VINTAGE ESTES SPACE SHUTTLE #1284 Build Log

[JoeFilgas]

My vintage Estes Space Shuttle #1284 rocket build log: the nose and leading edge light grey was painted on today. I also did all (well most) of the touch ups. A little more later tonight and tomorrow is decal and elevon hinge day!

 

[JoeFilgas]

My vintage Estes Space Shuttle #1284 is done sans a clear coat in 30 days! Sorry no pics today…stay tuned for tomorrow!

 

[JoeFilgas]

My vintage Estes Space Shuttle kit #1284 is basically complete sans a clear matte coat in about 30 days. I had a problem with the elevon hinges and had to try to reposition. It didn’t sit back down well so I’m going to have to lift them a little and get some adhesive on them. Other than that little screw up I’m pretty happy with the latest edition to my NASA historic fleet of rockets!

 

[JoeFilgas]

If you happen to have this kit, are getting one or are working on some other Soace Shuttle project I have found two awesome resources in helping me finish my model. The first is https://www.axmpaperspacescalemodels.com/old/REFERENCE.html. I’ll post the second next.

 

[JoeFilgas]

Here’s the most valuable IMHO. This 3D Shuttle was amazing in helping get everything as close to accurate as my modeling skills allow. https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/orb...03-discovery-5f7176a2ae284d6b99fc970c9d265c04

 

[JoeFilgas]

Well I finished this model a month ago. Today I was able to shoot the entire rocket with a satin clear coat. Therefore a short rotating video and a few still shots being posted today. This is a vintage Estes #1284 Space Shuttle kit circa late 70s.

 

[JoeFilgas]

Short video here:

 

[billeblurzz]

Wow that brings back memories of my attempt in the early 90s! If it flies and glides anyway close to the way it looks that would be amazing! Great job!

 

[JoeFilgas]

Wow that brings back memories of my attempt in the early 90s! If it flies and glides anyway close to the way it looks that would be amazing! Great job!

Thanks so much!