Author Topic: 1952 von Braun and Freinds Moonship (Read 13784 times)

stevegallacci · « **on:** April 15, 2015, 02:46:12 AM »

A commission build in 1/144, the basic frame is soldered brass

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #1 on:** April 15, 2015, 02:59:45 AM »

I assume this is a complete scratch build?

stevegallacci · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2015, 03:52:56 AM »

Interestingly, the large globe fuel tanks and habitat sphere are off-the-shelf Hobby Lobby clear plastic DIY Christmas tree globes, but everything else will be scratch. The smaller tanks and motors will be resin castings, as they are duplicates of simple shapes.

Frank3k · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2015, 04:58:06 AM »

This is going to look good! If you're using the ARA press "Spaceship Handbook" as a reference... "trust but verify" the numbers/shapes with another source.

stevegallacci · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2015, 05:22:32 AM »

While I'm using the book, I'm also looking at the original art as well as some more recent interpretations.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #5 on:** April 16, 2015, 02:11:41 AM »

Watching this one closely.

stevegallacci · « **Reply #6 on:** May 06, 2015, 02:40:47 PM »

I wanted to post a new progress snap- but can't seem to find the image post function???

stevegallacci · « **Reply #7 on:** May 06, 2015, 03:06:47 PM »

Oh. The quick reply doesn't have the functions that the full replay has. Okay, now it show and tell.

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #8 on:** May 06, 2015, 03:11:51 PM »

Wow! Some serious metal working and the results so far are quite impressive.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #9 on:** May 07, 2015, 02:23:21 AM »

So, when can I order my copy?

stevegallacci · « **Reply #10 on:** May 07, 2015, 05:28:29 AM »

Ha! Though, as the tanks and motors are castings, running up copies wouldn't be that hard. For me, makes considering the massive mission to Mars fleet more accessable as it uses the same building blocks. I'll be finishing the hex nozzle motor pattern today.

elmayerle · « **Reply #11 on:** May 07, 2015, 11:39:41 AM »

Beautiful work!! Is that Mars fleet the one that inspired Conquest of Space, complete with flying-wing lander?

stevegallacci · « **Reply #12 on:** May 07, 2015, 12:35:28 PM »

oh, yeah. The lander would be so cool with the huge wings.

arkon · « **Reply #13 on:** May 07, 2015, 02:02:51 PM »

as a welder, your brass soldering and forming skills are outstanding! very nice rocket you got going there.

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #14 on:** May 08, 2015, 12:23:08 AM »

Quote from: arkon on May 07, 2015, 02:02:51 PM

as a welder, your brass soldering and forming skills are outstanding! very nice rocket you got going there.

You should see his basement. No. Seriously. You should see his basement. :)

Steve has a nice work shop-design bureau and model kit warehouse hidden away from prying eyes below ground that is to be envied. The ground floor is also quite impressive but the basement is the real winner.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #15 on:** May 08, 2015, 02:59:05 AM »

Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on May 08, 2015, 12:23:08 AM

Quote from: arkon on May 07, 2015, 02:02:51 PM
as a welder, your brass soldering and forming skills are outstanding! very nice rocket you got going there.
You should see his basement. No. Seriously. You should see his basement. :)

Steve has a nice work shop-design bureau and model kit warehouse hidden away from prying eyes below ground that is to be envied. The ground floor is also quite impressive but the basement is the real winner.

The man speaks the truth!

finsrin · « **Reply #16 on:** May 08, 2015, 05:59:09 AM »

Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on May 08, 2015, 12:23:08 AM

Quote from: arkon on May 07, 2015, 02:02:51 PM
as a welder, your brass soldering and forming skills are outstanding! very nice rocket you got going there.
You should see his basement. No. Seriously. You should see his basement. :)

Steve has a nice work shop-design bureau and model kit warehouse hidden away from prying eyes below ground that is to be envied. The ground floor is also quite impressive but the basement is the real winner.

I been there. Totally agree with Jeff.

stevegallacci · « **Reply #17 on:** May 28, 2015, 09:44:36 AM »

Finally got most of the casting and such done, now on to final assembly. And regarding my basement, its not all that much- just the result of becoming a widower with an empty house to rattle around in.

stevegallacci · « **Reply #18 on:** June 05, 2015, 04:13:41 PM »

More progress.

Kerick · « **Reply #19 on:** June 05, 2015, 07:25:27 PM »

WOW! That is awesome! That needs to go on public display.

LemonJello · « **Reply #20 on:** June 05, 2015, 07:54:45 PM »

Looking sharp! This will be a stunner when it's all said and done.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #21 on:** June 06, 2015, 03:05:28 AM »

Wow! Museum worthy!

stevegallacci · « **Reply #22 on:** June 13, 2015, 12:52:07 PM »

More progress. The moon surface is made of Portland Cement on a layer of 3M -90 to stick it on a sheet of plexi, then additional cement and acrylic medium to wet the stuff down.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #23 on:** June 14, 2015, 04:12:57 AM »

What are the model/diorama dimensions Steve?

jcf · « **Reply #24 on:** June 14, 2015, 05:41:18 AM »

Steve had it at todays IPMS-Seattle meeting (alas I was unable to attend), Don Conrard posted
photos from the meeting to the group's public Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204464956326505&set=pcb.10152939089711616&type=1&theater


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Author Topic: 1952 von Braun and Freinds Moonship (Read 13784 times)