Vintage Estes Blue Bird Zero Build

[SCIGS30]

I am off to my next build, so I opened up my Blue Bird and started to build. Looks like a straight forward build and all the parts are in great shape.

 

[InFlight]

The rocket gods will not be pleased building an original BBZ kit.

Just kidding, I envisioned my hands catching fire if I were to open an original BBZ kit to build it.

I'm sure it will look awesome when you're done.

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[Rocketcrab]

The rocket gods will not be pleased building an original BBZ kit.

Just kidding, I envisioned my hands catching fire if I were to open an original BBZ kit to build it.

I'm sure it will look awesome when you're done.

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Not to mention that ALL of the Magic Dust has no been spread to the winds!!!

Hey wait a minute.......don't you produce the BBZ as a kit???

 

[o1d_dude]

The Rocket Gods will be pleased with your sacrifice.

Build progress report?

 

[MarkM]

Rockets are for building and flying regardless if they are new or vintage; NOT collecting dust on an out-of-way shelf in a closet somewhere.

I don't know. Maybe it's me, but I don't see the "thrill" in collecting an unassembled, still-in-the-bag paper, plastic, and balsa rocket. It should be built, painted, and enjoyed being flown.

 

[Buckaroo]

Rockets are for building and flying regardless if they are new or vintage; NOT collecting dust on an out-of-way shelf in a closet somewhere.

I don't know. Maybe it's me, but I don't see the "thrill" in collecting an unassembled, still-in-the-bag paper, plastic, and balsa rocket. It should be built, painted, and enjoyed being flown.

And so it starts...

 

[SCIGS30]

I am almost done with the construction and will post pictures shortly.

 

[SCIGS30]

I have the Blue Bird Zero built and waiting for the fillets to dry. I will begin priming on my next day off.

 

[MarkM]

Always loved the BBZ. Good style, cool graphics, and good paint scheme make for a neat looking rocket.

 

[Pantherjon]

It is on my long list of rockets I missed when not in rocketry that I intend to scratch/clone..

Another nice clean build Scigs!

 

[dr wogz]

It needs a crisp white, and a punchy blue. A light royal, or a faint 'true' blue. There are even a few 'metallic blues' that I've pondered!

Love the BBZ!

 

[Pantherjon]

It needs a crisp white, and a punchy blue. A light royal, or a faint 'true' blue. There are even a few 'metallic blues' that I've pondered!

Love the BBZ!

The Rustoleum Metallic Blue comes to mind!

 

[Micromeister]

Still flying my RedBird Zero from the 80's, but did a "standard" paint scheme BlueBird Zero Micro downscale just so the purest wouldn't pitch a fit...LOL just kidding.

I do prefer the metallic Gold/CandyApple Red over the blue/white tho.

 

[kandsrockets]

Scigs30 good looking build. Looking forward to seeing the bad boy painted. The BBZ is still my fav of all lpr rockets. I liked it so much I did a semi upscale for my L3 and it was called Black Bird Zero (pic below) Micro I love the Red Bird Zero.

 

[GNaroz]

Going to order the clone from InFlight. That was on in the old estes catalogs that I always wanted along with the goblin which I am working on.

 

[Boosterdude]

Never really thought of the BBZ as vintage, but it's a simple to build great flying design. The decals are really neat, and really hook you to build it. This is one I would think that Estes should consider bringing back. However, Inflight's kit is top notch!

 

[MartinVrstal]

Scott...nice upscale. Do you have a build thread anywhere?

 

[kandsrockets]

Scott...nice upscale. Do you have a build thread anywhere?

You can see the build here https://our.rocketryplanet.com/profiles/blogs/black-bird-zero-l3-build-and

 

[SCIGS30]

I will apply the decals tomorrow,

 

[SCIGS30]

I am all done, these old decals were a pain in the *^^&, but after 3 coats of liquid decal film and clear spray they did ok. Once in position I did not have much time to move adjust the decals.

 

[El Cheapo]

WOW!!!!!! Nice Job. Only problem is it looks like it just screams 24mm :y:

 

[kelltym88]

WOW!!!!!! Nice Job. Only problem is it looks like it just screams 24mm :y:

You got that right. Mine just loved those F21's.


Beautiful SCIGS!!

 

[pdooley]

very nice.
i would never have opened the kit.
seeing it finished, maybe building it wasn't so bad an idea.

i wouldn't fly it though!

 

[o1d_dude]

Masterfully done, Hero!

The Rocket Gods ~ARE~ pleased!