Well not really a build just a few pictures. I do not clone very many rockets, I would rather build the original kit but this is the exception. I thought I had the entire Centuri Strike Force collection, but when I went to look I had all the kits except the Sam-3, and I really wanted to build it. I also figured it would be a great time to try Sig Balsa sealer and not have to use it on a vintage kit for the first time. I noticed when doing some research Centuri came out with 2 Sam-3 rockets, the one I am building was the first. Also Semroc came out with a clone but it was build different than the Centuri instructions. So I ordered all the parts from Semroc including the laser cut fins and balsa nose. I'm one of the few that is not crazy about laser cut parts, but I understand why companies have gone to laser cutting. The parts from Semroc are top notch, though the balsa laser cut sheet is soft balsa, I like the harder balsa. I built the rocket per the old Centuri plans with no issues and decided to seal the balsa after the model was built. I used Sig balsa sealer thinned 50/50 with thinner and took 4 coats for a smooth finish. I then tried to match the paint to what is recommended on the Centuri plans and came up with Model Master Camouflage grey, Modern Sand and Earth all in spray paints. The plans call for colors that were once produced by Pactra and are no longer made. As you can see she is all painted and I have the decals drawn up and ready to print on the Alps printer. Someday I hope to buy the original Centuri Sam-3, just have to wait for eBay.

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