Jay Chladek Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 My first build was started tonight. I am building a model of the R-7 booster used to launch the first satellite, Sputnik, into Earth orbit. I felt this would be a fitting tribute since it is the 50th anniversary of the event afterall and the R-7 is still used today. Kit being used is the Apex kit. Pictures will follow soon, but so far I have gotten the main body and the strap on boosters assembled. This isn't exactly a shake and bake kit, but it seems to be building well. Seam cleanup is going to be interesting with the lack of alignment tabs on the parts and the petite recessed panels on it. But, hopefully some Mr. Dissolved Putty will do the trick. If this build goes well, I will either do a Vostok or a Soyuz as I love the looks of the R-7 booster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Sounds cool, can't wait to see the photos!! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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