Scratchbuilt "deodorant bottle" scale
Sputnik

by Claude Le Coursonnois
 

  

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Here are some photos of my scratch built Sputnik.

This a simple model, that can be made in an afternoon.

Materials are easy to find: a ball, some sprue and steel wire.

The first picture depicts the material.

The following images show the Sputnik before it is painted. (antenna supports are secured with super glue and a piece of wire. On the base you can find a plastic tube that will be used to fix the model on a support.

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It has been painted with Humbrol n°11, after a primer has been airbrushed. (I want it paint in black !)

The antennas are not sealed, the model is a gift for a friend, and i’ll have to travel with it, so i’m limited in shooting finished model.

Making this model was great fun. It has a size that is very pleasent. The main difficulty is avoiding the dust.

Model, Images and Text Copyright © 2007 by Claude Le Coursonnois
Page Created 31 January, 2007
Last Updated 24 December, 2007

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