I have too many rockets that I’ve built and just never painted. So I’m trying to rectify that.
Model Rocket Building
BSG 1.6x Colonial Viper
I still have a little more to do. This is about a 1.6X upscale of the Estes Colonial Viper. Main tubes are BT-60. I offset the 24mm motor mount, I remember the the original I had as a kid tended to arch over and my research supports that memory, so Continue Reading
Centuri KB-7 Arrow 300
This was a really quick build, the Estes Fin Alignment Guide helped make quick work of the 12 fins. I bought this as an open kit, it was missing the fin sheets, but Semroc to the rescue! The long ST-8 was a little roughed up on one end, but the Continue Reading
PERSHING 1A ESTES MAXI-BRUTE CLONE Launch!
Launched it this past Sunday afternoon on a 29mm Econojet F42-4T. Perfect flight and recovery! 4 second delay was just right. Used two 24 inch chutes.
Pershing 1A Estes Maxi-Brute Clone Part 9
As I got further into the assembly it became apparent it was going to be significantly heavier than I expected as it approached 500 grams, so I did switch gears on the engine mount. Luckily I was able to cut out the 24 mm mount without too much trouble and Continue Reading
KC-25 Centuri Honest John Clone
Several years ago I assembled the parts I needed to clone the Centuri KC-25 Honest John. While an older build I decided to share the build here, especially since I just finally got around to painting it almost 12 years later! I’ve always liked the Honest John, the Estes Maxi Continue Reading
Pershing 1A Estes Maxi-Brute Clone Part 8
I finished it last night. I used vinyl stickers from Stickershock. Of course after I got all the stickers on I realized I forgot to paint the top of the nose white. Doh! But that’s okay. I might spray it with some dull coat to make the decals not so Continue Reading
Pershing II Rebuild Part 4
After a number of failed attempts, I finally got this to print out good enough for me. Some sanding to clean it up and smooth it out some, and it should be go for gluing the top on and primer.
Pershing 1A Estes Maxi-Brute Clone Part 7
Making real progress now, it’s starting to come together. I’m basically following the Estes plans. I epoxied all 6 fins on. I took my time I did them one at a time to make sure they went on straight, which was easy, as Leo did an excellent job on getting Continue Reading
Pershing 1A Estes Maxi-Brute Clone Part 6
Put the motor mount together. 24mm, I figure if I conclude the E12 won’t lift it, there are 24mm composite options, like the E30. And if I crash it, I might be unhappy, but I can always build another. Since it might fly with an E30, I used a heavy Continue Reading