AXM Shuttle Payloads

[paulhbell]

After seeing the shuttles and launch platforms being built on the forum, I have decided to start my own build using AXM's shuttle payloads. I have downloaded all the free payloads and I have just downloaded the 'paid for' payloads. Eventually I hope to have all the payloads built, hopefully Alfonso will finish all the payloads so I can complete the project.

The plan is to build the payload bays and the payloads, but not the orbiters. I have not got the room for 130'ish orbiters. I will then display then side by side.

This will be a long running project and I will still be building other models while doing this.

I had thought about doing this a while ago and I PM'ed Alfonso about it, but I didn't have time for building then. TOO many other builds going on at that time.

Wish me luck.

[CardStalker]

Here's WISHING you LUCK. My best to you.

[londonbluemisty]

Impressive Payload project!!
Looking forward to the build threads

Wayne

[AXM61]

Hi Paul,

Oh, this is great. I am looking forward to seeing this project taking off.
In my case, I have built all the orbiters with empty payload bays, so every time I build one payload I use the corresponding orbiter in order to take photos of the model. It is nice seeing all these payloads sitting side by side. Well, I estimate 2 years to complete all the payloads.
We're going to be BUSY!!

Alfonso

[Hans Christian]

yipe... with an expected 133 launches once the shuttles say bye-bye, this will be a long build

[paulhbell]

STS-1 finished. I might change the way I make the display, I am thinking of adding the crew compartment to each model. This way I can see which orbiter launched which payload.

STS-1 was an easy one to build and went together well. I am building STS-107 next, it's got more items in the payload bay. The spacehab module is in the STS-1 photo.





Forgot to add, I will add better photos when I get some batteries for my camera.

[londonbluemisty]

Paul
I thought I was adventurous by wanting to build all the Delta 7 Mercury & Gemini Capsules........
This is one GIANT project.I cannot wait till you get a few more builds under your belt and you post a few photo's of the payloads all lined up

Wayne

[paulhbell]

STS-1 finished, STS-107 nearly finished and started on STS-6.

As you can see I am now adding the crew module for each payload and the payload bay box. I was only going to build the payload bays, but the payload bay box and cabin make the model's stronger.

From the second photo, you can get an idea how I want to display the missions. I was going to glue each model together in order of launch, but I may change the plan in the future and add the rest of the orbiter for each mission. Although this would take up a lot of room and a lot of room I aint got.

When I have finished '107', I will carry on with STS-6 and start on one of the paypal kits.

[paulhbell]

Another update. 3 done, 130 to go (maybe more?).

I finished STS-6, first photo.

2nd photo, group shot, STS-1, STS-6 AND STS-107.

Next up, STS-88, Endeavour and unity module. Then STS-122, Atlantis and Columbus module. I will be building the ISS as I go along as well. There are 2 modules included in each mission package, payload bay version and ISS version.

After those are built I want to build a Discovery mission, then will I have all space rated orbiters.

[paulhbell]

Another one finished. My first AXM build with the robot arm. Good tip from Alfonso about using cotton buds for the arm, just the right diameter.

I normally use scissors for my paper/card modeling, but I thought I would give exacto blades a go for the docking system support. The cut outs on the support do look cleaner than when using scissors.

Photo 1 is Endeavour with the Unity node, STS-88.

Photo 2 is a group pic. The display is starting to come together.

Next up is Atlantis and the Columbus module, STS-122.

[Mark_1984]

They are nice looking models Paul. It will be a most impressive display when finished !!

[paulhbell]

Thanks Mark. The only problem I have at the moment is my Bissy is taking up all my shelf room. I am putting them away and taking them out only to take photos. I need to get the summer house finished so I can have more room.

[paulhbell]

Been a while, but another one done.

STS-120 1st photo

Group 2nd photo.

First time I've built the OBSS, small parts. Comes out ok though.

I want to build a Discovery payload next, not sure which one though. It's a choice between STS-41D and STS-120.

[cgutzmer]

wow! those are looking pretty awesome! Should make a nice little diorama for each

[londonbluemisty]

Paulhbell
FANTASTIC!!!
Looks great with just five together
Wayne