Vintage Estes Sizzler Built

[SCIGS30]

Here is another vintage Estes kit built out of the bag, finished in 3 days. This is a simple build but actually produces a nice looking rocket. I kept with my KISS methods of building. Built per the plans with simple white glue. Balsa sealed with 2 coats of Brodak balsa sealer then after an hour sanded nice and smooth. I sealed the fins and built the rocket in the first day. Of course this is a classic die cut kit, so I had to spend some time cleaning up the rough balsa. Next day I shot Krylon Acryli Quik Gloss white with no primer. Next day I masked the white and sprayed Krylon gloss black followed by the decals.

 

[SCIGS30]

The decals went on with no major issues and she is nice and lite.

 

[Moldie]

One of my favourite, if not favourite, kits.

Excellent job on the build.

 

[AfterBurners]

As always a beautiful build! So whats next?

 

[PXR5]

Very nice

 

[SCIGS30]

My next build is the vintage Estes Harpoon

 

[SCooke123]

Turned out really nice.

 

[regent]

Very nice, sharp.

What do you use to clean the brushes used with the Brodak s/s or is it a one time use?

 

[jrap330]

The fins and nose cone, maybe my favorite Estes nose cone, nice and long make this a classic Estes kit. 10 Years ago, I brought 2 at Walmart and attached them together for my Sizzler 2x. Added weight to nose cone because I was unsure about stability and she lifts off nice and true. I filled in the fin slots from upper tube with scrap balsa and wood filler. Not perfect and no where as nice as your rocket but I am proud of it. For me, a modified build.

 

[Back_at_it]

My next build is the vintage Estes Harpoon

Me too. I picked up an original nosecone from someone on facebook and just downloaded the fin template. Going to start the build in a couple of weeks. I prefer resurrecting older rockets and building upscales to buying new models.