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Old 11-26-2011, 11:04 AM
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what does it fly on 18mm?

What is the size of the airframe?

It seems like a pretty intense build?

Yes, it comes with an 18mm motor mount for the BT-55 airframe. Pretty intense if you have not made pods before. Otherwise the only difficulty was making the large fins out of up to 3 pieces of spliced balsa wood. A fun challenge!
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Old 11-26-2011, 11:11 AM
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How did you spray the finish? I'm kind of old school and have been hand painting my rockets since I was a kid. But seriously- how do you get the good clean lines using a painting tape? I've also been having trouble with the QCC explorer and the painting. I'll be happy with any suggestions. I made these when i was in 5th-7th grades and again when my kids were young. I am once again- at 57 - building more and have been having some trouble with the painting.

You can also check out http://www.apogeerockets.com/Educat...wsletter167.pdf - Look for the article "Tip of the Fin"
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Old 11-26-2011, 03:13 PM
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Personally, I think the high-end modelling tape is a waste of money. I use Scotch Painter's Tape for delicate surfaces (with the orange core) exclusively. I shot the tan on mine with Rustoleum #7771 Sand enamel.
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Old 11-28-2011, 11:18 PM
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That's a beautiful build. how did you paint those crisp lines or what did you use to mask the rounded head? amazing...
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