Friday, March 28, 2014

MPC Vostok Build, Part 2A, Old MPC Instructions

From Anonymous, I received a comment about the interior booster pieces:
"Just finished my build, let me know what you think about the disks and trusses that go into the booster pods, what's the point of these if you can never see them?" on MPC Vostok Build, Part 1 Parts

Obviously, the new instructions don't say to leave those pieces out of a flying version.
You'll never see them inside the boosters in the display or flying versions, but why add the extra weight? Keep the weight off, especially in the rear.
The original instructions are HERE



Enlarge the instructions at the right.
Anytime you see an Asterisk "*" they are directing you to an optional step to be used on the flying model.
If you want to fly it, the internal disks and trusses are left out.
Here's the original instructions for assembly of the capsules.
I left all the parts 9 - 13 inside. You'll want that extra weight in the top end (with the lead weight equivalent)  for stability.







The less detailed nozzle plate is used for the flying version.

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