[sreinmann]

I was really surprised that I had sat on this model for so long. It just happened to get buried I guess. The design is is by Thorsten Brand and to be honest I have no idea where I downloaded and saved it from. Yes, I'm not kidding when I said it was buried.

The build came together very nicely and I didn't modify much. I printed the solar arrays on glossy photo paper and used piano wire for the support. I bent it to form along the lines of the panel hinges and struts, pass through the bus and on out the other side. The design of the model allows for the wire to pass through smoothly, so - bonus.

Enjoy the pics. Now on to the Ariane 5 that launched it.