Has anyone build the Monogram 1/72 Shuttle reinforced so that it is able to stand just on the SRB's? Paul [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
... able to ... Paul: I'm drawing up plans for when I build my 1/72 stack. I plan to use "hold-down posts" on the SRBs. BTW, Dennis Jenkins' book "Space ...
I've got another question about the 1/72 Monogram shuttle with ET and SRBs, how well has the orbiter stayed attached to the cradle when the model is stored...
Jay I replaced the actual attachment points with brass rod, but left the struts themselves. I just drilled holes big enough to accept the brass rod and used...
Hi Brian I hope to do exactly the same thing. I would like to include a complete payload bay in the orbiter and my concerns is it's weight. Will it be too ...
Hi Jay Why do you prefer the Revell orbiter to the Monogram one - if you don't mind my asking! Paul [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Keith Same question for you if you don't mind - why replace the Monogram orbiter with the Revell one? Is it more accurate? Need to know if I should head down...
A solution to this problem would be to fill the ET and or SRBs with lead shot (okay PARTIALLY fill the ET). This would place the center of gravity into a line...
Hey guys, I prefer the Revell over the Monogram because of the cockpit window are more accurate the Mono which are WAY too big! Both kits have their flaws but...
I'm building the New Ware Atlas Agena using David Weeks' Gemini drawings, and have a question about staging... When the booster engines jettison, what happens...
... don't mind ... Paul: You beat me to the question!!! :-) I have two 1/72 Monogram orbiters and a couple 1/144s. I have wondered about this whenever I've...
Glenn: Thanks for the ideas about weight distribution on the shuttle stack. BTW, recent purchased some 1/72 SSMEs...they look great and I'll be getting another...
Hi Brian My understanding is that the Revell kit has massively oversized tiles on the exterior, and done with raised lines! Also, the top of the cockpit lifts...
Hi all, I'm on the east coast and the closest Hobby Lobby is in Ohio. Can anyone tell me is they have seen the Revell Germany 1/144 ISS in the stores? Please...
Hi again, On our subject for today. Does anyone have any good suggestions for reproducing the finish on the body of the external tank? Photographs would ...
Paul This is only my personal opinion as many others prefer the Monogram shuttle. I think the overall shape of the Revell one is better, especially when it...
Thanks for the input Keith - based on your words I think I will purchase the Revell kit and compare. I will probably build one with gear down anyway. Cheers ...
In a message dated 3/2/03 9:41:39 AM Central Standard Time, padamslta@... writes: << Hi Jay Why do you prefer the Revell orbiter to the Monogram one - if...
I just filled the SRBs up with sand and that works fine. It free stands and would be extremely hard to knock over. DGF ... able to ... Paul: I'm drawing up...
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Mar 2, 2003 9:17 pm
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Hi Vince I am now the proud owner of a Revell 1/72 Shuttle Orbiter - and 42 bucks worse off in the bank account! Thanks to a local HobbyTown USA here in Vegas....
Daniel Thanks for the information on the Space Launch Vehicles group. I have applied to join and once 'onboard' will follow the links to the shuttle TPS...
Not sure - it part of the Hobby Town USA chain - there are two stores in Vegas. The one I frequent has a great supply of plastic model kits and accessories...
Hi Paul, If you are successful in making the tile decals, would you be interested in selling the decals to the rest of us here? I know I could use 3 sets for...
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here is what some one was working about 2 years ago for shuttle decals www.spacemodeling.com/ shuttle.html Daniel...
... tiles on the ... lifts off ... personally. ... them via ... on the ... than ... pastels ... Hi Paul: Man, that sounds exciting! Without getting too...
