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I've got a good scan of the decals, courtesy of this thread: https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/need-info-estes-thunderbolt-1429.111496/#post-1280316
However, there's no ruler, or indication of scale for the decals. The fins are the same as the Estes Vigilante (1278) (which included a scale for measurement) and the Thunderbolt (1429) (I don't trust drawings, I've found them to often be just plain wrong). So, I don't need those. If I could get the length of the top of the first "T" in "Thunderbolt" it would be enough to finish that sim.
From my research I've confirmed that the three kits (Vigilante, Thunderbolt, and Comet) are very closely related (almost the same kit), with the differences being decals/paint scheme, one (with engine hook) or two stages (without engine hook), and the nosecone (PNC-55AO or PNC-55AC) used.
I could also use the dimensions of the Comet's decals (point to point on the largest stars) would be enough to finish that sim.
However, there's no ruler, or indication of scale for the decals. The fins are the same as the Estes Vigilante (1278) (which included a scale for measurement) and the Thunderbolt (1429) (I don't trust drawings, I've found them to often be just plain wrong). So, I don't need those. If I could get the length of the top of the first "T" in "Thunderbolt" it would be enough to finish that sim.
From my research I've confirmed that the three kits (Vigilante, Thunderbolt, and Comet) are very closely related (almost the same kit), with the differences being decals/paint scheme, one (with engine hook) or two stages (without engine hook), and the nosecone (PNC-55AO or PNC-55AC) used.
I could also use the dimensions of the Comet's decals (point to point on the largest stars) would be enough to finish that sim.
