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Old 04-20-2017, 08:26 PM
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This kit was a favorite of mine. I had the original of this, the K-27. I wasn't crazy about the shroud for the lower part of nose cone, and I certainly don't remember tapering the fins. That would have been way above my skill level at age 13 or 14.

I'm actually building the new Estes Honest John now -- really nice kit, by the way. Fifty years later, I've decided to taper the fins on this one. The laminated design of the fins makes it much easier.

I'll be interested to see your completed model.
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Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor
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