I would have put this in the “Real Space” forum, but it predates 1957 by over a decade, so, into Uncategorized we go…
This is arguably a space subject, the first manmade machine to leave Earth’s atmosphere. I started it this morning at this month’s AZ AMPS meeting, figuring that it should be a fairly quick build project.

During the meeting I was able to build the launch pad


and for a sense of perspective as to the size of the launch platform, here is a 1/35 figure alongside

I should be able to finish up the rocket itself in my next build session.
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I built the Dragon version a decade ago. I also have the later Takom release with the SS100 and Meilerwagen. Have you picked out a scheme yet?
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@Spitfire, happy to hear that you’ll be watching this project.
@brekinapez, nice job on the Dragon kit. I’ll be doing the same type of camo scheme on mine.
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Should have bought this model when it was still around for cheap.
Definitely interested in your build. May go to eBay for one.
My collection includes a 1/35 scale V2…but it is a card model. 
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Thanks for looking and following Doug. This kit is still currently available at Squadron & Sprue Brothers for around $25 according to Scalemates.
When I finish this one I am interested in one of the Takom V-1s.
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The stand alone rocket model went out of stock at both those stores some weeks (months?) ago.
I’m kinda on the fence on if I want the one with the transporter. Dunno. Make a good project for Got Hitched! 
The V-1 also interest me. Well, they all interest me.
Anyway, looking forward to seeing more of your V-2!
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Yeah… I’m really eyeballing the V-1 with launch ramp… but then I take display space on my shelves into consideration… 
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The ramp isn’t even the correct length. I was considering it myself (already have a Special Hobby 1/32 kit I built) but what’s the point of buying the ramp as well if its inaccurate and you can get the V-1 alone?
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yeah it does look a bit short compared what’s seen in newsreel clips… but it
does have quite a “cool factor”… if I had unlimited display space…
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Yesterday I was able to get most of the rocket assembled


the upper section has quite a seam where the halves join, so it’s gonna take some clean up before I can get to the final assembly and move forward to painting.
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