Soyuz FG 1 / 48 (спасибо Leo)

[merzo]

Hi everyone!

I begin to build our friend Leo, a large model

Soyuz FG: 26 db A4 prints 160 gr/mm2

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Each blade replacement tool.

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Review of the construction details


Hi everyone
merzo

[Paper Kosmonaut]

Good luck with the build, Merzo! this is going to be a big one. I built Leo's Voskhod a while ago, and like that one, this is a beautiful model to.
Nice compass cutter you got there.

[dhanners]

I'll keep a close eye on your build, as this is a model I want to tackle. Please do keep us updated.

Last night, I was ordering some ship railings at AvantCard - Paper Models (http://avantcard.biz/paper_models) and while I was on the website, I noticed the laser-cut expanded metal mesh and I thought, "Gee, that looks like it would be perfect for the grid fins used as air brakes on the Soyuz." So I ordered some.

[Paper Kosmonaut]

Hey, that's just something I was looking for too! nice find.

[merzo]

Pretty good day

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Beginning of construction
cylinder and the rings

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Paper skeleton.
Raw material: beer mat

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Tightness of the bonding

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Rigid structure

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To be continued
merzo

[NYC Irishman]

Looking very nice,

John John

[merzo]

Hi everyone

Main engine builds, pictures by aluminum casing. Tries to replicate

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Google searches for images Soyuz FG.

Nozzle red storage. Copper operation.
Effective choice for red. Good sight

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Heating fuel nozzle tube copper wire.

Bringing the middle plate, aluminum tube

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Before staining

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During painting

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Comparisons .....

Continue!
merzo

[Paper Kosmonaut]

That is looking good, Merzo! As usual, I would say. The usage of the little sprocket for the rivets is a very cool idea. Did you use aluminium foil (or something thicker like mayonaise tube again?:))
In the build of my Voskhod R7 I did not use so much inner structural reinforcements. I used 200 grams paper and it was sturdy enough.
Good luck with the rest of the build!

[SAustin16]

Merzo,

Excellent build and pictures. I especially like your comparison photo in front of the monitor picture. It is hard to tell the difference. Using the aluminum tape and the sprocket are very good ideas. Thank you for the pictures. Awaiting further developments.

[Retired_for_now]

Absolutely stunning detail - and your creativity finding materials is inspiring!

Yogi

[merzo]

Pretty good day


Many thanks for your words of praise.

The trick gear, old model Plastik
The wheel side to be sanded down to a round imprint.
Thanks again
merzo

[Leo09]

Thank You Merzo,

Excellent and very creative build!
I'm looking forward to Your next steps.

[merzo]

Thank You Merzo,

Excellent and very creative build!
I'm looking forward to Your next steps.


Thank you very much for your praise.

It feels good when you praise the designer!

I try all the details of the development.
Very perfect model, all good size.
Thanks for sharing your plan

[merzo]

Hi. Pretty good day.

Begin construction of a booster.
Four pieces of the same building.
Here's the first!!

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Template made. Films Crom Cut Decor.

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Making connecting ring

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Surface coating. The graphite provides a nice glossy shine

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Propulsion cooling rings

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glue: Loctite Power Gel. Perfect! Even though you are not glued!

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Cut from paper recycling. Loctite glue edges, fix within the paper. Moisture can not twist.
Ring position

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After painting.
Even three ..... NEXT

Hi everyone ...

Thank you for your interest

merzo

[merzo]

Pretty good day

I found an interesting add-on to the Soyuz

YouTube - Space Tourists - Trailer HD (English) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A4Uk3ZiNns&feature=player_embedded)

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/4994/rpazq.jpg

Java is a bit like
stars wars

Booster crashed Russian: репка (Carrott)

Similar .......

Hi Everyone

merzo

[Paper Kosmonaut]

I like that name, 'Repka'. The description fits the shape indeed.
Just like I call the Vostok ball capsule by its original name 'Sharik' I will call the 'Semyorka' booster parts 'Repka' from now on. Is there a plural form?

Your 'Repka' is looking good! The silver makes it very realistic.

Here are some surreal pics of those Repka-scavengers.

Just realised: the cyrillic "e" in Russian is more or less pronounced "yoh" Is it Ryopka then?

[Leo09]

'Repka' in English is Turnip…:confused:

Carrot in Russian is “Morkov’ ”. Boosters of R7 was called “Morkovka” = The little carrot.:)

Valery Chkalov a Russian aircraft test pilot (famous 63-hour flight from Moscow, Soviet Union to Vancouver, Washington, United States via the North Pole on an Tupolev ANT-25 plane (June 18–20, 1937) named the Earth as 'Sharik' (‘the little ball’). He dreamed to fly around Earth.
The first cosmonauts joked: ‘Let’s fly around Sharik!’.:D

[Paper Kosmonaut]

Спасибо за исправление, Лео!

(I guess it says 'Thanks for correcting, Leo')

What remains is that "carrot" is a very fitting description for the booster.

[merzo]

Hello

Thanks for correction

Story teaches me: Daddy and the carrot:::: Drag mama, dog, cat and mouse in the small ......
There appears
Elsewhere have not read the name booster.
Unfortunately, I can only Google translator says.

Kosmonaut, great graphics!

Avatar??

[Paper Kosmonaut]

Hi Merzo, glad you like the Semyorka-Morkovka. It's just a little fun-doodle.
I am very happy with the avatar I have now, which I also made myself. You can use this one if you'd like to do so. :D:D:D

[merzo]

Hi Kosmonaut.

Question! Semjorka you build.

Booster B V G D sequence be connected to R7? ..

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/8258/bvgd.jpg

In order to start and where to pass.

0-12 hours for direction from the bottom

merzo

[Paper Kosmonaut]

Merzo, the Semyorka I built was the Voskhod carrier. It was without serial numbers on the sides. At least, Leo did not put them on. I cannot find any numbers or letters.
However, the attachment can be done in phases:
The straps holding them together at the bottom can be attached to three of them before 'hugging' the core stage. The last two straps are added when you have the 4 Morkovka's wrapped around the core. I used white glue first and afterwards, I sealed the straps at the booster side with superglue (CA).
I used very loose elastic rubber bands for help.

After that I glued the Morkovka's to the top clamps.

Good luck!

[Leo09]

See, please, R7 boosters indicies...

[Paper Kosmonaut]

Oh, it's good to have the chief designer in our midst. :)

[merzo]

See, please, R7 boosters indicies...


Thank you for your help.

Kosmonaut is right: if you build a good designer will help you:

Question if you can .....

Attached picture shows the red tank huh?
Storage only, or even shooting function?

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/6260/krdsleo.jpg

why the red nozzle

Protection of transport?

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/4260/a2corpcentral.jpg

Sorry for the curiosity!

merzo

[Leo09]

ALL of the red colored parts are for transportation, storage and fore-launch preparation... These parts must be removed on launch pad.

[Leo09]

ALL of the red colored parts are for transportation, storage and fore-launch preparation... These parts must be removed on launch pad.
For example, see two subimages from the big NASA's photo of Soyuz at Baikonur (http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/282521main_jsc2008e122485.jpg).

[merzo]

Thank you for the photo.
helps a lot.
Looking for other images but NASA Soyuz launch pad.
You can not find
Four of the booster is ready soon.

pictures soon!

merzo

[Leo09]

Next example:)
(http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=19728.0;attach=208 890;image) (http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=19728.0;attach=208 890;image)

[Paper Kosmonaut]

Wow. Never seen this before. Are those things perspex cones they put into the engine bells for protection?
This is the second stage, I presume. The first stage has red cones inserted then?
Thanks for the information, Leo!

[Leo09]

Wow. Never seen this before. Are those things perspex cones they put into the engine bells for protection?
This is the second stage, I presume. The first stage has red cones inserted then?
Thanks for the information, Leo!

Boosters of R7 are the first stage. Central block (block A) is the second stage. Block "И" (photo) is the third stage. So, they PULL OUT the perspex cones before assembling second and third stages.
The technician comes down the steps, I think.

[merzo]

Hi everyone.
Leo thanks for the explanation.
Learn a lot, still do not see anything like it.

Construction of a "Morkovki"

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Dry test ...

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painting a lot

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Liaison

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Four half-finished piece of booster

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Small pieces of aluminum-making easier, much inclined.

Loctite glue.

good job everyone
merzo

[merzo]

Hi everyone

Build additional booster.
I found the appropriate color plates.
Cut out the elements.

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Bending shape

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Plastic nails ......:)

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Cover assembly

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And ready for painting.

Leo helpful photographs. Launch pad is very detailed.

Thank you!

Good bye

Merzo

[dhanners]

Impressive work!

[merzo]

Pretty good day for everyone.
The building was a difficult moment right now.
Tricky task of connecting the bracket to fit.

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Template creation copper wire

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After soldering

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Morkovka first (booster), a dry fit test

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Two bonding

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Snap shackles

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Major problem

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Four booster fitting dry.
Sorry do not have four hands ......

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Create Cradle bonding

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After bonding

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Preparation of spoiler before painting

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Flash unfavorable colors .....
But like a little bit.
Stunning design

Now here I am ....

Everyone is welcome

Merzo

[Paper Kosmonaut]

Wow. Just... Wow. Amazing work, Merzo!

[Zathros]

Wow!. Super awesome model! Great!

[merzo]

Hi everyone

History does not building right now, something different.
I was looking for pictures that our friend Leo sent a Soyuz vehicle assembly.

Google does not find you are looking for a lot, then came the idea

Search typed in Cyrillic letters: Союз-ФГ

Opened to the world ....

I searched YouTube: videos amazing find you.
Soyuz hall building.

I can not be accompanied by video. if not please excuse me

YouTube - ???????? ?? "???? ???-16" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbYb2iuEvXU&NR=1)

YouTube - ?????? ??? "????-??" ? ??? "???? ???-16" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scFQ2L2S2O4&NR=1)

YouTube - ??? ???? ???-01?. ?????? ? ????. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbPwIh6AXTc&feature=player_embedded)

YouTube - ??? ???? ???-01?. ?????? ? ????. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbPwIh6AXTc&feature=player_embedded)

YouTube - ???? ???-01?. ????? ??????. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFsfZ2WQ1ac&feature=related)

YouTube - ???? ???-01?. ?????? ? ????. Soyuz TMA-01M. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6qpjH72DKo&feature=related)

YouTube - ????? ?? ????-?? ? ?? ???? ???-18 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T7PTnIg2dU)

YouTube - ??????? ??????? ?????????? ????????????. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMqpabGieGM&feature=related)

YouTube - ???????????? ???????. The Excellent Seven (Semyorka). (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrwIIbqKjFQ&feature=related)

Very interesting scene shows a detail of the building and everything.
Wonderful complex, very nice ..

Yours sincerely,
Merzo

(I do not know what this question mark but I have a lot of work to link)

[Paper Kosmonaut]

The rows of question marks have to do with the cyrillic, I'm afraid. Doesn't matter. I am going to check the clips when I get home. Great find! Good work, Merzo!

[SAustin16]

Leo's excellent design, and Merzo's inspired build is resulting in an outstanding finished model. Very inspiring. Thanks to both Leo and Merzo for this thread.

Cheers from Texas, USA

[merzo]

Thank you very much!
The excellent design
Easy for me to build

All the best,

Merz

[Paper Kosmonaut]

Hey Merzo, great work. I would like to see, if you will, some more pictures of the rocket in vertical position. The whole of it. I haven't seen much of the top. The clips on YouTube kept me up all night, clicking all links on the right. Fascinating to see a Soyuz rocket being assembled. This really was a great find.
Thanks for sharing!

[merzo]

Hey Merzo, great work. I would like to see, if you will, some more pictures of the rocket in vertical position. The whole of it. I haven't seen much of the top. The clips on YouTube kept me up all night, clicking all links on the right. Fascinating to see a Soyuz rocket being assembled. This really was a great find.
Thanks for sharing!

Hi Kosmonaut

Thank you for your nice words

Vertical photos will soon share.

I found something in the net.

N-1 launcher (http://cosmopark.ru/r7/r7.htm)
(Link bad name. N1, but not "Семёрка")
I can send my term will interest you.

All the best, Merzo

[merzo]

Hail everyone.

A small step towards progress.

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Cut the tube connecting structure

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The second stage engine nozzle

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Dry before the test ......

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This factory is not as nice as the real normal ...

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Parking during installation

All the best,
Merzo

[Paper Kosmonaut]

Fantastic! Looks very good! I like the additions like the extra tubing on the second stage. It's going to be a real biggie!

Oh yeah - that R7 link is again good stuff! thanks!

[Retired_for_now]

Stunning work - it just keeps getting better!

Yogi

[merzo]

Hi everyone.

Progress again

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The air cut brake plates.
I was thinking about replacing the woven gauze but I could not get the model could be used.

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Dry test

Tomorrow those covered servos.!
Will be spectacular

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Good job everyone

Merzo

[merzo]

Hi Everyone.

Build air brake servo.
Tricky story.

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Making shaft bore needle

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Bonding complex of three objects moving here there

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Yet to be painted

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It follows from the CAC

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Nozzle Manufacturing

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Many little patience ....

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Advantage of the slender fingers

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Sight well worth effort

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Dry test

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Paint finish and a lot remains to be soon ...

Perfect design model. all detailed and accurate

Greeting
Merzo

[Paper Kosmonaut]

Chapeau, Merzo! What a beauty! Soon I will follow. But not as good as you. I love the details you add. Wonderful.

[dhanners]

Very good looking! And you're right -- Leo is a top-flight designer. You've done his design proud.

[Retired_for_now]

Outstanding work - and workshop! This build is an absolute joy.

Yogi

[merzo]

Pretty good day

Soyuz FG completed.

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/9412/pb225930.jpg

It is difficult to mix paint colors bakelite nozzle

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Lots of engine nozzle. This is the position as one rarely sees

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The three big iron!

Thank you and thank you to monitor the construction of the supporting comments!

I was glad to share their happiness with you in the building!

Thanks for the generosity of Leo's design was excellent, bring joy to others.

vспасибо Leo!!!

All the best,
Merzo

[Paper Kosmonaut]

Beautiful build, Merzo. your detailing is superb. As are your skills. Great finish.
What's next? (-;

[merzo]

Thank you so much recognition!

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/2118/earthdeparturestagewith.jpg

I wonder if maybe this is not selfish.

Orion Ares V + + LEM

I would like to, but now the Internet research

All the best, Merzo

[Leo09]

Excellent, first-class, first-rate etc.! :)
A hála Merzo! (Thank You! Спасибо!)

[NYC Irishman]

Is the kit available, Its amazing well done to you both

John

[Paper Kosmonaut]

John, dig into a true rocketbuilders cockaigne (http://www.cardmodels-r.narod.ru/index-e.htm)!
Vostok, Voskhod, Soyuz, Proton, Energiya, all for the taking!

[NYC Irishman]

Thanks fo rthat

John John

[whulsey]

That is scary good!!! Excellent work.

[mk310149]

It's a very nice and beautyful work!
Looks good!