Luner Module in 1/48 scale

[f18fixer]

Well everyone here is my latest build, what a great model to build, it had no bad issues and went together really nice.
I built it over a week and a half time span, and only did a couple of minor changes, like adding pieces of tissue dipped in white glue/water to the joints of the landing gear legs where they join the body and a couple of other places, just to clean up those area's I call it creative camouflage, anyway I hope you all like it
Later.....Craig:D

[peter taft]

Nice build friend, It would have been nice to have some build pictures too ;) That deserves a moon surface to stand it on, and perhaps a moonscape background would look pretty cool too - just a thought.:)

[CMDRTED]

Yea just get the moonscape props from that "faked" lunar landing decades ago!

[jagolden01]

Beautiful build, Chris.
Clean glueing and crisp folds. I'd love to tackle that, I have the files, but don't think I can do it justice.

Any build pics would be nice to see.

[Zathros]

I built this model for my son (we built it together) for school project. I took a 16 x 16 inch piece of wood, put a thin layer of sheet rock compound on it. I used a sponge (a big one) that had large pores and touched it to the wet compound, lifting it vertically, voila, instant moon surface. By playing with the sponge using different pressures I was able to make a really neat surface. I used a paint brush to simulate the blast area by brushing from the center out. It is still in the school on display.

Your model did come better than mine I must say.

[sagittarius]

Very nice and clean build man. I build this model too a year ago. If you don´t mind , there is mine :)
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8356/p1050407pz5.jpg
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Now I´m working on LM 1/24

[SCEtoAUX]

It's fake! It's fake! The shadows are all wrong! There are no stars in the sky! The flag isn't sticking straight out! :p ;) :D

Both models look real good. :)

[jagolden01]

It's fake! It's fake! The shadows are all wrong! There are no stars in the sky! The flag isn't sticking straight out! :p ;) :D

Both models look real good. :)

One comment: "Capricorn One". ;)

[lancer525]

One question if I may?

What models are these, and from where did you guys get them?

Okay, that's really two questions. But I'm so flabbergasted from seeing these beautiful builds that the only thing I can think is, "I have GOT to get me one of these!"

[f18fixer]

Lancer I think I got this one from Jleslie's web site http://www.jleslie48.com/, there are lots of great models there to download and they are all FREE

Craig

[lancer525]

Okay, Craig! Thanks for that tip! But... There are a couple of them there. Which one did you get?

[f18fixer]

Lunar Module Papercraft | Papercraft Paradise | PaperCrafts | Paper Models | Card Models (http://papercraftparadise.blogspot.com/2007/04/lunar-moodule-papercraft.html), I was wrong this is the place I got it from, sorry I was just cruising on the web, and found it here, not at Jleslie's...sorry lancer

Craig

[lancer525]

Kewl!

I had thought it might be UDon's LM...

Thanks for the link, man! I love early NASA stuff...

[michaelwlf3]

One question if I may?

What models are these, and from where did you guys get them?

Okay, that's really two questions. But I'm so flabbergasted from seeing these beautiful builds that the only thing I can think is, "I have GOT to get me one of these!"

Fiddler's Green has a pretty nice one, too.

https://www.fiddlersgreen.net/models/Aircraft/Grumman-LEM.html

[sagittarius]

Thank you guys for compliments. This model is udons off course . It is the best paper model you can get. Now I´m working on my scratchbuild LM 1/24 . I will start a new thread soon.

[jparenti]

Has anyone figured out how to make the landing gear fold up and deploy like the real one? I ask because I plan on building one to go with Greelt's Saturn V when it is completed, and I feel like it needs the extra detail. :D

[Wyvern]

Super build, Craig- looks like it could be a filming miniature for a documentary!

Wyvern

[Gideon]

Has anyone figured out how to make the landing gear fold up and deploy like the real one? I ask because I plan on building one to go with Greelt's Saturn V when it is completed, and I feel like it needs the extra detail. :D


Leo came up with a very creative way to stow the landing gear on a Russian LEK. Just go to this link...

LEM (http://www.cardmodels-r.narod.ru/html/LEK-e.htm)

and download the model on the right and check out the last page to see how he made it work. Perhaps a similar technique could be used on a LM model.

[jleslie48]

It's fake! It's fake! The shadows are all wrong! There are no stars in the sky! The flag isn't sticking straight out! :p ;) :D



actually the big wood frame around it is a dead giveaway.

but I doubt the Soviet Union would catch that ;)

[CRM]

Has anyone figured out how to make the landing gear fold up and deploy like the real one? I ask because I plan on building one to go with Greelt's Saturn V when it is completed, and I feel like it needs the extra detail. :D

From nasa.gov...Hope it helps.
For a better view of the plan here's the link:
Project Apollo Diagrams (http://history.nasa.gov/diagrams/apollo.html)
Marcus

[CRM]

B.T.W.
further intresting reading, for those who haven't diccovered yet, can be found at F. Pullo's S/Cat remembrance page

S/CAT: About Lunar Module Spacecraft Assembly & Test (http://www.ehartwell.com/LM/SCATSite.htm)

M.

[lancer525]

Awesome links guys... I've always loved the LEM, and these are fantastic!!

[Dlazarus6660]

I built the LM last year for the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing. I finished it in August of '09. A little late. I started an up-scale 1/24 but put it aside for now. I plan on flying it as a rocket.(1/24)
The last pic shows a size relation to a Estes Mars Lander.

[Groovin_Fusion]

Very nice builds, nice and clean. An inspiration....I went and got me a fresh copy...:)

[Dlazarus6660]

Did you scale it up like I did? I sure is a lot easier to build in a larger scale.
Take pics. I'm thinking of doing a build.

[merzo]

Pretty good day I wish you

I also built a 1:48 Columbia & Eagle.

I hope you will like.

Sorry to machine translation

Sincerely, Merzo

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[Gideon]

D: That is amazing! Are you sure that's paper?

[merzo]

D: That is amazing! Are you sure that's paper?

Thank you for your approval.

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This paper. + Upgrading some elements, foil, copper wire.
Model Paint

Respect Merzo

[lancer525]

Well done, lad! Awesome build!

[bagpiper]

That's one impressive build mate. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers
Jim

[KieferRhys]

Merzo, Thank you for posting this excellent build. The quality is absolutely fantastic.
May I ask where the plans for the CSM came from, as it is much better than some I have seen.
I am also interested in your use of metal and foils, both on the Command Module and the Descent Stage.
And, at the risk of asking too many questions, are the Descent Stage legs articulated or fixed?
Again I congratulate you on this excellent model.

[ghostflight]

Incredible work. Thanks for sharing.

[peter taft]

Abso-bloody-lutely.......
STUNNING !
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

Very well built sir ;)

[merzo]

Merzo, Thank you for posting this excellent build. The quality is absolutely fantastic.
May I ask where the plans for the CSM came from, as it is much better than some I have seen.
I am also interested in your use of metal and foils, both on the Command Module and the Descent Stage.
And, at the risk of asking too many questions, are the Descent Stage legs articulated or fixed?
Again I congratulate you on this excellent model.


Pretty good day.

Thank you for your words of praise

I try to answer the questions, I hope I can, but this is only machine translation.

The SM & CM plans http://www.mos95b.com/Moon% 20Port /.
Original Scale 1 / 33 modified 1 / 48 on

The LM plans U-DON'S FACTORY (http://udonfact.hp.infoseek.co.jp/paper/down/lmdown.html)

Unfortunately, the legs are fixed but I plan to create a mobile version

Construction few photos here.
Picasa Webalbumok - merzo - LM 1:48 (http://picasaweb.google.hu/mertusz/LM148?feat=directlink)
Picasa Webalbumok - merzo - Columbia SM& ... (http://picasaweb.google.hu/mertusz/ColumbiaSMCM148?feat=directlink)

Any questions I can help you: [email address removed to preempt spambots - contact merzo via forum private message for info - moderator]
Welcome, Merz

[merzo]

Thank you, gentlemen of the praise.

MERZO:)

[lillorizzo]

Where did you get the astronaut? Thanks


[QUOTE=sagittarius;76234]Very nice and clean build man. I build this model too a year ago. If you don´t mind , there is mine :)

[lillorizzo]

Superb job!


Thank you for your approval.

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This paper. + Upgrading some elements, foil, copper wire.
Model Paint

Respect Merzo

[lillorizzo]

Hi. Is the model in 1/48 scale? How did you make the astronauts?
Thank you


Very nice and clean build man. I build this model too a year ago. If you don´t mind , there is mine :)
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8356/p1050407pz5.jpg
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1962/p1050411dw1.jpg
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5140/p1050421rj0.jpg
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http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/152/p1050445us0.jpg
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http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/9407/p1050449ix9.jpg
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http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/2631/p1050458hg3.jpg
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/6581/p1050460ek0.jpg
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/6661/p1050465mx0.jpg
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/4164/p1050467rz9.jpg

Now I´m working on LM 1/24

[lillorizzo]

Great job!
can I ask what paper did you use to get all the metal finishes for the surfaces? Where did you find the astronauts?
Thank you

Very nice and clean build man. I build this model too a year ago. If you don´t mind , there is mine :)
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8356/p1050407pz5.jpg
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1962/p1050411dw1.jpg
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5140/p1050421rj0.jpg
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/4739/p1050433dd9.jpg
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/4821/p1050423jg8.jpg
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/4203/p1050434qo9.jpg
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1303/p1050436ds2.jpg
http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/4954/p1050438mg5.jpg
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/645/p1050439da0.jpg
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/56/p1050442jz1.jpg
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1688/p1050443ku1.jpg
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/152/p1050445us0.jpg
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/9030/p1050447xy6.jpg
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/9407/p1050449ix9.jpg
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4236/p1050454ph0.jpg
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/2631/p1050458hg3.jpg
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/6581/p1050460ek0.jpg
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/6661/p1050465mx0.jpg
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/4164/p1050467rz9.jpg

Now I´m working on LM 1/24

[f18fixer]

Talk about hijacked....lol

[Rocky]

Great build! U Don's Factory's instructions example does not look that clean!
Very nice.

[Rocky]

See Quick and dirty SLA post this forum, recent
Just string the parts together on sewing thread ;like a neckless.
(brush a Little glue on if you want them stiffer)( oops ment to reply with quote.......Sorry.)

[Rocky]

Has anyone figured out how to make the landing gear fold up and deploy like the real one? I ask because I plan on building one to go with Greelt's Saturn V when it is completed, and I feel like it needs the extra detail. :D
Use sewing thread to string the leg parts together (like a neckless) brush a little glue on if you want them stiffer. Also see my post 'Quick and dirty SLA' this forum;recent