Mercury and Atlas "Everything is Go"
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Mercury-Atlas 6 mission and Launch Complex 14. First american orbital flight with a human crew (John Glenn). Atlantis model (Revell)
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Research has shown this to be what Mercury-Atlas 6 actually looked like. Only part of the Atlas has an aluminized surface.
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Front of the launch pad.
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Front of the launch pad (left).
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Access stairs to the upper floor.
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Rear of launch pad.
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Suggestion of the order of gluing the parts.
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New construction of the escape tower using putty, medicine tube cap, 0.7 mm hard pencil lead, epoxy and broom bristles. I intended for a more detailed and faithful look than the original turret.
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Conclusion before painting.
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Finishing.
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Lighting test.
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Lighting test.
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At night.
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At night.
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Official photo.
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11 4 July 2023, 13:18
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Mercury capsule, Atlas rocket and launch pad. Construction and finishing with modeler's improvements.