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I just finished mine =D

Alright, this is my first fliskits model. I have to say these things are far better quality than what I am used to. Since this model will not be launched and used as a display piece only, I opted to replace the basswood antennas with hatpins and sewing needles. (I nicknamed this one...

Red and black sections are painted, sanded, and re-painted for a smooth finish. I'm entertaining different ideas about the center. Right now I'm leaning towards a black and white checker pattern its entire length, with the word "Ventris" stenciled up one side "

Alright, she is built sanded and filleted. Now its just a question of what paint scheme to use...

I'm building this thing as a zipperless design, and the rear transition vent will be plugged anyway. And the reason should be obvious. The Payload space on a stock Ventris is MAYBE 25 cubic inches.

Alright, good enough for me. Thanks for your help everyone =D

Alright, here is where I am at so far. I have decided on a zipperless design, and used the body tubes from an Astron Ecliptic to make an ejection baffle out of the coupler. (4 tubes, similar to a car muffler) The interiors of nosecone and transition are used to supplement payload space...

Alright, Everyone knows the payload section is a little small. Can anyone here give me a good reason to NOT cut away the forward bulkhead of the transition and rear end of the nosecone, and use the interior of each for additional payload space?

Alright, going down the list... https://www.rocketryforum.com/search.php?searchid=2651632

The payload Section is a little small for my taste, I was going to order another longer body tube for that part of this rocket

Ok, its been a little longer than I thought. Apparently I bought this thing last year. Here are all the posts I made regarding this kit last august. https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?57401-Question-regarding-a-new-Estes-Ventris&highlight=ventris+build+thread...

Alright everyone, this one is finished, and compares well next to my QSS-Explorer. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Next project will be the Ventris that has been in my storage locker since last october

I found this on the clearance rack at Hobby Lobby for 33$ around last October. Its sat in my build pile since then =( Gonna do some research first and see what the common problems are with this kit, and attempt to mitigate any flaws in its design.

Awesome build =D

I like it. Looks like something Ming The Merciless would dream up =D

Thanks =D I papered the fins but not the intakes, and then just used elmers wood filler and lots of sanding (ugh) to smooth out the visible joints

For whatever reason I really really like this one =D

Okay, I am using the wrong terminology. At the time of this writing I was unaware that "Shredding" meant a fin disintegrating from the force of liftoff. I meant i was tired of the rockets landing on the fins and breaking them, looking "shredded" Yes I am an ignoramus...