...One of the original Estes Pro Series kits.

A 1992 vintage Impulse model powered by two D12-5 or D12-7 motors.
This was one of the first production run kits. Later releases would feature longer motor hooks for use with the (Infamous) Estes E15 motors.

I discovered the model in one of my many unbuilt kit storage boxes.

It appears that I had done a great deal of work on the model before it was packed away.

The two body tubes had been joined, the motor mount built and installed and the shock cord anchor in place.

The fins had their spruce edges cut and attached.

Al parts had been sanded and sealed. Very clean and smooth.

I figured I might as well finish it.

I did round the leading edge spruce piece on all the fins and then attached the fins to the body tubes.
The fins featured tabs which went through pre-cut slots in the body tube, slid into side braces on the motor mount and the tab glued to the motor mount tubes.
I wanted to use Titebond glue but I was worried about the tight fit of the fin tabs into the side braces allowing the Titebond to 'grab' before I had the fins set in place. I went with a lite use of 30 minute epoxy.

Next I will add the fin fillets and attach the launch lugs.

After that, it's primer time!

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Bob
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