...Is an NCRBE Big Brute.

This model will be a replacement for the one I lost at NSL 2017.

In order to get the correct color paint for the body I had to buy a case of Krylon Pewter Grey.

I guess I'll have quite a few future rockets painted Pewter Grey.

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Bob
S.A.M. # 0014

Now *that* is dedication.

Another "It's taking longer than I expected" model is completed.

True, it didn't take 26 years but it should have been finished in two weeks instead of four.

Here is my new NCRBE Big Brute model painted with Krylon Pewter Grey as was the actual photo model.

My only change to the kit was replacing the kit motor retainer with one of the newer Estes 29mm motor retainers (Thank you John Boren).

The original kit motor retainer would only work with NCRBE F62/G70 DarkStar motors.
The newer motor retainer will work with AeroTech motors.

Again, first flight at NARAM-60. Perhaps I will finally get to fly an AeroTech G75 Metalstorm motor with this model.

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Bob
S.A.M. # 0014

What did you fly it on that you lost it? It's kind of a big clunky rocket - at least mine is. IMHO a G125-5 is the best motor for the Big Brute.

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-Wolfram v. Kiparski
NAR 28643 - TRA 15520
MTMA Section #606 President

The Krylon Interior-Exterior acrylic lacquer paint I loved in the 90s is available in cases online, rebranded by Krylon as Acryli-Quik. (Maybe what you bought?) And John Boren likes Krylon Tough Coat Sandable Primer, also online only, meaning you essentially want to buy it by the case to get free shipping. We should all bring some of these paints for trading at NSL.

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Lee Reep
NAR 55948

Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor
In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold!
Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp

Maybe 'lost' isn't the right word or phrase...

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Bob
S.A.M. # 0014

Here's a picture of my Big Brute at NSL 2017 awaiting launch on an AeroTech G142-6 motor.

It sat out in the sun for 20-30 minutes before launching.

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Bob
S.A.M. # 0014

At ignition that model really got moving!

I was surprised that I was able to get a picture.

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Bob
S.A.M. # 0014

Up was good.

Down not so good.

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Bob
S.A.M. # 0014

There are other ways to check soil compaction.

Dang, first flight crashes hurt worst.

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I love sanding.