I posted a few weeks ago that I found an Estes Booster-55 set at Hobby Lobby for $.99. Apparently I was late to that particular party as everyone else seemed to already know about that particular deal at HL, but I digress...
I had no idea what I was going to do with the booster, but when I got home I broke out the spares box and started throwing a bits together. Three tubes and two transitions later I had this:
The idea grew on me. It had a kind of vintage look to it. Sort of like it might have been an "Astron Something" sitting on the moonscape in an old Estes catalog.
After a little thought (and a few Semroc parts) I have something that looks a bit like an X-17/Scout/Saros type launch vehicle. I made conduits down the side to add a little interest and more of a scale look. It is due for a few more scale-ish details and then a typical black, white, silver and day glow red launch vehicle paint job with a few decals tossed in for variety.
Here are a couple of pics:
Gonna go see if HL has any more cheap boosters!
I had no idea what I was going to do with the booster, but when I got home I broke out the spares box and started throwing a bits together. Three tubes and two transitions later I had this:
The idea grew on me. It had a kind of vintage look to it. Sort of like it might have been an "Astron Something" sitting on the moonscape in an old Estes catalog.
After a little thought (and a few Semroc parts) I have something that looks a bit like an X-17/Scout/Saros type launch vehicle. I made conduits down the side to add a little interest and more of a scale look. It is due for a few more scale-ish details and then a typical black, white, silver and day glow red launch vehicle paint job with a few decals tossed in for variety.
Here are a couple of pics:
Gonna go see if HL has any more cheap boosters!
I forgot to look for the boosters when I was in HL on Friday... Dangit!
