03-06-2011, 08:43 AM
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The_Ripper
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 1,941
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Originally Posted by Gus
Steve,
Wow, great looking model!
I wasn't familiar with this one. Very simple design but a really interesting decal set and final look.
Great job, as usual.
Steve
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Thanks for the kind words Steve. The decal set Sandman made for this model are what really finishes the model. Without the decals could probably be mistaken at a distance for the Centurion but I like the scientific look of X-16 decals and mission symbols.
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Originally Posted by sandman
I worked really hard on those decals and ya know what....
I had no idea what the rocket looked like. I can't honestly say I ever saw that model before.
Great job, I like it!
I may have to build one.
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I remember you labored over getting those decals right and they look great!
I remember seeing the Centuri Power System in the Centuri catalog when I was flying with the rocket club at my high school. Never owned it or saw it in the wild. I'm not sure a color picture of the finished model is available in literature so I had to refer to the Power Systems Handbook for finishing. In the "before you assemble" reference it is noted to use white spray enamel and red spray enamel.
I cheated ..... I used Valspar white and red lacquer from Home Depot.
For reference:
http://www.ninfinger.org/rockets/no...a/79cen008.html
http://www.ninfinger.org/rockets/ca...pshandbook.html
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