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Old 07-27-2006, 06:50 PM
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Carl,

Let me chime in here.

No matter how long you take to release the S1b it won't be worse than waiting for another S1b I pre-purchased some years ago. That kit took a loooooooong time to come out. It was worth it though. Yours will be too.

If you were to ask for a prepurchase on some kit I bet you'd be surprised how many people would send you money. Not saying you should do this...just a thought. With your reputation I think people would respond.

Wish i could be there at NARAM. I 'd actually planned to finally attend this year and got laid off. I've found another job but lost all my accumulated vacation. Bummer.

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Old 07-29-2006, 11:55 AM
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My Semroc Lil' Hustler got here Thursday. It didn't make the build queue ..... I just had to rip the bag open and build it immediately

The word that best describes this kit: excellent

I do have a question for you guys. Did the Lil' Hustler appear in any catalog photos in these colors between 1967 and 1971? Just curious if this color scheme was derived from a catalog photo or it's just suggested to finish it that way .....
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Old 07-29-2006, 01:40 PM
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The best I can tell there is no way to know until the '69 catalog. At that point they went with a two ink print (black and yellow) that showed that paint scheme...EXCEPT that the payload section just had a narrow yellow band around the top instead of being all yellow. You can see for your self at http://www.ninfinger.org/~sven/rock...a/69cenp82.html.
Hope this helps!
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Old 07-29-2006, 02:00 PM
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The best I can tell there is no way to know until the '69 catalog. At that point they went with a two ink print (black and yellow) that showed that paint scheme...EXCEPT that the payload section just had a narrow yellow band around the top instead of being all yellow. You can see for your self at http://www.ninfinger.org/~sven/rock...a/69cenp82.html.
Hope this helps!


Thanks and yes, I see what you mean. I poked around a little on the Ninfinger site too and found that the Lil' Hustler seems to appear in the back of the 69 catalog behind the X-21 and in front of the Explorer finished to look similar to the Hustler, only maybe an orange payload section instead of red like the Hustler.

http://www.ninfinger.org/~sven/rock...a/69cenp97.html

What I found interesting the Lil' Hustler isn't in the photo in the back of the 71 catalog as far as I can see

http://www.ninfinger.org/~sven/rock...d/71dcen96.html

I'm not sure how to finish it but I guess I'll decide soon since I'm filling the balsa and basswood later today and should be spraying primer soon.
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Old 07-29-2006, 02:21 PM
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Hmmm...Your're right, it looks like the Lil Hustler didn't make the '71 back page. I also noticed that the Laser X has a weird all white paint sceme...
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Old 07-29-2006, 11:37 PM
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[QUOTE=JSP]Hmmm...Your're right, it looks like the Lil Hustler didn't make the '71 back page. .... QUOTE]

They probably lost it on the F67-9 Enerjet ;-)

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Old 07-30-2006, 01:15 AM
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[QUOTE=JSP]Hmmm...Your're right, it looks like the Lil Hustler didn't make the '71 back page. .... QUOTE]

They probably lost it on the F67-9 Enerjet ;-)

Sean


Maybe I should have built that 24mm motor mount that was included with the kit instead of tossing it to the side .....

I never thought of that. Without a payload an F40-10 is pushing almost 3,000 feet in this rocket and that's less motor than the F67 was
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Old 07-30-2006, 09:27 AM
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Yep, you'd better put a buzzer in that sucker or it's GONE.....
I just built a buzzer from Radio Shack parts that's going into all my high performance stuff...It cost about 6 bucks to build, which is nothing compaired to the agony of never seeing a prized model again!
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Old 08-25-2006, 08:41 PM
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I was checking out the reloads at BRS Hobbies tonight and look what I stumbled upon .....

http://www.brshobbies.com/catalog.p...dt1122/pd240663

Arriving 9/2006

The KS-3 Little Joe II is listed there too, also for 9/2006 arrival

http://www.brshobbies.com/catalog.p...dt1122/pd240661

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🚀 In Construction: Der Blue Maxx/Minie-Magg 5.5” & Vander-Burn MDRM Clone w/Stickershock23 Custom Decals
🚀 In Paint & Detail: USR Banshee
🚀 In Build Queue: Estes Doorknob w/Vander-Burn Rocketry Upgrade Kit [Sport Decor], Semroc Centurion-F, Semroc Egg Crate
🚀 In Repair: SLS Lil’ Hustler, SLS Aero-Dart 1969 Trim
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Old 08-25-2006, 08:57 PM
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I was checking out the reloads at BRS Hobbies tonight and look what I stumbled upon .....

http://www.brshobbies.com/catalog.p...dt1122/pd240663

Arriving 9/2006

The KS-3 Little Joe II is listed there too, also for 9/2006 arrival

http://www.brshobbies.com/catalog.p...dt1122/pd240661



This is encouraging news.

However, I'll wait for the announcement on the Semroc website to know it is official.

No pressure, Carl. No pressure.

Bob
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