Sheri's Mercury Redstone

[Turd]

Thanks for the detailed step by step on this build. Seeing the techniques used by other folks really helps make builds go more smoothly, and helps me learn handy new tricks.

 

[Steven]

Thanks for the detailed step by step on this build. Seeing the techniques used by other folks really helps make builds go more smoothly, and helps me learn handy new tricks.

Thank you very much. It's fun to do.:wink:

 

[Steven]

Now I have the jettison motor assembly glued on. Next will be the remaining upper supports which will enclose this. I've made a paper tube to slide over the motor to cover it while priming and final painting. The motors were painted silver with a chrome band around the motor casing.

 

[Steven]

Hoping to come up with some more here.

 

[qquake2k]

Been taking a hiatus?

 

[chuck5395]

Been taking a hiatus?

+1 ?

 

[Steven]

Yeah, my bi-polar disorder has been acting up for awhile.

 

[Steven]

The next steps should be more priming of the fins and motor tube.

 

[Zeroignite]

ffers hugs for bipolar:

I definitely know how depression can be. Not exactly conducive to working on projects.

 

[Steven]

Still more work to be done after the second priming.

 

[Steven]

As you can clearly see. More filling and sanding to do.

 

[qquake2k]

It's still looking good. I probably already said this, but the Mercury Redstone is one of my all time favorite rockets.

 

[Steven]

It's still looking good. I probably already said this, but the Mercury Redstone is one of my all time favorite rockets.

Well thank you qquake2k!!

 

[Steven]

Soon I'll be putting up some pics of the fin progress. :wink:

 

[qquake2k]

Soon I'll be putting up some pics of the fin progress. :wink:

Can't wait to see them!

 

[Steven]

166755[/ATTACH] Once again, more pics of the fins in their present state.

 

[Steven]

166758[/ATTACH] A second fin..

 

[Steven]

166760[/ATTACH] And a third...

 

[NJRick]

they look great Steven! and I agree with quake...the Mercury Redstone is just an awesome rocket! One of my favorites!

 

[Steven]

166949[/ATTACH] And the fourth fin.

 

[Steven]

One area to tackle still.

 

[Steven]

Another spot on the second fin.

 

[Steven]

Third fin...

 

[Steven]

Fourth fin...

 

[qquake2k]

They look great to me.

 

[Steven]

They look great to me.

You be the man! :wink:

 

[Steven]

View attachment 167004 One area to tackle still.

Here is sanded product comparison. View attachment 167929

 

[Steven]

View attachment 167005 Another spot on the second fin.

I believe this is the second fin.

 

[cjp]

What a outstanding job you have done with your build.I agree with Jim,it's also one of my favorites.

 

[Steven]

Here are the results from my third filling and sanding effort. Still, more needs to be done.