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As much as I'd love to see a video of it taking to the skies, I understand your concern. Maybe you can get one more photo though of you holding the model. Some modelers may not be familiar with this kit and it's size, or lack of size compared to many mid-power models, and a photo of you holding...

Very cool! I'm still contemplating getting started on mine. I'm trying to finish up a couple smaller Estes kits first though.

After going at it hot and heavy for several months, I hadn't done too much since ECRM in June. But yesterday and today I've been finishing up some models that have been sitting un-touched too long - Big Daddy #2, an NCR Lance Delta, and the Chrome Trajector. I've also decided to take a break...

That is a great idea!

I'd be a little weary of using paperclips for your elastic hooks. Most paperclips are not hardened and will break pretty effortlessly, especially after being bent.

I'd throw a dollar your way to make that one happen. :jaw: Queue "Girls, girls, girls!" by Motley Crue.

You know, you could add your "more specific" location to your profile location. :wink: I think it's nice to see where the people you're interacting with are located. It helps to find other rocketeers local to you. So far, I haven't found anybody close to me. :(

I love this rocket, but my dirty mind is having a field day with the shape... And the name isn't helping. Please don't paint it pink! :facepalm:

I only had 5 days off this past week instead of my typical 7 so I didn't get as much done as I was hoping to, and rain/humidity played a part in that also. I did get my Bullpup 12D and my second Sky Warrior painted and decal'd. And the Estes water-slide decals just SUCK! Even sing...

The damage isn't even as bad as I would have expected considering you only had one good chute and a nose down trajectory. And I'm with Neil, I want to see video!

Your paint-prep efforts really paid off! That looks great!

My biggest failure is all of the started and, as of yet, uncompleted modeling projects littering my work shop and house! Off the top of my head I can think of two plastic model kits that were started and left unfinished, 4 R/C airplanes (one of which is my first foray into Scale - a 1/6 Fairey...

Yes, preferred primer is filler/sandable variety. And yes, the idea is to spray it on to fill any low spots then sand away all the high spots. I've been guilty of not sanding away enough of it, but it doesn't really hurt anything. With what you've got there, I would just give it a quick...

You're a Madman! :no:

Knowing what I know about New Orleans (and the surrounding municipalities), I wouldn't be surprised if that school wasn't even that old to begin with and looked a lot like that BEFORE Katrina!

I really haven't had any issues with the new Estes white tip "starters", except for a few broken ni-chrome wires, but that was poor installation by me. I always grab one by the pyrogen tip, spread the wires slightly, stick it in the engine nozzle as far as it will go, insert the plastic plug...

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I've got a good idea as to how good that feels. When I was in the USAF there were various components that required safety wire on the aircraft. Most of the jobs called for .032" Safety Wire, but electrical connectors, like that used on the Anti-Skid Sensor on the B-52, called for .020". I was...

You're making good progress now. I still haven't tried to make a replaceable shock cord mount, but I have switched to using Kevlar cord combined with 1/8" flat elastic treated for heat (from Apogee).

Wow! That price point does seem a little steep. I would never spend what he's asking for any of those kits; 25% less maybe. I've made purchases from Apogee, mainly for pieces/parts, though I have bought a couple NCR kits from him too, and I appreciate what he provides for the rocketry...