Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Estes Semi-Scale Saturn V, Kit #K-39, Part 15, Tunnels, Feed Lines & Ullage Motors





Here's the mid section of my Dr. Zooch Saturn V build.

You can see the half dowel feed lines and ullage motors.
The older Estes kit also includes most of these details.
Three 1/12" diameter dowels are included. 
All are warped, one much worse than the others.

The straighter dowels will be used for the longer 5" tunnels. The badly warped dowel will be cut up for the short ullage motors and feed  line fairings. 

 
You'll find it easier to shape the tips before cutting the dowels to length. You have something to hold onto while the ends are tapered.

Shape the profile while viewing the flattened back of the dowel.
Turn the dowel over and round off the end in a teardrop shape.

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