Dr. Zooch Saturn 1 SA-5 Build Part 6 Rolling S-1 Tanks

Rolling the S-1 tanks will take a bit of explanation.

Start a pot of water boiling in a pan. After it boils, lower the heat to a low, slow boil. You want the water to steam.

Start with a larger 1/2" dowel. You'll need a soft surface to pre-form the rolls. Just like I'd do with a shroud, set the card stock piece in the soft heel of your hand. Press the 1/2" dowel into the card stock and push it from side to side over the card stock. The card stock will start to curl.

Because this is a longer piece, you'll have to flip the card stock over to even up and curl the other side. Keep pressing the dowel into the card stock from side to side, gradually tightening up the curl.

Switch over to the 3/8" diameter dowel supplied with the kit. Continue forming the wrap in your palm, slowly making it smaller. When the ends nearly touch each other, it's time to switch over to the steam.

While the picture shows just my left hand (the right hand was taking the picture) you should have both hands holding the roll, one hand on each side.

Rotate the card stock roll over the steam and you'll feel it start to soften up. Make the roll smaller yet with your fingers. Take it slow! Your goal is a smooth tube with no creases.

Now start rolling and forming over the smaller 3/8" dowel.

More on the next post.