1/72 Monogram Space Shuttle Part 3: Thermal Blankets

Ugggh. These were a bit of a pain.

[@colin5577]

The thought, experiment, dilligence and effort that goes into your builds never ceases to bring a smile and a shake of my head. Amazing work and a pleasure to watch as always.

[@dekon70]

What a great solution for the AFRSI blankets. Your explanation of the process is very easy to follow. Great job!

[@donfrandsen7778]

Loved your work Super ideas and execution of rendering this vehicle. Cant wait to see next step #4 Finishing it and painting Looks fantastic!!!!

[@ElrodSJ]

Wow...coming along nicely...love your videos and just want to let you know watching your channel has inspired me to build my first kit wheels up on a pole...it turned out great...thanks for the tips

[@seanerk5kt9]

That’s awesome!

[@dermotmoriarty2819]

This is an epic build - thanks for sharing all the tips and advice. And what makes it special is that I'm now searching for the Monogram kit to build!

[@seanerk5kt9]

I’m glad I could help inspire so many with this series:)

[@jodypombrio5472]

Great job, looks top-notch my friend! I have been eagerly awaiting this video and then it seemed to be over so fast. You are really gifted at explaining what you are doing and showing it for us to learn from. The tail looks awesome! Great conversion work and painting. I look forward to seeing you tackle the large decals!

[@GregsModels]

Looking fantastic! A great solution for the blankets.

[@JMChladek]

That is one of the best techniques for representing AFRSI blankets I have ever seen. I'll have to try that on my next shuttle build. The tail is also looking phenomenal. Nice reference using the Space in Miniature SIM3 book BTW.

[@marksayers8867]

You are amazing at surface detail and texture . I think a lot of modelers overlook or never master these things . I really like you're doggies too Lucky man !

[@LTModels]

Looking great. I look forward to seeing you finish the build. Im pretty sure all that work and effort you’re putting into this will pay off!!

[@bubbapipe]

K, I was starting to go through withdrawals waiting for your video. But GOD DAMN it was worth it! You are the fu$kin man!...

[@markc7002]

Skillset and creativity second to none! Amazing work!!

[@mariorios767]

I like the Way you explain and Work. Congratulations

[@richardsanders5287]

Wow! Excellent work 😀

[@carlcanga1438]

I love your work! its amazing how you enhance these kits. inspiration! Thanks

[@waynesbutler7834]

I have been bing watching your vids lately , considering the shut in conditions . Amazing work and the bases just make it that much better if thats possible . I see you provide a model build service , good to know because if i have three wishes although i only need one you might be the genie to make that happen . lol ..

[@aimpointcx4444]

Its cool that the silts pod was left on the vertical stab on the model.

[@wilbydunwright]

Your model has so many surface textures, it’s amazing to watch how you are replicating them. I have a Shuttle kit in my stash for years when I used to work for Rockwell...on the B-1B, not the Shuttle. Maybe it just raised up a tad in my queue after watching this series. BTW...if the tape matched the real blankets perfectly, I think your completed kit would cost more than your house! All we can do is the best we can do. Great job!

[@donfrandsen7778]

Hey that is incredible, creative , ingenious method and excellent use of materials , looks just fantastic . Really takes your build to a whole new level!!! Weathered heat blankets and tile textures Just phenomenal!!!

[@jdmodels1968]

Been viewing this video a few times today before I start on the thermal blankets on mine. Decided to follow your method and ordered some medical tape from Amazon and, when it has turned up, it appears to be a plastic rather than a cloth material so it looks like I'll not need to worry about frayed edges...

[@jrex9199]

Can't believe how good it's gonna look, WOW!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Awesome work and details

[@andresfrancisosetti7746]

Clicked for the modeling, stayed for the mug.

[@seanerk5kt9]

Hells yeah!

[@DarkSideModeler]

Hi ! Many thanks for your video and the very great job you done on this model. I am currently work on the tamiya model of the Space shuttle. The scale is 1/100 and I would like to knowledge what is your recommandation to realize the same effect for the thermal blankets? I am afraid that the medical tape will be to big for this scale...

[@seanerk5kt9]

You might look into textured paper that you could cut shapes out of. I’m guessing there’s some fancy stationary out there that might be closer to scale for you.

[@DarkSideModeler]

@@seanerk5kt9 Many thanks ! good idea. I will test the gauze too. I found one very fine.

[@Hangar77]

Cool project!

[@jdmodels1968]

Been watching your video a few more times as I've finally got round to starting the thermal blankets on my shuttle. I've found that no matter how sharp the blade or how well I seal the tape, I'm finding it very difficult to get a consistently neat edge to the blankets. Having ordered a couple of 3D parts for my shuttle, I wonder if 3D printing may be a solution for the blankets...

[@eIijahtree]

Looks nice But do you recommend using 0.3mm thick styrene ?

[@Elios0000]

that tape would work well for the ET insulation too i think

[@john80srock]

what kind of tape did you use cloth or paper? thabks great video very very helpful

[@seanerk5kt9]

@@john80srock cloth

[@lovemussb1940]

Steri strips would’ve been perfect for that,can’t wait for the paint

[@90sarcadefighter5]

As a past nursing home worker for 9 years i didn't even think of this!! Your a superstar!!!!!

[@fleetwarrior75]

Looks awesome guy!

[@Badner83]

"If you're looking for complete accuracy, you've come to the wrong modelling channel." Haha, what a joke!!! :D -- It looks just amazing!

[@GryphonArmorer]

I think the texture of the tape is probably perfect. You can get that tape in widths up to 2”, and you can even find it in sheet. Maybe try removing the adhesive and apply it with CA.

[@christurbo951]

Wow! That is going to turn out epic!!!

[@clonefox80]

Days and days spent just masking up,, that's therapy,,🤪 I thought, maybe the modge podge would act as a sealer for the fraying edges issue, Looks sharp, wish the texture would show up better on screen. Top work, P.s. Did you get your 'shuichi' book yet ?

[@seanerk5kt9]

Why yes I did fine sir. It looks really great but I haven’t had a chance to do a deep dive into it.

[@ryanadams7896]

I have a revlle 1/72 orbiter if I want to open the payload bay doors can I still use this method?

[@seanerk5kt9]

I’ve never built the revell version.

[@ryanadams7896]

Primedmodelworks you can open and close the doors on it . And I really want to put them blankets on it but still open and close the doors. I’m going to try your technique on it when I get it done I’ll try to send you some pictures

[@seanerk5kt9]

Ahh, I was thinking of a different video...thought you were asking about something else. My bad. Yeah this should work, just make sure you leave enough space along the hinge area so the blankets don’t interfere with it opening. Would love to see it:)

[@ryanadams7896]

Primedmodelworks alright will do thanks . I like your videos I learn something new every time I watch one👍

[@paulwoods4349]

Outstanding work, and some awesome techniques. (Sorry, but I hate the mug, love the dogs)

[@seanerk5kt9]

Thanks but I hate part of your comment

[@bobarmstrong6108]

This will probably come off as being "curmudgeonly"- but you can sharpen Xacto blades. Back in the days of Keylining, all our production artists had sharpening stones and it was no big deal to put a fresh point on your #11. Faster too.

[@nackdibby7960]

Why does this just keep getting better and better? If your not fired up about this build, your wood is wet! Not accurate my fanny! It’s exactly the way it looked on the real shuttle!

[@briansonnenfelt7125]

This is all your fault...my KZbin recommend video list is full of space shuttle launches, landings, and other spaxe related stuff now. So that makes me pretty much an expert, right? That's how this works?

[@jodypombrio5472]

His last space build motivated me to tackle the Revell 1/144 Shuttle Launch Tower Kit. It’s funny where we find inspiration, right?

[@johnatsf1564]

Awsome!

[@lanesteele240]

False. Modg poggge is not just like elmers glue Modgpoggge has polymers in it that makes it more of a sealant instead of a adhesive

[@lanesteele240]

Not trying to be a keyboard engineer.

[@seanerk5kt9]

It’s “Mod” Podge...geez ;)

[@fleetwarrior75]

Must be a Mod Podge rep, he’s going pretty hard 🤣

[@TinaAcuna-lc3eu]

Great job ..kit looks good ... Out of the box monogram kit is horrible