THE ASCENT STAGE

The ascent stage was almost identical for every version of the LM with only subtle differences like LM-1 (Apollo 5) and 3 (Apollo 9) which were the only one having a scimitar antenna on the forward and aft sections or the J mission LMs (Apollo 15 to 17). The main differences between each mission were the coated panels which had different colors depending on the mission. This model can be built with or without the interior being displayed. A LM with a displayed interior will require more parts. The interior will be visible by removing either the forward or the aft section of the model.

More or less the Apollo 12 to 14 LMs were very similar but all other LM offered differences depending on the mission. This section will allow you to built any LM you want between Apollo 5 and Apollo 14. If you follow the various steps you will be able to order all individual parts as requested by the LM you choose. However in order to make things easier and also cheaper I combined many parts into one product which will allow you to save money mainly on handling fees. The combined parts are offered in Strong White and Flexible (in this case ordering the combined product or each part individualy is about the same in terms of price) and in Frosted Ultra Detail plastic (combining the parts for FUD makes a great difference since the handling fees is $5 per product, so basiccaly if you combine 9 different products into one you save $40).

Ascent Stage with  no Interior - Scale 1/32 & 1/24
	Scale 1/24 : part 1 - part 2 - part 3                 Scale 1/24                               Scale 1/24
Ascent Stage with  Interior - Scale 1/32
Parts common to all Apollo missions	Scale 1/24 : part 1 - part 2             Scale 1/24                            Scale 1/24                          Scale 1/24
Apollo 5 & Apollo 9	Scale 1/24                             Scale 1/24
Apollo 10 & Apollo 11	Scale 1/24                               Scale 1/24                               Scale 1/24
Apollo 12 to Apollo 14	Scale 1/24                             Scale 1/24                               Scale 1/24
Apollo 15 to Apollo 17	Scale 1/24                              Scale 1/24                              Scale 1.24

• Step 1 : The Ascent Stage Aft Section
• Step 2A : The Ascent Stage Mid Section with no interior
• Step 2B : The Ascent Stage Mid Section with interior
• Step 3A : The Ascent Stage Forward Section with no interior
• Step 3B : The Ascent Stage Forward Section with interior

Step 1 : The Ascent Stage Aft Section

Material :

3D printed parts from Shapeways			Part not needed if you don't build the interior
Scale 1/32	http://shpws.me/xcDn	http://shpws.me/z9fR	http://shpws.me/z96K	http://shpws.me/z9fW	http://shpws.me/MmIF
Scale 1/24	http://shpws.me/z8KD	http://shpws.me/z9Qh	http://shpws.me/z9Qj	http://shpws.me/z9Ql	http://shpws.me/MmIH

• Ascent stage coating drawings for LM-5 showing at 1/24 the position and shingling of each panel
• Ascent stage coating drawings for LM-6 and further showing at 1/24 the position and shingling of each panel
• Yellow gold survival blanket
• Aluminium paper
• Black tissue paper
• Adhesive aluminium paper
• Kapton tape, here is an example
• 2 mm double sided tape, here is an example
• Light grey and flat aluminium paint
• Satin and shiny varnish

  Scale 1/32

  • Coating pattern in A4 format or Letter format (indications are in mm)
  • 1 mm / 0.04 in styrene round rod

  Scale 1/24

  • Coating pattern in A4 format or Letter format (indications are in mm)
  • 1.5 mm / 0.06 in styrene round rod
    

• Coating pattern for LM-5 (indications are in mm)

Step 2A : The Ascent Stage Mid Section with no interior

Material :

• Ascent stage coating drawings for LM-5 showing at 1/24 the position and shingling of each panel
• Ascent stage coating drawings for LM-6 and further showing at 1/24 the position and shingling of each panel

  Scale 1/32

  • Coating pattern in A4 format or Letter format (indications are in mm)
  • 0.75 mm / 0.03 in styrene round rod

  Scale 1/24

  • Coating pattern in A4 format or Letter format (indications are in mm)
  • 1mm / 0.04 in styrene round rod

Step 2B : The Ascent Stage Mid Section with interior

Material :

• Ascent stage coating drawings for LM-5 showing at 1/24 the position and shingling of each panel
• Ascent stage coating drawings for LM-6 and further showing at 1/24 the position and shingling of each panel
• 1/32 Coating pattern in A4 format or Letter format (indications are in mm) or
• 1/24 Coating pattern in A4 format or Letter format (indications are in mm)
• 1/16 Coating pattern for LM-5 (indications are in mm)
• Decals in 1/32 and 1/24 format
• Gold kapton coating in A4 or US letter format

Since the interior differs from one LM to the other, the following table summarizes, in the construction order of the model, the parts needed for this ascent stage mid-section model depending on which LM you want to build. Green corresponds to a part you need for a specific mission and red a part you don't need for that mission.

Material :

3D printed parts from Shapeways   Scale 1/32 Scale 1/24

http://shpws.me/ABDb http://shpws.me/C8vF

http://shpws.me/E2ih http://shpws.me/EMcG

http://shpws.me/Eivh http://shpws.me/EMdC

http://shpws.me/MmIF http://shpws.me/MmIH

• Ascent stage coating drawings for LM-5 showing at 1/24 the position and shingling of each panel
• Ascent stage coating drawings for LM-6 and further showing at 1/24 the position and shingling of each panel
• Rendezvous antenna pattern in A4 or US letter formats
  

  Scale 1/32

  • Coating pattern in A4 format or Letter format (indications are in mm)
  • 0.75 mm / 0.03 in styrene round rod
  • 0.25 x 1 mm / 0.01 x 0.04 in stryrene strip

  Scale 1/24

  • Coating pattern in A4 format or Letter format (indications are in mm)
  • 0.75 mm / 0.03 in styrene round rod
  • 0.25 x 1 mm / 0.01 x 0.04 in stryrene strip
  
  Scale 1/16 Coating pattern for LM-5 

Material :

3D printed parts from Shapeways   Scale 1/32 Scale 1/24	http://shpws.me/KV7A http://shpws.me/L1Dn	http://shpws.me/KV7s http://shpws.me/L1E6	http://shpws.me/KZ4d http://shpws.me/L1Eb	http://shpws.me/KZ4q http://shpws.me/L1E1	http://shpws.me/KWR3 http://shpws.me/L1Ei
	http://shpws.me/MmIF http://shpws.me/MmIH

• Ascent stage coating drawings for LM-5 showing at 1/24 the position and shingling of each panel
• Ascent stage coating drawings for LM-6 and further showing at 1/24 the position and shingling of each panel
• Rendezvous antenna pattern in A4 or US letter formats
• Roof Padding decals in 1/32 and 1/24 scales
• Decals in 1/32 and 1/24 format
• Window shades and glareshield patterns
• Gold kapton coating pattern in A4 or US letter format

• • Coating pattern in A4 format or Letter format (indications are in mm)
  • 0.75 mm / 0.03 in styrene round rod
  • 0.25 x 1 mm / 0.01 x 0.04 in stryrene strip

  Scale 1/24

  • Coating pattern in A4 format or Letter format (indications are in mm)
  • 0.75 mm / 0.03 in styrene round rod
  • 0.25 x 1 mm / 0.01 x 0.04 in stryrene strip
  
  Scale 1/16 Coating pattern for LM-5

The following images show the final assembly of the model. The aft and forward sections are assembled onto the mid-section of the descent stage. If you chose to have a LM with no interior these three parts are glued together. If you want the possibility to show the interior make sure not to glue these three parts. They will easily be disassembled to show the LM cabin and cockpit.

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