HOME  »  Apogee 1:70 Saturn V Repairs »  Viewing Dangling S-II Tunnel Cover     [Image 13 of 18]  :: Jump To  
  First slide Previous slide      Show/Hide EXIF Info Index Page Start/Stop the slide show      Next slide Last slide Help
Comment: Upper portion of the S-II removed, with the (damaged) tunnel cover still in place.
CR and MMT Damage * Interior of the S-II. Note the crack in the centering ring, at the 12:00 position just above the motor mount tube. Note also the deformation inside the MMT. * 800 x 600 * (88KB)

Fin A Shroud * There should be a fin coming out of that shroud... * 548 x 800 * (82KB)

Fin A Root Minus Tab * The root of fin A. The whiteish part in the center of the fin root is what remains of the tabe that fit inside the shroud. * 800 x 600 * (67KB)

Fin A Overview * Overview of Fin A. The tab is missing from the root, on the right * 800 x 680 * (191KB)

Repair Work Begins * Beginning of repair work on damaged S-II. Note the cut just below the 'A' in STATES. The tunnel cover is still holding the pieces to gether. * 600 x 800 * (81KB)
Next slide
 
Dangling S-II Tunnel Cover.jpg - 600 x 800 - (72KB)
Download file (72KB)
5/23/10 5:20 PM
Forward MMT Centering Ring Damage * Closeup of damage to the forward motor mount centering ring. * 800 x 600 * (64KB)

Forward MMT Centering Ring Removal 1 * Segment of the forward MMT centering ring removed. * 800 x 600 * (69KB)

Forward MMT Centering Ring Removal 2 * Looking into the top of the S-II, after initial segment removal. The removed quadrant of the centering ring is visible; if you look carefully, you can see the cut lines around the circumference of the ring. Also easily visible is the damage to the motor mount tube. * 800 x 600 * (81KB)

Forward MMT Centering Ring Removal 3 * The forward centering ring is removed, with three of the four strengthening gussets still in place. You can see the remnants of the shock cord bridle (yellow Kevlar cord) beneath the gussets. * 800 x 600 * (96KB)

Forward MMT Centering Ring Removal 4 * Another view of the removed ring with remaining gussets. * 800 x 600 * (83KB)
Album last updated on 5/28/10 7:34 AM
Powered by Jalbum 8.8 and BluPlusPlus skin