Booster 12 was successfully launched on Oct 13, 2024 along with Starship 30 on the Integrated Flight Test 5 (IFT5). Main objective for B12 to be caught by the tower chopsticks was accomplished, returning to Orbital Launch Mount A.
Model details:
This model represents the moment when it was caught by the tower by the chopsticks. Most of the details are well represented, including the damage to one of the chines, showing the COPV inside. Also, one of the Raptors nozzle has a drawing of a pie, in this case for Raptor number 314 (pi).
The file contains one page that is needed to be printed using white sticker paper in case you’ll use the 3D printed Skirt and Raptors.
Also, as requested by many, there are four pages without the frosting markings on the booster.
Model photos provided by “Oliver The Space Nerd” from X.
This Booster model has been updated with a more accurate version of the upper dome as well as the gridfin actuators. Special thanks to Richard Armenta for the wonderful photos of the upper dome changes.
Booster 12 was successfully launched on Oct 13, 2024 along with Starship 30 on the Integrated Flight Test 5 (IFT5). Main objective for B12 to be caught by the tower chopsticks was accomplished, returning to Orbital Launch Mount A.
New changes on B12:
-No COPVs in upper dome section
-Redesigned Starlink Terminals on chines covering COPVs (square dishes)
-Engine skirt shielding black edge removed
-Additional FTS enclosure on the umbilical side near the aft chines
-Reinforced stringers on booster top section
-Reinforced stringers on stabilizer pin sections
Source: Ringwatchers.com
Model photos provided by “Oliver The Space Nerd” from X
Download file has been updated with the new stringers on the booster. See last page for the stringers patches for those who already have built the model.
All Raptor numbers have been added, including Raptor 314 with the pie drawing.
Important file update (27Oct2024)
This Booster model has been updated with a more accurate version of the upper dome as well as the gridfin actuators. Special thanks to Richard Armenta for the wonderful photos of the upper dome changes.
Booster 11 was successfully launched on June 6, 2024 with Starship 29 on the Integrated Flight Test 4 (IFT4). Main objective for B11 was to simulate a landing at a “virtual tower” just above the surface on the Gulf of Mexico. All objectives were accomplished, including the hotstaging ring jettison.
3D parts for B11:
3D Grid fins by Sofie Brink
3D engine skirt for B11 booster by AXM (B10 3D engine skirt is the same for B11)
3D Orbital pad by Wei Hao
Important file update (27Oct2024)
This Booster model has been updated with a more accurate version of the upper dome as well as the gridfin actuators. Special thanks to Richard Armenta for the wonderful photos of the upper dome changes.
Booster 10 was launched with Ship 28 on the Third Integrated Flight Test on March 14, 2024. The flight involved to test an internal propellant transfer demonstration, a deorbit burn and a test of the Starlink dispenser on Ship 28. However, after a successful hot stage separation, the booster had a hard splashdown in the Indian Ocean, apparently in an uncontrolled descent at a high speed.
Vehicle model details:
Hot staging extension ring with protective dome modified for magnets
B10 consists of 36 rings and upgraded grid fins. Welding lines pattern on the umbilical side are different from B9.
Engine section consists of 20 outer Raptors and 13 inner Raptors. Raptor nozzles have numbers.
COPVs arrangement as 2 vertical columns on the front of the booster and 2 other vertical columns on the umbilical area.
QD plate (quick disconnect)
Update: Feb 11, 2024
Hot stage simple version has been added to the file. This is for beginners who prefer not to cut out the thin vertical areas on the Hot stage ring.
Update: Feb 21, 2024
Addition of methane vent pipes on booster’s upper dome section with corresponding methane vent ports on the outside of top of booster.
Update: March 11, 2024
Revision of the stability mount points (as seen on “Everyday Astronaut” IFT-3 video)
1:100 Scale paper model
3D parts for B10:
3D Grid fins by Sofie Brink
3D engine skirt for B10 booster by AXM
3D Orbital pad by Wei Hao
Important file update (27Oct2024)
This Booster model has been updated with a more accurate version of the upper dome as well as the gridfin actuators. Special thanks to Richard Armenta for the wonderful photos of the upper dome changes.
