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Forum: Projects
Yesterday, 04:08 PM
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Vintage Estes Mars Snooper BuildI found this kit in my closet, a old Mars Snooper in great condition. I also have the original in storage with the paper tag, but it is not opened. Now I have not decided if I want to paint it... |
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Forum: Projects
Yesterday, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 5
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Yes, I have a ton of vintage kits and they are...Yes, I have a ton of vintage kits and they are all begging to be opened, built and flown. This build was pretty straight forward. I don't really like fiber fins, but they do finish fast. I brush on... |
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Forum: Projects
Yesterday, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 363
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Aerogloss balsa sealer. I don't like the fumes...Aerogloss balsa sealer. I don't like the fumes from CA so rarely use it. |
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Forum: Projects
05-22-2013, 06:11 PM
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Forum: Projects
05-22-2013, 04:06 PM
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Vintage Centuri Buck Rogers Laser Lance BuildWell, I couldn't build both Vintage Centuri kits and not the third one. So I opened up one of my Laser Lance kits and will begin working on it today. The Doctor said I am healing well but will not... |
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Forum: Projects
05-22-2013, 03:52 PM
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Forum: Projects
05-22-2013, 03:50 PM
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The paint has dried so I went ahead and put on...The paint has dried so I went ahead and put on the decals. I love building Vintage Estes rockets but their old decals are not as good as these old Centuri Decals. These decals don't fall apart like... |
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Forum: Projects
05-21-2013, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 363
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She is all painted and ready for decals tomorrow....She is all painted and ready for decals tomorrow. I sprayed one coat of white primer, sanded down followed by 2 coats of flat white and 2 coats of gloss white. The decal on the left came with the... |
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Forum: Projects
05-20-2013, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 84
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I would like to build the actual kit without...I would like to build the actual kit without replacing the motor tubes if possible. |
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Forum: Projects
05-20-2013, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 84
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scigs30
FSI Echo 1 questionReading another thread I saw this bird and I became interested in building one. I know it uses a larger motor that is no longer produced. If I build the actual kit, could I just make an adapter... |
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Forum: Projects
05-19-2013, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Projects
05-19-2013, 01:57 PM
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Forum: Projects
05-19-2013, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 363
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I am almost done with this build, just have to...I am almost done with this build, just have to add more fillets and then off to the paint shop. The landing gear is interesting and makes for a nice stand. All in all a fun build even though she is... |
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Forum: Projects
05-19-2013, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 743
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Here is the cleaned up decal. I can make a...Here is the cleaned up decal. I can make a better Canadian leaf, but I was trying to make it look like the original model decal. |
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Forum: Projects
05-18-2013, 09:35 PM
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Views: 743
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scigs30
I really like the Echo 1, not too crazy about the...I really like the Echo 1, not too crazy about the markings but a nice rocket anyway. Doug, your colors look great and A Fish Named Wallyum your builds look really nice. Since I am a Estes builder... |
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Forum: Projects
05-18-2013, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 363
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scigs30
When I am not in pain I am able to do a little...When I am not in pain I am able to do a little more work. This is the tough part of the build, trying to keep everything straight and lined up. This would probably be easier if the cardstock was... |
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Forum: Projects
05-18-2013, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Projects
05-18-2013, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 363
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scigs30
Vintage Centuri Buck Rogers Starfighter BuildI had Hernia surgery a couple of days ago and still recovering but decided to work on a rocket. This kit is in great condition and the decals look useable. The secret to the build so far is to... |
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Forum: Wanted: Dead or Alive!
05-18-2013, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 371
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I am also looking for a Centuri Buck Rogers...I am also looking for a Centuri Buck Rogers Starfighter kit in good condition, I am building one right now and would like a second. Thank you. |
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Forum: Current Kit Talk
05-14-2013, 05:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 214
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scigs30
Those are nice kits, I bought a set from the...Those are nice kits, I bought a set from the seller. I wish Estes would go back to the old red and white AlphaIII kit. |
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Forum: Projects
05-12-2013, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Projects
05-12-2013, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 393
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I have been busy but I finally finished the...I have been busy but I finally finished the Marauder. The plans call for red primer so that is what I used for the color. I sprayed one coat and sanded smooth then shot a second coat for touch up... |
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Forum: Projects
05-01-2013, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Projects
04-30-2013, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 393
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scigs30
Vintage Centuri Buck Rogers Marauder BuildI have collected a few of these kits over the years including the other 2 Centuri Buck Rogers Kits. I always thought these were neat looking but I am not to impressed with the paper parts, oh well. ... |
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Forum: Projects
04-23-2013, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 530
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scigs30
Its been busy but I finally finished the Long...Its been busy but I finally finished the Long John Silver. Fun easy build. 4 coats of Balsa sealer on the fins, one coat of gray primer and one coat of black primer followed by Krylon Silver. The... |
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