mhvink Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I finally finished my display of our manned spaceflight capsules, all in 1/48th scale. The Mercury and Gemini capsules were pretty much out-of-the-box from the combined Revell kit. The Apollo C/SM came from the 1/48th C/SM-LM stack. That one needed a lot of work to go from block 1 to block 2. The SM is almost totally scratch built. The CM has been modified extensively as well - relocation of the windows, the umbilical unit, etc. I tried foiling the CM (this was my first attempt at foiling) and I think I will do better on my 32nd C/SM. But, it did take a 2nd at our regional IPMS contest, so I can't complain. Enjoy, Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhvink Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 Photo #2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Man those are some dramatic differences of size! I like the inclusion of the figure so viewers can relate themselves to the sizes of the capsules. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K2Pete Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 That 1/48 CSM certainly does need a LOT of extra effort to make it accurate to a Block 2. It looks like you got it right, Mike! I see handholds on the CM, did you use New Ware's aftermarket set? And the docking probe is scratch built? The Gemini update set from RealSpace Models accurizes the model just that little bit more. And you've presented it very nicely too ... Nicely Done! Oh, and don't be shy about sharing more pix ... we'd love to see 'em! Thank for posting this build, Mike! Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhvink Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 Thanks guys, I tried to share more photos, but the size limitations the site puts on photos makes it very difficult. Here is a pic of the other side. And Pete, about the handholds? Those are actually Stanley brand staples out of my staple gun. I was stapling the upholstery on a chair (on my "honeydo" list), saw a loose staple and went , "hmmmm . . ." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhvink Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 And from the rear. The gold foil on the rear of the Gemini is from a Rollo candy bar. The candy comes in gold foil that is about 6" x 3". I think now I have been forced to eat enough Rollo bars to cover about 37 1/48th LEMs. 😋 Yes, serious modeling DOES make you fat . . . Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
as205 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Nice work and a very good way to display the set. As for images, I use Imgur to store my photos and then use the "Insert other media" button when I post. Randy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I could only wish I had a display like this. Excellent job!!! Cool trick using those staples : ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 What a fantastic display Mike! In my favourite scale too. Awesome having them all together for a size comparison. Thanks for the inspiration. Now I have a dragon CSM on way and a hunt on for the other 2. -co Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhvink Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 Yeah, I'm working on the Revell-ogram LEM (the one with the lunar surface and two astronauts). I'm using various foils for the detailing as well. It's about halfway done. I do have a spare Mercury/Gemini kit in 1/48th as well. Don't know if I'll ever build them . . . Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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