Always wanted to build a Gemini-Titan model but had no way of attaching fins to the model. Checked out Estes oop model 1978 which had a plastic fin can which was screwed to the bottom. So.....came up with a way to do fins without ruining the look of the model. I constructed a fin can which houses thru the wall clear plastic fins and an engine mount. The fin can can be inserted into the bottom of the sustainer up to where the fins protrude. It’s locked in place by two engine clips secured to exterior of the sustainer. This keeps the fin can in place when the ejection charge goes off.
I have used the paper modeling man web site where they have posted a 1/48 scale cardstock model. I printed the cardstock wraps at 90% so they fit perfectly around the circumference of the BT-70 tube. Built the Gemini capsule from the same plans on that site. Put an extra layer of cardstock on the interior of these transitions for strength. Capsule still has to coated with gloss acrylic finish. Sustainer wraps will be secured using 3M double sided tape. The 48 mm of protruding fin can will be finished on the exterior to match the Titan role pattern.
I have used the paper modeling man web site where they have posted a 1/48 scale cardstock model. I printed the cardstock wraps at 90% so they fit perfectly around the circumference of the BT-70 tube. Built the Gemini capsule from the same plans on that site. Put an extra layer of cardstock on the interior of these transitions for strength. Capsule still has to coated with gloss acrylic finish. Sustainer wraps will be secured using 3M double sided tape. The 48 mm of protruding fin can will be finished on the exterior to match the Titan role pattern.
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