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Old 12-09-2017, 03:41 PM
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The Semroc Mini Centurion is getting it’s first coat of paint.

While the paint is drying, I decided to start on my next model.

Which is: An original Centuri Centurion kit.

It was with great anticipation that I opened the nearly 40 year old kit package.

The parts showed signs of their long confinement in the package.

The rubber shock cord broke when I gave it a tug (Have to replace it).

The body tubes were faded. The main tube had creases in it.

The die-cut fins fell out of the balsa. The material seems to be either 1/16th or 3/32nd balsa.
The die was somewhat dull. the fins were dried out and I had to be careful sanding them.

The plastic parachute was stuck together but did peel apart okay.

Other than replacing the shock cord I plan to use all the original parts.
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