MR-3 Build-up

  Name Size Creator Created
image/ MR3 Build 01.JPG
Kit parts 		41 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 02.JPG
Cutting the pour plugs 		42 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 03.JPG
Sanding the ends of the pour plugs 		40 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 04.JPG
Top section of booster after sanding 		33 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 05.JPG
Drilling a pilot hole for instrument section 		40 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 06.JPG
Making a larger hole for instrument section 		35 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 07.JPG
Thining out the walls for the instrument section using dremel 		38 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 08.JPG
Cutting styrene for joining lower and upper booster section 		45 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 09.JPG
Stryrene placed on tail end of booster (simulates joint separation) 		35 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 10.JPG
Lower and upper booster sections assembled 		44 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 12.JPG
Scoring to separate the fins from pour plugs 		42 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 13.JPG
And snap! 		39 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 14.JPG
Parts primed 		43 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 15.JPG
Parts painted white 		40 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 16.JPG
Marking the panel lines using a mechanical pencil 		34 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 17.JPG
Applying decals instead of painting 		39 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 22.JPG
Decals and flat coat applied 		41 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 23.JPG
Detailing the engine... 		34 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 24.JPG
Painting the engine interior 		36 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 25.JPG
Adding rivets to engine 		35 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 26.JPG
Adding metal foil to engine 		38 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 27.JPG
Attaching the fins 		39 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 28.JPG
Capsule before surgery 		31 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 29.JPG
Capsule surgery 		43 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 30.JPG
Escape tower assembly 		41 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 31.JPG
Escape tower primed 		43 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 32.JPG
Escape Tower painted 		43 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 33.JPG
Antena housing reattached to capsule 		35 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 34.JPG
Added the heatshield 		34 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 36.JPG
Capsule painted and decaled 		36 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 37.JPG
Scratchbuild retro-pack 		36 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 40.JPG
Retro-pack painted and attached 		35 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 41.JPG
Capsule assembled 		39 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 42.JPG
Attaching booster antenas 		36 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 43.JPG
Final Assembly 		67 KB ramonfrg 09/17/2004
image/ MR3 Build 44.JPG
Escape Tower Finished 		37 KB ramonfrg 09/20/2004
image/ MR3 Build 45.JPG
Finished model front 		157 KB ramonfrg 09/20/2004
image/ MR3 Build 46.JPG
Finished model right side 		145 KB ramonfrg 09/20/2004
image/ MR3 Build 47.JPG
Finished model back 		145 KB ramonfrg 09/20/2004
image/ MR3 Build 48.JPG
Finished model back2 		143 KB ramonfrg 09/20/2004
image/ MR3 Build 49.JPG
Finished model left side 		144 KB ramonfrg 09/20/2004