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Design work for the project had been started mid 2023. The fusion files were completed in January 2024 and the printed parts purchased February 2024 with the intention of starting the build when the AS-202 Saturn 1b build was completed
Design work for the project had been started mid 2023. The fusion files were completed in January 2024 and the printed parts purchased February 2024 with the intention of starting the build when the AS-202 Saturn 1b build was completed
Flight Number 59. also designated TF-2 took place on 20th May 1952 it was a modified version that carried three cannisters on the nose that were designed to sample the upper atmosphere
Flight Number 59. also designated TF-2 took place on 20th May 1952 it was a modified version that carried three cannisters on the nose that were designed to sample the upper atmosphere
I could not find any definitive drawings online. The only thing I did manage to track down was an overall height. This came from Peter Alway's book
I could not find any definitive drawings online. The only thing I did manage to track down was an overall height. This came from Peter Alway's book
A concept sketch was made
A concept sketch was made
Using this and other references found online in conjunction with excel a set of dimensions were extrapolated. These were used to produce a 3d model in fusion 360
Using this and other references found online in conjunction with excel a set of dimensions were extrapolated. These were used to produce a 3d model in fusion 360
From the files 3d prints of the item were created and purchased from Shapeways
From the files 3d prints of the item were created and purchased from Shapeways
A cut line was established on the fuselage of the kit, and the unwanted section removed
A cut line was established on the fuselage of the kit, and the unwanted section removed
The 3d parts trial fitted
The 3d parts trial fitted
As there are no decals available the scheme will be 100% painted. Again using a combination of screenshots and Excel a size was arrived at for the lettering
As there are no decals available the scheme will be 100% painted. Again using a combination of screenshots and Excel a size was arrived at for the lettering
An online font finder was used and after a bit if trial and error a mask was created for the lettering
An online font finder was used and after a bit if trial and error a mask was created for the lettering
In line with most of the models I build I decided to make the two sections bolt together, The screw is held in the tail section, and a styrene frame containing a captive nut is located in the main frame.
In line with most of the models I build I decided to make the two sections bolt together, The screw is held in the tail section, and a styrene frame containing a captive nut is located in the main frame.
The tail & main section halves were finish glued together and tape applied to either side of the seam, and a thin layer of sprue goo was applied
The tail & main section halves were finish glued together and tape applied to either side of the seam, and a thin layer of sprue goo was applied
The fins were glued to the tail section, a line up jig was made and used to ensure they were aligned correctly
The fins were glued to the tail section, a line up jig was made and used to ensure they were aligned correctly
The main section joins were sanded
The main section joins were sanded
A spot coat of primer was applied to the joins to see if the filling and sanding had produced a defect free outcome. Whilst the airbrush was loaded with primer a coat was applied to the experiment
A spot coat of primer was applied to the joins to see if the filling and sanding had produced a defect free outcome. Whilst the airbrush was loaded with primer a coat was applied to the experiment
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