Dissonance
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Hello!
I obtained a vintage Estes Little Joe ii 0892 from eBay. I 3D printed the fins, which are far superior to the balsa wood ones the kit has you make. The STL file is attached. I found that old decals tend to crumble, so I drew up new ones and printed them on decal paper. Mine are more accurate, have sharper edges, and the US flag curves around the capsule surface better. I also drew up the wraps. I found a blog where someone tried to reproduce the relief ribs on the lower wrap. There is some potential there, but I ended up using the original wrap. All the files I made up are attached if anyone needs them.
My model turned out B+. I am a little disappointed because I got CA glue marks on the lower wrap in small spots. I'm still learning. I think if every model came with twice the pieces, one could learn from a first attempt and nail it on the second.
Best,
D
I obtained a vintage Estes Little Joe ii 0892 from eBay. I 3D printed the fins, which are far superior to the balsa wood ones the kit has you make. The STL file is attached. I found that old decals tend to crumble, so I drew up new ones and printed them on decal paper. Mine are more accurate, have sharper edges, and the US flag curves around the capsule surface better. I also drew up the wraps. I found a blog where someone tried to reproduce the relief ribs on the lower wrap. There is some potential there, but I ended up using the original wrap. All the files I made up are attached if anyone needs them.
My model turned out B+. I am a little disappointed because I got CA glue marks on the lower wrap in small spots. I'm still learning. I think if every model came with twice the pieces, one could learn from a first attempt and nail it on the second.
Best,
D
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