maly149 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) It seems it would be OK to post this here(hope you guys don't kill me for using a paper model), This is David Maier's Pad 39A in 1/144th, same guy as Manfred, and in 1/144th scale(I hope). There are A LOT of parts, 50 A3 pages The printing is superb, and t is well detailed. I've started the FSS levels and girders(possibly the most exhausting part-you roll them all yourself. I don't think I will be modifiyng it that much. Currently I am at level 6, with one side of girders left. I hope you all comment and enjoy. Edited March 19, 2012 by maly149 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crowe-t Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) It's great to see members building David Maier's Pad 39A kit here on ARC. I don't think anyone will think you are competing. I really like the AXM MLP but David Maier's MLP and other kits take it to another level of realism. Will you be building one of D. Maier's MLP's? Edited March 19, 2012 by crowe-t Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maly149 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thanks!! Yes, the one in the picture is an undersized(my fault) AXM one. The AXM one is more flexible in terms of what model you build(basically EVERY configuration) at the cost of the texture detail. I do have Dave's and that will be on the final thing. Luckily its MLP-2. =] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crowe-t Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Did you re-scale the AXM MLP in the picture by accident when you printed it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maly149 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 It has to be printed with the setting at NONE. NO margin, no NOTHING. It's pretty obvious when compared to my Apollo LUT. BTW, this was not Alfonso's fault, completely mine. I disregarded this, so Dave's MLP will be built after the FSS is done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crowe-t Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 The AXM MLP still looks nice and doesn't look under-scale in the pictures. I'll be following this build of the D. Maier kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maly149 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Oh yes, it's a wonderful model. Thanks for replying as for the size....It's really only noticeable if the 2 models are right next to each other. Alfonso's models are great, although you will get a better looking shuttle(but with a ton more work) out of a plastic model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crowe-t Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) One of these days I'll make an AXM MLP. I already downloaded all the plans from the site. I do have a Revell 1/144 Shuttle stack I'm currently building. I'm using the Revell's (under-scale and incorrect) MLP as a display stand and am using the AXM download to make styrene TSM's. http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=219720&st=0 Edited March 19, 2012 by crowe-t Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crowe-t Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) OOPS! Double post. :wacko: Edited March 19, 2012 by crowe-t Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maly149 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 I've seen your build. Its AMAZING for the fact that it is, and that you scratchbuilt the TSM's. BEAUTIFUL work!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkD Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 The small generator seen in the last photo that has the four vents on the top is only there for rollout, not during launch. Though, I have no idea what the generator is used for during rollout. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maly149 Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 I know, the AXM was built for rollout, will be building a more permanent one later on. Thanks for the feedback Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveS Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 The small generator seen in the last photo that has the four vents on the top is only there for rollout, not during launch. Though, I have no idea what the generator is used for during rollout. Do you mean the large white box on the corner of Side 2/3? Then that is not a generator. It is a Mobile Portable Purge Unit or MPPU for short. The MPPU has 3 purge lines coming from it that are connected to three ports on Side 2 of the MLP. The 3 lines correspond to forward, mid and aft purge circuits on the orbiter. When on the ground the orbiter is always connected to ground provided purge, either regular air or when flowing cryogens during fuel cell servicing and loading the External Tank, gaseous nitrogen (GN2) to reduce the fire hazard. The only times the orbiter is off purge is during transfers from the OPF/VAB and during the mission. As soon as it lands, the orbiter is hooked up to ground purge and cooling. I hope this helps! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkD Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Do you mean the large white box on the corner of Side 2/3? Then that is not a generator. It is a Mobile Portable Purge Unit or MPPU for short. The MPPU has 3 purge lines coming from it that are connected to three ports on Side 2 of the MLP. The 3 lines correspond to forward, mid and aft purge circuits on the orbiter. When on the ground the orbiter is always connected to ground provided purge, either regular air or when flowing cryogens during fuel cell servicing and loading the External Tank, gaseous nitrogen (GN2) to reduce the fire hazard. The only times the orbiter is off purge is during transfers from the OPF/VAB and during the mission. As soon as it lands, the orbiter is hooked up to ground purge and cooling. I hope this helps! Yep, that box. http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g334/maly149/100_3696.jpg It's not there when it's ready to launch. Only rollout ops. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveS Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Yep, that box. http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g334/maly149/100_3696.jpg It's not there when it's ready to launch. Only rollout ops. The MPPU is disconnected after the MLP is harddown at the pad so that the pad purge system can be connected to the MLP. Once the MMPU has been disconnected and the pad purge is established, the MPPU is removed from the MLP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maly149 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 See, this is EXACTLY why I like posting my work-feedback and learning new things-I didn't know all of that before. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maly149 Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 (edited) No updates, but found this article, which is Cool, especially the white room. LINK Edited March 22, 2012 by maly149 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Do you mean the large white box on the corner of Side 2/3? Then that is not a generator. It is a Mobile Portable Purge Unit or MPPU for short. The MPPU has 3 purge lines coming from it that are connected to three ports on Side 2 of the MLP. The 3 lines correspond to forward, mid and aft purge circuits on the orbiter. When on the ground the orbiter is always connected to ground provided purge, either regular air or when flowing cryogens during fuel cell servicing and loading the External Tank, gaseous nitrogen (GN2) to reduce the fire hazard. The only times the orbiter is off purge is during transfers from the OPF/VAB and during the mission. As soon as it lands, the orbiter is hooked up to ground purge and cooling. I hope this helps! Thank you guys, Mobile Portable Purge Unit or MPPU for short. Again which new learned, what for a great abbreviation for such a difficult technical term. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Thus one meets again, interesting, to pursue your Tower building. How highly more tower in the meantime already is your? You must strengthen it, or are that stably enough. How much divide has David Maiers kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maly149 Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Not much really, just some foam running the length of the Tower Core. The RSS diagonals might be supported with brass. I don't know as its so far away..... :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maly149 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 Update, got to the Level 195(crew arm). One distinct advantage you Revell tower builders have is the ability to keep the levels level. In these pics(though not THAT apparent), the distance between levels 7 &8 is lower than the rest. Other that that............Diagonal Girders. AAAAAAAHHHHHH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Yours FSS build pleases me well. You will also still build or remain the stairs only in such a way as suggested stairs? Are you building everything after paper kit or want you also to scratch some details? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maly149 Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) The stairs will stay the way they are, it would be too much work to make them the way I'd like(Like the LVM). As for scratching.......i start a project thinking that I'll do this completely OOB, and by the end............I'd originally planned to make my old Apollo LUT OOB, no modifications, and...... So maybe expect some scratchbuilding. And, I don't know the OOB equivalent for a paper model, so it stays OOB. Edited April 4, 2012 by maly149 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I would say OOPK - Out Of Paper Kit. Great plans you have, good luck for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maly149 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Another tiny update, more progress on the levels. It's very repetitive, which is why I needed a break. :P Once ther are done this build should pick up, so don't worry, it's not dead!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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