My next build is another new kit from Estes. This is a quality kit and should be a fun build.

I really like the looks of the Monarch so I'll be watching this thread.

Press on, scigs.

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I'm just a roadie for the banned...

Do you think the fact it is not a one piece tube has to do with packaging alone? I am not too sure why it is two piece, but then again I am not too sure about anything.

Can't wait to see the build scigs, I am sure it will be another beauty.

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Kurt Knox
NAR #93503
MASA section 576
SAM #0316

The Monarch reminds me of a scaled down Quest Big Betty.

My Monarch is ready for primer. I used balsa filler to fell the Bt. Joint and after some sanding the seam in gone, still wished Estes used a single Bt. The balsa parts are filled with 4 coats of Aerogloss balsa sealer and the fillets are Elmers white glue, all the construction is Elmers White glue.

...................or a REALLY BIG Sky Hook.

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4 out of 3 people struggle with math.

Chemically, alcohol IS a solution.

NAR# 94042
SAM# 0078

Is the total BT length more than 18"? If it is, that may be why two BT sections were used. I don't think I've ever seen a single BT longer than 18" except on a very few scale kits.

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4 out of 3 people struggle with math.

Chemically, alcohol IS a solution.

NAR# 94042
SAM# 0078

I measured it and it is 15 inches.

Great looking work as usual.

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Kurt Knox
NAR #93503
MASA section 576
SAM #0316

I was thinking that as I scrolled up the page, until I got to the nosecone

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Wasn't there another Estes (Centuri?) bird called the Monarch? I woulda sworn an earlier incarnation of the current Guardian was called Monarch, but danged if I can back that up with JimZ, YORP or ninfinger proof

Doug

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