The V2 project

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Phil Woollard
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Rockettek. 8) You never know?
Glad you like it.
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My plan is to have the interior on show from top to bottom.
My plan is to have the interior on show from top to bottom.
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Some interesting developments with the V2 that you guys might find interesting. 8)
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The firing or launch control console, well it will be when it's finished.
The firing or launch control console, well it will be when it's finished.
The smoke injection system from one of my high pressure smokers.
The smoke injection system from one of my high pressure smokers.
Resting in the firing box lid is the bespoke sounds system for the count down and the V2 launch sounds, I need to take the guts of the box out and install all that nice and neatly. There will be a mix of 1940's and contemporary instrumentation, the mix being for practical reasons of course.
Resting in the firing box lid is the bespoke sounds system for the count down and the V2 launch sounds, I need to take the guts of the box out and install all that nice and neatly. There will be a mix of 1940's and contemporary instrumentation, the mix being for practical reasons of course.
I want to use the pair of dials in the middle of the console as they do look interesting, maybe something to calculate windage prior to launch?
I want to use the pair of dials in the middle of the console as they do look interesting, maybe something to calculate windage prior to launch?
Most of this must go.
Most of this must go.
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I am looking for a nice Vehrmacht eagle transfer/stamp to place in the middle of the lid of the firing box, if anyone could help?
I am looking for a nice Vehrmacht eagle transfer/stamp to place in the middle of the lid of the firing box, if anyone could help?
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Space-X called.... they want their rocket back!

Amazing work!

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Phil Woollard wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 18, 2020 6:16 pm
 I am looking for a nice Vehrmacht eagle transfer/stamp to place in the middle of the lid of the firing box, if anyone could help?
Phil, perhaps a DIY waterslide decal, printed up to A4 depending how big you want it? Just a thought.
All the best
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I'm on to it Kevin. Making smoke today



I'm looking for a period speaker cabinet/box to house the modern speakers and the smoke unit, can anyone help?
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Starting to top coat and weather the firing table , there's a lot involved with that table.
Starting to top coat and weather the firing table , there's a lot involved with that table.
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The leds are there to ad interest along with a bit of theater.
The leds are there to ad interest along with a bit of theater.
The idea is that the light from the leds reflects off of the smoke, I've just added some bigger white leds which are mounted in the nitrogen manifold box, more on all that in next week's exciting episode of " The V2 Project! "
The idea is that the light from the leds reflects off of the smoke, I've just added some bigger white leds which are mounted in the nitrogen manifold box, more on all that in next week's exciting episode of " The V2 Project! "
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Quick update on progress. Basically two huge leds to reproduce the intense light from the burning of alcohol and liquid oxygen. 8)
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Two leds wired in series producing 32 watts of light with little to no heat.
Two leds wired in series producing 32 watts of light with little to no heat.
I think I have now found the right combination and type of intense light to reproduce the fuel burning, well as much as you can with such a model.
I think I have now found the right combination and type of intense light to reproduce the fuel burning, well as much as you can with such a model.
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The first second or so of the smoke emerging from the combustion chamber.
The first second or so of the smoke emerging from the combustion chamber.
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I've spent a few hours on the V2 recently to try and free up some space in the workshop.
Now fingers crossed as Armortek are back on the wheeled vehicles perhaps they may consider offering one of two of the superb V2 support vehicles!
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It's the most awkward subject to photograph
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This is a great book on the subject, if you can find one
This is a great book on the subject, if you can find one
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Hi Phil.

When AT provide the wheels, you will let us all know the launch date :D

Cheers

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Von Braun would be proud of that, Looks superb Phil. Happy christmas, simon.
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Hi Phil

Well done an yet another remarkable build. Your V2 could grace any museum, I love the motor details and the light effects.
Have a great Christmas and a happy New Year.

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Too bad so far there is no 1/6 Wernher Von Braun figure. Otherwise it'll be a good diorama scene.
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