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Name of Build: Project Mercury 9
Kit manufacturer: Pegasus Hobbies
Scale: 1/350
Description
Imagine the world hanging in the balance, it really doesn't matter why, but some stray general decides it is his duty to save us all. He commissions the Mercury 9 to go out and save the day....
This model was built in tribute to the Sci Fi movies I use to watch as a kid. I loved the feeling of excitement that the big rocket gave me as it blasted off to the unknown.....
The Mercury 9 was modified to include three 4060 timing chips so that the engines on the side pulse as she is sitting waiting to launch.
The command center has a large view screen in the back ground. This was done by a printed image on plastic sheet, and back lit by LED.
The radar tower has a blinking position marker, and the C-130 has a strobe position light on the top side, this was done with a 555 timing chip.
Fiber optics were employed through out the build.
All of the lighting was scratch built.
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Name of Build: Project Mercury 9
Kit manufacturer: Pegasus Hobbies
Scale: 1/350
Description
Imagine the world hanging in the balance, it really doesn't matter why, but some stray general decides it is his duty to save us all. He commissions the Mercury 9 to go out and save the day....
This model was built in tribute to the Sci Fi movies I use to watch as a kid. I loved the feeling of excitement that the big rocket gave me as it blasted off to the unknown.....
The Mercury 9 was modified to include three 4060 timing chips so that the engines on the side pulse as she is sitting waiting to launch.
The command center has a large view screen in the back ground. This was done by a printed image on plastic sheet, and back lit by LED.
The radar tower has a blinking position marker, and the C-130 has a strobe position light on the top side, this was done with a 555 timing chip.
Fiber optics were employed through out the build.
All of the lighting was scratch built.
contest entry
Final Images