mercury capsule

uglyguy9 · 04-19-2008, 11:50 PM

i know the interior isnt too accurate .....

BARX2 · 04-20-2008, 08:02 AM

Looks good!

Bengt Fredén · 04-25-2008, 04:29 AM

Hi uglyguy9,

Very good looking interior and also a beautiful launch escape tower - did you combine Carl Hewlett´s/Bob Bendorf´s 'Sigma 7' capsule model and Ton Noteboom´s tower?

I´d like to do that some day - Erik te Groen´s and Ton Noteboom´s Mercury towers are both very nice to put on top of Carl´s detailed 'Sigma 7' capsule model.

All the best,
Bengt

uglyguy9 · 04-25-2008, 10:21 AM

hi Bengt
very keen eye you have there and well picked

i did some shadow around the "united states" but thats about all.

take care Bengt

Bengt Fredén · 04-25-2008, 04:05 PM

Hi uglyguy9,

Yes, I noticed the effective shadowing of the 'UNITED STATES' logos - very nice.

Take care,
Bengt

PS. I am currently working on a little bit of re-coloring adjustments of Bob Bendorf´s fine 'Sigma 7' capsule skin rendering, just to make them a little bit darker and to increase the contrast btw the UNITED STATES text and the darker metal plating.
I have also slightly changed the color of the brown color of the edge/rim of the capsule, to better suit my Photoshop color scale and printer process and I have also increased the color saturation of the flags and Sigma 7 logo. Furthermore, I have added some detail to the three fastening points for the launch escape tower. I plan to cut out the capsule window and make it three-dimensional, with two window panes (see the test model to the left).
I have not yet decided on the correct color of the heat shield, though - I will have to make some more photo research for that. Here is how it looks so far - in my opinion, it is the best Mercury capsule card model in this scale to date:

uglyguy9 · 04-25-2008, 08:05 PM

nice work Bengt.
it is a great capsule to work with.......look forward to seeing this
cheers mate

timhinds1@cox.net · 04-26-2008, 11:12 AM

Care to share? I too had the same observations. But I would appreciate a copy if you don't mind.

timhinds1@cox.net

Bengt Fredén · 04-26-2008, 11:39 AM

Well, timhinds,

Now we are entering the realm of spreading my personal printer adjustments of somebody else´s work on the Internet - I don´t know how Bob would feel about that . . .
When Carl´s model was released on his MoonPort web site, it included Bob Bendorf´s finished Mercury skin rendering, which he had worked on for a long time (it was also discussed openly here).
I think he did a really great job of it and I even helped a tiny little bit on the rendering of the attitude thrusters. In my opinion, it is the best rendering of the complicated Mercury metal plating pattern on a card model to date. I hope you see my point, though.

I suggest that you try something similar in Photoshop yourself. It isn´t that complicated, actually. Just trace the letters and darken the rest. Increase saturation levels on the flags and if you think so, trace and change the color of the rim. All I wanted to do really was to darken it a bit and make the UNITED STATES text more prominent.
You can use my picture above as a guidance, if you like - it looks a lot like the finished print.

All the best,
Bengt

timhinds1@cox.net · 04-26-2008, 12:14 PM

Sorry, didn't want to offend anyone by stomping on their work. I agree his work is fantastic. It may be my fading vision. I of all people have the utmost repsect for the art of others.

"So let it be written so let it be done!"

Thanks for the pointers though.

jparenti · 04-30-2008, 12:22 PM

What was the last revision on that model? I've got it on the home computer, but I have to go searching for the right one, and I can't remember which was the final version number. I guess it isn't up at the old site anymore...?

Bengt Fredén · 05-01-2008, 07:32 PM

Hi jparenti,

As far as I can see, the final/latest version of Carl´s Mercury 'Sigma 7' capsule 1.32 scale card model is Rev. 1.
'Airbob'/Bob Bendorf worked on the 'skin' and delivered it separately.

Best,
Bengt

Bengt Fredén · 05-03-2008, 06:13 AM

jparenti,

I forgot to include the link to Bob Bendorf´s site with the final Mercury 'skin' rendition - here it is:
Project Mercury capsule

Good luck with the build,
Bengt

jparenti · 05-03-2008, 06:55 AM

Thank you Bengt! This is my next project in line, so now I've got the right parts on hand...

jparenti · 06-12-2008, 07:39 AM

Okay. Stupid, stupid, question. I have the outer skin, but I'm pretty sure the scale is different than the interior. How do I need to scale this to make it match up?

timhinds1@cox.net · 06-12-2008, 10:47 AM

The interior is scaled smaller because there were ribs between the inner and outer skins. You have to build up the inner core until it matches the outer skin

04-25-2008, 04:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bengt Fredén Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 1,327	Mercury Capsule and Tower Model Hi uglyguy9, Very good looking interior and also a beautiful launch escape tower - did you combine Carl Hewlett´s/Bob Bendorf´s 'Sigma 7' capsule model and Ton Noteboom´s tower? I´d like to do that some day - Erik te Groen´s and Ton Noteboom´s Mercury towers are both very nice to put on top of Carl´s detailed 'Sigma 7' capsule model. All the best, Bengt

04-25-2008, 04:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bengt Fredén Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 1,327	Mercury 'Sigma 7' Capsule and Tower Model Hi uglyguy9, Yes, I noticed the effective shadowing of the 'UNITED STATES' logos - very nice. Take care, Bengt PS. I am currently working on a little bit of re-coloring adjustments of Bob Bendorf´s fine 'Sigma 7' capsule skin rendering, just to make them a little bit darker and to increase the contrast btw the UNITED STATES text and the darker metal plating. I have also slightly changed the color of the brown color of the edge/rim of the capsule, to better suit my Photoshop color scale and printer process and I have also increased the color saturation of the flags and Sigma 7 logo. Furthermore, I have added some detail to the three fastening points for the launch escape tower. I plan to cut out the capsule window and make it three-dimensional, with two window panes (see the test model to the left). I have not yet decided on the correct color of the heat shield, though - I will have to make some more photo research for that. Here is how it looks so far - in my opinion, it is the best Mercury capsule card model in this scale to date:

04-26-2008, 11:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
timhinds1@cox.net Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 499	Care to share? I too had the same observations. But I would appreciate a copy if you don't mind. timhinds1@cox.net __________________ The older I get the more I did. When life hands you a lemon, throw it back!

04-26-2008, 12:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
timhinds1@cox.net Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 499	Sorry, didn't want to offend anyone by stomping on their work. I agree his work is fantastic. It may be my fading vision. I of all people have the utmost repsect for the art of others. "So let it be written so let it be done!" Thanks for the pointers though. __________________ The older I get the more I did. When life hands you a lemon, throw it back!

04-30-2008, 12:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
jparenti Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vienna, Illinois, USA Posts: 404	What was the last revision on that model? I've got it on the home computer, but I have to go searching for the right one, and I can't remember which was the final version number. I guess it isn't up at the old site anymore...? __________________ Currently building: -There's a Huygens probe lurking in the future. Currently in research phase... -Anything that sidetracks me from the current project for several days Why did I have to be born in a world without moon landings??

04-20-2008, 08:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
BARX2 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 576	Looks good!

04-25-2008, 10:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
uglyguy9 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 98	hi Bengt very keen eye you have there and well picked i did some shadow around the "united states" but thats about all. take care Bengt

04-25-2008, 08:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
uglyguy9 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 98	nice work Bengt. it is a great capsule to work with.......look forward to seeing this cheers mate

04-26-2008, 11:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bengt Fredén Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 1,327	Well, timhinds, Now we are entering the realm of spreading my personal printer adjustments of somebody else´s work on the Internet - I don´t know how Bob would feel about that . . . When Carl´s model was released on his MoonPort web site, it included Bob Bendorf´s finished Mercury skin rendering, which he had worked on for a long time (it was also discussed openly here). I think he did a really great job of it and I even helped a tiny little bit on the rendering of the attitude thrusters. In my opinion, it is the best rendering of the complicated Mercury metal plating pattern on a card model to date. I hope you see my point, though. I suggest that you try something similar in Photoshop yourself. It isn´t that complicated, actually. Just trace the letters and darken the rest. Increase saturation levels on the flags and if you think so, trace and change the color of the rim. All I wanted to do really was to darken it a bit and make the UNITED STATES text more prominent. You can use my picture above as a guidance, if you like - it looks a lot like the finished print. All the best, Bengt

05-01-2008, 07:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bengt Fredén Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 1,327	Carl´s 'Sigma 7' 1:32 model Rev. 1 Hi jparenti, As far as I can see, the final/latest version of Carl´s Mercury 'Sigma 7' capsule 1.32 scale card model is Rev. 1. 'Airbob'/Bob Bendorf worked on the 'skin' and delivered it separately. Best, Bengt Last edited by Bengt Fredén; 05-01-2008 at 07:32 PM. Reason: Sp. error

05-03-2008, 06:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bengt Fredén Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 1,327	Mercury 'Sigma 7' Capsule 'Skin' jparenti, I forgot to include the link to Bob Bendorf´s site with the final Mercury 'skin' rendition - here it is: Project Mercury capsule Good luck with the build, Bengt

05-03-2008, 06:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
jparenti Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vienna, Illinois, USA Posts: 404	Thank you Bengt! This is my next project in line, so now I've got the right parts on hand... __________________ Currently building: -There's a Huygens probe lurking in the future. Currently in research phase... -Anything that sidetracks me from the current project for several days Why did I have to be born in a world without moon landings??

06-12-2008, 07:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
jparenti Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vienna, Illinois, USA Posts: 404	Okay. Stupid, stupid, question. I have the outer skin, but I'm pretty sure the scale is different than the interior. How do I need to scale this to make it match up? __________________ Currently building: -There's a Huygens probe lurking in the future. Currently in research phase... -Anything that sidetracks me from the current project for several days Why did I have to be born in a world without moon landings??

06-12-2008, 10:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
timhinds1@cox.net Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 499	The interior is scaled smaller because there were ribs between the inner and outer skins. You have to build up the inner core until it matches the outer skin __________________ The older I get the more I did. When life hands you a lemon, throw it back!

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