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Old 03-19-2017, 09:50 PM
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Default Vintage Estes 1368 Comet build

I know this is a easy boring build for most, but for me it is a vintage Estes kit so it will be fun. Also I need something easy since the next week or so is going to be busy and I still have to get through my stack of vintage kits.
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Old 03-19-2017, 11:03 PM
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Interesting, a Cobra 1500 kit without the two top tubes. The fin sheet was also used on the Antares (1278).
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Old 03-20-2017, 07:07 AM
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I always thought this was a Vigilante kit without the first stage.
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Old 03-20-2017, 10:58 AM
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I always thought this was a Vigilante kit without the first stage.


It is with different decals... LOL

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Old 03-20-2017, 11:49 AM
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The Antares, Vigilante, Cobra 1500, and Comet used several of the same parts. The latter three varied only in tube counts, with the Vigilante adding a booster.
The Comet truly is a Vigilante minus the booster and use of different decals.
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Old 03-20-2017, 12:54 PM
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Nothing boring about this !
Didn't you know every time you build a vintage kit you turn back the hands of time ?

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Old 03-20-2017, 01:34 PM
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I used the Comet in many of my model rocket classes for 5th and 6th grade kids. 42 per class, 7 schools, 2 per year. I also used other similar kits. Larger kits are easier to build and go lower in school yards. Kids have an easier time with 4 fin rockets. Estes should re-release it for schools. I would recommend pre-cutting the fin marking guide and the SCM as U.S. Rockets does.

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I still have a vintage Comet in my rocket box, albeit slightly truncated because of a B6-4 that didn't eject. It's remarkably light and a great performer. Best wishes with your build.
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Old 03-21-2017, 06:35 PM
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I forgot to take pictures of the built model and I am bummed because that is the best part for me, bare balsa, card board all put together. With the old yellowing parts it really has a nostalgia feel about it. I once again used Brodak sealer and once again I am impressed with the smoothness of the balsa. I shot a coat of cheap non filler grey primer and she is ready for the top coats of Old Krylon Blue. I had to use my cell phone for the pictures. Painting may wait a few days since we are expecting rain.
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Old 03-21-2017, 09:39 PM
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Build a booster for it and you will have a Vigil-Comet (or Comilante)
If you do that, you need to put a Charles Bronson "Paul Kersey" face decal on it somewhere.
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