SCALE - LTV Scout Gallery

Almost forgot this beauty ,my LTV Scout....an exclusive kit by Sandman "Gordon Agnello" Roachwerks.

The pictures pretty much say it all !!

Paul

Wow, great pics of a beautiful model. I really have to get mine started! :smile:

Paul, as usual beautiful!

The LTV Scout is a strange looking rocket. People either love it or hate it.

I wish mine still looked that good but after 6 flights she id showing her age.

That's OK, 'cause the original was only designed to fly once.

Here's my original prototype

Rocketcrab said:

Wow, great pics of a beautiful model. I really have to get mine started! :smile:

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I must say ,this was a VERY enjoyable build ,and the fit of parts and quality made things go smooth a silk.Those miles and miles of tunnel covers were not even that bad.Again ,it`s another museum piece..........

unless Gordy makes me another


Paul

Beautiful.
Tell us all about the paint and finishing, please.

The LTV Scout was my first Roachwerks kit.

MaxQ said:

Beautiful.
Tell us all about the paint and finishing, please.

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It was pretty simple (for once )

DupliColor filler primer ,sanded 320.Then I used RustOleum`s Professional gloss white fast dry enamel (first time I used it and would recommend it to anyone) 4 coats and same paint for the fins.Used Tremclad clear gloss over the decals...BUT....some very small portions of the decals "rippled" or recacted with the decals ,but I think I got a little "ham fisted" with the clear spray.Lighter ,multiple coats would most likely not cause this (it was October and getting cold outside so I was in a bit of a rush )
Again ,the reaction was minimal.I also bought some assorted decals from SIRIUS Rocketry (hatch covers ,warning labels and assorted markings)and added these where appropriate.

Cheers

Paul

sandman said:

The LTV Scout is a strange looking rocket. People either love it or hate it.

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Hate it?! Blasphemy!

Ltvscout said:

Hate it?! Blasphemy!

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Indeed ,if history is correct ,the last person burned at the stake in Salem for being deemed a heretic....was heard uttering those exact words in a small crowd of the wrong people !

Paul

Please note the Estes LTV Scout enthusiasts circa :1692 pictured below

Really great looking model Paul! Sandman does some very nice things with kits.

I have an original Estes LTV Scout in the bag but just can't bring myself to build it.
Only Scale I have currently is the LTV Scout-B in micro scale. and screwed that Up by forgetting the external ducts until it was all but finished. Doh! I've started to add them on several occasions but just don't want to have to repaint the thing

Micromeister said:

Really great looking model Paul! Sandman does some very nice things with kits.

I have an original Estes LTV Scout in the bag but just can't bring myself to build it.
Only Scale I have currently is the LTV Scout-B in micro scale. and screwed that Up by forgetting the external ducts until it was all but finished. Doh! I've started to add them on several occasions but just don't want to have to repaint the thing

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Thanks John.Your Mico LTV looks pretty darn nice itself ! Indeed ,Sandman is a huge asset to me and the rocketry community.

You have an original Estes LTV ? Put it on the for sale forum ,so I can buy it

Cheers

Paul