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jetlag 07-10-2016 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by eljefe
Is it possible to spray the rocket down with primer and sand that to get a smooth surface?


Sure, it's possible. But that would add a lot of extra weight, I would guess. My thought is to sand as much as you can (or can stand) then use filler/bondo, then prime. The hardest areas to sand are the angles, such as where fins meet surfaces or (especially) where body tubes meet body tubes, like on their Saturn IB. Difficult to get in-between and sand those ridges out smooth.
I use a small dremel flat surface sander to hit the easy-to-get-to sections, elbow grease sanding for other areas, then filler for the rest. Prime, sand, and paint as you like. Decals would be a bit more problematic.
Boyce should sell decal sets (or better yet, include them) with these models. They would sell more, I imagine, then.
Allen

eljefe 07-11-2016 11:53 PM

Yes, I was thinking the Saturn IB fuel tanks would present a challenge. The reaction control pods on the service module don't look easy to deal with either.

blackshire 08-17-2016 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by eljefe
I assume the 3D printing material is much sturdier than typical plastic models.
It's ABS plastic, which is quite tough. His Saturn IB is a reproduction of the Cox RTF one (as are his Little Joe II and Nike-Zeus). I have one of his 3-D printed Cox Nike-Zeus replicas, and while it will require some sanding, I'm pleased with its fidelity and durability. Ditto kudos for his "after market" landing legs and grid fins, which are scale accurizing parts for SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Fairing model rocket kit!

rharshberger 09-03-2016 11:20 PM

It is the same Boyce's, Alex and Sheree are currently doing a 1/17.5 Mercury Redstone Capsule (aka their 3.90) and a 1/21.8 Mercury Atlas Capsule custom for my 5.38" Loc airframe based Merc Atlas scale model. The sample photos of the custom work that Alex sent me appear to be great and he is also doing the Capsule adapter for me that adapted the Mercury Capsule to the Atlas missle. I thought his prices were quite fair, of course I don't have the products in my hand yet but their (both Boyces') communication via email has been excellent.

blackshire 09-04-2016 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rharshberger
It is the same Boyce's, Alex and Sheree are currently doing a 1/17.5 Mercury Redstone Capsule (aka their 3.90) and a 1/21.8 Mercury Atlas Capsule custom for my 5.38" Loc airframe based Merc Atlas scale model. The sample photos of the custom work that Alex sent me appear to be great and he is also doing the Capsule adapter for me that adapted the Mercury Capsule to the Atlas missle. I thought his prices were quite fair, of course I don't have the products in my hand yet but their (both Boyces') communication via email has been excellent.
Hmmm...If they're also producing the other Atlas parts, it would be easy for them to offer an Atlas D ICBM model, by producing an Atlas D re-entry vehicle at that scale.

rharshberger 09-04-2016 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by blackshire
Hmmm...If they're also producing the other Atlas parts, it would be easy for them to offer an Atlas D ICBM model, by producing an Atlas D re-entry vehicle at that scale.


I would contact the Boyce's, from the products page on their website they don't currently produce any Atlas parts, AFAIK the Mercury Atlas Capsule adapter they did for me is the first they have done, and the Merc Atlas Capsule is a reworked 3.90 Merc Redstone model with the correct features and slightly downscaled for my purposes. Hopefully they will add more Atlas parts as I would love to have some of the bits like fittings for oxygen lines, the turbine exhaust tube, vernier motors and stuff. Hmmm, maybe I need to get back in touch with Alex about all those bits.....

blackshire 09-04-2016 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rharshberger
I would contact the Boyce's, from the products page on their website they don't currently produce any Atlas parts, AFAIK the Mercury Atlas Capsule adapter they did for me is the first they have done, and the Merc Atlas Capsule is a reworked 3.90 Merc Redstone model with the correct features and slightly downscaled for my purposes. Hopefully they will add more Atlas parts as I would love to have some of the bits like fittings for oxygen lines, the turbine exhaust tube, vernier motors and stuff. Hmmm, maybe I need to get back in touch with Alex about all those bits.....
From my experience, they sometimes have parts before they're listed on the website (which makes for nice surprises!).

dwmzmm 09-22-2017 10:22 PM

Boyce Aerospace Hobbies is announcing they're releasing a new Pershing flying model rocket kit: Got this notice in my personal e-mail today (twice, in fact): "Hi, we are excited to be releasing a 1/15th scale Pershing 1A kit, our second BT-80 kit! Just $60.00 Plus Free Shipping! Save $17 from our Ebay price! "

blackshire 09-23-2017 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dwmzmm
Boyce Aerospace Hobbies is announcing they're releasing a new Pershing flying model rocket kit: Got this notice in my personal e-mail today (twice, in fact): "Hi, we are excited to be releasing a 1/15th scale Pershing 1A kit, our second BT-80 kit! Just $60.00 Plus Free Shipping! Save $17 from our Ebay price! "
Thanks to you, I received two notices, too. :-) I just took a look at their "Products" page, and they've been busy--the new Pershing 1A isn't their only new kit or part! Also:

Since they already offer two versions of the Thor-Able (the Pioneer lunar probe and Tiros 1 rounds), Thor-Agena A (and/or B), Thor-Altair (which used payload fairings very similar to both the "skinny" and "bulbous" Scout fairings), and Thor-Burner II and IIA models wouldn't be hard for them to add to their Thor-Able model line, since these upper stages and payload fairings would just be different nose cones...

Brent 09-24-2017 11:50 AM

I have the Pershing 1A on the way. Ordered it off the web site Friday night :)


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