spaceman Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 (edited) Hi there, and here is the next update by LVM Studios for the Mobile Launcher with the CAD design of Kit 2: Mobile Launcher details. Source: LVM Studios Edited November 4, 2016 by spaceman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) Hello LUT friends here is the new update of LVM Studios of the production of the first prototypes for the Mobile Launcher. First prototype parts For cost reasons, the substructure is now not made of Styrene but from MDF, which is a medium-density fibreboard, but which ensures sufficient stability. The outer cladding consists however of Styrene. The side walls have channels to which Evergreen profiles can be glued. In addition, color tests were carried out, at which I suppose but strongly that the parts are supplied unpainted. That's it for now. Edited November 4, 2016 by spaceman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 If I win a lotto this year then I'm in for a complete set of 1/96 and a 1/144 Space Shuttle Launch Tower they have. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) Hi Mike, yep, then have good luck, you would certainly have a lot of fun. Edited November 4, 2016 by spaceman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Apollokid Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Hello LUT friends In addition, color tests were carried out, at which I suppose but strongly that the parts are supplied unpainted. That's it for now Better they are not painted as you would ruin the paintwork gluing everything and then could never match their paint. I much prefer not painted as at least I can finish it correctly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) Hi there, here is the new update of LVM Studios, where they have been busy with the Parametric design of the LUT. Source: LVM Studios Meanwhile they also have been building the Saturn V from Dragon for the 1/72 display at Scale Model World 2015 in Telford, but there were problems with the S1-C stage, which have led to space problems with the Tail Service Masts (TSM) on the Mobile Launcher that had to be solved. It is unclear whether there are similar problems with the smaller Saturn V models (1:96, 1:144) of Revell respectively Airfix. Edited November 4, 2016 by spaceman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Manfred, it's simply beautiful. The guys at LVM should be proud!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Apollokid Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I just dropped the hammer and ordered the complete kit in 72 scale! It's going to be a big build and I plan on adding complete lighting to the kit as well. Can't wait to have it in my hands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) Hey Gene, what a supprise, that's awesome, congratulations! Until November it will not be long, keep quite cool. And with lighting it will become a spectacular project. Now I am considering whether I should not yet fly to Telford (UK) for Scale Model World 2015 (11/07-08/2015) where one can admire a finished LVM model of the LUT (1:72) with its imposing height of about 160 cm. Then I could immediately take back home my 1:144 LUT. Edited November 4, 2016 by spaceman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Apollokid Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hey Gene, what a supprise, that's awesome, congratulations! Until November it will not be long, keep quite cool. And with lighting it will become a spectacular project. Now I am considering whether I should not yet fly to Telford (UK) for Scale Model World 2015 (11/07-08/2015) where one can admire a finished LVM model of the LUT (1:72) with its imposing height of about 160 cm. Then I could immediately take back home my 1:144 LUT. If you do, take lots of photos for us please! In any scale they will look impressive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) Hello everybody, as I found out meantime by LVM, there are apparently no problems with the other Saturn V models by Revell respectively Airfix. But there is a new Update (Nr. 13), with the first PE-prototypes for Kits 1 and 2, and the first images of some parts made from it. Thus, the LUT project now assumes slowly concrete shape. Edited November 4, 2016 by spaceman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbes Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Now I am considering whether I should not yet fly to Telford (UK) for Scale Model World 2015 (11/07-08/2015) where one can admire a finished LVM model of the LUT (1:72) with its imposing height of about 160 cm. Then I could immediately take back home my 1:144 LUT. Scale Model World is well worth it, it's a massive show (2 days is barely enough to see all the exhibits). Not much in the way of space modeling though (LVM, 2 space-related SIGs, and me at the Project Cancelled SIG), but that's true of almost any model show. You could also combine your visit with a trip to the National Space Centre (http://www.spacecentre.co.uk/) in Leicester (100 km from Telford). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Thanks Hobbes for the tips, I'm still not sure if it will work with the visit. Edited November 4, 2016 by spaceman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 You know, if you do visit the event in Nov 2015...be prepare to take a lots of photos and upon your return home...be prepare to share them or... Well, or else... :lol: Mike Now I am considering whether I should not yet fly to Telford (UK) for Scale Model World 2015 (11/07-08/2015) where one can admire a finished LVM model of the LUT (1:72) with its imposing height of about 160 cm. Then I could immediately take back home my 1:144 LUT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) Hello LUT friends, here is Update No. 14 with some new details before the LVM team goes on a short vacation. The first photo etch parts have been validated and changes have been made in assembly of the parts and their design. Support fire pit hold down posts Vertical cable tray LUT SI-C intertank service arm The materials used are color-coded: Grey is photo etch, green is resin, brown is evergreen plastic strips and red is brass rod. What do you mean turquoise, I have requested. Edited November 4, 2016 by spaceman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Hello everybody, after LVM team returned from vacation here is Update Nr. 15. It is informed that they encountered a few setbacks. This relates to the 3D design and problems with the CNC milling machine, which were eliminated now, as well as necessary changes to parts of the design for cost reasons. Thus, the Mobile Launcher was redesigned, so thinner panels can be used. ML base 1/144 & 1/72 Source: LVM Due to the occurring time residues LVM is afraid that the planned delivery of kits in November will be delayed. How much extra time they need is not known yet but they try to keep it as short a possible and will hope for understanding. Edited August 23, 2015 by spaceman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) Hello everybody, which has almost already hinted, now is certainty. LVM Studios have informed all bakkers in Update Nr. 16 that the intended release date of November 2015 can not be met due to fabrication problems and design issues. Consequently, the fully build prototype which would be on display at Scale Model World at Telford will not be shown as too many design issues are not solved yet. Edited November 4, 2016 by spaceman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allbann Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Any news for this project? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) Hello everybody, and so it has also happend, due to the problems encountered LVM could not keep their promise, which is of course very disappointing. Therefore, the announced LUT model (1:72) could not be presented at the Scale ModelWorld 2015 last November in Telford. But therefor the great diorama of the R7 Soyuz Baikonur Launch Pad by Bruno Gire won the "Best in Show" award, based on the LVM kit. Source: LVM Studios In the meantime, LVM now received at least the new controller unit for the CNC milling machine. And after a week of testing and tweaking they got it working, what is reported in Update No. 19. To the previously critical commentary made by me to the disappointing status quo they have indeed responded, but without having made concrete statements for further project procedure or even the delivery date. Maybe they will reach it at this year's Scale ModelWorld 2016 in November ... Edited November 4, 2016 by spaceman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) Hello everybody, with the LVM-LUT it actually goes further. Here is Update 20. As one can see, they continued with the interior of the LUT, adding controll cabinets, storage racks, etc. for each level of the LUT, which is done in a parametric way. Source: LVM Studios Coming soon one will start with the construction of the Hammerhead Crane. By the way is running the inventory of needed Evergreen profiles which must be ordered via distributors, the delivery can take months. The CNC machine which is used for milling the parts of the mobile launcher is still in prototype stage. Then let's wait again. Edited November 4, 2016 by spaceman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Hello everybody, here is the sparse new Update Nr. 21. The design for the interior of the LUT (control boxes, cabinets, valve complexes) takes longer than expected. A lot of dimensions of these items are not not known and based on several drawings (demolition engineering drawings) LVM try to figure it all out. A start is made with the Hammerhead Crane design. BTW, speaking of drawings, in consideration of the vast quantities of NASA drawings and photos on which Mischa Klement (microartwork.com) has based his crawler and as well his ingenious LUT development, I have no good feeling with the whole thing, because LVM seems have underestimated the complexity of the LUT project and is repeatedly confronted with new problems. They also have been busy with sourcing material for flexible hoses between the LUT and the service arms so the service arms can move. One has found some interesting materials and are waiting for arrival of these materials in order to test the usability. LVM's new CNC milling machine control box has been delayed due to unavailability of certain parts. In the next few weeks they expect to receive the missing parts and can get started on building the control cabinet and getting the milling machine running again. So all in all a more than sobering Status quo ... Edited November 4, 2016 by spaceman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Hello everybody, here is the new Update Nr. 22. LVM still fiddles about with the completion of the interior on the 3D model, about parts manufacture is obviously for the moment not to think. When they assembled the cable trays under each level they noticed that the lighting fixture are in the way and intersect each other. Source: LVM Studios LVM get a lot of questions about when the product will be ready, but at this moment they have not set a release date yet. They are aiming at certain milestones but are also aware that issues may come up. At this moment they are still in design stage and expect to build some prototypes (parts of the project) within a few months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) Hello everybody, here is the new Update Nr. 23. This time it is all about the design of the equipment details on the outside of the LUT, such as water pipes on Side 2, hydraulic lines on Side 4 and the LH2 and LOX pipes on Side 3. Here some impressions of the progress: Source: LVM Studios Source: LVM Studios In the CAD 3D model this looks quite promising , but it's by no means yet implemented into concrete components, let alone built. The new controller for the CNC milling machine has been built and one starts testing the machine in the next few weeks. In july LVM expect to build the first prototype of the MLP, levels 0-80 and 100-140, which is important for testing if all elements of the construction work well with eachother. Edited November 4, 2016 by spaceman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) Hello everybody, here is after vacation-related delay, the new Update Nr. 24. Source: LVM Studios After LVM has apparently found new reference sources, the design was improved and updated once more, after which now first production drawings for the PE parts are made. The design of the LUT interior was allegedly rather complicated due to the variety of electrical equipment, consoles, distributors, heat exchangers, valve complexes (LOX and LH2), cable trays and piping and is not yet completed. Because the interior is quite crammed, it was decided to omit the many storage racks because one supposedly has no data on these racks. Other parts of the design like the Hammerhead crane and Service arms are still a work in progress. The CNC milling machine is running and they try to optimize different parameters to have quality parts produced in the fastest time. To the completion date one cannot make any promise, because the design phase is not finished yet. To my question to the prospects for this year's Scale ModelWorld in Telford (12./13.11.2016), was communicated that one will bring along some protoypes of the 1/144 scale version LUT, anyway better than nothing. So only remains to wait and see! Edited November 4, 2016 by spaceman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Hello LUT guys, after I have reminded Leon van Munster, after a longer break LVM had still presented 14 days before the ScaleModel World in Telford (12/13 Nov.) Update Nr. 25. It shows the first prototypes of PE plates of the LUT levels (0 to 140), as well as the elevator shaft for testing the tower structure. As it is said, a first exclusive look at the prototype was planned still before the Telford fair. So let's wait and see what's going on there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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