Booster 13 was successfully launched on Nov 19, 2024 along with Starship 31 on the Integrated Flight Test 6 (IFT6). Main objective for B13 was to be caught by the tower chopsticks for the second time, but the attempt to return to launch site was aborted and made an ocean splashdown instead.
Changes on B13 similar to B12 model:
-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
-Cowbells are smaller in size
Source: Ringwatchers.com
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.
