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As mentioned on the planning page here is a list of resources, with links where applicable, that include products, materials and information that I have found invaluable, and used during the Apollo 9 build.
As mentioned on the planning page here is a list of resources, with links where applicable, that include products, materials and information that I have found invaluable, and used during the Apollo 9 build.
Products
Products
Space in Miniature
Space in Miniature
Space in miniature is owned by Mike Makowski who is a highly respected member of the space modeling community. He has produced a series of booklets that cover building accurate space models
Space in miniature is owned by Mike Makowski who is a highly respected member of the space modeling community. He has produced a series of booklets that cover building accurate space models
David Weeks Drawings
David Weeks Drawings
Sets of drawings are Available at Real Space Models. These sets of drawings are second to none, and are a great resource. Realspace Models are also a producer of Resin space model Kits
Sets of drawings are Available at Real Space Models. These sets of drawings are second to none, and are a great resource. Realspace Models are also a producer of Resin space model Kits
Vallejo Acrylic paints
Vallejo Acrylic paints
I made the transition to Acrylics, and rightly or wrongly i went with Vellejo, there is always a heated debate as to which brands are the best. Although it has taken a while for me to find my feet with them i find them more than adequate for my needs, and i am particularly impressed with the metallic range
I made the transition to Acrylics, and rightly or wrongly i went with Vellejo, there is always a heated debate as to which brands are the best. Although it has taken a while for me to find my feet with them i find them more than adequate for my needs, and i am particularly impressed with the metallic range
Shapeways
Shapeways
Shapeways will print your 3D parts, upload an STL file to their site and they will check it for printability. Once ok you can order your parts printed in a variety of materials. Also there are shops where you can buy other peoples items
Shapeways will print your 3D parts, upload an STL file to their site and they will check it for printability. Once ok you can order your parts printed in a variety of materials. Also there are shops where you can buy other peoples items
The Aerospace place
The Aerospace place
Micheal Key has a Shapeways shop that sells tons of 3D printed items that will make your model more accurate. Micheal has been extremely accommodating and helpful with my needs. I have used his items on the Command & Service Module.
Micheal Key has a Shapeways shop that sells tons of 3D printed items that will make your model more accurate. Micheal has been extremely accommodating and helpful with my needs. I have used his items on the Command & Service Module.
space models
space models
Vincent Meens has a Shapeways shop where he sells his 3D printed models. This is where i bought the 1-32nd LM that is part of the Apollo 9 build. He also has a very informative site, a link and description to his site is posted in the information section
Vincent Meens has a Shapeways shop where he sells his 3D printed models. This is where i bought the 1-32nd LM that is part of the Apollo 9 build. He also has a very informative site, a link and description to his site is posted in the information section
New Ware
New Ware
New Ware sell resin kits, also detail sets for upgrading your model. The detail sets include photo-etch, resin and decals. They have been around for a long time and are very well established, and have an extensive range of items.
New Ware sell resin kits, also detail sets for upgrading your model. The detail sets include photo-etch, resin and decals. They have been around for a long time and are very well established, and have an extensive range of items.
4D Modelshop
4D Modelshop
4D Modelshop provide a photoetch service. Send them a drawing of what you need etching and they will do the rest of the process. The quality of their service is exceptional. I designed and had them produce parts for my Apollo 9 build
4D Modelshop provide a photoetch service. Send them a drawing of what you need etching and they will do the rest of the process. The quality of their service is exceptional. I designed and had them produce parts for my Apollo 9 build
Small Scale lights
Small Scale lights
The Apollo 9 combo is all "lit up". JS Miniatures are my go to place for LED's, and all the accessories that are needed to run them. Jennifer has gone out of her way to make custom items for me, and all with a speedy delivery time.
The Apollo 9 combo is all "lit up". JS Miniatures are my go to place for LED's, and all the accessories that are needed to run them. Jennifer has gone out of her way to make custom items for me, and all with a speedy delivery time.
Cult Tv Man
Cult Tv Man
The shop also has a great range of Space modeling items for sale. Steve stocks the highly acclaimed SMS Decal sets (By Rick Sternbach). Very reasonably priced, and fast delivery times.
The shop also has a great range of Space modeling items for sale. Steve stocks the highly acclaimed SMS Decal sets (By Rick Sternbach). Very reasonably priced, and fast delivery times.
Bedlam creations
Bedlam creations
Need some decals making, I was pointed to Bedlam by Jim Key from Accurate Models in response to a request for a decal making service. Josh the proprietor took my jumbled sketches and turned them into a high quality set of decals
Need some decals making, I was pointed to Bedlam by Jim Key from Accurate Models in response to a request for a decal making service. Josh the proprietor took my jumbled sketches and turned them into a high quality set of decals
Harder & Steenbeck
Harder & Steenbeck
I use an Ultra Two in One airbrush, which is great as it has two needle/nozzle sizes. The smaller one for finer detailed work, the larger for covering bigger areas
I use an Ultra Two in One airbrush, which is great as it has two needle/nozzle sizes. The smaller one for finer detailed work, the larger for covering bigger areas
Apollospace
Apollospace
Jeremy Theoret is the owner of Apollospace, he sells memorabilia, but of interest to me were his photo sets. The sets are basically the same images that that can be seen in the Project Apollo Archive, but he has digitally enhanced them. Each photo is in the region of 20 to 25 MB, and the clarity is amazing. They are dispatched on a nice memory stick.
Jeremy Theoret is the owner of Apollospace, he sells memorabilia, but of interest to me were his photo sets. The sets are basically the same images that that can be seen in the Project Apollo Archive, but he has digitally enhanced them. Each photo is in the region of 20 to 25 MB, and the clarity is amazing. They are dispatched on a nice memory stick.
Information
Information
Project Apollo Archive
Project Apollo Archive
A site hosted by FLIKR where NASA have uploaded thousands of images from the Apollo program
A site hosted by FLIKR where NASA have uploaded thousands of images from the Apollo program
NTRS
NTRS
The NASA Technical Reports Server is a repository of thousands of NASA documents that can be downloaded. The link below will take you there, to a search that was done for the "Apollo Service Module"
The NASA Technical Reports Server is a repository of thousands of NASA documents that can be downloaded. The link below will take you there, to a search that was done for the "Apollo Service Module"
Vincent meens space models
Vincent meens space models
Vincent is one of the foremost and widely accredited experts in the space modelling genre. His models are second to none, and his site contains a wealth of information. He freely publishes the results of all his labours, and actively encourage people to use the information he posts
Vincent is one of the foremost and widely accredited experts in the space modelling genre. His models are second to none, and his site contains a wealth of information. He freely publishes the results of all his labours, and actively encourage people to use the information he posts
heroic relics
heroic relics
A site that Mike Jetzer has created that contains a wealth of information on the space race and more besides. Well worth a visit.
A site that Mike Jetzer has created that contains a wealth of information on the space race and more besides. Well worth a visit.
john duncans apollo saturn reference page
john duncans apollo saturn reference page
Johns page is dedicated to images of surviving Apollo hardware. He has created it as a reference for modelers
Johns page is dedicated to images of surviving Apollo hardware. He has created it as a reference for modelers
ARC discussion Forums
ARC discussion Forums
ARC has a large range of forums, primarily i joined for the Real Space section. A good place to go and see what other space modelers are turning out. A great place to ask for help and information
ARC has a large range of forums, primarily i joined for the Real Space section. A good place to go and see what other space modelers are turning out. A great place to ask for help and information
Ninfinger Scale Models
Ninfinger Scale Models
A resource site that contains lists, photos, links and a wealth of information. What i have found extremely handy are the review sections of Space models
A resource site that contains lists, photos, links and a wealth of information. What i have found extremely handy are the review sections of Space models
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