1/24 Apollo/Saturn V (enlarged 1/48 Greelt et al version)

[Algebraist]

Dear all

Whilst trying to sort out the last bits of stage 2 (see previous post) I took the opportunity to finish off the BPC by adding the locating lugs for the LES

Here is one of the lugs being made



Note that I think the instructions have the lugs numbered wrong when showing which to attach where to the BPC. However the outside shape of the lugs makes it clear which lug goes where on the BPC. Here they are attached to the BPC



And here is the finished BPC with astronaut for scale



This just leaves the bits of stage 2 to finish off and then the final bits of stage 2-3 interstage. So getting close to the finished model now!

Regards

Kevin

[rifleman]

nice work an well done on this

[Butelczynski]

Very precise and well researched work.It's in threads like this that I'm learning far more than I ever learned in schools (knowledge stays put unlike some other subjects ).

[Algebraist]

Originally Posted by rifleman

nice work an well done on this

Good to hear from you again rifleman and as ever thanks for your kind comments. Glad the thread still interest you and hope you see it through to the end. Now long now!

Regards

Kevin

[Algebraist]

Originally Posted by Butelczynski

Very precise and well researched work.It's in threads like this that I'm learning far more than I ever learned in schools (knowledge stays put unlike some other subjects ).

So pleased you are enjoying the thread Butelczynski. Thanks for your support

Regards

Kevin

[SAustin16]

Hello Algebraist. Superb work.

Gary Pilsworth has furnished a free pdf of a 1/144 AeroSpaceLines Super Guppy (turbine engines). I just downloaded it, and it appears to be a nice model. I found it by googling "Gary Pilsworth Guppy". I plan to build it as a gift to my older brother who was Jack Conroy's first Loadmaster on the Aerospacelines Pregnant Guppy in 1963.

Keep up the great work, and interesting threads.

Happy Thanksgiving to All.

[Beno]

Hello Algebraist.

Originally Posted by Algebraist

Finally there are 8 of these

Attachment 399224

I can't seem to find anything like this on any of the slow motion launch videos like on here

As from this page www.capcomespace.net/dossiers/espace US/apolloindex.htm annexe12 Marquage des lanceurs saturn 5, page2 "Cibles caméra" , this marking was used only on 500F and 501.


(Page now working for me only on cellphone, not on computer. Sorry for english)

[Algebraist]

Many thanks Beno for clarifying that and taking the time to let me know. Able to progress the model now.

Kevin

[Algebraist]

Originally Posted by SAustin16

Hello Algebraist. Superb work.

Gary Pilsworth has furnished a free pdf of a 1/144 AeroSpaceLines Super Guppy (turbine engines). I just downloaded it, and it appears to be a nice model. I found it by googling "Gary Pilsworth Guppy". I plan to build it as a gift to my older brother who was Jack Conroy's first Loadmaster on the Aerospacelines Pregnant Guppy in 1963.

Keep up the great work, and interesting threads.

Happy Thanksgiving to All.

Thanks for that SAustin. Is the model you are refering to on papercraft square? When I try and go to it my anti virus blocks it as a dangerous site. Pity because it is a really interesting model.

On a more positive note I was reading about guppies and came across this site All About Guppys



Clicking on the "Pregnant Guppy" icon at the top left and then scrolling down to the last in the list of "pictures" there are three from Fred Austin. And scrolling down to the bottom of that paper is an interesting story from Fred again. Surely your big brother.

I did not know much about the Guppy story or the whole family of aircraft. If anyone is interested, then you will really enjoy the site.

Regards

Kevin

[Algebraist]

Ah! Just remembered that there are some downloads on this forum and have found Gary's model of the Super Guppy!

Kevin