Apollo Saturn V by Revell

bayerische · Oct 26, 2009, 10:34 AM

Hello guys,

I've only been posting on the RC boat forum before, where I have done two builds, Billing boats "Banckert", and Robbe "Happy Hunter".

I just bought this:

From what I have understood this is a remake of a model available in the 70-ties...? Currently available as a limited edition.

This is the bigger 1:96 scale model. There is also a similar 1:144 scale model.

I hope I can post the build here, or is there a better forum for this?

Thanks
Andreas

Brandano · Oct 26, 2009, 12:42 PM

that depends whether you plan for this to hover and land again vertically... rockets do take off and land vertically, but we tend to consider as valid only those landings that let you fly the plane again. I think that if you plan to build this as a flying model http://www.rcgroups.com/rocketry-242/ would be more appropriate. I fthis is going to be a static model then the "RC" prefix doesn't really fit well, I don't think there's a board for static models in rcgroups

DreamArcher · Oct 26, 2009, 01:06 PM

In any case that's cool. We had a rocketry class in junior high. I don't know how the science teach talked the school admins into but it was fun. Build/launch every other day. And we got to chase them off campus into the neighborhood and cemetery. We did the Mach 1 rocket but the motor exploded right after launch, and I held the altitude record for the single stage B engine class.

F-111 John · Oct 26, 2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

From what I have understood this is a remake of a model available in the 70-ties...? Currently available as a limited edition.

This is the bigger 1:96 scale model. There is also a similar 1:144 scale model.

I built that model back in 68-69, somewhere in there. The detail was pretty good, including folding petals in the third stage that revealed a lunar lander.

Good luck!

bayerische · Oct 26, 2009, 02:17 PM

OK, I'm not going to make it RC.... So I guess this build doesn't fit this forum?

Brandano · Oct 26, 2009, 05:08 PM

I am not sure. there's sections for freeflight, and that isn't really RC either

bayerische · Oct 27, 2009, 05:40 PM

The stand, it's a great platform to build your model on.

Started painting the rivets... man this took a long time. Some errors can be seen in closeups, but on the model it looks good.

And a little bit later I was finished...

Building engines

Engines complete, added some detailing in gold.

Paint drying on the stabilizers.

Something to do when I wait for paint to dry... I don't go for maximum authenticity so I can be creative.

Engines mounted

We break for nobody!

Looks massive

Slowly growing. The ring put on was a little tricky... it is a sheet that you fold up, but the fit is very tight, just have to be brave.

And back to masking and painting, there are some huge areas to paint on this model.

j-vtol · Oct 27, 2009, 11:53 PM

+1 http://www.rcgroups.com/rocketry-242/ Unless you're going to make that Saturn V beast do this

Delta Clipper Experimental Advanced (DCXA) (2 min 26 sec)

capt · Nov 06, 2009, 08:30 PM

Stellar work!
One of the most impressive things I have ever seen was the Saturn V at Kennedy Space Center, you walk in the hanger and look up to see this massive engine the size of small house, then relize there is 4 more behind it! WOW

I you ever get the chance take the tour at KSC, its something you will never forget.

DreamArcher · Nov 06, 2009, 10:32 PM

Make sure we get to see video of the launch.

Oct 26, 2009, 10:34 AM	#1
bayerische Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 94	Apollo Saturn V by Revell Hello guys, I've only been posting on the RC boat forum before, where I have done two builds, Billing boats "Banckert", and Robbe "Happy Hunter". I just bought this: From what I have understood this is a remake of a model available in the 70-ties...? Currently available as a limited edition. This is the bigger 1:96 scale model. There is also a similar 1:144 scale model. I hope I can post the build here, or is there a better forum for this? Thanks Andreas

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Oct 26, 2009, 12:42 PM	#2
Brandano Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,385	that depends whether you plan for this to hover and land again vertically... rockets do take off and land vertically, but we tend to consider as valid only those landings that let you fly the plane again. I think that if you plan to build this as a flying model http://www.rcgroups.com/rocketry-242/ would be more appropriate. I fthis is going to be a static model then the "RC" prefix doesn't really fit well, I don't think there's a board for static models in rcgroups

Oct 26, 2009, 01:06 PM	#3
DreamArcher Mike Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Union City, Ca. Posts: 675	In any case that's cool. We had a rocketry class in junior high. I don't know how the science teach talked the school admins into but it was fun. Build/launch every other day. And we got to chase them off campus into the neighborhood and cemetery. We did the Mach 1 rocket but the motor exploded right after launch, and I held the altitude record for the single stage B engine class.

Oct 26, 2009, 02:17 PM	#5
bayerische Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 94	OK, I'm not going to make it RC.... So I guess this build doesn't fit this forum?

Oct 26, 2009, 05:08 PM	#6
Brandano Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,385	I am not sure. there's sections for freeflight, and that isn't really RC either

Oct 27, 2009, 05:40 PM	#7
bayerische Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 94	The stand, it's a great platform to build your model on. Started painting the rivets... man this took a long time. Some errors can be seen in closeups, but on the model it looks good. And a little bit later I was finished... Building engines Engines complete, added some detailing in gold. Paint drying on the stabilizers. Something to do when I wait for paint to dry... I don't go for maximum authenticity so I can be creative. Engines mounted We break for nobody! Looks massive Slowly growing. The ring put on was a little tricky... it is a sheet that you fold up, but the fit is very tight, just have to be brave. And back to masking and painting, there are some huge areas to paint on this model.

Nov 06, 2009, 08:30 PM	#9
capt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nevada, USA Posts: 698	Stellar work! One of the most impressive things I have ever seen was the Saturn V at Kennedy Space Center, you walk in the hanger and look up to see this massive engine the size of small house, then relize there is 4 more behind it! WOW I you ever get the chance take the tour at KSC, its something you will never forget.

Nov 06, 2009, 10:32 PM	#10
DreamArcher Mike Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Union City, Ca. Posts: 675	Make sure we get to see video of the launch.