Gettin ready to start one of the newest #1971s. Estes says it should weigh 3.7 oz complete. Mine would be 4.0 oz or more! That's the limit of a C6-3. I would like to use D12 or E9 engines. I have a 24mm mount for E engines already. I would (try) to cut the center of the stock centering rings to accept the 24mm motor tube.
Wondering if anyone has simmed this, and how stable it should be w, say, an E9-6?
Also wandering if anyone has left the tower un-painted? The plastic is already red, and seems close in color!? This could save some weight?
And why are the launch lugs raised/stood out from the body tube - is it to clear the capsule?
This will be my first scale (semi scale) model. Not going for correctness, just so people will recognize it!
I have had bad experiences w Testor's plastic cements (especially that blue tube crap!) Anyone have a specific cement to use - one that has served you well in the past, or just use CA!?
Thanks for all replies!
Pat
Wondering if anyone has simmed this, and how stable it should be w, say, an E9-6?
Also wandering if anyone has left the tower un-painted? The plastic is already red, and seems close in color!? This could save some weight?
And why are the launch lugs raised/stood out from the body tube - is it to clear the capsule?
This will be my first scale (semi scale) model. Not going for correctness, just so people will recognize it!
I have had bad experiences w Testor's plastic cements (especially that blue tube crap!) Anyone have a specific cement to use - one that has served you well in the past, or just use CA!?
Thanks for all replies!
Pat