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Thanks. In that case, I'm guessing my question wil never appear.
Or be answered.
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Upgrade NowThanks. In that case, I'm guessing my question wil never appear.
His only other listing is a Phoenix that is 15% larger than the Estes version. The diameter is 3 inches and it uses a plastic Estes nose cone. I have never heard of a 3 inch Estes nose cone for the Phoenix. The 2.6 inch Phoenix nose cones are hard to find, so where did he get a 3 incher?
Look at bottom right corner of drawing.........our very own George Gassaway drew them...LOL
Wonder if HE knows about this.?
"You will get the number 2 kit."
BTW - the BT-80 cone is easy to find..... if you buy the BT-80 V-2. Not the cheapest way , but a way (years back, the "Canadian Arrow" X-Prize contender, which looked like a V-2, was sold by Estes as a re-decaled version of their old BT-80 V-2 kit. I bought several at Hobby Lobby using 50% off coupons, mainly to get the nose cones).
- George Gassaway
Dear rengeeri,
If I have to relist it, I will include more photos.
- 2015forsn
Why is everyone so interested in picking this guy's listings apart? At best he does not have a clue and does not know the answers. At worst he is a bit of a fraud and he will either lie or just not answer. Nobody here is likely to buy from him, and anyone likely to buy from him is probably not going to see these questions. I mean, if tormenting an eBay seller is fun, have at it. I just don't see the point beyond sharing the warning that this guy is probably marginal at best.
I got a response today to my request for a picture of the actual kit, not some other model, and a picture of the parts. it's not really an answer, but a response:
He's got some photos up of what does appear to be his project. He's also dropped the price down from $425.00 to $375.00. After all the brow beating, he seems to be coming through with something. He's got my interest now. I've emailed him saying that he did a good job of posting pics and asked when they will out and how many initially. I actually find myself standing in line more so than earlier. I hope he keeps this going.
Interesting. When I was working out the 1/32 dimensions, I worked out that the Service Module would be over 4.8". I didn't list it since while there was a not quite right 4.6" tube around (I think still around), there could be other options such as say a 3.75" plastic tube. So I see now that the SM is molded together with the Adapter shroud, with a 2-piece fiberglass mold and some pretty nice detail.
Well, I'm glad to see it's not total fiction. I really hope he gets his act together, as there are still a lot of things left dangling. I mean how did he expect to ship a kit immediately to anyone who bought the listing that just ended, when there's no pics of all the parts (Escape Tower, Fins, other details) or the actual assembled model of that kit? Or the new listing ending Thursday, delivery from June 9th to 12?
This is Ebay, have it on hand when you list it, to sell it now, to ship it tomorrow, not Kickstarter.
New listing link with the new pics:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-32-scale...ll-laser-cut-parts-working-LES-/191590311117?
+1! As a retired ME for the Atlas/Centaur and Shuttle programs these are extremely accurate for a hobby based drawing, reflecting what must have been hours and hours of research. For those who don't know, George is a national treasure when it comes to model rocketry and we are so lucky to have him here! Thanks, George, for all you've done for us in the past and for posting here. Kudos on the diet and sorry you got ripped off, but in a way, it's the supreme compliment. Ted-thanks for pointing out this superlative effort on the BP. I really hope this guy gets this project off the ground (pun intended) to get this to market. Looks like he's moved out of the trailer park-maybe there is hope.Much as I hate to admit it and speaking as an architectural draftsman with 50 years of experience, that is a splendid drawing by George.
He's got some photos up of what does appear to be his project. He's also dropped the price down from $425.00 to $375.00. After all the brow beating, he seems to be coming through with something. He's got my interest now. I've emailed him saying that he did a good job of posting pics and asked when they will out and how many initially. I actually find myself standing in line more so than earlier. I hope he keeps this going.
Before I would plop down $375 plus shipping for this unknown quantity, I think I would go with one of these established vendors and use these kits as a guide for an upscaled scratch build. At least you'd end up with a nice 1:48 or 1:70 scale model and not a bag full of wishful thinking.
https://www.redarrowhobbies.com/sat1b.html ( 1.5 upscale )
https://www.apogeerockets.com/Rocke...h=1_87&zenid=230a0e78dc29c2b08c26ad4813e33de6 (2.1875 upscale)
I assume there are other kits by other vendors? Caveat emptor.
It looks like the one comes with a scale model girl too, which is a nice bonus.
Sheri. A whole nuther can o worms. Her ban/meltdown preceded my time here.
Adrian
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