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Old 10-09-2015, 12:19 AM
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I’ve built a total of 6 of these models now in the past week for test flying and I just wanted to show one of the design features I incorporated into the model. One of the first steps in building this model is applying the vacuum formed wrap around the body tube. When it comes time to glue on the fins simply apply glue to the inside of the fins and place it over the raised areas on the wrap. All four fins will be perfectly aligned. If you look closely you can see the fins are two piece right down the center since for this photo I didn’t glue the halves together.

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John,

That's just truly outstanding craftsmanship on behalf of us all!

This is a REALLY impressive kit. I've pointed out in several venues that this looks to be far superior to the old Centuri kit. Your work is simply superb!

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Old 10-09-2015, 04:26 AM
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Default Little Joe II Instructions ???

Are the assembly instructions for the new Estes Little Joe II available on line ????
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Old 10-09-2015, 07:11 AM
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John, you are causing my multiple-Joe-syndrome to flare up!
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Old 10-09-2015, 09:11 AM
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instructions for the new Estes Little Joe II available on line



Not Yet, they are being updated with a few last minute changes.



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Old 10-09-2015, 10:49 AM
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John you are such a tease!!! Like holding raw meat just above the water surface of a pool or piranhas

I am trying to build a sim file for this...my weight comes up to something like 6.5 oz empty...of course I am guessing at the thicknesses of the molded capsule, main body tube, etc. Do you happen to have a RS file or the component weights?

I can't wait for late December!!!
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Old 10-09-2015, 10:54 AM
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Great stuff, John!

I officially asked my family to put the model on my Christmas list.


Good idea, and maybe a 2nd one for Valentines Day? Just to be safe, maybe even a 3rd in the Easter basket ...

They say this winter could be a tough one. I say "No problem!"

I have a huge inventory of kits, and they will likely stay in storage due my greater desire to do builds of this LJII and the new Honest John.

We are remodeling the lower level of our home, so I'll try to devote a little time to that!
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Old 10-09-2015, 12:55 PM
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I am trying to build a sim file for this


There is a lot of plastic in this model. The thin vacuum form wrap is over .6 ounces all by itself. Apart from the Apollo Capsule all this weight is behind the Balance Point which means added clay to the nose to get it to balance ready to fly. Larger motors require more nose weight. You can expect a ready to fly weight of 8.3 ounces if built per the kit. The balance point is at the same 6.25" from the rear end of the main body tube as the old Centuri model.


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Old 10-10-2015, 01:08 AM
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As much as I love how Estes/Hobbico is listening to us with bringing back great kits of the past, I wish they would do the same regarding motors.
If we can't have the B14 back, at least bring back the C5 and B8....pleeeeeease !
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Old 10-10-2015, 06:45 AM
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It's been about 40 years in coming that is for sure! Great Job to Estes and staff for bring back the 1/45 Scale Little Joe II.

How about this Estes 1/45 Scale Saturn 1B next? Sure would hate to have to clone her myself.


Again, great job Estes!!! Great day for all us Born Again Rocketeers.
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Old 10-10-2015, 08:56 AM
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John, this looks fantastic! I'm really enjoying the scale kits from Estes. I'm finally getting around to building the PS Nike Smoke, just bought a Mercury Redstone, will pick up a HoJo as soon as it shows up at my LHS, and probably 2 of these. It'll look great next to my 1:64 Saturn V, even wth the different scale. Will it be packaged in a box?
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