Vintage Estes Wasp Build

My next build is a basic rocket but looks really cool. This kit comes with a metallic decal and all the parts are in great shape. The streamer looks a little on the short side. The build is basic, the die cutting is pretty good for an old kit.

Very cool!
A true classic!

Are you going to use the stock streamer?

Here's a cool line drawing I found today while digging through NACA reports.:



It reminded me of your build.

After 3 coats of Aerogloss balsa sealer, I sprayed a coat of grey primer followed by flat white and Gloss yellow. The decals went on nice and smooth for an old kit and chrome decal came out pretty good.

SCIGS30 said:

After 3 coats of Aerogloss balsa sealer, I sprayed a coat of grey primer followed by flat white and Gloss yellow. The decals went on nice and smooth for an old kit and chrome decal came out pretty good.

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VERY NICE!!!

Sweet build...looks fantastic!

SCIGS30 said:

After 3 coats of Aerogloss balsa sealer, I sprayed a coat of grey primer followed by flat white and Gloss yellow. The decals went on nice and smooth for an old kit and chrome decal came out pretty good.

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WOW! That could not have turned out nicer!
Sweet job!!!:clap::clap:

Nice work! I love that kit. Interesting looking rocket.

SCIGS30 said:

After 3 coats of Aerogloss balsa sealer, I sprayed a coat of grey primer followed by flat white and Gloss yellow. The decals went on nice and smooth for an old kit and chrome decal came out pretty good.

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Old Thread revival!, Hey , I cant quite make-out the length on the WASP. I must clone one.

tktmsa said:

Old Thread revival!, Hey , I cant quite make-out the length on the WASP. I must clone one.

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According to the kit card it's 16.4"