EAC Viper XL build

**qquake2k** · 26th February 2012, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by o1d_dude

When you hit the Thrustcurve site just click on "Guide". When you get to that page, it will show you "Example Rockets" and they are arrayed with the most recently edited birds at the top of the list.

You can only see your own rockets on the "My Stuff" page but you can always see the "Example Rockets" at the bottom of the "Guide" page. Most times we just don't scroll down far enough because we're running sims on our own stuff.

Looks like you and I are dominating the Thrustcurve site.

Yep, that whole scrolling down thing is a learning curve for me. LOL

1600 ft on a G53. That gets my vote!

**qquake2k** · 26th February 2012, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by patelldp

I think I suggested it before, but you didn't work it into this paint job.

Spray your base coat, mask for your stripes. Spray a layer of clear paint FIRST. This will seal the masking lines so your clear paint will bleed. Then paint your stripe color over the clear.

Fixed.

You probably did suggest it, I just probably forgot about it. I'll definitely try that next time.

**qquake2k** · 27th February 2012, 12:02 AM

Time for decals. Since Kit asked earlier about applying vinyl decals, I took a LOT of photos.

**qquake2k** · 27th February 2012, 12:04 AM

More decal photos. Lining up the long one was tedious. I wanted to make sure it was centered and straight.

**qquake2k** · 27th February 2012, 12:12 AM

I did say I took a lot of photos...

**qquake2k** · 27th February 2012, 12:15 AM

And the body tube decal. I placed it so that the break between the two tubes was between two of the letters. Worked out pretty good!

**qquake2k** · 27th February 2012, 12:20 AM

Okay, I am just tickled pink (that was for you Kit!) about how this turned out! Some of the dimensions may not be exact, but it most definitely looks like an EAC Viper. The metallic electric pink Testors paint ended up matching the decals better than I had hoped. I love the design of this rocket, and the decals turned out perfectly. I wish I had gotten a decal that says "EAC Viper XL", but I can still do that. I did have some paint issues, but they were minor, and I was able to overcome them. This may end up being my favorite build of all! Hopefully I'll get to fly this beauty this Saturday at Snow Ranch.

**T-Rex** · 27th February 2012, 12:58 AM

Absolutely Fantabulous!!!! I can only hope mine comes out as well, if I get to build it.

**azgreg** · 27th February 2012, 01:06 AM

Jim, I think this is your best one yet.

**qquake2k** · 28th February 2012, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by T-Rex

Absolutely Fantabulous!!!! I can only hope mine comes out as well, if I get to build it.

Thank you! If I can do it, you can do it.

**qquake2k** · 28th February 2012, 12:32 AM

Originally Posted by azgreg

Jim, I think this is your best one yet.

Thanks Greg! I think so too. I like this so much, I'm thinking about building a downscale of my upscale, based on BT-60.

**Madison Alum** · 28th February 2012, 01:20 AM

That's a really nice looking rocket and a great paint job. I've always like the look of the Viper rockets.
John

**thobin** · 28th February 2012, 07:22 PM

looks good. I like it, I like it alot.

TA

**qquake2k** · 29th February 2012, 01:42 AM

Originally Posted by Madison Alum

That's a really nice looking rocket and a great paint job. I've always like the look of the Viper rockets.
John

Originally Posted by thobin

looks good. I like it, I like it alot.

TA

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it!

**qquake2k** · 29th February 2012, 01:44 AM

I've never seen this before. The aft rail button screw was apparently too long, and pushed into the motor tube. I've put rail buttons in 3" rockets with 29mm motor tubes before. Weird.

**qquake2k** · 29th February 2012, 01:45 AM

Got the retention clips done. The Viper is ready to fly!

**qquake2k** · 29th February 2012, 01:54 AM

The screw is nowhere near long enough. I know what I did. I drilled into it too far. Duh.

**qquake2k** · 3rd March 2012, 12:52 AM

I got the "eac viper xl" decal in the mail today, and put it on. I should have made the "XL" uppercase, but oh well. It still looks good with a name.

**qquake2k** · 3rd March 2012, 12:53 AM

Got the Viper prepped and wrapped for the trip to Snow Ranch tomorrow. It should be an awesome day for flying! Can't wait to get this beauty in the air!

**o1d_dude** · 3rd March 2012, 01:22 AM

Originally Posted by qquake2k

Got the Viper prepped and wrapped for the trip to Snow Ranch tomorrow. It should be an awesome day for flying! Can't wait to get this beauty in the air!

Film at eleven!

Good looking bird. Looking forward to seeing this puppy fly.

**jungmann1** · 3rd March 2012, 02:22 AM

Ok, where did you get the rocket sock?

**qquake2k** · 3rd March 2012, 03:24 AM

Originally Posted by jungmann1

Ok, where did you get the rocket sock?

It's called "tubular stockinette". I get it through work, but it's available online. I use the 6" size.

http://www.bandagesplus.com/prd/147/...ockinette.html

**qquake2k** · 6th March 2012, 03:36 AM

The Viper's maiden flight was a resounding success! Photos and video are on my launch report.

**dpower** · 9th March 2012, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by qquake2k

...Some of the dimensions may not be exact, but it most definitely looks like an EAC Viper. The metallic electric pink Testors paint ended up matching the decals better than I had hoped. I love the design of this rocket, and the decals turned out perfectly...

It looks great quake. Those decals really make it pop.

**qquake2k** · 9th March 2012, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by dpower

It looks great quake. Those decals really make it pop.

Thank you, Paul!

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