Hi everyone,
a few months ago, I set out on an adventure to build a 2x Mars Lander. This has been a real learning experience as I'm doing from scratch. I learned after I started that this is a pretty popular kit to supersize - there's even some kits. But, since I had already started the scratch build, I was committed to finishing. I have all of the parts, except the extra long 1/4 inch launch lug. Does anyone know where I can acquire? It needs to be 16.5 inches long. I appreciate any help.

Don.

Can't you roll your own? Stout paper around a dowel, some epoxy to stiffen things up further?

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Bill's idea should work, too.....and be less expensive.

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Build floor: Centuri Mini Dactyl Estes - Low Boom SST Semroc - Marauder, Shrike, SST Shuttle

In paint: Canaroc Starfighter Scorpion Estes F-22 Air Superiority Fighter, Multi-Roc, Solar Sailer II, Xarconian Cruiser Semroc Cyber III

Ready to fly: Estes - Solar Sailer II Semroc - Earmark, Groonie Der V 1/2

Styrene tube from the local hobby shop would have been my first thought.


Bill

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Thanks everyone, some excellent ideas. I think I'll try the paper first, if that's a bust, I'll try the link. appreciate the feedback.

Aluminum tube from your local hardware store might fit the bill as well.

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I use cheap aluminum arrow shafts for my 1/4" lugs. Hit the area that will be glued with a file or coarse sandpaper to knock off the clear coat and rough it up. Use epoxy. No spirals, no paint prep.

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