This design is inspired by Chris Timm and and the movie The Last Starfighter. Thanks to Chris recently posting pics of the Gunstar from the movie I had my doubts on wiether that GunStar would be stable in a short stubby version. I had to lengthen it somewhat for stability but is seems to fly well enough. The newly available Semroc CN-715 cone and nozzle set really make this design look good .

Enjoy and Thanks Again, JP.

James Pierson
NAR# 77907

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I remember this movie. Too bad Zaxon wasn't set up that way. I KILLED on that game.

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Bill Eichelberger
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Build floor: Estes - Low Boom SST Semroc - Marauder, Shrike, SST Shuttle

In paint: Canaroc Starfighter Scorpion Centuri Mini Dactyl 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

Nice version, JP. I'm impressed that with all that drag, the model still gets off on a 36" rod. Not bad Dv's, either, all things considered.

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Jim - very cool! Loved that movie back when.

Did you actually model a pilot in the cockpit ???

... Bill

Yep, it's a self portrait .

James Pierson
NAR# 77907