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Old 05-25-2017, 11:39 AM
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Default Vintage Estes Exocet MM38 build

Moving onto my next build is the Estes Exocet, all the parts look to be in good shape and there is a lot of wood to be sealed, other than that looks to be a simple build. I am moving right along with my builds and that includes my vintage freeflight builds like this Sterling Piper Cub J-3.
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Old 05-31-2017, 08:37 PM
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So far the build is going with no issue, pretty simple but a lot of balsa to seal. Built out of the bag with parts still in good shape. The balsa is sealed with 4 coats of Brodak balsa sealer and fillets have been added. I am planning on putting the primer coat on tomorrow.
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Old 05-31-2017, 08:56 PM
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Lookin' purdy! Are you planning on a different paint scheme or keep it original
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Old 05-31-2017, 10:29 PM
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Never understood why Estes didn't align the control fins and wings, as with the real missile. I guess to make it more visually interesting?
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Old 06-01-2017, 09:56 AM
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I noticed that about the fins also. I plan on painting just like the face card.
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Old 06-01-2017, 10:44 AM
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Never understood why Estes didn't align the control fins and wings, as with the real missile. I guess to make it more visually interesting?

Makes me wonder if there was a prototype with offset fins. If there ever was, I never saw a photo or drawing. I'm leaning toward creative license.
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Old 06-01-2017, 10:46 AM
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This model practically screams for a two stage conversion......
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Old 06-03-2017, 07:28 PM
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Here she is painted and ready for the decals in the next day or so. I sprayed a coat of grey primer followed by Acryli-Quik Gloss Orange and Black.
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Old 06-04-2017, 05:46 PM
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The plans are online, but here is the decal that is missing online.
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Old 06-04-2017, 06:35 PM
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Here she is all done, another fun vintage build. Since there are only 2 decals, applying them went fast and they went on smooth for older decals. It may be a week or so before I start my next vintage build.
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