40:00+. Greatgooglymoogly!!!!!!! You have inspired me to purchase my third 1/32 scale Command Service Module. Seeing you work is like watching DaVinci, Rembrandt, Wood, Dali, or Hopper.
I'll say it again, this is the best Apollo CSM model I've seen bar none. Your attention to detail is astounding, as are your steady hands! It's the kind of work that should be on public display as a piece of art. Detailing the 13 SM post-accident has always been difficult, given the only images have been rather grainy, nevertheless you've pulled it off very well. I've only one observation, and I may be wrong, but I don't think 13 had hand holds on the SM. These were included on the later 'J' series missions 15, 16 and 17 when the CM pilot performed an EVA during the return trip to retrieve film cannisters from the SIM bay. The 'S' Band antenna was pretty mashed up by the explosion on 13 and, as I recall, (being around at the time of the event, yes I'm an old 'un), the SM engine bell took a few hits from debris too. Thank you for posting the series of videos. I've watched everyone right through.
Nice work and a fun watch! Not a criticism, but a question. I’ve noticed the command module, in RL pictures, has a silver, reflective glossy surface. I’ve watched many videos of other models, and they all have grey as the color. Is there no reflective/shiny finishes that are available?
Excellent question. Using paint can be very hit and miss. And not absolute. Alclad II chrome is pretty close for what I understand. But needs a lot of experience. Now I haven't tried this yet. But actually sending work out to be chrome plated or buying a chrome plating kit might be the way to get a reflective shiny finish. Something I've been looking into.
what a superb build, thankyou
I’ve built a couple of APOLLO CSM ‘s but your attention to detail is amazing.
40:00+. Greatgooglymoogly!!!!!!! You have inspired me to purchase my third 1/32 scale Command Service Module. Seeing you work is like watching DaVinci, Rembrandt, Wood, Dali, or Hopper.
1:18:10. Where's the missing panel? Outstanding!!!!!!!
You’re skill and patients are amazing
thank you so much Kevin. I very much appreciate it.
Patients? Man you got that right for sure.
I'll say it again, this is the best Apollo CSM model I've seen bar none. Your attention to detail is astounding, as are your steady hands! It's the kind of work that should be on public display as a piece of art. Detailing the 13 SM post-accident has always been difficult, given the only images have been rather grainy, nevertheless you've pulled it off very well.
I've only one observation, and I may be wrong, but I don't think 13 had hand holds on the SM. These were included on the later 'J' series missions 15, 16 and 17 when the CM pilot performed an EVA during the return trip to retrieve film cannisters from the SIM bay. The 'S' Band antenna was pretty mashed up by the explosion on 13 and, as I recall, (being around at the time of the event, yes I'm an old 'un), the SM engine bell took a few hits from debris too.
Thank you for posting the series of videos. I've watched everyone right through.
Nice work and a fun watch!
Not a criticism, but a question. I’ve noticed the command module, in RL pictures, has a silver, reflective glossy surface. I’ve watched many videos of other models, and they all have grey as the color. Is there no reflective/shiny finishes that are available?
Excellent question. Using paint can be very hit and miss. And not absolute. Alclad II chrome is pretty close for what I understand. But needs a lot of experience.
Now I haven't tried this yet. But actually sending work out to be chrome plated or buying a chrome plating kit might be the way to get a reflective shiny finish. Something I've been looking into.
Cm door windows was round not square