DIY Spacecraft Models
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Recently, I acquired these models [1] which actually have movable parts.
It would be very cool to create such movable wooden models for these spacecrafts. They have a number of parts like solar panels or cameras that move around.
The quality varies a lot piece to piece. Forget Lego-like perfect snap and alignment, you will be sanding basically everything to make it fit. The movement of the built mechanism is not smooth, and gets worse as you play with it due to rubbing. Seams and connections are quite visible on every surface which can detract from the look of the model if you want to display it.
Not saying these are bad, just be prepared what you are buying.
Though I wonder whether one can reduce parts wear somewhat by painting the wood with something.
They've been on my "one day" list for a while now...
Very cool.