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scigs30 02-01-2010 07:51 AM

Vintage Estes EAC Viper build
 
This is a neat little kit that comes with a lot of paper work for the Estes club. Also comes with peel and stick decals.


mycrofte 02-01-2010 10:19 AM

I got that "club" kit when I joined as a kid. Unfortunately, it's all been lost over the years from to many moves...

When did they quit doing that anyway?

tbzep 02-01-2010 01:27 PM

I think 1986 was the last year for EAC. They later came out with another club, ESP, I think around 1991. It came with the Yankee Clipper.

scigs30 02-04-2010 09:41 PM

This was a fun build and ready for the primer, but we have rain on the way so I will see what happens. Basic construction, Elmers Glue-ALL for the basic build, Estes traditional tri-fold rubber shock cord, 3 coats of Aerogloss Balsa Sealer for smooth fins. Will spray primer, old formula Krylon Glossy white and yellow trim. For the Pink/Magenta paint, I will try Testors.



A Fish Named Wallyum 02-04-2010 10:02 PM

I have several parachutes in this style, but none that were still attached like this one. What are the little pennants on the right side?

scigs30 02-04-2010 10:21 PM

Supposed to be flags when displaying the rocket.

STRMan 02-04-2010 10:32 PM

I wonder if anyone has a good scan of the iron on shirt decal. I'd love to try to get a guy that scans in and makes T-shirts at the flea market to make me a duplicate.

A Fish Named Wallyum 02-04-2010 11:03 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by STRMan
I wonder if anyone has a good scan of the iron on shirt decal. I'd love to try to get a guy that scans in and makes T-shirts at the flea market to make me a duplicate.


Already taken care of. ;)
http://www.oldrocketplans.com/pubs/...EAC_Iron-On.pdf

Leo 02-05-2010 12:27 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by scigs30
Supposed to be flags when displaying the rocket.


Actualy, the parachute was designed for the Cold Power Land Rocket line and depicts a dragster chute. The flags are racing flags.

Rocketflyer 02-05-2010 12:03 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by A Fish Named Wallyum



Thanks Bill! :)


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