Cyanotype print 15: HK-1 Master Stations Diagram

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Jul 122012
 

Cyanotype print 15: HK-1 Master Stations Diagram

An isometric cutaway diagram of the “Spruce Goose,” showing the main structural frames and dimensional stations.

A hand made cyanotype blueprint on sturdy 12X18 watercolor paper. Each is unique, and likely to feature small imperfections.The blue will fade if left in the sun. If this happens, it can be darkened by placing it somewhere dark with good air flow to re-oxidize the ink. Alternatively. hydrogen peroxide, available from grocery stores, will instantly oxidize the ink and restore it to its full hue.

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Cyanotype print 14: A2J-1 cutaway art

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Jul 122012
 

Cyanotype print 14: A2J-1 cutaway art

A cutaway rendering of the North American A2J-1 Super Savage.

A hand made cyanotype blueprint on sturdy 12X18 watercolor paper. Each is unique, and likely to feature small imperfections.The blue will fade if left in the sun. If this happens, it can be darkened by placing it somewhere dark with good air flow to re-oxidize the ink. Alternatively, hydrogen peroxide, available from grocery stores, will instantly oxidize the ink and restore it to its full hue.

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Cyanotype Prints 12 & 13: 10-meter Orion

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Jul 122012
 

Cyanotype Prints 12 & 13: 10-meter Orion

Two General Atomic illustrations of the 10-meter Orion nuclear pulse vehicle designed for the USAF. Print 12 depicts the vehicle in a cutaway diagram; Print 13 shows a cutaway side view of the propulsion module. They can be purchased for $10 each, or together for $17.

A hand made cyanotype blueprint on sturdy 12X18 watercolor paper. Each is unique, and likely to feature small imperfections.The blue will fade if left in the sun. If this happens, it can be darkened by placing it somewhere dark with good air flow to re-oxidize the ink. Alternatively. hydrogen peroxide, available from grocery stores, will instantly oxidize the ink and restore it to its full hue.

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Cyanotype print 11: A-11

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Jul 122012
 

Cyanotype print 11: A-11

A painting created in 1946 at White Sands, under the direction of Werner von Braun and by deBeek, the artist responsible for paintings at Peenemunde during the war. The design is typically considered to be the “A-11,” a hypothetical three-stage rocket capable of putting a V-2 rocket into orbit. It was described here.

In order to get best-quality prints of the A-11, it must be processed for more than four times as long as the other images, and consequently costs a little more.

A hand made cyanotype blueprint on sturdy 12X18 watercolor paper. Each is unique, and likely to feature small imperfections.The blue will fade if left in the sun. If this happens, it can be darkened by placing it somewhere dark with good air flow to re-oxidize the ink. Alternatively. hydrogen peroxide, available from grocery stores, will instantly oxidize the ink and restore it to its full hue.

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Cyanotype Prints 09 & 10: NERVA Nuclear Rocket

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Jul 122012
 

Cyanotype Prints 09 & 10: NERVA Nuclear Rocket

Two Aerojet illustrations of the NERVA nuclear rocket, early 1960’s. Print 09 depicts the engine in a cutaway artwork; Print 10 shows the overall engine configuration. They can be purchased for $10 each, or together for $17.

A hand made cyanotype blueprint on sturdy 12X18 watercolor paper. Each is unique, and likely to feature small imperfections.The blue will fade if left in the sun. If this happens, it can be darkened by placing it somewhere dark with good air flow to re-oxidize the ink. Alternatively. hydrogen peroxide, available from grocery stores, will instantly oxidize the ink and restore it to its full hue.

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Cyanotype print 08: Saturn V S-IC stage cutaway

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Jul 122012
 

Cyanotype print 08: Saturn V S-IC stage cutaway

A cutaway rendering of the Saturn V S-IC first stage, showing the main structures and equipment.

A hand made cyanotype blueprint on sturdy 12X18 watercolor paper. Each is unique, and likely to feature small imperfections.The blue will fade if left in the sun. If this happens, it can be darkened by placing it somewhere dark with good air flow to re-oxidize the ink. Alternatively. hydrogen peroxide, available from grocery stores, will instantly oxidize the ink and restore it to its full hue.

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Cyanotype Print 07: LS-200-10

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Jul 122012
 

Cyanotype Print 07: LS-200-10

A layout drawing of the Lockheed LS-200-10, a Stage-and-One-Half Space Shuttle design. A descendant of the Star Clipper concept.

A hand made cyanotype blueprint on sturdy 12X18 watercolor paper. Each is unique, and likely to feature small imperfections.The blue will fade if left in the sun. If this happens, it can be darkened by placing it somewhere dark with good air flow to re-oxidize the ink. Alternatively. hydrogen peroxide, available from grocery stores, will instantly oxidize the ink and restore it to its full hue.

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Cyanotype Prints 05 & 06: Republic AP-100 VTOL

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Jul 122012
 

Cyanotype Prints 05 & 06: Republic AP-100 VTOL

Two Republic Aviation illustrations of the AP-100 supersonic VTOL strike fighter, circa 1961. Print 05 depicts the aircraft in cutaway; Print 06 shows the overall vehicle configuration. They can be purchased for $10 each, or together for $17.

A hand made cyanotype blueprint on sturdy 12X18 watercolor paper. Each is unique, and likely to feature small imperfections.The blue will fade if left in the sun. If this happens, it can be darkened by placing it somewhere dark with good air flow to re-oxidize the ink. Alternatively. hydrogen peroxide, available from grocery stores, will instantly oxidize the ink and restore it to its full hue.

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Cyanotype Print 03 & 04: 4,000 ton Orion

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Jul 122012
 

Cyanotype Print 03 & 04: 4,000 ton Orion

Two 1963 General Atomic diagrams of the 4,000 ton Orion nuclear pulse spacecraft designed for the USAF. Print 03 depicts the propulsion module in cutaway; Print 04 shows the overall vehicle configuration. They can be purchased for $10 each, or together for $17.

A hand made cyanotype blueprint on sturdy 12X18 watercolor paper. Each is unique, and likely to feature small imperfections.The blue will fade if left in the sun. If this happens, it can be darkened by placing it somewhere dark with good air flow to re-oxidize the ink. Alternatively. hydrogen peroxide, available from grocery stores, will instantly oxidize the ink and restore it to its full hue.

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Cyanotype Print 02: Preliminary Mercury Sketch

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Jul 122012
 

Cyanotype Print 02: Preliminary Mercury Sketch

A very preliminary sketch of what would become the Mercury capsule. This image is taken from a scan made from the actual hand-drawn (by Maxime Faget) original. Note that this design is much more like the “Discoverer” capsule than the final Mercury capsule; the heat shield is in front, not behind. So the astronauts couch would rotate 180 degrees so that he would not be subjected to an eyeballs-out re-entry acceleration.

A hand made cyanotype blueprint on sturdy 12X18 watercolor paper. Each is unique, and likely to feature small imperfections.The blue will fade if left in the sun. If this happens, it can be darkened by placing it somewhere dark with good air flow to re-oxidize the ink. Alternatively. hydrogen peroxide, available from grocery stores, will instantly oxidize the ink and restore it to its full hue.

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