Jeddahbill Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Greetings! Inspired by NERVA powered vehicles from the Apollo Applications Program of the 1960’s, I used parts from two MPC Pilgrim Observer kits along various other bits in this conceptual manned spacecraft build. Modifications to the kit include clear observations domes, interior with crew figures, expanded forward and rear body sections, styrene girder support for the NERVA engine, a scratch built dish antenna (based on the XD-1 in 2001), LED lighting, various spare decals, and other scratch built details. A threaded brass tube supports all of the major spacecraft sections which are detachable to facilitate transport and repairs if needed. Batteries, resistor and switch for the lighting are contained in a external case with wiring running through a brass support stand mounted in a custom built display base. Photographs were taken with a black felt background in low light with polished geode spheres to represent planets. Many thanks for having a look, questions and comments always welcome. Cheers, Bill 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Very smart indeed. Please keep them coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinK Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Jeddahbill said: a scratch built dish antenna (based on the XD-1 in 2001 I believe that these AE-35 units have a known reliability problem.... Otherwise, very impressive work and photography. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 The two models are excellent. Such kool looking designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzulscha Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Nice to see one of these things built. I particularly like the view onto the control deck. The figures lend a nice sense of scale. Makes me want to play more Kerbal Space Program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 That's too cool. All the detail in the command area is so sharp. And spacecraft with engines at the end of long struts are automatically better than other kinds of spacecraft W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 Yes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 That's super cool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Many thanks for having a look! Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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