Estes X-16 rebuild

[Starfire73]

I was putting the Christmas lights away the other day in the attic. Lo-and-behold what do I see laying there in the attic but a totaly crunched X-16, begging for attention. I just so happen to have a case of BT50s (which I immediately recognized as the proper sized tube for the X-16), some extra balsa, and a motor mount assembly. The main thing is that the unique plastic nose cone is in excellent condition.

All I need is some decals and I should be good. The X-16 will fly again!

 

[Starfire73]

More photos - w/nose cone

 

[Starfire73]

rearview photo... you get the picture.

...don't cry, she'll fly again.

 

[Starfire73]

The build is done... now she's waiting for the finishing.

Anyone know where I can get some decals for it? Excelsior Rocketry hasn't answered my emails.

 

[rocketking]

Looks like time well spent there!

Tango Papa is another good supplier of decals!

Keep us updated on the 'return!'

 

[foose4string]

I'll bet Tango Papa has seen an increase in business over the last couple weeks.
Sounds like Phred is going to have a pile of work lined up for him whenever he returns. Hope he's ok.

Looks good starfire. Some paint and decals, she'll be good as new!

 

[Robert Davidson]

You might want to try Jim Z's website. He's got the most Awesome database of old Estes Kits I've ever heard of.

https://www.dars.org/jimz/est1933.htm

Looks familiar?

 

[Starfire73]

She's all done!

I did the decals myself, the white letters were 1/4" vinyl lettering from Hobby Lobby.