To Infinity and Beyond

In this project, we have gone big with the Apollo Saturn V Rocket – the space vehicle that transported the first man to the Moon! The real thing was 110m high. We worked on a 1:144 model, which has an impressive height of 77.5cm.

Revell Saturn V Rocket Space Craft Model Shop Broughty Ferry Dundee Scotland
What could have influenced us to build this model, we wonder.
Revell Saturn V Rocket Space Craft Model Shop Broughty Ferry Dundee Scotland
The sprues come in two colours, grey and white.
Revell Saturn V Rocket Space Craft Model Shop Broughty Ferry Dundee Scotland
This kit comes with a detachable stand, which we thought was very handy.
Revell Saturn V Rocket Space Craft Model Shop Broughty Ferry Dundee Scotland
The build was straightforward, we got to this stage in a day.
Revell Saturn V Rocket Space Craft Model Shop Broughty Ferry Dundee Scotland
The model can be twisted apart to reveal the stages of the Apollo Saturn V. This allows you to see how the rocket stages separate and is also convenient for storage! Considering the size of the model, we decided to use an airbrush for the exterior shell. The interior and smaller parts were hand-painted.
Revell Saturn V Rocket Space Craft Model Shop Broughty Ferry Dundee Scotland
We first primed the rocket and then airbrushed it white. Next, we used a combination of masking type and masking fluid to create the monochrome pattern. Here is the finished rocket!
Revell Saturn V Rocket Space Craft Model Shop Broughty Ferry Dundee Scotland
The rocket experts amongst you might have spotted an error in the monochrome pattern. There was only two ways we could have possibly painted it and, unfortunately, we chose the wrong way!
Revell Saturn V Rocket Space Craft Model Shop Broughty Ferry Dundee Scotland
The Adapter Panels surrounding the Lunar Module are released.
Revell Saturn V Rocket Space Craft Model Shop Broughty Ferry Dundee Scotland
The Lunar Module standing on its landing legs.