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I am almost done with this build, just have to add more fillets and then off to the paint shop. The landing gear is interesting and makes for a nice stand. All in all a fun build even though she is...

When I am not in pain I am able to do a little more work. This is the tough part of the build, trying to keep everything straight and lined up. This would probably be easier if the cardstock was...

I had Hernia surgery a couple of days ago and still recovering but decided to work on a rocket. This kit is in great condition and the decals look useable. The secret to the build so far is to follow...

Thanks for the comments, I just had hernia surgery but hope to start on the Starfighter shortly.

I have been busy but I finally finished the Marauder. The plans call for red primer so that is what I used for the color. I sprayed one coat and sanded smooth then shot a second coat for touch up...

Sounds good. I also have the Buck Rogers Centuri Starfighter, I can draw the parts in CorelDraw if you like.

Do you sell the laser cut parts?

I have collected a few of these kits over the years including the other 2 Centuri Buck Rogers Kits. I always thought these were neat looking but I am not to impressed with the paper parts, oh well. ...

Please do. Thank you.

Its been busy but I finally finished the Long John Silver. Fun easy build. 4 coats of Balsa sealer on the fins, one coat of gray primer and one coat of black primer followed by Krylon Silver. The...

Its been busy but I finally finished the Long John Silver. Fun easy build. 4 coats of Balsa sealer on the fins, one coat of gray primer and one coat of black primer followed by Krylon Silver. The...

No, I have been stuck at work and unable to make it out during the day.

The Mini Fat Boy is done and it was a fun build. I brushed on 4 coats of Aerogloss balsa sealer and shot with Plastikote Primer. The red and blue are Testors spray cans.

Not bad for a old rocket, we will see how she holds up at the field.

Here is the fin template and cleaned up decal. I am finished and will post pictures tonight.

I am sorry. The parts are Estes parts. The body tube is 18 inch Bt 50. The nose cone is PNC-50Y. The engine tube sticks out 1/4 inch.

Build is straight forward, a little different shock cord mount but everything else is typical Estes. I will seal the fiber fin edges with Sanding Sealer then begin priming.

While my Estes Mini Fat Boy is drying I started another build, a vintage Centuri Spirit of America. This is a kit that came out in the 80s and is made with all Estes parts. I am not a big fan of...

I am doing a remodel around the house so my rocket time and space has been diminished and my Estes Long John Silver is on hold. I still want to build so I decided to build this little rocket since...

I looked everywhere on the box and instructions and there is no mention of the date.

1778

My next Estes build is a old kit that I have never seen in a Estes catalog. From the looks of things, I would guess early 80s. This kit is in great condition, easy to clone but I will build it out of...

Finished the Twister, now onto the next build.

Off and on rain, but I at least finished the Spartan and Der Big Mini Max, the Twister will wait until the rain stops. The Der Red Max is taken next to the original 1970's/80s Der Big Red Max. The...

I've been busy lately, but decided to sit down and work on some rockets. The Mini Der Big Red Max was inspired by Leo, Thanks. The Spartan is a Semroc kit and the Twister is a Estes kit. The...

I am planning on also going on Sunday for the swapmeet.

Fred, I will see you there tomorrow, do you need anything for your booth?

I was able to finish my build today and she looks pretty good. I was unable to use the decals so I made my own with the Alps printer, it is the exact same decal that Sandman is using. I am not...

Up and walking, I was able to finish the construction, next will be priming.

I ordered some more laser cut parts from Semroc, may want to build this again in the future. I also ordered another Spaceman for XMas, thank you Semroc. This build is a on hold for a week, I had...