REPOST - Dragon Models 172 Saturn V Rocket Complete Build

[@edsgarage9966]

Nice tribute, great build. Sorry about the instructions, happy that there is good reference material out there. Thanks for sharing.

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thank you! The instructions were vague. But, I assume it was mainly my fault! At the time I just had trouble understanding them! 🙂

[@lox_5017]

You did an outstanding job on that kit!

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thank you for the nice comment!

[@ArmourEmpire]

This brings back fond memories of building the old Airfix Saturn 5 as a kid. Really nice work Kenny

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thanks Mark! It definitely was a lot of fun!

[@fokker51]

Looks amazing!! Always look forward to watching your builds!!

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thanks Bill!!

[@ricks69z28]

Awesome looking build Kenny, great job. Looks great on the Space center shelf. Rick 😎✌️

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thanks Rick!

[@janecapon2337]

Beautifully made. Many thanks or all your hard work

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Many thanks!

[@pasmodelworkbench4981]

That was an epic build Kenny, turned out beautifully , thanks for reposting it.

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thanks Mike!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

well, I'm late to watching this, but enjoyed it. I'm pretty sure I need one of these kits now! Cheers!

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thanks Brett! It was a very fun build. Looking back if I did it again there are some things that I would do differently. But, overall I think it came out decent. Thanks for watching sir! Trent and I are still watching your videos! We love them! 😊

[@johnbrandon5493]

Beautiful build of a really nicely designed kit. In hopes of celebrating the golden anniversary of Apollo I built Apogee Component's 1/77 scale Saturn V...and MINE flies!

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thanks for the comment! I bet your flying rocket is cool! I used to fly rockets when I was younger! Have fun with your hobby! 😊

[@mode1charlie170]

Looks great. Every Saturn V had their own variation on the paint scheme. Its best just to pick a mission and build that particular vehicle.

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Totally agree

[@alwoodsmodellingmayhem]

Beautiful work Kenny! 👏👏👏👍😉

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thank you my friend! Hope all is well with you!!

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

I like your display case. I'll have to look for that finger nail acrylic. Looks like a Nice kit!!! You definitely need some real estate to display it. a Great build Kenny!!!! I'll be watching

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thanks Mike! Yeah, the idea hit me like a bolt of lightning!! My name is Kenneth David May and it worked out well for the sign!!

[@PlanetXMysteries-pj9nm]

The cosmos, an expanse beyond human comprehension, has intrigued and inspired generations with its enigmatic beauty and unfathomable complexity. At the heart of our understanding lies a singular theory that has revolutionized our perception of the universe

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Agreed!

[@jmarshallable1]

OMG Kenny, That is super cool. Great work. It looks awesome. I'm waiting for this thing to fire up after a count down. 🚀

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thanks Jim! Had a lot of fun with this build!!

[@thejerseyj5479]

A beautiful build of the world's greatest machine. 365 feet tall, 6.3 million pounds at liftoff, 7.5 million pounds of thrust from the booster (first stage). 20 were built, 17 launched successfully and three unused now on display. In two weeks I will be visiting the the rocket center in Huntsville Alabama and see the Saturn 5 there. Of the three on display this is the only one standing as it did at liftoff. Man I can't wait!

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thank you! It was an amazing machine for it's day. Still amazes me, and others Im sure, as to the sheer size of it! It's awesome that you going to see the upright version! I used to live in Montgomery Alabama. But I can never find time to make it to Huntsville! Enjoy your trip and have fun. That's what it's all about! 😊

[@scifimodelshop]

Love going back in the archives still a dam good build

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thanks Ron my friend!!

[@hobbytimewithpapadan8436]

Always loved this build Kenny. Great great job. And the display case is perfect for it. The name couldn’t be better. Two HUGE 👍👍 on this one. Thanks for sharing it again. Papadan

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thank you sir I appreciate it!

[@ericverpeten8503]

Wow !!! now that is an awesome build !!

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thank you Eric!

[@stubai27]

Beautiful work, Kudos! , I ve read about the "inaccuracies",,,,but the model looks fantastic, so wtf!.... I also have this kit ....waiting..... thanks for sharing!

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thanks! Yeah, there are some inaccuracies. But, it still builds nicely! I don't swear the small stuff! Major issues, yeah, I'll fix! You just pick a version of the one you want to do, Apollo 11, 12, 13...... And go from there! Funny thing, in the video I said I wasn't going to tackle the LEM at that time! But, I haven't opened the box I stored it in since! 🤔🤷😂

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

That thing is huge and cool as Hell Kenny!

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thank you Shawn!!

[@skunkworks2059]

Wow thanks so much for the video. I’m going to look for this kit. Just awesome. I see a lot of other projects in your shop that makes me envious. I subscribed to see what else you get into. Cheers from Canada

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Greetings friend! Thank you for the kind words! I think that the 1/96 scale might be a better choice! Because "if" you can find the 1/72 scale it is going to be pricey! My channel is in a lull right now. Hope to bring it back to life in the coming year! Thanks for subbing! 👍😊

[@captnemomodelingzone7850]

That is awesome love the Kenny D Space Center. Looking forward to see you full the center up with Space Aircraft. Have a great week buddy 👍👍👍👊👊✌️✌️😎

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thank you Nemo!! Hope you are doing better!! Take care!!

[@paulgertsch7105]

Turned out awesome 👍

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thanks 👍

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Great build.

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thank you!

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

@@MoonwalkerModels your welcome. You did an amazing job. I’m. Buying a 1/72 scale like yours. Would you recommend that kit? Thanks in advance.

[@MoonwalkerModels]

@@thebobloblawshow8832 I would definitely recommend that kit! But you had to pay close attention to the instructions which are vague at best. Because there are holes that are not meant to be drilled out. I found that out the hard way and had to patch it. The kid has been re-released since I built mine but they are still getting rare and expensive! Good luck in your search and your build my friend. I am always here if you have any questions. My email is my channel name at gmail.com.

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

@@MoonwalkerModels thanks for the information. For whatever odd reason I just got this alert. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@CarlosLopez-hg9gc]

Kenny D. Space Center Love it 👍👍

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thanks! 😊

[@christopherbrown5338]

What paint did you use on the command module? Not the SM but the upper part (command module)

[@MoonwalkerModels]

The capsule was painter with Vallejo metal color chrome and the silver accents on the command module was painted with Vallejo model air aluminum!

[@junaustria0119]

Nice work. I'm about to start mine. Where did you get your references?

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Not sure exactly now. I just searched the Internet.

[@pjwarez]

Good job!

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thanks! 🙂

[@ekspatriat]

For 'correctness' are there aftermarket wrapped main engine bells?

[@MoonwalkerModels]

I assume so!

[@descomindia]

We need 3mt high Saturn 5 model will you be able to suplly it????

[@MoonwalkerModels]

No, sorry! Not a supplier!

[@TonySheena1]

Hi mate, where abouts did you get your reference pictures from? I am just starting my build

[@MoonwalkerModels]

I just searched Google,

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Did the manufacturer design that S-II stage accurately? The engine nozzles look all spread out. They look clustered much more closely on the actual stage.

[@MoonwalkerModels]

No clue! 🤷

[@tomstamford6837]

Hi there, just a quick question if I may? And that was not it. 😊 I'm getting back into modelling and buying pretty much every Saturn V kit available now and thinking I have bitten off more than I can chew, not to mention storage space! With the corrugations on some parts of the rocket, is it difficult to properly mask and prevent any bleed through of black on those sections? I just found the one I built when I was 10 and looking at the paint work on that, I almost gave up the idea of coming back to the hobby. Oh, great video by the way. A good learning tool I will be referring to. Cheers.

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Hello and thank you! It isn't hard at all to mask it! Going perpendicular to the ribbed line will just take time and a little patience! I suggest using a vinyl tape like black electrical tape or Tamiya tape! Just make sure that you burnish it down between the ribs just before you paint! More than happy to help if you have any more questions! Kenny

[@tomstamford6837]

@@MoonwalkerModelsThank you so much for that. You might regret that last bit ha! 😁 If you can break the inertia and fear of starting I have, that'd be a miracle. I've been told it's called 'analysis paralysis'. Wanting to be perfect first time, first kit, it tends to haunt quite a few people like me, especially when we see the results from those such as yourself. But we forget the practice you had to have put in to develop those skills and just need to jump in the deep end. I'm just looking to make a good kit. I was too dazzled by those videos showing weathering, etc skills which are levels above. Thing is, to be honest, I feel bad about sacrificing cheap kits to practice on, mainly as there are no more 'cheap kits' OK, I am waffling on as I just wanted to say a simple thanks. Thanks again, now YT recommended your video and I found your channel, I'm going to have fun watching your back catalogue of videos. ✌

[@050572robert]

Are there any 3d files available out there to better enhance details like the ullage rockets and pipes etc. I already found better engines, F1 and J2. But lack any of the other details

[@MoonwalkerModels]

No clue

[@flybobbie1449]

Built one of these. Needs a bit of work to get something accurate, like fairings main engines too short. Also some of the upper boosters wrong shape. Good basis for detailing.

[@MoonwalkerModels]

All models have room for improvement if you choose. I'm an out of the box builder for the most part. More fun for me that way! 😊

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Holy Moly Kenny! Haha, I like the space center name! Cool! You gonna get or make that crawler or whatever they call it, that takes the rockets to the launch pad? Seems like you’ll need one of those, I don’t know 🤷‍♂️, just saying….! But looks absolutely fantastic friggin awesome buddy, beautiful work!

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thanks my friend! It is called a Crawler and I have one for my large Space Shuttle kit. It has the big fuel tank and booster rockets!! Whenever I get around to building it!! Thanks again!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

@@MoonwalkerModels - yeah buddy you’re welcome Kenny! I thought that’s what they called it, wasn’t for sure! Cool! Can’t wait to see you build that rascal! Take care bud!

[@stefanredin854]

👍👊👏👏👏

[@xdlolfam2713]

Lil' bro built a whole rocket in his garage 💀 ☠️

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Cool

[@telescopereplicator]

Many details and proportions on this model are wrong. The people at Dragon should have done a better job, better research...

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Could have been better! But, still makes a nice display!! 🙂

[@mikem5043]

I was thinking the same thing

[@flybobbie1449]

One problem is where to keep the model.

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Yes, that is an issue!

[@chrisnichols4962]

I had all kinds of build problems with my directions as well. Suffering from the commie flu fog didn't help. 😠 Fine job on the Saturn V.👍💯

[@MoonwalkerModels]

As a whole, I think that all of the Dragon Models instruments are terrible! Sorry that you were feeling bad when you were working on it. Have another go at it. I'm sure it will ill be much more enjoyable this time!

[@erichvonmanstein6876]

Wait,.......this doesnt fly?..........boooooooo! Weak!

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Not all models fly and not all modelers build models that fly! I enjoy my way of building! Sorry if it doesn't meet your low standard of approval! 👍🙂

[@thecaptain2521]

OUTSTANDING!!! Still blows me away, how incredible!!! Beautiful work!!! I think the one I have is 144 scale.

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Thanks Oron! Greatly appreciate it! Nothing wrong with her 144th scale. That's a pretty nice kit it doesn't take up as much room as this big monster does! 🙂