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I have several Alpha III parts sets, left over from a bulk pack. I do not have the instructions, but would like to get a them, so I can give the kits away. Can anybody help? JimZ does not have them, and I'm not sure where else to go. Thanks!

Here is my "Outlander-D" so far. There have been questions on doing an "E" upgrade, but I figured I had to experiment with the same length motor to start. If I need more oomph, I have 24mm reload motors. My Outlander had plenty of dings in the plastic capsule, so I added a lot of styrene detail...

Got my two Interceptor-Es today. I just ordered them on the evening of 10/30, and they arrived today, Monday -- 5 days! As usual, A C Supply comes thru. I got my regular Interceptors from them in August, and delivery was fast, but not this fast.

I just checked my "Wish List" at Tower. I have had both Interceptor kits on order since the end of June. Until recently, the status was "mid-September",and now it is "November". Makes me wonder if they really will get any, since many others have the standard Interceptor in stock. In fact, I...

Just got the email for 40% off any one item for this week (9/17). Just Google "hobbylobby" and you'll get there. See the link for "Specials/coupons".

Well, I couldn't think of a name until I dug up some bright orange engine block paint -- and Banshee it is ... This is a project started a month or so ago. Decided to steal nose cone and engine mount from an Astrosat LX kit. I think this kit had one of the coolest nose cones (a modern version...

I found a can of Rustoleum CAMO paint that I am really pleased with. I've used the little Model Masters cans, but those get expensive. The Rustoleum is a large can, and the color was called "non-reflective", and did seem more "flat" than other camo colors. I only found Forrest Green, they have...

I can't get anything done today. I keep running outside to watch the Blue Angels doing their practice runs! The whole house is shaking and the animals are going crazy. :D They are performing here in Fort Collins this weekend at our tiny little regional airport. I've seen them about 4-5 times...

Finally, my OT is done. It took me almost two months to sand/fill/prime (OK, somethimes it sat for a week or two ...). Finish is Gloss White Rustoleum Professional Enamel (not sure what makes it "professional", but I definitely like this stuff better than regular Rustoleum). I had painted the...

Hobby Lobby has plastic models on sale for 1/2 price thru 6/29. I just bought a couple of big kits -- and A-10 WartHog, and an SU-35 "Something or Other". Kits are in basement shop, and I'm too lazy to run down and get the exact name ... :) I bought them for the canopies and engines and...

Version 2002: Old rocket with awful paint job, completely wetsanded and painted gloss white. Now what? Lots of little partial cans of Testors metallic in the box of rattle cans. Goal: Use them up on one rocket. Top of rocket is candy grape and metaalic blue. Bottom was dunked in...

I'm in build/repair/modify mode since we cannot fly here. Attached is a picture of a scratch-bult I call the Kestral. It is Estes BT-80 with plastic nose cone. It startyed life as a 4FANC, then after a crash, I tore off fins and added wings and forward swept vertical stabs to make it look like...

Wow -- Mom would be proud of me: Read the announcement of Apogee Saturn 1B on ROL: https://www.rocketryonline.com/ I wonder if I can get a discount on their Saturn V kit? ... ;)

WOW!!! I just received the Saturn 1B. This has got to be the most beautiful kit I've ever seen. The quality is first rate. Nice body wraps, with incredible detail. The fins appear to be cast resin -- the 3D detail is very nice. (No flimsy 3D vacuformed fins like the Estes Saturn 1B.) The...

I received this from John Wilke, club president of our local NAR chapter. I was not part of the flying team, but attended to lend a hand. -------------------------- Our local NAR club, PHITS (NAR 565 of Northern Colorado) did something pretty incredible today... we flew a single rocket to a...

Boy, it's quiet in here. Everyone must be working on the ol' 1040 forms. I wrote that big fat check this morning, stood in line at the post office (got 5 pages read on a book), and then went home, feeling drained. There will be no purchases for awhile here. But the story has a happy...

Folks: Went to deviantart and another site -- got totally lost and confused (maybe it was dazed and confused ...) Anyway. Is there software in the download area that I can get to just make a 50X50 pixel file from a readily available JPEG, like one of my gazillion digital pics? I found...

After at least a 6 month hiatus from flying, I decided to start small, and test some really old Estes motors (ca. 1994). Had a really ratty looking rocket, so put it up on an A8-3 (figuring if the motor did not work properly, no loss). My last launch was a complex "I" launch, so this was...

With all the wonder about when you might get Aerotech reloads -- check out the Pro38 line at www.pro38.com One club I belong to has been using them for a few months now. They prep in about 30 seconds. The reload is complete -- you just screw it into the casing. They have a clever delay tool...

This trick may not be known to all. It is possible to paint your rocket to look like old fashioned Easter Eggs -- you know, the ones where you dunk the eggs in the colors, and they swirl all over the egg. Paint job works best if rocket is painted white to start. And, it does not hjave to be a...