te_groen31
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Hello Group,
For the last 3 weeks I have been working hard on a
super-detailed Redstone rocket in scale 1:48.
Together with Michael Urban, I am exchanging information
to make the best model we can.
Since I once bought ESTES' Redstone rocket, I decided to
make a special update for this model. This update will be
available, soon.
In the attachment you can see an example.
Print it in high quality on medium weight paper and glue the
wrap onto the model. These drawings have the correct
size for the model, ofcourse...scale 1:35 ! I nice coat
of semi-matt clear laquer is recommended. First practice
on a separate piece of paper and NEVER on the model itself !
Make sure the laquer does not destroy the print.
The fins will have to be painted last. My objective is
to make the most accurate and most detailed rendering of
a Redstone rocket, that can be found on internet,
and I think I succeeded.
The true test is in building the model itself. If somebody
has NOT started his/her model yet, I would like to ask
him/her to give my version a try.
Or if you are willing to update your finished model, than that's
fine, too ! ;-)
The difference is HUGE !!! Your Redstone will no longer
look like a toy, but like the real thing !!
One condition : PICTURES !! I'm sure I am not the
only one who wants to see pictures of the updated model, so
please make pictures and share them with this group.
I still have to make the instructions, so any test builder will
receive a preliminary sketch.
I especially like the plastic parts of the model. The decals
are not really accurate, but the plastic parts are just great,
and they deserve every bit of attention when it's time
to choose the correct colors and start painting.
The fins are just a bit too big, but it's necessary to make
the model fly properly.
Needless to say, ofcourse, that when Michael and I release
our paper model, it will be the most detailed and most
accurate model of a Redstone ever, that can be found on
internet !!
Don't believe me ??
Wait and see ........ ;-)
Greetings,
Erik.
P.S. ...oh...one thing.... 2 versions are available, MR7 and
MR8. Alan Shepard's "Freedom 7" and Gus Grissom's
"Liberty Bell 7". But the differences are minimal and can
only be seen up close.
For the last 3 weeks I have been working hard on a
super-detailed Redstone rocket in scale 1:48.
Together with Michael Urban, I am exchanging information
to make the best model we can.
Since I once bought ESTES' Redstone rocket, I decided to
make a special update for this model. This update will be
available, soon.
In the attachment you can see an example.
Print it in high quality on medium weight paper and glue the
wrap onto the model. These drawings have the correct
size for the model, ofcourse...scale 1:35 ! I nice coat
of semi-matt clear laquer is recommended. First practice
on a separate piece of paper and NEVER on the model itself !
Make sure the laquer does not destroy the print.
The fins will have to be painted last. My objective is
to make the most accurate and most detailed rendering of
a Redstone rocket, that can be found on internet,
and I think I succeeded.
The true test is in building the model itself. If somebody
has NOT started his/her model yet, I would like to ask
him/her to give my version a try.
Or if you are willing to update your finished model, than that's
fine, too ! ;-)
The difference is HUGE !!! Your Redstone will no longer
look like a toy, but like the real thing !!
One condition : PICTURES !! I'm sure I am not the
only one who wants to see pictures of the updated model, so
please make pictures and share them with this group.
I still have to make the instructions, so any test builder will
receive a preliminary sketch.
I especially like the plastic parts of the model. The decals
are not really accurate, but the plastic parts are just great,
and they deserve every bit of attention when it's time
to choose the correct colors and start painting.
The fins are just a bit too big, but it's necessary to make
the model fly properly.
Needless to say, ofcourse, that when Michael and I release
our paper model, it will be the most detailed and most
accurate model of a Redstone ever, that can be found on
internet !!
Don't believe me ??
Wait and see ........ ;-)
Greetings,
Erik.
P.S. ...oh...one thing.... 2 versions are available, MR7 and
MR8. Alan Shepard's "Freedom 7" and Gus Grissom's
"Liberty Bell 7". But the differences are minimal and can
only be seen up close.