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Old 01-13-2021, 01:10 PM
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I will remove the thicker rails while maintaining the stand off supports. Metal rods of the appropriate diameter will be substituted instead.
Old 01-13-2021, 02:21 PM
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that is beautiful, enjoying your progress!
Old 01-13-2021, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by bisco
that is beautiful, enjoying your progress!
The SM has the most detail and nomenclature of the entire rocket. I believe I can make this work. Thank you.
Old 01-25-2021, 03:30 PM
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One of the SM panels using Bare Metal.
Old 01-25-2021, 07:59 PM
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Old 01-26-2021, 11:46 AM
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Laying on another panel. A tear has developed I 'll try to repair.
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The tear is repaired yet I've gotten another torn piece.
Old 01-26-2021, 11:48 AM
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As best as I can.
Old 01-26-2021, 11:49 AM
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The upper radiator panels are next.
Old 01-27-2021, 02:28 AM
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The umbilical connector. This will later be covered with gold Bare Metal.
Old 01-30-2021, 12:12 PM
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I've decided to remove several panels as I'm not thrilled in regards to how they turned out. I've ordered more and will wait. I will do better.
Old 01-30-2021, 12:19 PM
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One large panel removed.
Old 01-30-2021, 12:19 PM
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The other large panel removed.
Old 02-01-2021, 11:55 AM
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The umbilical connector in gold Bare Metal.
Old 02-03-2021, 02:54 PM
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The SM decal placement guide.
Old 02-14-2021, 10:10 PM
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Additional details glued on.
Old 02-20-2021, 03:05 PM
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The guy behind all this. Wash and wear, drive and wear and sleep and wear hair included.
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Old 02-20-2021, 03:39 PM
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i'd just be happy with hair
Old 03-08-2021, 06:56 AM
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After about four failed attempts tin using the Bare Metal product, I decided to simply paint the SM. The Bare metal is a great tool yet I haven't been able to get it over some of the pronounced details without tearing or wrinkling. I've been using a paper burnisher which is helpful yet the learning curve for me is an elongated one. I may use the material on the fin shrouds and fins. I'll see.
Old 03-08-2021, 04:27 PM
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Getting there.
Old 12-20-2021, 02:30 PM
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EVA handles and some 60 plus decals applied.
Old 12-20-2021, 02:31 PM
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RCS nozzle assembly.
Old 12-21-2021, 06:45 AM
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The crawler transporter in front of the VAB.
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Old 02-01-2022, 08:09 AM
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Hi, I am finally back after having to reregister to get back in. My username before was bigbear440 and now it's bigbear440!. What a time I have been having trying to log back in with no success. You have certainly progressed quite a ways since the last time we were chatting!. It certainly is coming along and of course with such detail. You have invested an enormous amount of time and money into this great project. Are you looking ahead to the time when it will be all complete? I am figuring that when you do finally get to t-minus 0 for launch day, you will will have plenty of ground assistants running cameras to get all angles of the launch. Which I am truly waiting to witness. It's definitely good to be able to get back on and follow you again! Have a great day, Marty
Old 02-01-2022, 01:14 PM
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For now, I've slowed down on progress. I've no ETA planned as it simply comes day by day. When it gets done, it gets done. Many people at Starbucks want to see this fly eventually. Terri the manager said to give her a 3 month advance notice and she'll give the whole coffee shop the day off. Thank you Marty for the comments.
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