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Old 11-17-2020, 08:59 PM
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Default Interceptors and siblings: Interceptor II

Estes followed up the Interceptor with an Interceptor II.

It's a simpler model, for people that want simpler times. Like the days before hours were spent meticulously applying decals. And reapplying, because putting on more decals knocked off decals that were already on. But, I digress.

I scratch built this. But, since I already had the right nose - from whence it came, I know not - I didn't need to print, whittle, or otherwise sneak into someone's house late at night to get one. I think it was from one of my brother's rockets from when we were kids.

I made the fins from 3/32" basswood. Not that I wanted the extra strength. But it sure takes a lot less sanding to remove the grain.

This model has simpler "pods" made from flat cut outs and 1/8" dowel.

It didn't call for the pokey things on the top of the vertical stabilizers. But, it really needed them. So, following the thought that this model uses the "evocative with flat parts" theory of art, I made the pokey things from stacked flat toothpicks.
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Old 11-17-2020, 09:00 PM
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Oh, here's a picture with the pokey things on it.

And, some green putty to smooth things out.

The model at least has the strakes and skids like the original Interceptor did. So, it looks like a reasonably close family member.
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Old 11-17-2020, 09:05 PM
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Painting for the most part was easy. Shoot a mist of 2X white. wait. Shoot again. wait. Shoot a heavier coat of 2X. wait a lot longer.

And, don't forget the detail work.

So, I painted the cockpit and the engine shroud by hand. Ooops, I didn't mention that I also embellished the rocket by making that finny thingy around the engine, like the Interceptor has. Mine only has a few fins, because geez, it's supposed to be a simpler model. Short transition pieces are easy for beginners too, aren't they?

Here's an up close of painting the engine shroud with gunmetal gray.
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Old 11-17-2020, 09:08 PM
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I drew up the decals from some I found online.

After that was done, and the floor finish was applied, I went for the baffle. I think I tend to do that last, so I can take off the nose while working, and don't have a dangling shock cord or kevlar getting in the paint, or in my way.
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Old 11-17-2020, 09:09 PM
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And, now a family photo. An Interceptor K-50 alongside an Interceptor II - #1973.
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