crackerjazz Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I've been working on this for quite some time now. I'm trying to model the LLRV that was used in the Apollo space program to train astronauts how to fly the lunar module. Youngtiger1 and BiggTim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 A "Flying Bedstead" Phenomenal Work !!!!! Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 A "Flying Bedstead" Phenomenal Work !!!!! Barry I second that comment Is that the vehicle that Neil Armstrong had to punch out of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 And I'll 3rd it !! Excellent !...........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Outstanding project! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I second that comment Is that the vehicle that Neil Armstrong had to punch out of? Yes it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Awesome What software do you use? And are the parts scratch-built or 3d-printed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackerjazz Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Thanks, guys! Hi Alex, I'm using Solidworks - I find it easier to make patterns this way. When I built the engine I didn't want to print the parts because I was worried they'd turn out rough and if I had to sand them the rivets would disappear. I didn't have a vacuformer then, so they're flat styrene sheets rolled into cones and added segment by segment. Then when I finally got my hands on a dental vacuformer I had the bucks for the tanks, the air intake and large aft fan intake/gimbal part printed at Shapeways. I then vacuformed the parts and pin-pricked rivets on. They hydrogen peroxide tanks have a weld-line down the middle -- I was hoping the seams would take care of that. Edited April 5, 2015 by crackerjazz Hubert Boillot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee White Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Some of my friends back in Colorado produced one of these in 1/72 a couple years ago, I can only imagine what a 1/18 will look like!! http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/builds/tsp/feature_tsp_72001.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackerjazz Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 I was leaning towards the 1964 LLRV prototype with caster wheels and open cockpit flown by Joe Walker but the 1968 version that Armstrong flew would be nice to build. The seat that saved Neil Armstrong's life: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtiger1 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Crackerjazz, it's good to see you here buddy. As usual, I'm jazzed about your work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I used up all my "likes" so I just say beautifully done........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Excellent (well outstanding, really) work ! And I'm jealous of your proficiency with Solidworks. i'm not there yet. Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Wow, great work! I was wondering (might be a stupid question) but what is the difference between Solidworks and say Rhino? Are they used for the same thing even? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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