I am just getting ready to start this kit and thought I'd ask for any and all advice. I have not built any Aerotech kits before so this is all new territory for me. I have not built a kit using the CA glue that the directions say to use. I do not want to mess this kit up since I shelled out over a 100 clams for it.

Looking at the directions it all seems straight forward enough but if anyone has built one of these and encountered any issues or little quirks I'd definitely like to hear about it. I've had the thing laid out on my table for a week now and all I've done is stare at it cos I'm scared I'm gonna screw it up. There are a couple of sheets in the instructions that I'm not real sure about. They are templates for placing the antennas or something and then the decal instructions... well, I need to go back over those again too because they are not real clear to me. Apparently there are two different decal schemes but I don't really know what's best to use.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

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SAM #0354

Here is a link to a review on EMRR of this rocket:


http://www.rocketreviews.com/aerote...ken-bracey.html

Thank you!

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SAM #0354

My personal taste, but think 'epoxy' not CA. CA is fine for little stuff and R/C apps. I think it is too unforgiving in the larger rocket realm, plus it tends to be a bit brittle. I like the longer setting type (30 minutes) because it penetrates well and gives you plenty of time to make corrections. Quite strong.

Enjoy the build! A Saturn V or worse, a Saturn 1B, is a lot harder to construct.
Since you have not built one this size yet, it will be immensely satisfying when you are done. It's a great semi-scale model, too!
Pics as you go???

Allen

This rocket has plastic fins and internal fin tabs. Manage landing speed.

"Use wood parts." - Just Jerry

Do NOT use epoxy for AeroTech kits!

AeroTech kits are designed and assembled differently than traditional hobby rocket kits.

Just follow the instructions and use medium CA adhesive.

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Bob
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