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Old 09-01-2018, 12:38 PM
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Here they are finished.

The Firefly (closest to camera) is covered in tissue in a red/orange/yellow hambre scheme. The fuse is natural wood with a cardstock reenforcement of the nose and dowel area. I'll wrap golfer's lead tape around the nose for balancing and it'll be ready to fly.

The X-13 is covered in orange Monokote as per the original. The fuse is hand-painted with Tamiya black acrylic as it appears that the original Vashon kit had a black stick as well. It also has a single wrap of cardstock around the nose and dowel but it balances without any lead. It hand-launches perfectly and glides well. Monkote'ing the tiny tail pieces was certainly a challenge. Although the Monokote is heavier than tissue, it looks better and probably adds more strength. The overall weight should be lower on the X-13 because it needs no ballast.


Maybe a launch next weekend, weather permitting.
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