I built the re-release in December 2020 and started on it straight away. I did buy the resin "batted" F1 engines and aftermarket decals. I also did a fair amount of scratch-building. The whole thing is housed in an IKEA "Deltof" cabinet with a full colour photo poster of the LUT on the back wall, this and a mock up of the launch pad came from the USA. I completed the display with led some LED lighting at both top and bottom of the disay case. I also built the included LEM with the "unfolded" landing legs and that sits at the base of the Saturn IV instead of being folded up inside of the rocket which you can't see! I have just completed the Dragon 1:72nd scale "Apollo Retrieval" kit, (Old 66 and Capsule and raft). Its not a bad kit but needs a lot of work and scratch-building to make a more accurate model of "Old 66", (the Sikorsky SH3D helicopter). This will somehow be fitted into the display case too.
Nigel, I very much like what others might call "rambling". We seem to be of a similar age, and I guess we have learned that whatever you say, some people will always complain, so you might just as well say whatever the frack you have in mind. Thank you for your videos and this one in particular, I am ogling a very much reduced kit in my local hobby shop and was looking for info, and I got it from you!
I would be as happy as you are if I had one of these! It's going to be a smidge over 5 feet tall when complete- my 1/96 Revell is 'only' 46 inches, which is a pretty impressive beast in itself. All the detail looks lovely and from what I've seen here looks correct for Apollo 11, apart from the blanketing on the F1 engines, but who wants to cover those? I look forward to watching the build. And who among us has never sometimes said glue when referring to polystyrene cement?
My Revell Contacta Professional bottle says GLUE on the label. So anyone who thinks that is wrong should tell Revell. My bottle of Gorilla Super Glue has the word Glue in the name. I blame Tamiya with their fancy extra thin cement.
Loved the enthusiasm you have for this hobby! I've no real interest in this model but I really enjoyed watching the video -that tells you something! Thanks for posting!
I've got the original big box when it came out and it's been in my stash along with some of those resin parts you mentioned. So looking forward to seeing how you tackle this beast of a kit.
Nice one Nige.! I once owned an 'original' production Dragon kit in the all grey styrene. Was an absolute joy to go through seeing all the detail etc. I sold it on only because the huge Dragon box took up too much space.! Interesting to see the 'veyron' improved tooling version - looks much the same as mine from memory but I would have to compare side by side. Such a cool model with so much slide moulded wizardry, looking forward to seeing you build it.! Cheers from 🇦🇺
I remember as a small kid having a Saturn V rocket kit that wasn't anywhere near the size of your kit, Nigel. If I remember correctly (been so many years!) The entire model with launch tower stood just over 20 or 22 inches high. I don't remember who made it or when, but it must have been in the early 70s. Great trip down memory lane, thank you! It was your sprue review of the Tamiya 1/350 IJN Yamato that made me a subscriber. Remember the old saying about I like the way you do something better than the way your detractors and critics DON'T. Don't give way to the haters like so many others did.....
If you're in the UK, it was probably Airfix 1/144, still available. i reviewed it a couple weeks back. If you are in the USA it was probably the Revell 1/144, still available. I built it a couple years back and video'd the whole thing.
Hi Nigel: Like a few others who have commented, I have this magnificent model as well and look forward to your build of it in the future. However, as I know you enjoy accuracy, I recall from other reviews of the kit that Dragon made the F-1 engine bells too small and the stringers around the inter-stage rings represent only 1/2. There were some other shortcomings as well but I can't remember what they are. The stringer matter can be resolved by adding lengths of the proper shape of Evergreen strip or, as one chap did, sanding the rings bare and adding all new stringers. My! As for the F-1's, since you want to build them "naked," I don't think anything can be done to alter their profile but I could be wrong. Nevertheless, I think they look the part and if you were to add some of the complex plumbing at the engine tops, no one would be the wiser. By the by, I believe the only Saturn V that flew without the engine coverings was Apollo 4. Should you decide to detail your Saturn a bit, a set of 1/48th scale plans of the rocket is available from "Real Space Models." I have these and the details and information are excellent. As an example, there is one page of the plans that shows all of the black and gold (mylar foil) patterns applied to each Lunar Module flown (including Apollo 13); every LM was distinct from the others. However you approach your build, I will be watching with great interest. Your Revell 1/96 Saturn project was very informative and I have no doubt the same will be the case with this beauty! Cheers!
@@NigelsModellingBench My error; thought it was the 1/96th scale "mini-beast" you had constructed. No matter; your techniques for the 1/144 build will be transferable to the bigger edition. And I assume the resin that you're referring to for the 1/96th scale "Sat V" is by "New Ware?" If it is, I have the set as well and it's very well done; offers a lot of improvements for the model for a very reasonable cost. "Real Space Models" offers a correct Block 2 CSM and batted F-1 rocket bells for the 1/96th Saturn.
The retro rockets on the S-IV B aft interstage are missing as are the S-IV B ullage motors. The S-1 C hold-downs are also missing. The Aerospace Place on Shapeways has these parts available.
Great channel Nigel. My Dragon Saturn v came in the original box and unfortunately it was almost totally destroyed. It had been run over by something. They just told me to keep it and refunded me. The second one came in two boxes same as yours. The engines are crap, well under side, resin batted ones are way better and make it look right. If you want to show all the detail, there is a kit out there of an F1 rocket motor in a much bigger scale that looks amazing.....if it's still available.
Nice to see your review and love the waffle. I've also have been looking at this kit and saw that some shops that are starting to list this model here in the states. Will have to wait awhile before I can get it through since I just ordered the Revell SR-71. That's on bird I've been looking for for a long time. Thanks again for your review and ignore the trolls
I built one of these bad larrys a while back- with a lot of my own 3d printed parts to boot. Out of the box it seems lacking, but with a minimal amount of effort it really turns into an awesome kit! I really loved putting in the extra effort to make it a bit more realistic. And with aftermarket decals it really finished off nicely. Id build another at some point - and HOPEFULLY, Hopfully they get around to letting that Saturn IB out sometime soon.
I'm only a recent subscriber but I really enjoy the content and the chat. Disappointing to hear of people criticizing a free service but hey, its the internet!
the small rocket motors are called ullage motors they are used to help keep the fuel settled to the bottom of the tanks during staging events. i think i heard The vintage space channel that the Saturn 5 has over 80 rocket motors including the main engines.
There are ullage motors, and also retrorockets on stages 1 and 2 to separate them at staging. The retrorockets on the S-II were responsible for a lot of the damage to the heat shield and the solar panels on Skylab.
@@Forest_Fifer The S-1C forward interstage ullage motors weren't installed on Apollos 15, 16, and 17 as it was determined that the S-II had enough ullage to ignite just from inertia.
Nigel + this is your channel you do your own thing don't worry about keep on doing what your doing love the channel and your content love the kit reviews your honest opinion on this kits is appreciated god bless you and your family CHEERS 🥂
Dragon 1/72 Apollo 11 Saturn V. One of the many mistakes with the instructions is in STEP 2; it shows two tank tops F2 & F4 going into the second stage body (b2). F2 (ribbed cap) is the top of b2 S-II Second Stage and F4 (domed) is the top of the LOC tank S-IC First Stage and goes in the top of b1. The tank tops are a poor fit into the tops of the stages, bit of a 'sausage down a hallway', leaving an off centre fit to the inner walls. The CSM and LM are from the Dragon Apollo 11 1/72 kit, so some parts are for an extended-leg LM in landing or landed mode. Am yet to get to the clear parts and work out where they fit or if they are relevant to this kit. The 1st stage tank/body seams are covered by the Cable Tunnels, but the 2nd and 3rd are not, so much filler and sanding needed there and of course enormous surfaces to paint. I think your comment on Dragon instructions worst on the planet is being kind! For reference (indispensable) I have books, PICTURING APOLLO 11 ISB 978-0-8130-5617-3, HAYNES APOLLO 11 OWNER'S WORKSHOP MANUAL ISBN 978-0-7603-6657-8 and John Duncan has a fantastic web site www.apollosaturn.com/ cheers.
always consider the source Nigel. I am a recent subscriber and have really enjoyed your video reviews and honest commentary, and they are fun. Of course as a Canadian I prefer the non US pronunciation for deck all. LOL Just saying. All the best from Canada.
Nigel you model to please yourself not to please some complete stranger. I happen to appreciate your art and your tips on techniques. So, model on sir.
Hi Nigel! First I'd like to say there will always be those that have to complain or point things out. It's your channel so you do things the way you want. Second that is one BIG ASS KIT! Lol! Your stash is ever increasing my friend. Awesome stuff. Keep it up!
Hello Nigel enjoy your channel don't change anything sadly there are people that are only happy unless the whine and complain don't lose any sleep over these individuals so not worth it.....cheers from Canada
Great review Nige! Running a bit looser than normal. Four pint night? Haha! Love your waffles. Keep ‘‘em up. That is simply massive. I had never given much thought as to building any Saturn based vehicles until I watched your Revell build. The older I get, the larger the scales I build. Scary thing is I’m the same age as you! Thanks for the vid. Have a great New Year!
Not a drop on board Charlie, just loosening up a little i guess? getting more involved on live streams and enjoying the banter.. it's rubbing off on me. this kit is being re-released about now, so go get one...
Opinions are like arseholes, everyone has one. Don't take the wingers seriously mate. Keep doing the great work and enjoy yourself. It's your hobby and methods and the majority of us appreciate you sharing.
Hi Nigel, have considered getting actual gold leaf instead of foil? Easily and fairly cheap on eBay and probably more scale for the model. Look forward to the build keep up the good work
@@NigelsModellingBench good thats as it should be. off the back of your words on the Y wing and the Mandalorians ship i bought the AT ST from Bandai. youre not wrong they make lovely kits, but was going to ask about whats safe to paint it with... I'm prone to spraying with Tamiya rattle cans and using Humbrol paints to brush with, is there any known trouble with using white spirit on Bandai Plastic?
Hi Nige....I think they may have recently re-released this kit since there are a few stores in the UK now with stock ......and...... shhhhh...don't tell anyone but they are currently £119.95 with free delivery on ebay's Jadlam shop!! I've just bought one having seen your review.
Ignore the Blue Meanies. I have dismissed all the other different ways the world calls items. Decals is a biggy. Revell is another. Cement & glue is really splitting hairs.
Thanks for uploading. I got the chance to see a rocket launch in 2018. Amazing experience. I uploaded a pretty fun montage of the journey to my channel.
It looks like it's in pretty good shape, considering how it was crammed into the two boxes when it was shipped to you. I hope you build it on your channel Nigel. I would really like to see how it goes together. Do you intend to build it on your channel? Nevertheless it looks like it's going to be a nice model.
They're paraphrasing President John F. Kennedy in a speech to a joint session of Congress on May 25, 1961: "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth.."
Hi Nigel: Thanks for your videos. They are simply superb. I got. Saturn V 1/72 but no instructions. Do you have a copy that you can send me? Or a place where I can get them? Many thanks, JC
Another great review Nigel. Just a note about RUclips notifications. I have "All" selected, but I NEVER get a notification at all from RUclips. Maybe its because I use Firefox on a PC with the Add Block Plus extension activated?
Well done Nige… Keep talking - love your videos. Always helpful and interesting so don't listen to the numpties (not that you do 😊) UUUUNNNNIIIITTTTEEEEDDDD… 😂😂
Hi Nigel, the phrase “I think we should go to the moon” is actually an except from a speech made by President John Kennedy which ignited the US space race……”I think we should go to the moon and do the other things”. Nigel keep up the good work. Love your videos.
That was JFK's speech at Rice University in 1962, where the Manned Spacecraft Center was under construction. (Humble Oil and Refining owned the parcel next to Rice, who acted as an intermediary, and sold the land to NASA for $20.) "But why, some say, the Moon? Why choose this as our goal? And they may well ask, why climb the highest mountain? Why, 35 years ago, fly the Atlantic? Why does Rice play Texas? We choose to go to the Moon. We choose to go to the Moon... We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard; because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one we intend to win, and the others, too."
Sorry I asked a question when you were showing the instructions instead of watching the video further through. I was thinking of using gold leaf for the landing module if I get it.
Hi Nigel, I have purchased the Dragon Apollo 11, 1/72 (in Australia) and find the instructions an absolute Barry Crocker! Using Dragon's plans, man would not have made it to the moon. I looked to see if you did a build video for this model but can't find one. I found that the instructions have upper and lower case designations yet the sprues are all uppercase, also the A, b, C etc are multiple yet different part sprues. Also the instructions show ex E12 (E12) go here, what are the 'in brackets' referring to? do they mean the bracket is a duplicate part on the opposite side? Hoping you have go before and can shed some light on my dilemmas, Cheers.
@@NigelsModellingBench I had the Estes, Sat-v and the Sat-1b rocket kits, and they were interesting builds. To me, the hardest part of the builds is the black marking 2 tones paint schemes. Im interested to see how you paint the black and white body tube panels in 2 tone. Its a awesome kit you got there!
I've thought about building this for years and it's still available, thankfully, but all listing's seem to be selling it without the original box, just as you received it. Enjoyed the review, but is the Revell 1/96 model better than this?
I got two of these kits, one to do stacked, and the other separates. However, i have learned that instructions are awful, and very very inaccurate. so much of the kit is discarded for resin upgrades, inc those terrible shaped F1 Engines.
Note the conical fairings for the main engines on the first stage are wrong. Dragon portrays them as looking bulged, or "overinflated." They should be straight, as if you curved a piece of paper or sheet styrene. Every other Saturn V kit has it the right basic shape, yet this one didn't. Sad.
@@NigelsModellingBench Looking at your copy of the instructions, looks like they are moulded integrally with the bottom circumference of the stage. So not extraordinarily daunting, but not a 30-minute delay either. But a big, fairly obvious error. Have fun. Just saw Dragon are releasing a 1/72 Saturn IB roundabout March.
@@NigelsModellingBench Not really a simple thing to sort out. The Dragońs fairing are wrong shape and are way too short as well as the corugation on the base of the first stage is short too. The kit´s fairing is about 1/3 of the lenght they should be. This is really the biggest error - almost uncorrectable of this monster.
Probably several google translate errors. Dragon = Weilong = Veyron. Dragon = Weilong one is English and Weilong probably how it's called in China, the long in weilong translates to Dragon, but google translated decided to spell the company name that way. And the Weilong = Veyron is a phonetic transliteration error (same sound) by google translate, just like you'll find a lot of jokes and memes about erroneously translating by sound the chinese word 'Fuk', which means good luck, into the F-word.
@@NigelsModellingBench Now that I remember, since Chinese doesn't have an alphabet, a lot of foreign language words are phonetically spelled using other words in Chinese, often times making a play with words that have close meanings to the foreign term. And looking at the words more closely. The Bugatti Veyron in chinese, in fact it is spelled using the word WeiLong. And Dragon (DML), the company name in Chinese is indeed written Weilong which roughly translates to 'Prestige Dragon'. So, it's not technically a google translate error, rather it not knowing context and going all over the place with those words in the same paragraph, like is it a company known in the west as Dragon? is it a company named Weilong? or are you talking about the Bugatti Veyron?
I'm here to complain about you complaining about people who complain about you complaining about whatever they're complaining about to you. WHO CARES? 🍼
Hi Nigel. I love the way you present your videos just as you're doing! Keep up the fantastic work!!
Glad you like them! means a lot.
Hi Nigel, Love your channel, and PLEASE don't change a thing. You're a superb presenter with top, top quality content. Brilliant stuff.
Much appreciated. Thank you
Right on Phil!
Seconded!
You do your channel as you wish! It's yours! :D I built the Revell one when I was much younger and the size of that thing is insane!
I built the re-release in December 2020 and started on it straight away.
I did buy the resin "batted" F1 engines and aftermarket decals. I also did a fair amount of scratch-building. The whole thing is housed in an IKEA "Deltof" cabinet with a full colour photo poster of the LUT on the back wall, this and a mock up of the launch pad came from the USA. I completed the display with led some LED lighting at both top and bottom of the disay case.
I also built the included LEM with the "unfolded" landing legs and that sits at the base of the Saturn IV instead of being folded up inside of the rocket which you can't see! I have just completed the Dragon 1:72nd scale "Apollo Retrieval" kit, (Old 66 and Capsule and raft). Its not a bad kit but needs a lot of work and scratch-building to make a more accurate model of "Old 66", (the Sikorsky SH3D helicopter). This will somehow be fitted into the display case too.
Its a lovely model, but it can become a hell hole..
Geez. The reason I subscribed to the channel was your style Nigel! For God's sake don't go messing with perfection dude!
Dont worry, I aint changing..
Don’t change anything I love your humor and quirks. We all have them, carry on!
Hi Nigel. I love your videos. You make videos how YOU want them, and I will continue to watch. Thank you for all your work, it is much appreciated!
Wow, thank you
Nigel, I very much like what others might call "rambling". We seem to be of a similar age, and I guess we have learned that whatever you say, some people will always complain, so you might just as well say whatever the frack you have in mind. Thank you for your videos and this one in particular, I am ogling a very much reduced kit in my local hobby shop and was looking for info, and I got it from you!
What a monster sized kit that is. Another great unboxing Nigel!
Loved this video as most of yours Nigel. I just didn't realize i needed a 1/72 Saturn V till now!
Glad you liked it! Its about to be re-released.
I enjoyed your Saturn V build 2 years ago and the level of detail you put into it. I will use your videos to help me when I build mine
Awesome, thank you!
I would be as happy as you are if I had one of these! It's going to be a smidge over 5 feet tall when complete- my 1/96 Revell is 'only' 46 inches, which is a pretty impressive beast in itself. All the detail looks lovely and from what I've seen here looks correct for Apollo 11, apart from the blanketing on the F1 engines, but who wants to cover those?
I look forward to watching the build.
And who among us has never sometimes said glue when referring to polystyrene cement?
My Revell Contacta Professional bottle says GLUE on the label. So anyone who thinks that is wrong should tell Revell. My bottle of Gorilla Super Glue has the word Glue in the name. I blame Tamiya with their fancy extra thin cement.
Loved the enthusiasm you have for this hobby! I've no real interest in this model but I really enjoyed watching the video -that tells you something! Thanks for posting!
Thank you very much!
I've got the original big box when it came out and it's been in my stash along with some of those resin parts you mentioned.
So looking forward to seeing how you tackle this beast of a kit.
just watched your Saturn v model you are one of the best reviewers glad you put rivet counters in there place
I appreciate that! However.. i am also a rivet counter to a certain extent lol.
a great kit and I'm looking forward to watching the build. No complaints here 👌 😉
You and me both!
Nice one Nige.! I once owned an 'original' production Dragon kit in the all grey styrene. Was an absolute joy to go through seeing all the detail etc. I sold it on only because the huge Dragon box took up too much space.!
Interesting to see the 'veyron' improved tooling version - looks much the same as mine from memory but I would have to compare side by side.
Such a cool model with so much slide moulded wizardry, looking forward to seeing you build it.!
Cheers from 🇦🇺
You and me both! I guess three colour plastic is a major improvement eh?
You hang in there, Nigel. It’s your show do it like you own it cuz you do! Well done.
I remember as a small kid having a Saturn V rocket kit that wasn't anywhere near the size of your kit, Nigel. If I remember correctly (been so many years!) The entire model with launch tower stood just over 20 or 22 inches high. I don't remember who made it or when, but it must have been in the early 70s. Great trip down memory lane, thank you!
It was your sprue review of the Tamiya 1/350 IJN Yamato that made me a subscriber. Remember the old saying about I like the way you do something better than the way your detractors and critics DON'T. Don't give way to the haters like so many others did.....
If you're in the UK, it was probably Airfix 1/144, still available. i reviewed it a couple weeks back. If you are in the USA it was probably the Revell 1/144, still available. I built it a couple years back and video'd the whole thing.
@@NigelsModellingBench I am in the US. I'll look that video up!
Hi Nigel:
Like a few others who have commented, I have this magnificent model as well and look forward to your build of it in the future. However, as I know you enjoy accuracy, I recall from other reviews of the kit that Dragon made the F-1 engine bells too small and the stringers around the inter-stage rings represent only 1/2. There were some other shortcomings as well but I can't remember what they are. The stringer matter can be resolved by adding lengths of the proper shape of Evergreen strip or, as one chap did, sanding the rings bare and adding all new stringers. My! As for the F-1's, since you want to build them "naked," I don't think anything can be done to alter their profile but I could be wrong. Nevertheless, I think they look the part and if you were to add some of the complex plumbing at the engine tops, no one would be the wiser. By the by, I believe the only Saturn V that flew without the engine coverings was Apollo 4.
Should you decide to detail your Saturn a bit, a set of 1/48th scale plans of the rocket is available from "Real Space Models." I have these and the details and information are excellent. As an example, there is one page of the plans that shows all of the black and gold (mylar foil) patterns applied to each Lunar Module flown (including Apollo 13); every LM was distinct from the others.
However you approach your build, I will be watching with great interest. Your Revell 1/96 Saturn project was very informative and I have no doubt the same will be the case with this beauty!
Cheers!
I built the Revell 1/144 kit Eric. I have the 1/96 with all the resin, but not done that one yet.
@@NigelsModellingBench
My error; thought it was the 1/96th scale "mini-beast" you had constructed. No matter; your techniques for the 1/144 build will be transferable to the bigger edition.
And I assume the resin that you're referring to for the 1/96th scale "Sat V" is by "New Ware?" If it is, I have the set as well and it's very well done; offers a lot of improvements for the model for a very reasonable cost. "Real Space Models" offers a correct Block 2 CSM and batted F-1 rocket bells for the 1/96th Saturn.
The retro rockets on the S-IV B aft interstage are missing as are the S-IV B ullage motors. The S-1 C hold-downs are also missing. The Aerospace Place on Shapeways has these parts available.
I. bought that 1/72 Scale Kit from Revell Germany . When I lived in Belgium . It was Displayed in a Clear Acrylic Tube . Hung From the Ceiling.
First time I've seen your videos and I love it! Your humor is entertaining.
Yay, thank you!
Great channel Nigel. My Dragon Saturn v came in the original box and unfortunately it was almost totally destroyed. It had been run over by something. They just told me to keep it and refunded me. The second one came in two boxes same as yours. The engines are crap, well under side, resin batted ones are way better and make it look right. If you want to show all the detail, there is a kit out there of an F1 rocket motor in a much bigger scale that looks amazing.....if it's still available.
Love watching you Nige, keep doing exactly what you do 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hi been watching from the beginning, only getting better, keep up the fab work
Thanks, will do!
Thank you for sharing your skill and knowledge a massive help to many people in navigating good and bad in the modelling world cheers !
Glad it was helpful!
Nige, im watching from California, love your content, ignore the haters fella.
Thank you, I will
Nice to see your review and love the waffle. I've also have been looking at this kit and saw that some shops that are starting to list this model here in the states. Will have to wait awhile before I can get it through since I just ordered the Revell SR-71. That's on bird I've been looking for for a long time. Thanks again for your review and ignore the trolls
Thanks for watching!
I built one of these bad larrys a while back- with a lot of my own 3d printed parts to boot. Out of the box it seems lacking, but with a minimal amount of effort it really turns into an awesome kit! I really loved putting in the extra effort to make it a bit more realistic. And with aftermarket decals it really finished off nicely. Id build another at some point - and HOPEFULLY, Hopfully they get around to letting that Saturn IB out sometime soon.
Thanks for sharing
@@NigelsModellingBench I have a ton of pics on my instagram page and website if you want to see them. I would be more than willing to share.
The Saturn 1B kit is vaporware.
I'm only a recent subscriber but I really enjoy the content and the chat. Disappointing to hear of people criticizing a free service but hey, its the internet!
Hi Nigel, I did one of these a few years back, awesome kit, ikea sells a display case that seems like it was made for it too
Oh, and the metal pole is to stabilize the model to the base ( so it doesn’t topple over being so tall )
I have two of those flat packed!! Thanks
the small rocket motors are called ullage motors they are used to help keep the fuel settled to the bottom of the tanks during staging events. i think i heard The vintage space channel that the Saturn 5 has over 80 rocket motors including the main engines.
Thanks for the info. That's amazing.
There are ullage motors, and also retrorockets on stages 1 and 2 to separate them at staging. The retrorockets on the S-II were responsible for a lot of the damage to the heat shield and the solar panels on Skylab.
@@Forest_Fifer The S-1C forward interstage ullage motors weren't installed on Apollos 15, 16, and 17 as it was determined that the S-II had enough ullage to ignite just from inertia.
Nigel + this is your channel you do your own thing don't worry about keep on doing what your doing love the channel and your content love the kit reviews your honest opinion on this kits is appreciated god bless you and your family
CHEERS 🥂
Thank you, I will
Nigel stay true to yourself. The haters are everywhere it’s all they have.
Dragon 1/72 Apollo 11 Saturn V. One of the many mistakes with the instructions is in STEP 2; it shows two tank tops F2 & F4 going into the second stage body (b2). F2 (ribbed cap) is the top of b2 S-II Second Stage and F4 (domed) is the top of the LOC tank S-IC First Stage and goes in the top of b1. The tank tops are a poor fit into the tops of the stages, bit of a 'sausage down a hallway', leaving an off centre fit to the inner walls. The CSM and LM are from the Dragon Apollo 11 1/72 kit, so some parts are for an extended-leg LM in landing or landed mode. Am yet to get to the clear parts and work out where they fit or if they are relevant to this kit. The 1st stage tank/body seams are covered by the Cable Tunnels, but the 2nd and 3rd are not, so much filler and sanding needed there and of course enormous surfaces to paint. I think your comment on Dragon instructions worst on the planet is being kind! For reference (indispensable) I have books, PICTURING APOLLO 11 ISB 978-0-8130-5617-3, HAYNES APOLLO 11 OWNER'S WORKSHOP MANUAL ISBN 978-0-7603-6657-8 and John Duncan has a fantastic web site www.apollosaturn.com/ cheers.
Another great video thoroughly enjoyed it. Forget the haters bud 99.9% enjoy watching what you do. Keep up the good work.👍
Thanks, will do! They do deserve a shout out though!!! lol
I think you do a great job Nige , carry on as you are.
Thank you
always consider the source Nigel. I am a recent subscriber and have really enjoyed your video reviews and honest commentary, and they are fun. Of course as a Canadian I prefer the non US pronunciation for deck all. LOL Just saying. All the best from Canada.
Much appreciated
Great review Nigel, can't wait to see that bad boy built
Forget the contrarians and do what you do. Keep it up, and we will keep watching!
Thanks, will do!
Nigel you model to please yourself not to please some complete stranger. I happen to appreciate your art and your tips on techniques. So, model on sir.
Well said. I shall continue to pleasure myself..
@@NigelsModellingBench Good one Nigel!
Hi Nigel! First I'd like to say there will always be those that have to complain or point things out. It's your channel so you do things the way you want. Second that is one BIG ASS KIT! Lol! Your stash is ever increasing my friend. Awesome stuff. Keep it up!
I need a bigger house Paul!!!
Hello Nigel enjoy your channel don't change anything sadly there are people that are only happy unless the whine and complain don't lose any sleep over these individuals so not worth it.....cheers from Canada
Absolutely
Cool video Nigel
Your videos are great!!!!
very interesting video Nigel
Many thanks
Thanks for showing this👍 It looks fantastic
My pleasure 😊
Great review Nige! Running a bit looser than normal. Four pint night? Haha! Love your waffles. Keep ‘‘em up. That is simply massive. I had never given much thought as to building any Saturn based vehicles until I watched your Revell build. The older I get, the larger the scales I build. Scary thing is I’m the same age as you! Thanks for the vid. Have a great New Year!
Not a drop on board Charlie, just loosening up a little i guess? getting more involved on live streams and enjoying the banter.. it's rubbing off on me. this kit is being re-released about now, so go get one...
I have the Airfix model, yes the command service modue is too small!
Nice review!
Take no notice of the moaning Gits Nige... Keep up the good work and tell em to 'Go do one!!
Don't pay to much attention to the trolls they aren't worth it. Most of us enjoy your videos
Opinions are like arseholes, everyone has one. Don't take the wingers seriously mate. Keep doing the great work and enjoy yourself. It's your hobby and methods and the majority of us appreciate you sharing.
Don't I know it Mike.. but they're worth a shout out.
Hi Nigel, have considered getting actual gold leaf instead of foil? Easily and fairly cheap on eBay and probably more scale for the model. Look forward to the build keep up the good work
Great idea
Of course we *have* to watch it Nigel. How else are we going to keep you on the straight and narrow.
Bloody hell Nigel thats a beast. As for those that complain, I hope your field of fecks to give is barren...
My field of fucks has had a terrible harvest this year I'm afraid. I have none to give away.
@@NigelsModellingBench good thats as it should be. off the back of your words on the Y wing and the Mandalorians ship i bought the AT ST from Bandai. youre not wrong they make lovely kits, but was going to ask about whats safe to paint it with... I'm prone to spraying with Tamiya rattle cans and using Humbrol paints to brush with, is there any known trouble with using white spirit on Bandai Plastic?
Hi Nige....I think they may have recently re-released this kit since there are a few stores in the UK now with stock ......and...... shhhhh...don't tell anyone but they are currently £119.95 with free delivery on ebay's Jadlam shop!! I've just bought one having seen your review.
Thanks for the info!
Darn good unboxing Nigel.
Thank you
Don't forget to get the mobile Gantry and transporter that goes with this kit!
The paper ones? Not good are they?
Ignore the Blue Meanies. I have dismissed all the other different ways the world calls items. Decals is a biggy. Revell is another. Cement & glue is really splitting hairs.
What about Tam-ee-a vs Tam-eye-ah, and people who insist calling Italeri Ital-ee-airy. Ming- Meng, Take-om or Tack-em... the list goes on.... lol.
Thanks for uploading. I got the chance to see a rocket launch in 2018. Amazing experience. I uploaded a pretty fun montage of the journey to my channel.
It looks like it's in pretty good shape, considering how it was crammed into the two boxes when it was shipped to you. I hope you build it on your channel Nigel. I would really like to see how it goes together. Do you intend to build it on your channel? Nevertheless it looks like it's going to be a nice model.
I have had many requests to build it, so probably.. yes.
"The naddering naebobs of negativity.." Rush
Keep up the great work
Thanks, will do!
They're paraphrasing President John F. Kennedy in a speech to a joint session of Congress on May 25, 1961:
"I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth.."
Hi Nigel: Thanks for your videos. They are simply superb. I got. Saturn V 1/72 but no instructions. Do you have a copy that you can send me? Or a place where I can get them? Many thanks, JC
Go to Scalemates dot com and look up dragon Saturn V. The instructions are there.
Another great review Nigel. Just a note about RUclips notifications. I have "All" selected, but I NEVER get a notification at all from RUclips. Maybe its because I use Firefox on a PC with the Add Block Plus extension activated?
I just realized get two of these kits you could scratch build a Y-wing from star wars
It would be huge!!
@@NigelsModellingBench + challenge I know Nigel that's why I said it definitely would be a challenge to build 👍✌️
Well done Nige… Keep talking - love your videos. Always helpful and interesting so don't listen to the numpties (not that you do 😊) UUUUNNNNIIIITTTTEEEEDDDD… 😂😂
So nice of you
Hi Nigel, the phrase “I think we should go to the moon” is actually an except from a speech made by President John Kennedy which ignited the US space race……”I think we should go to the moon and do the other things”.
Nigel keep up the good work. Love your videos.
Of course yeah.. forgot about that..
That was JFK's speech at Rice University in 1962, where the Manned Spacecraft Center was under construction. (Humble Oil and Refining owned the parcel next to Rice, who acted as an intermediary, and sold the land to NASA for $20.)
"But why, some say, the Moon? Why choose this as our goal? And they may well ask, why climb the highest mountain? Why, 35 years ago, fly the Atlantic? Why does Rice play Texas?
We choose to go to the Moon. We choose to go to the Moon... We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard; because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one we intend to win, and the others, too."
Does the landing module have wrinkled panels where the gold foil was attached or is it flat and texture free?
Sorry I asked a question when you were showing the instructions instead of watching the video further through.
I was thinking of using gold leaf for the landing module if I get it.
Everywhere there's foil, there is a wrinkle finish
Hi Nigel, I have purchased the Dragon Apollo 11, 1/72 (in Australia) and find the instructions an absolute Barry Crocker! Using Dragon's plans, man would not have made it to the moon. I looked to see if you did a build video for this model but can't find one. I found that the instructions have upper and lower case designations yet the sprues are all uppercase, also the A, b, C etc are multiple yet different part sprues. Also the instructions show ex E12 (E12) go here, what are the 'in brackets' referring to? do they mean the bracket is a duplicate part on the opposite side? Hoping you have go before and can shed some light on my dilemmas, Cheers.
I haven't built it yet Michael. Dragon make the worst instructions on the planet. I reckon the brackets denote ,"repeat on opposite side"?
An Aussie also. Is there a breed version of instruction? Looking forward to build. Painting especially
HAHA "Hit it twice" :D
Nigel, are you planning to a build on this kit? Looks like a winner! Its massive.
I think I will, it looks like a pretty quick build, and the results are very rewarding. I gave my Revell Saturn V away, and I miss it.
@@NigelsModellingBench I had the Estes, Sat-v and the Sat-1b rocket kits, and they were interesting builds. To me, the hardest part of the builds is the black marking 2 tones paint schemes. Im interested to see how you paint the black and white body tube panels in 2 tone. Its a awesome kit you got there!
I've thought about building this for years and it's still available, thankfully, but all listing's seem to be selling it without the original box, just as you received it. Enjoyed the review, but is the Revell 1/96 model better than this?
I believe the Revell is more accurate, but it has it's quirks.
@@NigelsModellingBench Thanks.
I got two of these kits, one to do stacked, and the other separates. However, i have learned that instructions are awful, and very very inaccurate. so much of the kit is discarded for resin upgrades, inc those terrible shaped F1 Engines.
Note the conical fairings for the main engines on the first stage are wrong. Dragon portrays them as looking bulged, or "overinflated." They should be straight, as if you curved a piece of paper or sheet styrene. Every other Saturn V kit has it the right basic shape, yet this one didn't. Sad.
Thank you. That should be easy to sort out?
@@NigelsModellingBench Looking at your copy of the instructions, looks like they are moulded integrally with the bottom circumference of the stage. So not extraordinarily daunting, but not a 30-minute delay either. But a big, fairly obvious error. Have fun. Just saw Dragon are releasing a 1/72 Saturn IB roundabout March.
@@NigelsModellingBench Not really a simple thing to sort out. The Dragońs fairing are wrong shape and are way too short as well as the corugation on the base of the first stage is short too. The kit´s fairing is about 1/3 of the lenght they should be. This is really the biggest error - almost uncorrectable of this monster.
Probably several google translate errors. Dragon = Weilong = Veyron. Dragon = Weilong one is English and Weilong probably how it's called in China, the long in weilong translates to Dragon, but google translated decided to spell the company name that way. And the Weilong = Veyron is a phonetic transliteration error (same sound) by google translate, just like you'll find a lot of jokes and memes about erroneously translating by sound the chinese word 'Fuk', which means good luck, into the F-word.
Thanks for this info.. so it is still Dragon after all, but apparently better than the older initial issue in quality.
@@NigelsModellingBench Now that I remember, since Chinese doesn't have an alphabet, a lot of foreign language words are phonetically spelled using other words in Chinese, often times making a play with words that have close meanings to the foreign term. And looking at the words more closely. The Bugatti Veyron in chinese, in fact it is spelled using the word WeiLong. And Dragon (DML), the company name in Chinese is indeed written Weilong which roughly translates to 'Prestige Dragon'. So, it's not technically a google translate error, rather it not knowing context and going all over the place with those words in the same paragraph, like is it a company known in the west as Dragon? is it a company named Weilong? or are you talking about the Bugatti Veyron?
Nigel, I have a question unrelated to this video. But how can I contact you for some help please 🙂
Hi Chris, you can email me at nigelsmodellingbench@gmail.com but I may not have time to answer if I get a bunch of emails that day?
@@NigelsModellingBench thanks. I've sent you an email it's quite long an has a few pictures
When are you going to build this kit???
Soon I think?
@@NigelsModellingBench Look forward to it.
@@NigelsModellingBench Should be a good build...
I’m not contributing negatively 😛 I likes your channel bleddy hell 😛
Thank you..
I'm here to complain about you complaining about people who complain about you complaining about whatever they're complaining about to you. WHO CARES? 🍼
I have contacted YT to ask if I can complain about a complainant complaining that my complaining about complaints is worthy of a complaint?
You're gonna need a bigger workbench....
Or a taller ceiling?
Waffle away Nigel. Sometimes your rants make me titter. Negative nellies can go and watch cartoons instead
Rants are cool.
Absolutely, just ask my boss. He loves mine.