Another Apollo project - LLRV 1/18 scale

[monkeymensch]

Simply the best...

 

[TheNylonGag]

Beyond my friend, just beyond

Beautiful

Gagster

 

[joberg]

"To the limit and beyond' is crackerjack's motto for that build!

 

[crackerjazz]

Hi Shaunsheep -- posting some updates now. Hey, Wilbur, monkeymensch, Gag, joberg, thanks for following, guys!

 

[thorst]

I envy you for the skill to work this clean. Awesome. :thumbsup

Thorsten

 

[TMBountyHunter]

This is amazing D:

 

[shaunsheep]

great update !

 

[crackerjazz]

thorst, TMBountyHunter, joberg, thanks! Hi Shaunsheep, working on the rear electronics tray and parts found in the back.

 

[shaunsheep]

wow its been well worth the wait

 

[rbeach84]

Subscribing, Crackerjazz!

A little encouragement / inspiration from another master modeler, Ben Guenther's 2005 LLRV, as seen on Ninfinger.org:
http://www.ninfinger.org/models/html_pix/llrv.html

Ben (a former NASA Langley model shop guy) built it in 1/48 scale. You are doing the kind of modeling that I dream of doing myself (in heaven perhaps?)
;^)
Regards, Robert

 

[crackerjazz]

Thanks, Shaunsheep! Hi Robert, thanks-- Ben Guenther is unbelievable; that LLRV is a marvel in modeling. Even at just 6.5 inches long it's a powerhouse of details.

 

[rbeach84]

Yes, Ben has some fantastic skills. He often attends the USA IPMS National Conventions so we can get a look at his latest creations...
R/ Robert

 

[shaunsheep]

free bump ben

 

[crackerjazz]

Oh, shaunsheep -- I just wish I were Ben. We were referring to Ben Guenther the NASA modeler who built a 6.5 inch super-detailed model. I'm a regular Joe.

 

[joberg]

Excellent research and great rendering! Keep up the great work:cool

 

[rbeach84]

"Joe", first-rate work as always. I plan on using your postings for reference if I ever get to doing an LLRV myself (I've wanted to do one ever since seeing Ben's model as a WIP.) I watched a nice bio-pic (NOVA episode) last night on Neil Armstrong, who had to use the LLRV's ejection seat after a fuel system failure while flying for Apollo 11 training. It apparently worked very well, as he continued working that same day... the man was one heck of a test pilot!

R/ Robert

 

[shaunsheep]

must bump thread, to good to leave hanging

 

[crackerjazz]

Thanks, Joberg, shaunsheep! I hope to get back to this soon. Hi Robert! Now I'm torn between building something with more historical significance (Armstrong's LLRV) with the big covered cockpit or go ahead with the sleeker-looking Walker version.

 

[Keith]

Pure skill. One of the best model makers i've ever seen.

Keith.

 

[IzzyMel]

I totally love the detail in this build.thumbsup:thumbsup Great work. look forward to seeing more pictures of your progress.