gpoehlein
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Y'know - we're sitting here bemoaning the loss of the old Estes Sci Fi kits, both fighters and bigger ships. So why don't we do something about it. Let's have our own little unofficial "DESCON" right here. No prizes (except for the fact that we'll all get access to a lot of cool new designs! ). The rules I propose are that we stick to currently available Estes parts (nose cones and tubes) plus home-made transitions, centering rings, and any other parts that can be made from cardstock, cardboard, or paper. No plastic model parts or anything that can't be scratchbuilt - the idea is that ANYONE can build these things out of commonly available parts. Also, you gotta publish the plans for everyone to build.
BTW, I suggest Estes parts not as a slight to any of the other manufacturers, but simply because they are available just about everywhere. Yeah - I know not EVERYONE has a hobby shop where they can buy the parts packs, but they are still, unfortunately, more available than Flis, Semroc, Totally Tubular, BMS or any of the other parts people. I'm thinking of designs here I can build with either a designer's special or a couple of kitbashed kits.
So Whatchaz think?
Greg
BTW, I suggest Estes parts not as a slight to any of the other manufacturers, but simply because they are available just about everywhere. Yeah - I know not EVERYONE has a hobby shop where they can buy the parts packs, but they are still, unfortunately, more available than Flis, Semroc, Totally Tubular, BMS or any of the other parts people. I'm thinking of designs here I can build with either a designer's special or a couple of kitbashed kits.
So Whatchaz think?
Greg