tnrocketman
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First Impressions:
Very nice oversized box with packing peanuts to ship it in. Then I opened it.
They really mean business! That is a LOC 29MM MMT for a body tube. Very sturdy! And I like that they include a 24mm adapter-- because that is likely what I will fly in it. The tip of the balsa NC is blunted-- this is probably not intentional, but I wouldn't be trying to maintain a razor point like that, anyway. I am going to have to reinforce it-- maybe try some wood hardener?
The basswood fins and BT fin slots are laser cut and perfect looking. The packaging is also very nice-- this kit would look great hanging from a store peg. The instructions seem clear and written with a novice in mind.
I started out by sanding all the tubes lightly, and beginning construction of the 24mm adapter.
More later!
BTW, I was REALLY surprised to see that Semroc is located in Knightdale , NC. I have traveled there MANY times on business where my company has offices and until recently a plant. It is not that big a town-- I keep wondering where exactly they are... Anybody from that neck of the woods know more about their actual location?
-tnrocketman
Very nice oversized box with packing peanuts to ship it in. Then I opened it.
They really mean business! That is a LOC 29MM MMT for a body tube. Very sturdy! And I like that they include a 24mm adapter-- because that is likely what I will fly in it. The tip of the balsa NC is blunted-- this is probably not intentional, but I wouldn't be trying to maintain a razor point like that, anyway. I am going to have to reinforce it-- maybe try some wood hardener?
The basswood fins and BT fin slots are laser cut and perfect looking. The packaging is also very nice-- this kit would look great hanging from a store peg. The instructions seem clear and written with a novice in mind.
I started out by sanding all the tubes lightly, and beginning construction of the 24mm adapter.
More later!
BTW, I was REALLY surprised to see that Semroc is located in Knightdale , NC. I have traveled there MANY times on business where my company has offices and until recently a plant. It is not that big a town-- I keep wondering where exactly they are... Anybody from that neck of the woods know more about their actual location?
-tnrocketman