Note that the term model rockets refersalso to small powered rockets, which may or maynot be scaled versions of real rockets and missiles.This page is dedicated to non-powered scalemodels. See thesection for powered rocket information.Building models has beenalso an important aspect of rocket and spacecraftdevelopment. See, for example, this photo galleryof.Some links will mix the twotypes. For example, the newsgroup involve discussions of both powered rocketryand non-powered scale models.
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mostly about rockets thatfly but does include modeling info such as inthese sections:. Blogs:. Scott Lowther.SpaceModeling and Kit BuildingGood modeling, whether from scratch orfrom a kit, requires great craftsmanship. A realisticmodel of a historical rocket or spacecraft should reproduceas closely as possible the original craft, e.g. Thepainting should be faithful to the original color schemes,For many important rockets and spacecraftthere are no kits available. Instead one can model themwith parts you devise yourself. Modeling from scratchdemands a lot of creativeness in devising ways to reproducethe various parts.
Furthermore, it may required considerabledetective work to track down original scale drawingsor blueprints and then obtain the sequence of variationsfrom the drawings.Huge collection of space modeling links by Sven 'Ninfinger'Knudson. Including a list of links to FREEonline paper model kits. modellinga of secret lifting body vehicle. where to find kits for a particular vehicle.provides a huge database of links to scale model websites. Check this spacecraft category, the scifi modelling,and also the search tool.Frequently asked questions page, about both poweredrocketry and scale models, maintained by Sven Knudsen.The creator of the cartoon named his space models company namedafter one of his cartoon characters.This French firm , founded and operated by, produces and sells various aerospace modelsincluding rockets and launch vehicles. Recently, theydebuted a series of 1/72 all plastic kits of the famousRussian launcher Semiorka (or R7).This British company offers a big selection ofspace models in plastic and resin as well as laser cutpaper.Tomas Kladiva in the Czech Republic supports thismodel store devoted to Space model kits. Products includeresin models and photo etched brass sets and spacedecals.
Models include Mercury Redstone, Apollo modules,Mir and more.Scott Lowther posts detailed plans and information onmodels that include both historical craft like Geminicapsules as well as newer craft such as the X-33 andthe Hyper-X scramjet.He has also created a number of models for the company.See also (and inturn a related site at.)RealSpace offers numerous spacecraft models such asthe ISS, Gemini, etc. Since 1991 Glenn Johnson at RealSpace Models hasoffered resin kits of factual spacecraft and launchvehicles. The goal is high quality, accurate multimediastand alone models and conversions for existing styrenekits.' - web siteThe famous plastic model kit company offers a page aboutits space models. It also provides an online site withlots of tips and info about modelling.Jon C.
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Rogers, co-author of the, runs this site, which is dedicatedto rocket modelling and spaceflight. information and design drawings for 'themost historically important, beautiful, classic spaceshipsof the 20th Century.- store sectionVincent's site provides various resources on space modellingincluding Tips &Tricks and diagrams for severalspacecraft.This store and modelling information site focuses onscience fiction and fantasy models but also has begunto offer models based on 'real space'.