Hello, I am doing a report for school about the Saturn V. Well I have become very interested in it and wanted to make a model of it. I have found the Revell and Airfix models of the Saturn V. I was wondering which model I should get. The airfix breaks down into the pieces liek I would like them too, but I am not sure if the revell does or not.
I was wondering if anyone knows if the revell breaks down the same as the airfix (or possibly more)? Thanks for the help
well I decided to go with the Revell kit (its the only one any store in my area had lol). If anyone has any kind of tips other then go slow and be patient (glue/paint drying). Thanks
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:11 am
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Eric McLoughlin scratchbuilding Joined: 04 Feb 2007 Posts: 348
That's a pity. Airfix have, in the last few weeks, released their new and revised Saturn V model. Both the original Airfix Saturn V and the current Revell one contain inaccuracies in and around the Service Module and Command Module areas.
I'm sre the older Revell moulding will suffice for schoolchildren as I presume you want to demonstrate the basic breakdown of the rocket's components.
Make sure you select the correct black/white demarcations for the first stage. Only the boiler plate test Saturn V featured a thick horizontal black band above the vertical bands. None of the real Saturn Vs hhad this marking.
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:42 pm
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surferdude Joined: 24 Sep 2009 Posts: 3
Thanks for the tip about the horizontal black band. I did not notice that (and the manual does show to have one), so thank you. Also I know that there are a bunch of inaccuracys with the models, But due to the lack of time (because of college) and money (also college) I can not due much better from scratch right now. So far it has gone fairly well, I am currently prepping it for paint (taping it off now).
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:34 pm
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Eric McLoughlin scratchbuilding Joined: 04 Feb 2007 Posts: 348
Let's have a look when finished.
There are plenty of shots of "live" Saturn Vs on the net so you shouldn't be short of references for the correct colour patterns.
how good is the airfix model? im thinking of getting one to go with my one small step kit _________________ _______________________________________
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:29 am
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jzsauronzj
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I have built the Saturn V from the original release from Revell in 1971 at 1:96 Scale and recently built the 40th Aniversary of the Apollo 11 Saturn V at 1:122 Scale. Both were a pleasure to build and both allow separation at all stages. However, the new release which is Revel #5088 joins the stages together more securely with a twist lock. The first edition from 1971 just has line up keys. Also, the shell for the Eagle LEM on the 40th release comes apart much nicer. I followed the paint scheme from actual photos rather then the instructions.
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:34 pm
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Colin doing conversions Joined: 22 Apr 2006 Posts: 130 Location: Swanscombe, Kent
The big problem with the Airfix Saturn V, which is actually 1/144 scale was that the Service Module as originally moulded, represented the 'Block I' Service Module. Consequently, the shroud over the LM was actually too narrow at the upper end. This has now been corrected in the new release, with new parts for the Service Module and LM shroud.
Another point to note is that the markings differed between missions
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