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Might this one work? The bag's already open.
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Yes! That's the white decaled version apparently from 1978 (the year it was introduced in the catalog). I could use scans on the instructions, fins, and decals. If you could include a ruler with the flat parts (1/16" spacing and/or 1 mm) that would be most helpful. If you're in a really generous mood, a scan of the face card would also be appreciated. Thanks! |
A quick trip to Ninfinger's site, and a run through my .pdf versions of the Estes Catalogs, and I've found out the following.
The Mean Machine was introduced in 1978, with white decals, and continued in that livery until 1992. There's a very good chance that the face card evolved over time. However, I'd doubt that there were many changes, if any, to the kit overall. In 1993, the decals changed to blue, but apparently the engine hook didn't change to the version with the finger tab that year (the year it was introduced according to mwtoelle), as evidenced by the instructions found on JimZ's site. It would appear to have continued in some form of production until 2004 (there's gaps in the catalogs, but likely was still in production). It was reintroduced in 2007 as the yellow decaled, "E" powered kit, with the quick link coupler, and apparently remained in production until 2013 (again there are gaps in the catalogs, but not likely in production). |
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Hokay, here we go:
The parts were scanned on an Epson V600 and I used stainless rules. Unfortunately, the vertical ruler didn't come out well in the scans. Also, my scanner is only 9 x 12 so I had to split the decal and face card. The decal in this kit is blue with white Estes logo, but it could have been switched out as I received this kit with an open bag. Enjoy! Oh, and the rubber shock cord (which is still like new) is exactly 21 5/16" long. |
Thanks Joe
Those scans are really helpful! All The Best! |
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CAn someone help me with the decal scans of the yellow design?
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Hi, I am new to this group. I have been making rockets recently after a 40 year break. One thing I really like to do is make the classic designs from scratch using the designers kit, plus other parts needed. The mean machine is on my list, but I can't find good scans of the yellow decals. My daughter has a CriCut so we can make them if I had good scans. Also, I have the Open Rocket and downloaded the .ORK, but When I tried to export the decal, It wasn't the entire decal. Can someone help me with this? Russ (nukie310) Thanks in advance |
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