3D printed N1

[Cape Byron]

Found this via a link on YORF.

A 3D printed N1 that looks pretty cool.

I have no connection to the manufacturer.

https://reallykoostuff.com/

 

[neil_w]

Yeah, that is pretty impressive work. Certain to be a much friendlier build than the Alteira model.

 

[kuririn]

I hope he gets the bigger one in stock soon.
My 3rd stimulus payment went into my account today.
And I want to do my part to stimulate the economy.

 

[markschnell]

I hope he gets the bigger one in stock soon.
My 3rd stimulus payment went into my account today.
And I want to do my part to stimulate the economy.

Yeah, I'm with ya. Unfortunately, my wife's all food this, and mortgage that. Pshh, whatever.

 

[aerostadt]

That does look cool! The plastic parts look terrific! I have Matt Johnson's Alteira model. It is about 1/122 scale or about 34". Mine is built to fly on six D12's. Matt does have an option to commit to building the model to fly on only one motor.

 

[Cape Byron]

He also makes mention of a 1:100 scale Soyuz on his blog... That could be nice.

https://reallykoostuff.com/2021/03/15/soyuz_post_1/

 

[kuririn]

Hey, the 1/100 N1 was out of stock yesterday, but now showing in stock.

 

[kuririn]

Look what I found in my motor stash.
Is this coincidence or divine intervention?
Hmmm.....

 

[Tobor]

Look what I found in my motor stash.
Is this coincidence or divine intervention?
Hmmm.....
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Maybe a little of both?

 

[neil_w]

Look what I found in my motor stash.
Is this coincidence or divine intervention?
Hmmm.....
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What had you planned to use those for?

 

[kuririn]

What had you planned to use those for?

Oh, I'm sure I can find something lying around I could put those in.
Maybe an AT Arreauxbee-Hi?



And one left over for an N1?

 

[aerostadt]

Go for it!

 

[Antares JS]

The only thing better than one N-1... is two N-1's. I already have the Altaira model in my build pile but I couldn't resist a 1/100 scale. I hope I was one of the first 20 since I would have liked to have the stand and the display tower and they were all sold out.

 

[aerostadt]

The only thing better than one N-1... is two N-1's. I already have the Altaira model in my build pile but I couldn't resist a 1/100 scale. I hope I was one of the first 20 since I would have liked to have the stand and the display tower and they were all sold out.

Another nice thing about the 1/100 scale is that Estes has a Saturn V at the same scale. I made a Saturn V at the 1/122 scale it was expensive and took time.

 

[Antares JS]

Another nice thing about the 1/100 scale is that Estes has a Saturn V at the same scale.

Exactly why I wanted it!

I considered selling the Altaira one but I think I would rather keep and build it too for the challenge.

 

[aerostadt]

The Altaira model is a challenge. My build thread is listed below. There are advantages and disadvantage. I think the Altaira N-1 is cheaper, but I think the new kit has parts that look better. I like launching with six D12's using e-matches. It does look cool. I have had 2 launches with all 6 motors firing both times. On the other hand I can understand the other option of just one motor for less worry and simplicity.
https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/n-1-builder-kit-from-new-manufacturer.144239/

 

[udid9iv99]

Is this model more detailed than the Altaira model?

 

[Antares JS]

Is this model more detailed than the Altaira model?

No, the Altaira model is a more accurate scale model, I believe. That said, this one is 1/100 scale and goes more nicely with the Estes Saturn V.

 

[Gus]

I bought this kit because it was HIGHLY recommended by a friend who runs a very well respected mid-power model rocket company.
Then yesterday I did an unboxing of the kit with a good friend who is a true expert on scale model rocketry.
We were both HIGHLY impressed with this kit.

Heartily recommended. (and I don't know the gentleman who produced the kit)

I also have one of Matt Johnson's Altaira Rocketry kits. I would not call it a "more accurate" scale model, but larger and far more labor intensive.

 

[Ez2cDave]

No, the Altaira model is a more accurate scale model, I believe. That said, this one is 1/100 scale and goes more nicely with the Estes Saturn V.

 

[JohnCoker]

Just started building this, very nicely made kit. Now I wish I had a 1:100 Saturn V to go with it, but they seem to be sold out. Great picture Dave!

 

[Raptor 2]

just purchased one myself and it's on it's way.

 

[user 35280]

Just started building this, very nicely made kit. Now I wish I had a 1:100 Saturn V to go with it, but they seem to be sold out. Great picture Dave!

Can a Estes Saturn V Skylab be modified to a Saturn V?

 

[Antares JS]

Can a Estes Saturn V Skylab be modified to a Saturn V?

The easiest way to do it would probably be to take the top of a Saturn 1B and put it on top of the Saturn V Skylab. You might be on your own for the third stage wrap though. I'm not sure the one that comes with the Skylab is the same as for an Apollo, since it was the third stage itself that was converted into Skylab.

 

[user 35280]

The easiest way to do it would probably be to take the top of a Saturn 1B and put it on top of the Saturn V Skylab. You might be on your own for the third stage wrap though. I'm not sure the one that comes with the Skylab is the same as for an Apollo, since it was the third stage itself that was converted into Skylab.

Estes sells the Saturn V vacuum formed parts,
https://estesrockets.com/product/089070-vacuum-formed-parts-saturn-v/Estes also sells the Saturn V LEM Shroud,
https://estesrockets.com/product/072400-lem-shroud-saturn-v/Boyce Aerospace Hobbies has a DLP printed Apollo capsule and LES nose cone kit in 1:100 Scale.
https://boyceaerospacehobbies.com/collections/nose-cones/products/apollo-capsule-and-lesApogee also has a really nice generic vacform wrap set.
https://www.apogeerockets.com/Building_Supplies/Wraps/Generic_VacForm_Wrap_Set

 

[Antares JS]

Estes sells the Saturn V vacuum formed parts,
https://estesrockets.com/product/089070-vacuum-formed-parts-saturn-v/Estes also sells the Saturn V LEM Shroud,
https://estesrockets.com/product/072400-lem-shroud-saturn-v/Boyce Aerospace Hobbies has a DLP printed Apollo capsule and LES nose cone kit in 1:100 Scale.
https://boyceaerospacehobbies.com/collections/nose-cones/products/apollo-capsule-and-les

You would also need a piece of BT-58 for the Apollo Service Module.

 

[user 35280]

You would also need a piece of BT-58 for the Apollo Service Module.

eRockets has it,
https://www.erockets.biz/semroc-body-tube-bt-58-6-125-long/Here’s a nice Apollo SM laser cut wraps in 1:100 Scale.
https://www.erockets.biz/altaira-rocketry-apollo-sm-laser-cut-wraps-1-100-scale/Mark@Stickershock has a nice set of decals/vinyl too.
https://stickershock23.com/product/saturn-v-estes/