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I have another question about the heatshield guys. I'm thinking the holddown post pad on the bottom would have been surrounded by the heatshield for flight with just the small post pad area revealed? None of the S-IC stages I've looked at though have this panel in place. So does anyone know if they were there actually in place for flight or not?

You are very lucky being that close to it and you are right, I seen it back in 97 so it'd been sitting there for about 20 years when I got to see it. Wow they are some really sharp shots. Thanks for posting those.

Thanks Hotdog, appreciate the confirm on them aft stringers mate and the S-IC stage in Houston. I'm glad it's been cleaned up and been put under cover to preserve it for hopefully many generations to enjoy. It was out in the open when I visited over there and although it was good for pictures showing all it's stages in the one shot, it was even back then, showing signs of being out in the elements for 20 years. Hopefully they can get the last S-IC stage produced under some protection sooner rather than later. habu2, I have and It's on my list of things to get. I was just mentionin

It's early to start a thread about a build as there isn't one just yet, but looks like there will be soon. 1/72 scale at this stage but that may change..🙂 A couple of questions though on the subject that I'm sure a few would know around this neck of the woods.I tried searching for the answer but just couldn't find what I was looking for. Looking at the heatshield on the Saturn V at JSC it appears that the heatshield is complete in the engine fairings. It's the only S-IC stage I have seen like this but presume that it is correct for flight config? I know this one and the one that wa

You're welcome and for what it is it sure would! I wouldn't say it's super detailed and is a little soft being vacuum formed wraps but it's still looks pretty good just the same.

I was looking through this thread and I think I purchased a couple of your part's, Bill, without actually knowing I was. From you that is.. I had been working or not so much really on a 1/72 shuttle stack for a few years. That's where the no so much comes into it.. Unfortunately I don't have that one either anymore but the tank was done and I was at the stage of doing the SRB's. For whatever reason mid 2017 I found myself on shapeways seeing what may be available as updated more accurate parts. As it was I ended up buying the SRB aft skirts and heat shields but never got to the point of using

I've caught up on this amazing build of yours and it is nothing short of Brilliant! The little lamps you created for the LED's were so cool like everything else you've added. All the detail work you added though is way beyond cool really and in the way of that detail you've pretty much added everything as you've gone along. Your dedication to this is incredible! Will be popping in to keep track on this as you progress further along with it. It's sort of like a new chapter with all the 3D printed pieces you are trialling now and I must say I'm looking forward to seeing the craw

I'm now at the end of page 30 and WOW. What you have done is just insanely crazy GOOD! The LED's have just added another dimension to what is already incredible and I'm glad you added them as it shows off all that work so much better since the blast shields went on. If I wore a hat I'd take it off for you sir. I love what you've done and it's just so amazing how much detail you've added up to this page. Much of it so tiny yet you are doing an unbelievable job of replicating all of it and it all makes your MLP that much more impressive. I can't believe what you done with it and just how yo

I'm only ten pages into your build but wanted to comment already what an amazing amount of fine detail you're putting into this MLP. It sure is going to look spectacular when done with your eye for all the detail. You have some great skills and I look forward to reading more of your journey tomorrow.

I built one a long time ago and it went together well. Had never done a build like that before but the video instructions made it relatively easy going. In my view it makes a nice display piece for what it is. I'd say a better display piece than the Dragon version that in my view just has too many issues for my liking. But as said that's just my view of it. I don't have it anymore but I'm contemplating getting another.

That really is some incredible work that you are doing there. Wow this is exactly what I'm think about for a new build. I just don't have the ability that you obviously have to do it for myself but this looks like it'll be the ultimate 1/72 scale Saturn V. I think what you are doing is fantastic! It will look stunning when you are done and hopefully you have been able to make some more progress on it since your last post. Beautiful work sir!

That's some impressive works you fellas are achieving there.

Thanks for the welcome, Bill and yeah you nailed it mate. Appreciate the reply on what maybe a crazy idea. I have no skill when it comes to computers and what many seem to be able to not only do but do with incredible accuracy. It really is amazing what people can do in a computer these days and then turn into a physical rendition of that item. I feel that people that know and love the subject that have that ability is my best avenue to seeing if it can be done rather than just having the CAD drawn by someone that can do it. It will really come down to if I can find someone th

Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I'm Phil and I reside down here in Australia. I've had a bit of a thing for manned space flight for a lot of years. The Apollo era and the mighty Saturn V being my favourites. I also at times have tried my hand at some modelling. Mostly sci fi but a few real space amongst them. Unfortunately I lost them all from an unforeseen happening but I have been thinking about maybe building another Saturn V again. I had built the Apogee 1/70 version some years back and was thinking of maybe getting another to replace the one I lost. If the 1/72 Dra