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AMT/ERTL |
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Stated scale: |
unstated |
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Actual scale: |
unverified, ~1/144 |
Fore Quarter |
Aft Quarter The model has aged a bit - lost a decal or two & discolored somewhat. I still need to post some "lit-up" pics. |
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Material(s): |
styrene |
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Number of parts: |
~17 opaque |
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Stand included? |
yes |
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Decals included? |
yes |
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My Source: |
local hobby shop |
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Cost (w/o s&h): |
so long ago... |
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Kit fixes needed:
To make the sprue turnings I used my Dremel tool with a speed control as a micro-lathe. I put a short piece of kit sprue (parts runner) into the Dremel and, with it running at low speed, used an X-acto blade & fine wet/dry sandpaper to shape the sprue. The chisel-type X-acto blades work better than the standard (really pointy) #11 blade. Once I've got the shape cut with the knife I used the sandpaper to smooth it. Then I very carefully cut the piece in half so there was half a turning for each side of the model.
Image 2 shows piping detail (3) made from stretched sprue.
Image 3 shows more detail about callouts (2) and (3) above.
Image 9 shows the path of the wiring to engines--runs between sled armature and keel panel, then into a groove cut into the nacelle strut. The groove was covered over with epoxy putty. Wiring to running lights is inside the sled armature and shuttle body. All the wiring runs out through a 1/4" aluminum tube which fits over an opening on the sled underside.
Even though the ship appears a brownish/ochre color in the movie, my choice of blue shades for the model is based on the images of the studio model on the box and those posed with Andy Probert.