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Re: MODELLING THOR MISSILE(S)
« Reply #30 on: April 01, 2018, 09:39:41 AM »
Disaster -I applied a coat of Humbrol acrylic gloss varnish to the model and the decals have bled into other areas, I will have to see if I can touch things up. Otherwise it will be a complete rub down and start again. I have been unhappy with my white finish, I should have used Halfords Appliance white I guess. The Humbrol acrylic gloss white seems to be very soft and marks easily.
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« Reply #31 on: April 01, 2018, 10:43:58 AM »
Just remember its only a hobby and for fun !!!!!!!
It will arise like a phoenix from the ashes even better than before.
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« Reply #32 on: April 01, 2018, 11:12:24 AM »
Just remember its only a hobby and for fun !!!!!!!
It will arise like a phoenix from the ashes even better than before.
Oh, it's only a hobby - are you sure?
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« Reply #33 on: April 01, 2018, 11:53:13 AM »
Or a penance for past lives?!! I am sure all will come good Zak, sit back and take a breather.

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Re: MODELLING THOR MISSILE(S)
« Reply #34 on: April 01, 2018, 12:12:15 PM »
Or a penance for past lives?!! I am sure all will come good Zak, sit back and take a breather.

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Are you saying we are like a Buddhist -- if you have been bad in past lives you come back as the lowest of the low "a plastic modeler."
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Re: MODELLING THOR MISSILE(S)
« Reply #35 on: April 01, 2018, 12:27:41 PM »
Well I have rubbed it all down, will now have to source some decals.
Meanwhile back at the Thor site, this is the size it will be, no bigger, but it is 4 ft. x 4 ft. in each direction in it's longest part.
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Re: MODELLING THOR MISSILE(S)
« Reply #36 on: April 01, 2018, 12:51:49 PM »
I think your idea of 2 tables at Telford is on the SMALL size -- I think you will need about 8 tables.
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« Reply #37 on: April 01, 2018, 01:33:12 PM »
I think your idea of 2 tables at Telford is on the SMALL size -- I think you will need about 8 tables.
Two tables will be fine - I can always spread onto the B&WSMC and BOB SIG - sorry guys.
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« Reply #38 on: April 01, 2018, 03:38:46 PM »
Priorities Zak!!

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Re: MODELLING THOR MISSILE(S)
« Reply #39 on: April 01, 2018, 04:07:04 PM »
I know what my priorities are, never mind the rest of you.
Here is the Short Theodolite platform that sits inside the shelter, some (well a lot) of artistic licence I am afraid. Scratch built.
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Re: MODELLING THOR MISSILE(S)
« Reply #40 on: April 02, 2018, 09:30:52 AM »
I am now working on the Liquid Oxygen (LOX) supply while I give my missile lots of time to dry between coats.
The LOX was stored in a double skinned tank with a vacuum kept between the two, hence the need for a vacuum pump to maintain this vacuum. The vacuum pump was scratch built from the spares box and is totally fictitious - sorry.
The LOX was supplied by British Oxygen.

As the LOX boils at -183 oC problems occurred with expansion and contraction of the pipes, to overcome this the supply lines were suspended on brackets, thus allowing movement as the liquid oxygen progressed down the pipe.

The LOX is not a fuel but provided the oxygen for the fuel to burn.
The fuel was supplied from the opposite side of the missile RP-1 (high grade kerosene), again on suspended pipes.
To avoid contamination nitrogen was used to push the LOX along the pipe, the two nitrogen trailers were scratch built.
Although LOX does not combust, if it comes into contact with combustible material it cause instant combustion to occur, great care and protective clothing were used.
An onsite shower was also provided. The last picture shows this, it looks to have a water tank above it.
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Re: MODELLING THOR MISSILE(S)
« Reply #41 on: April 02, 2018, 10:31:21 AM »
Is the last photo of the crew toilet block ?????????
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Re: MODELLING THOR MISSILE(S)
« Reply #42 on: April 02, 2018, 11:17:23 AM »
Is the last photo of the crew toilet block ?????????

Don't be silly Msea,
We can all see its the main control room.....................................
Cheers,
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PS. Zak, this is a very impressive and entertaining build, despite my silly comment.
I hope my next is always better

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Re: MODELLING THOR MISSILE(S)
« Reply #43 on: April 02, 2018, 02:16:56 PM »
Is the last photo of the crew toilet block ?????????
Its is the emergency shower that was provided next to the Liquid Oxygen tank in case of accident.

Here are the lighting gantries under construction, there were 7 on the site, mine will have 3, scratch built from rod, strip and other bits, the ladders are bought and modified. They now need cleaning up and painting, but the colour is a problem, maybe white with black ladders, or would they be RAF blue?
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Re: MODELLING THOR MISSILE(S)
« Reply #44 on: April 02, 2018, 03:14:22 PM »
Amazing and interesting!

Roger