Estes Phoenix build

[McTschegsn]

Good morning
I had the opportunity to lay my hands on an Estes Phoenix kit which I bought off a german forum. Now its time to start that build




The 24 motor tube gets a screw retainer instead of the hook. I just like that better. Furthermore, the engine block is installed in such a way that either the Aerotech 24/40 casing can be used or 18mm propellant charges with an adapter. I've already tried that with my Green Mean. Works great.
The retainer thread was roughened and glued to the motor tube with 5-minute epoxy and the bulkhead to the tube with Aliphatic glue.

 

[Hobie1dog]

one of my favorites, keep the pics coming

 

[McTschegsn]

It went a little further: I decided to do the rear fins with TTW mount. Maybe gives a little more stability and the weight is negligible. At some point I have to build a proper fin gauge

 

[McTschegsn]

After filling and sanding the first two front fins have been mounted... Slowly progressing

 

[Hobie1dog]

 

[McTschegsn]

Finally cleared out the paint booth after a long time and gave the Phoenix a little paint.
A little silver tip and decals, a bit of clear coat and then it's ready to launch

 

[McTschegsn]

It's slowly getting done. The decals have started to take place

 

[McTschegsn]

Yesterday evening the last decals found their place on the Phoenix.
Let it dry and add a bit of glossy clear coat, then I can do the rest of the work like installing the parachute and weighing it out.











I think it's really cool, although there's always something to improve.

 

[hcmbanjo]

Great work on those fin tapers!

 

[Pem Tech]

Your work is astounding.