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Old 01-21-2010, 03:02 PM
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Rick,

glad you like it. It certainly is a tank/feels hefty, but I'm hoping it'll launch just fine on C-power.

This design was a different approach for me this time. Usually, I layout all my designs in MS Powerpoint so that I can get an idea of scale and proportion. This also helps with making fin patterns and tube marking guides. However, this time I literally just started holding up spare pieces that I had in my parts box from other kits I'd cannabalized.

The main wings? Clipped fins from an Estes LoadStar booster.
The three central fins? From an Estes Venom.
The four outer fin tips? Trimmed Estes Alpha fins.

I originally was thinking that the angles on the side tubes would face upwards, but once I turned it over 180 degrees, I knew I had the look....

Later,
EV
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