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Old 12-22-2008, 01:26 PM
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Default Help with making Estes scale Pershing 1A Fins

Long time lurker, first time poster! Thanks to all whom offer insight on this great site.

I'm in the process of building an Estes scale Pershing 1A rocket from scrath.

Looking for thought's or idea's on how to make the lower fins for this monster!!!!

Any guidance would be greatly appriciated.

Thanks in advance!

Jeff
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Old 12-22-2008, 02:12 PM
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welcome to the forum

Have a look at this thread...

Pershing Fins

Check out post #4. Our very own Sandman has a kit available, but is also very generous when it comes to sharing his drawings. Good luck.

BTW, he does a mighty fine job at turning balsa, so there is always that option for the nose should you get stuck.
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Old 12-22-2008, 03:07 PM
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Jeff that thread posed by foose is a good beginning.

I'll try to find the time during the holidays to make up some fins and post pictures.
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Old 12-22-2008, 05:28 PM
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Jeff that thread posed by foose is a good beginning.

I'll try to find the time during the holidays to make up some fins and post pictures.


Jeff,
Gordon is your man (your Sandman ) for a Pershing NC and fins. You will not be disappointed!. I have his 18mm version built and finished, and it is a beauty.
Be happy to post pics if you want them.
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Old 12-22-2008, 06:51 PM
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Jeff,
Gordon is your man (your Sandman ) for a Pershing NC and fins. You will not be disappointed!. I have his 18mm version built and finished, and it is a beauty.
Be happy to post pics if you want them.
Allen


Agreed 100%. Gordon was very kind in turning a wooden LES w/skirt (1/100 scale) for my
K-36 Estes Saturn - V build (I'd lost the plastic one somewhere over the years). Did a fantastic job, too. Once I get it (the K-36 Saturn - V) flown at least once, I plan to write
an EMRR OOP product review and give him credit. I think I may have a few pics of that LES
in my stash; maybe I'll post below:

Note: The radiator panel around the SM is too long. I'm going to correct the size of them before I get around to flying this model.
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Old 12-22-2008, 07:04 PM
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Thanks for the advice foose, Dave and Allan. Sounds like Sandman is the man indeed!

I have contacted Sandman and he will be making the mose cone for me after the holidays.

With winter arriving here in Virginia, looks like a good project to take on!

I have the 101 body tubes in hand as well as the BT 50 and 3 24mm motor mounts.

If anyone has built one of these, any Tips or trade secrets are more than welcome!

Thanks for the scale drawing as well Sandman!
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Old 12-27-2008, 12:26 AM
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I scratchbuilt one a few years ago and have pics of the fin construction , mabey you can glean a couple ideas from it.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v...ershing%2029mm/
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