Kens Command Module Build

[Chris Knowlton]

That constitutes a model all its own.

Chris

[mldixon]

So this is an update on the Heat Shield and aft compartment floor. I have discovered that I am able to print the pattern directly onto the heat shield before Vacuum Forming the part. This eliminates a lot of the pain of applying the pattern as a separate item, and also eliminates the high cost of the extra material. The look is the same.



This is a picture of the floor cut to fit onto the cockpit compartment (See page 17 of the instructions) I made this so that all curved and joined spherical surfaces were consistent. This is simply traced and cut to fit around the parts after you have completed them.



And this is the Aft compartment floor (See page 6 of the instructions)



So it's three parts, Heat shield, and two aft compartment floors,one to be cut out to make the crew compartment floor cover. I'm guessing that almost everyone who builds this is going to go for Billy's blown apart display.

[elliott]

Pics......??

[DaveP67]

Awesome Mike, I would love to purchase a heat shield as well. Just let Me know how much it is.

Thanks,

Dave

[Chris Knowlton]

Hi Mike,

The pictures didnt come through. Or I can't see them...

Chris

[mldixon]

I have no idea where those pictures went. But here is the post again with the pictures.


So this is an update on the Heat Shield and aft compartment floor. I have discovered that I am able to print the pattern directly onto the heat shield before Vacuum Forming the part. This eliminates a lot of the pain of applying the pattern as a separate item, and also eliminates the high cost of the extra material. The look is the same.



This is a picture of the floor cut to fit onto the cockpit compartment (See page 17 of the instructions) I made this so that all curved and joined spherical surfaces were consistent. This is simply traced and cut to fit around the parts after you have completed them.




And this is the Aft compartment floor (See page 6 of the instructions)




So it's three parts, Heat shield, and two aft compartment floors,one to be cut out to make the crew compartment floor cover. I'm guessing that almost everyone who builds this is going to go for Billy's blown apart display.
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[Chris Knowlton]

Very nice Mike! Great work!
And a fantastic job with the printing of the heatshield before forming! Nice and clean!

Chris

[mldixon]

Here's a picture of the heat shield after Vacuum forming with the texture applied to the plastic.
Much cleaner operation....

[Seascape]

Hi Mike,

I'm interested in purchasing as well.

Fred

[umtutsut]

Amazing work, Mike! My $$$ are at full thrust and ready to lift off into your bank account!

Les (The Voice of Authority -- VoiceofAuthority.net - The Voice Stylings of Les Dorr, Jr.)