Curiosity Mars Rover - Educational Variant? - Page 4

**mk310149** · #31 09-24-2012, 08:24 AM

I think, that I finish here...
the aeroshell and the cruise stage are too big in 1:12....

**Retired_for_now** · #32 09-24-2012, 09:53 AM

Absolutely beautiful, Michael! I would concur on building a 1:12 aeroshell - though I just saw a nice, conical lampshade the other day ...

Yogi

**Retired_for_now** · #33 10-07-2012, 02:59 PM

Posted an update in the download section to the 1:24 Curiosity rover. Updated graphics to capture the latest "self-portrait" info. So, has morse-code wheels, deck placque, more correct sample inlets for SAM and CHEMIN, underside fasteners ...

Working on validating the 1:12 detailed version with similar changes and modified (easier to build) working suspension. Stand by.

Yogi

**EverlastingSky** · #34 10-23-2012, 01:40 PM

I am patiently awaiting further refinements and updates to the 1:12 version before starting to build! This is going to be one legendary model, just beautiful, magnificent work Yogi!

**SAustin16** · #35 10-23-2012, 05:02 PM

This is a fascinating thread. Curiosity and it's landing system are the coolest and craziest ideas ever implemented in spaceflight, and this model brings that to life. The JPL Morse code wheels add a touch of needed whimsy to a seriously brilliant mission and vehicle. Thanks to all of the contributors on this thread for the education and entertainment.

**Retired_for_now** · #36 10-23-2012, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EverlastingSky

I am patiently awaiting further refinements and updates to the 1:12 version before starting to build!

I appreciate the compliment - and still working on it. Trying to build a new middle/wheel strut that can be slipped over and glued on rather than the cutting and fitting needed to attach the current strut. Unfortunately, checking the fit/feasibility requires doing the entire suspension (OK, another rover but I can always find homes for these) so I can get the alignment correct ...

Might also add a few more greebles but those won't be major changes. Just things you can do now but you won't need to print out extra pages to scratch 3-D parts.

So, feel free to build the chassis from the latest file and do the suspension later.

Or, go back to Merzo's thread and start cutting card for the ultimate model!

Yogi

**Retired_for_now** · #37 10-28-2012, 03:04 PM

Uploaded my scratch files for Curiosity display bases. Pretty simplistic but functional. In the downloads under unmanned real space.
Yogi