qquake2k
Captain Low-N-Slow
- Joined
- Jan 26, 2010
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What kind of devious mind does it take to design 11 separate interlocking puzzle pieces to make one faux intake? Having said that, I'm amazed at the ingenuity and engineering that went into this kit. I can't imagine having to design all these pieces, then programming them all into a computer so a laser cutter can cut them out. But I have to wonder, as does my son, couldn't they have come up with a simpler solution? This has got to be my most tedious build yet. Of course, on my last build, the smallest pieces were the rail buttons. I know a lot of you more craftsman like rocketeers out there would enjoy this kit. It's just not my thing, although I did get some satisfaction out of finally getting the intakes together. I would never have bought this kit for myself, my nephew bought it for me for my birthday, God love him.
I will also say that the instructions are lacking, with more illustrations than text. Not what I'm used to from Estes. I did manage to break a piece during assembly, but glued it back together no problem. Once I finally discovered how to hold my mouth, it all started to come together.
I will also say that the instructions are lacking, with more illustrations than text. Not what I'm used to from Estes. I did manage to break a piece during assembly, but glued it back together no problem. Once I finally discovered how to hold my mouth, it all started to come together.