Arapahoe-E; Excelsior Decals

[AKPilot]

Well I was kinda worried, with Thrustline Aerospace going out of business, that I'd never get an opportunity to get an Arapahoe-E.

So I contact John (Thrustline) and he stated that our own Sandman had the decals and such. So I sent Gordy an e-mail, and what do you know? Not only did Gordon have the decals, but the nose & tail cones too, plus the fin templates. Yeehaw!

So I placed an order for those, and a Der Grosser Vati decal. And, no joke, a day and a half later, I've got the package sitting on my front door step. So awesome!

So now I've got the decals and stuff to clone my own Arapahoe-E. I'm pumped!

Thanks Sandman for outstanding service and products!

 

[sandman]

That's why I'm here!

 

[RangerStl]

I've got an extra Big Daddy... I've been kicking around the idea of a Grosse Vati.

 

[sandman]

I'm pondering if I should put the Arapahoe E decals on my web site.

I have them available with a fin pattern for $7 a set.

Also the remaining parts needed from SEMROC;

17" BT-60 body tube (half of a 34" length)
BC-1648 (4.8" long) or
BC-1650 (5.0" long I think it looks better)
and
BTC-16V-2 tailcone (it's already drilled out for a 24mm motor tube).

 

[AKPilot]

Well Gordy, I'm sure you've weighed the pros and cons of offering this.

In the distinct absence of Thurstline I'd say go for it. I know when I called him and got him back on TRF again he had a lot of high hopes. I also recall him stating that he was putting it all up for sale, and hasn't been back to check on any offers or provided any updates.

I know this might be a touchy situation, but did he have any copyrights or trademarks?

It'd be a crying shame to let the Arapahoe disappear, but with Thrustline down for the count and not responding I'm not sure what the deal would be.

 

[demarcao]

I'd be interested in a set..

- Alex

 

[sandman]

I'd be interested in a set..

- Alex

Well, they are available I just don't know about putting them up on my site. It just doesn't seem right to me.

 

[MysticalRockets]

Everybody around here in CT has been wondering about Thrustline ourselves. Nobody has heard anything since the announcement about November 1st, 2009.

 

[sandman]

Well, I put it up on my web site. It's on the front Home page so it's easy to find.

If John wants me to take it off I will.