Rama Lama Ram Jet a Ding Dong (#1994) A Forensic Exploration of Estes' 1988 Masterpie

[Overeasy123]

So, I started assembly in the Spring of 2013 (probably earlier), I'm guessing, that's when I dated the Nose Cones that I ordered for them. Looks like the usual construction methods: CWF, TBMTG, Filler Primer, Aerogloss Dope. Looks as though the latter has bubbled on the Fins, I'm sure they'll finish-up fine with primer. The Ram Jet Internal Fins look raw with CWF, they'll require a Dope-y Finish. Looks like a PITA X 3.



-Eric B

 

[Overeasy123]

Before spraying Primer, you can see that I marked the tubes with pencil and masked for Fins & Launch Lugs with the appropriately-sized Tamiya Tape. The Mylar Engine Hook Cozies were installed, and left floating, to facilitate finishing work. Tube-Ends reinforced with CA. I think it's visible that I moved the Main Fins up a tick to make the aft band of Silver easier to apply. I masked the Fin & Lug Fillets squarely, and used a Popscicle Stick for contouring.

Looks like I gotta Dope the Internal Fins, and spray a Finish Primer Coat all-around.

Then, onto Semi-Gloss White.




-Eric B