior ImageShack.
OK. Quick mock up tonight, and a question.
Should I or shouldn’t I place the Earth and Moon on the display?
Personally, I think the Earth and Moon would add nicely to the display.
I agree with Don.
OK. Here’s my plan. Base edge will be stained Cheery. Top will be Black with white speckles to represent stars. Earth and Moon will be placed on there somewhere.
My parts from Shapeways should be in the next few days, and I can get on with this.
Have a great weekend my friends
Hey, It was the mission, Earth to Moon! Go for it!
Max
Look at the detail on these 1/144 F-1 Engines. These things are unbelievable… 1 coat of primer applied.
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Wow! Those make mine look crude. I approve!
Max
I’m not so sure . . . Even in this scale they’d be kinda big.
Chris
Very nice work! Those engines should look fantastic!
Looks like I need to do some cleanup.
Shiny! [B]
Long weekend, but productive.
I stripped the F-1 Engines due to the lack of prep on my part on the outside. The Base is complete and tomorrow I will attach the Patches.
Have a great week
Wow!
F-1 Engines taking shape
Neat! An engine stand!