posted 12-02-2015 04:46 PM               

I sometimes let my mind wander to a place that has me hypothetically explaining a mission such as those to someone in the 19th century. Would they even believe it could happen and how would it rock their world. It makes me appreciate the times we live in and the sense of exploration that lives within the human spirit.

posted 12-28-2015 10:26 AM               

I have enjoyed all of your space collection (amazing) but I also noticed you have quite the collection of Canadian aircraft displayed on your top shelf.

• Bombardier Global Express by Space Models
  
• Snowbird Canadair Tudor
  
• Lockheed CP-140 Aurora Canadian maritime patrol aircraft.
  
• Canadair CL-600 original prototype livery by Space Models
  
• Canadair CL-215 water bomber

posted 12-28-2015 05:56 PM               

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Originally posted by Skythings:
I also noticed you have quite the collection of Canadian aircraft displayed on your top shelf.

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Except the CL600 as I started working an ship number two as a Liaison Engineer and the model I have displayed are the colors of that specific aircraft.

You will see, there is a C5, the slates, and MLG doors were built at Canadair, T38 horz stab was built as well, the F104 and the F5 were built under contract at Canadair and I worked in overhaul for those. The EF111 tail was built at Canadair under contract from Grumman and I supported the build with Engineering for any discrepancies.

There is no Global there though as I had left well before then. At each end is a Gulfstream a G450 at one end and a G550 at the other.

I do have another CL600 by Space Models but it is in the green stripe color that TAG used (serial number 007). Would trade for a CF104 or a CF5 model in a heart beat.

posted 01-26-2016 09:19 AM               

Jackie and I attended the EFT-1 launch and when I saw the model Michael had posted here on cS I finally had him make one for us. It actually came about as a result of the delivery and visit he had with us for the 1/24 scale CSM/LES posted earlier. We traded for it, the best way that collectors "buy" items.

I have it displayed with the 1/72 full stack shuttle and the Dragon Apollo 9 as well just to put it all in perspective. I plan on adding a 1/72 Apollo 13 Corvette die cast model that I bought on eBay just to give people the feel of size and something they can relate to.

posted 03-03-2016 09:47 AM               

It stands six feet tall and is four feet in diameter at the base. And while I do not have a 1/10 scale Supper Guppy to transport it, I have built a special shipping container.

I will give you updates upon the return and yes, we have a place to put it (see below).

posted 03-07-2016 09:25 AM               

Picked up the model on Saturday morning and went over to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to survey the site for the GII Shuttle Training Aircraft that is going there, plus the a quick museum visit. Headed home and arrived at 10 p.m., 1,000 miles in 32 hours.

The model took the trip very well and is now in the garage ready for clean up and restoration — as much as needed without loosing that aged look that old models should maintain (well my opinion anyway). More to come.

posted 03-13-2016 05:54 AM               

I would hold off on that visit until we get the back patio door replaced with one where both sides opens.

posted 03-20-2016 04:35 PM               

In the first photo you can see the way it arrived, pretty beat up ET. The second photo is the model structure made from PVC pipe and large plastic Christmas ornaments for the nose cone and repair for the ET. The final shots are the completed model.

One interesting aspect of the model is the decal for the umbilical connections in the boat tail area. That is an actual photo of Atlantis' umbilical that I took a few weeks ago when we were at KSC, turned it into a decal.

posted 03-26-2016 07:05 PM               

The model we bought was just the base and core unit. Michael Key did his magic and completed it for us. We have it displayed with a Russian high altitude helmet.

posted 04-02-2016 06:35 PM               

I have the graphic I need for the Douglas emblem as well as the other markings. I am not planning to cover the lower section.

Michael Key is working on the ullage engine replacements and the engines for the APS rebuild (see this thread). Hoping the SIV-B lands in the front room soon.

posted 05-12-2016 06:34 PM               

With the help of the ePlastics folks, I have replaced the clear Lucite cover sheets. Also, once again Michael Key has produced some great 3D parts and so far the replacement ullage engines and the engines for the Auxiliary Propulsion System and right now is working on the ullage covers.

For now, I am just very happy it is inside the Karst-onian Kollection.

posted 06-19-2016 06:23 PM               

There at the Complex 26 block house store they had a Falcon 9 model kit still, so I picked it up. I bought a set of 3D printed extras for the kit, the landing legs and upper spoilers and I finished it up today.

It became even better as I had thought about staying for the SpaceX launch but when it went to Wednesday I came home. But, Tuesday I decided I had to go the launch and back I went. In both cases I went to the LC-39 gantry viewing and it was amazing, so much so I am going back to the Atlas V launch.

Below is the model and my photo of the launch, just a quick pic on my iPhone as I do not watch a launch through a viewfinder of the phone.

By the way, yesterday was an Ariane 5 (viewed online), so it was Delta IV Heavy, Falcon 9, Soyuz return, Ariane 5, Blue Origin today, and next Friday Atlas V within two weeks time, TELL ME THERE IS NO SPACEFLIGHT these days, HA!!

posted 06-19-2016 07:34 PM               

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Originally posted by SpaceyInMN:
Living in Minnesota, I envy those of you with easier access to launches.

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