Jeddahbill Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Greetings! Some images of key construction points in my build of the Apollo Saturn V in 1/96 scale. This will be combined with a detailed 1/96 scale LUT to complete the Apollo Saturn V at launch. I used parts from the Revell kit combined with large diameter styrene tubes to replace the booster wraps from the kit. Also added photo etch and resin details from the excellent New Ware kit and replaced the kit CSM with the RealSpace resin kit that includes a BPC. Finally, decals from New Ware to complete the build. The finished Saturn V will be secured on the LUT with a steel threaded rod passing through the rocket interior and secured at the Apollo Spacecraft Adapter which will be removable. Many thanks for having a look, questions and comments always welcome. Best Regards, Bill 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimT64 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Thats looking great, How close are the plastruct tubes to the correct diameter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, TimT64 said: Thats looking great, How close are the plastruct tubes to the correct diameter Thanks! The tubes match the Revell corrugated ring parts extremely well. The Plastruct number for the large tube is TB425 and the smaller tube is TB275. Length for both tubes comes in 18" sections and can then be carefully cut into the needed sizes. Bill Edited March 20, 2022 by Jeddahbill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 A few images showing how the rocket is secured to the base. . . . . Threaded rod fastened to the bottom of the flame pit on the LUT base. The main rocket body is secured with a wing nut at the top of of S-IVB stage as seen here. The Apollo spacecraft assembly is then mounted and held in place with a tight press fit. Work in progress photo showing test fit of the Saturn V on the LUT. Once in place and tightened down, the rocket is very stable on the LUT. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelerdave Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 That is GORGEOUS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 On 3/21/2022 at 8:01 AM, modelerdave said: That is GORGEOUS. Many thanks! I managed to get some primer and white paint on these parts. Now working on the black markings - photos coming soon! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Where did you find the ABS tubes? I've been madly searching and cant find anyone selling them. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 2 hours ago, NAVY870 said: Where did you find the ABS tubes? I've been madly searching and cant find anyone selling them. Cheers Hello Steve, Here are links to the Plastruct tubes: https://www.plastruct.com/products/tb-425?_pos=4&_sid=be3aa39e8&_ss=r https://www.plastruct.com/products/tb-275?_pos=1&_sid=01e4656fc&_ss=r You should be able to purchase directly from Plastruct. Hope this helps. Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 A few progress photos. Some small details remain to be completed and a coat of flat clear. More to come...... Cheers, Bill 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintstone Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Bill, Your Saturn V looks fab! I may be mistaken, but I thought the first stage engines were wrapped in thermal(?) blankets or some form of lagging for launch. Regards Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) Hello Kevin, Many thanks for having a look and commenting! You are correct - the real F1 engines were wrapped of "batted" at time of launch. There are some aftermarket items available for this, but the Minister for Internal Affairs (my wife) refused to increase the budget allocation for this project so I had to make do with the kit parts. Regards, Bill Edited May 3, 2022 by Jeddahbill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintstone Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Bill, I fully understand levels of command! Actually, the engines look better the way you have them, rather than a matt white blob! Regards Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Wow, that's looking superb, Jeddahbill. I built the Dragon 1/72 version in 2014, and scratch built most of the missing details, but your model looks to be in a different league to mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 On 5/3/2022 at 3:40 AM, Flintstone said: Bill, I fully understand levels of command! Actually, the engines look better the way you have them, rather than a matt white blob! Regards Kevin Thanks Kevin. I like the engine details, one of the better parts of the Revell kit. Placed on the LUT base not much of the engines can be seen. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 On 5/3/2022 at 8:23 AM, Starfighter said: Wow, that's looking superb, Jeddahbill. I built the Dragon 1/72 version in 2014, and scratch built most of the missing details, but your model looks to be in a different league to mine. Many thanks! The aftermarket detail parts and decals really help to make a decent 1/96 Apollo Saturn V. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 The Apollo Saturn V is now finished and ready to be mounted on the LUT base. I need to add some details to the LUT swing arms before I mount the rocket and will post a few photos of the rocket on the LUT soon. In the meantime, here are some images of the completed rocket components. Regards, Bill 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 A few images of the Saturn V with completed LUT. I will post more images of the completed Saturn V and LUT soon to RFI section. Thanks for having a look. Bill 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Outstanding ! Looking forward to seeing more pictures, and thanks for sharing . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Gidday @Jeddahbill, that's outstanding (literally). Will you be going for joy-flights in that thing? 😁 That's a superb model. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintstone Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Bill, That is very impressive. The tower must have taken such a long time to do, but really adds to the Saturn V. Regards Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scautomoton Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 An impressive build , especially in that scale. The tower alone is worthy of its own thread by the looks of things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelerdave Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (edited) The whole piece is GORGEOUS. Edited February 20 by modelerdave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 Thank you all for the kind comments - I appreciate your taking time to have a look and commenting. Completed Saturn V and LUT can be seen here: Many thanks! Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike1958 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Really nice build. I am in awe and envious. I have had two(2) kits for quite some time now(decades). I did build one back in 1970, but that is long gone. Do you or anyone know of any other source for the Plastruct tubes. I was in contact with them and those 2 sizes were no longer available. Is there any other product that will work. Can they be 3d printed? many thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 18 hours ago, Spike1958 said: Really nice build. I am in awe and envious. I have had two(2) kits for quite some time now(decades). I did build one back in 1970, but that is long gone. Do you or anyone know of any other source for the Plastruct tubes. I was in contact with them and those 2 sizes were no longer available. Is there any other product that will work. Can they be 3d printed? many thanks If these tubes are no longer available from Plastruct, it might be possible to try some other styrene manufacturers or irrigation supply dealers. If you can find something close to the needed diameter, it can be very carefully cut and reduced or enlarged with an inserted strip. You could also try to duplicate the styrene sheet wraps in the Revell kit by using a thicker sheet and then fill the interior with expanding foam spray to give it some strength. I have not yet ventured into the world of 3D printing, but it seems that a tube could be printed, I have seen some others make entire 3d printed Saturn V rockets in various scales, including a giant 1/48 scale version. These are printed with full details and are very expensive. Hope this helps, please let me know if have any further questions. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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