~1/70th Scale Build Index

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This thread is intended to index various ~1/70th scale rocket related builds. Over the years i've built over 10 ~1/70th rockets, and have at least 6 more waiting. Most of these were kits (many OOP), and a few are scratch. Thought this build index might interest others, especially those whom already have ~1/70th Saturns built.

Saturn V

Apogee Components Saturn V Build

Built a ~1/70th Apogee Components Saturn V over 10 years ago. I deviated from instructions, overbuilding it for an H motor. Looking back, without modification the kit would probably handle most H motors just fine. Some deviations: Substituted built up cardboard centering rings with wood...

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Saturn 1B

Semroc Saturn 1B Build

Built a ~1/70th Semroc Saturn 1B over 10 years ago. Some deviations from instructions: Built for a cluster of 4x24mm motors (Estes E9's). Replaced stuffer tube with larger diameter stuffer tube. Used Apogee Components capsule kit, instead of the provided Semroc Capsule kit. Motor retention...

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Little Joe II

Semroc Little Joe II Build

Built a ~1/70th Semroc Little Joe II over 10 years ago. Some deviations from instructions: Used Apogee Components capsule kit, instead of the provided Semroc Capsule kit. Video doesn't show it, but (but per instructions) added weight to the capsule to get center of gravity/pressure...

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Mercury Atlas

Horizon Models Mercury Atlas Build - Display Only

Built a ~1/70th scale Horizon Models Mercury Atlas plastic model. Did not convert to fly, but thought some folks here might be interested in what it looks like. I did not put near as much effort into the finish that most plastic model builders would. For example, i used 15 year old, lumpy...

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Mercury Redstone

Horizon Models Mercury Redstone Build - Display Only

Built a ~1/70th scale Horizon Models Mercury Redstone plastic model. Did not convert to fly, but thought some folks here might be interested in what it looks like. I did not put near as much effort into the finish that most plastic model builders would. For example, i hand brushed 15 year old...

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Little Joe (I)

Real Space Models Little Joe I Build - Display Only

Built a ~1/70th scale Real Space Models Little Joe (I) 3d printed and etched metal model. Did not convert to fly, but thought some folks here might be interested in what it looks like. I did not put near as much effort into the finish that most plastic model builders would. For example, i used...

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Titan IIIE

Estes Titan IIIE Build

Unboxed a ~1/70th Estes Titan IIIE back in 2010, built in 2016, and finally launched in 2021. Bob

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Falcon Heavy Prototype

Scratch Built Falcon Heavy Prototype

Scratch built a prototype of ~1/70th Falcon Heavy, with 3x29mm motor mount. Prototyped to: 1) test whether friction fit fins would work 2) verify my overall design flew successfully, given the design is a bit more complex 1) friction fit fins didn't seem like they would hold with the 29mm...

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Falcon 9 Prototype

Scratch Built Falcon 9 Prototype

Scratch built a prototype of a ~1/70th Falcon 9, with 24mm motor mount. Prototyped to test whether friction fit fins would work. Test was successful. Launched on Estes E9, and friction fit fins did not let go. Did have to shim one of the fin slots with a few layers of paper to get tight fit...

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Delta IV Medium

DFR Technologies Delta IV Medium Build

Unboxed a ~1/70th DFR Technologies / Carl Campbell Delta IV Medium kit back in 2010 and 2014, then finally launched in 2021. Originally built to launch as cluster, with the sides containing A or B motors and falling off while E9 main motor continued thrusting. Gave up on that idea, in favor of...

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Future (maybe years away) links:
Lunar Module (Built. Just need to add a picture/thread).
Gemini Titan (Built. Just need to add a picture/thread)
Space Shuttle (North Coast Rocketry kit. Stucturally built, but still need to add detail pieces, paint, etc.)
Delta IV Heavy (DFR Technologies kit, not started)
Delta II (DFR Technologies kit, not started)
Delta III (DFR Technologies kit, not started)
Display-worthy Falcon 9 (Scratch build. Ready for decals and clear coat)
Display-worthy Falcon Heavy (Parts are gathered (including 3d printed parts). Need to start gluing together)
Starship/Superheavy (Airframe and Flite-Metal purchased.)
Juno 1 (Plastic model kit. Needs painted and decaled.)
Atlas missile (Plastic model kit. Needs painted and decaled.)
V2 (Plastic model kit. Needs painted and a couple decals.)
Also have some height/width calculations for Vulcan, New Glenn, and Electron.

Bob

 

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Here is a build of a ~1/70th scale Estes Gemini Titan:

Model Rocket Building

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Not my build, as i do not have pictures of my build.

Bob

 

[Funkworks]

I wish the scale was specified for all model rockets. One can always look it up and work it out but having it listed somewhere would be convenient.

 

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Here is build video of scratch built ~1/70th display-worthy Falcon 9:

Scratch Built Falcon 9

Scratch built a Falcon 9 CRS-19 with 24mm motor mount. Had previously prototyped to test friction-fit, removable fins. This is the more display-worth build. Main airframe obtained from eRockets. eRockets was phasing out that size body tube. I'd found mailing tubes at local Meijer store...

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Build video of ~1/70th Horizon Models plastic model Juno:

Horizon Models Juno Build - Display Only

Built a ~1/70th scale Horizon Models Juno plastic model. Did not convert to fly, but thought some folks here might be interested in what it looks like. I did not put near as much effort into the finish that most plastic model builders would. For example, i'm bit sloppy with paint and decals.

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Build video of ~1/70th Revell plastic model V2:

Revell V2 Build - Display Only

Built a ~1/70th scale Revell V2 plastic model. Did not convert to fly, but thought some folks here might be interested in what it looks like. I did not put near as much effort into the finish that most plastic model builders would. For example, i goobered up the paint, and ruined the few decals...

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Build video of ~1/70th Horizon Models plastic model Atlas missile:

Horizon Models Atlas Missile Build - Display Only

Built a ~1/70th scale Horizon Models Atlas missile plastic model. Did not convert to fly, but thought some folks here might be interested in what it looks like. I did not put near as much effort into the finish that most plastic model builders would. For example i gave on on the US AIR FORCE...

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Build video of ~1/70th Horizon Models plastic model Redstone missile:

Horizon Models Redstone Missile Build - Display Only

Built a ~1/70th scale Horizon Models Redstone missile plastic model. Did not convert to fly, but thought some folks here might be interested in what it looks like. I did not put near as much effort into the finish that most plastic model builders would. For example, i skipped application of some...

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Missile series of V2, Redstone, and Atlas is complete.

Now can get back to the shuttle build, which will be launched.
After that a few Deltas (2, 3, Heavy) and Starship/Superheavy, which will all be launched as well.

 

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Build video of ~1/70th display-worthy, scratch built Falcon Heavy:

Scratch Built Falcon Heavy

~1/70th scale Falcon Heavy 3d printed nose cones, transition, aft end connector, and half the conduits/raceways based on scottdee thingiverse files), after getting help from eRockets build night folks (Mark, Jay B, Phil Q, Randy B) to upscale the design files...

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Shuttle build is getting close to launch.
After that a few Deltas (2, 3, Heavy) and Starship/Superheavy, which will all be built/launched as well.

 

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Picture of latest progress. Shuttle is getting close to being ready to launch.

Clockwise from left front: missile series, first US satellite, mercury, gemini, a delta iv medium, apollo, STS, spacex, and then titan iiie.

13 of these can currently be obtained in kit form (gemini and apollo lunar module are out of production, but available on ebay), though 8 are plastic models.

 

[hobie1dog]

looking forward to the Delta II build

 

[prfesser]

Picture of latest progress. Shuttle is getting close to being ready to launch.

Clockwise from left front: missile series, first US satellite, mercury, gemini, a delta iv medium, apollo, STS, spacex, and then titan iiie.

13 of these can currently be obtained in kit form (gemini and apollo lunar module are out of production, but available on ebay), though 8 are plastic models.

Rocket garden! Love it!