03-22-2020, 04:34 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Estes Tazz Build
I decided to build another new rocket from Estes, the Tazz. I built the rocket and sealed the balsa with 3 coats of balsa sealer on the first day. The instructions say nothing about adding fillets, but I added them for extra security. The tape hinges are a little tricky and I don't really know if you need tape hinges on both sides of the fins. The old Gyroc only has one hinge on each side and that may work just fine on the Tazz. The next day I sprayed a coat of white primer, sanded smooth and shot Rustoleum Professional Gloss white. If the rocket is dried after 24 hours I will apply the decals and call her done, not bad for a 72 hour build. The wood in this kit is not the traditional heavy balsa that Estes has been adding to their kits lately. The balsa in this kit is soft and light, good for keeping the weight down.
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