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Old 01-24-2008, 02:36 PM
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Default Estes Apache 2 Build

I think this is a 1983 kit, still in great shape and should make a nice rocket. I know this is a copy designed from Centuri.

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Old 01-24-2008, 10:48 PM
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I have the Apache all built just need to apply balsa sealer and prime. Have to wait for the rain to stop before I can paint.




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Old 01-25-2008, 06:24 PM
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Scigs,

this is one of the NOT POSTED ONLINE plans ( 99% sure, Scott ? )


I'd scanned the decals I have a while back, but not very good scans - if I recall correctly, someone had cleaned em up some ( forgot who, sorry, and thanks ) , could use decal scans , too if you have a way to get nice scans ( decals in your pic look to be in real good shape, mine were somewhat soiled. ) .

Looks good, will build up my semi-clone ( original decals & fins, but 'scrapped' the kit for contest parts many years back.
( our club used to get 40% off retail on Estes due to the fact our local hobby shop was a distributor, so we'd buy up cheap kits, sometimes even 50% off on discontinued kits - and use them for parts in my contest flyer days, was cheaper than buying parts - I had a huge pile of original diecut fins and decals - old some, been building up others as 'semi-clones' , glad I saved em anyways )

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Old 01-25-2008, 10:46 PM
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Scigs,

this is one of the NOT POSTED ONLINE plans ( 99% sure, Scott ? ) ...

~ AL


Al,

There is a scan of the Tiger Streak version on YORP.
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I didn't catch this fast enough. Now the fins are glued on. Yes, I can use plan, decal and header card scans for this. Thanks.
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Old 01-25-2008, 11:09 PM
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I scanned everything and will email them. I am also doint the decal in PDF.
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I scanned everything and will email them. I am also doint the decal in PDF.

Excellent! Thanks, Scigs. You can send to scotth at execpc dot com.
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I wonder, with all the taboo subject matter now-a-days , if a company would even print those nice looking decals today? I really like the simplicity of the 2-stage design, and the decals are of the same thought... Neat and clean!

Nice looking work as usual Scigs.
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I will re draw the decal tonight and put it in PDF.
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Old 01-26-2008, 08:30 PM
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I started this one some time ago, and it's still waiting for primer and first finish sanding. Haven't decided which version to turn it into, though. The decals for both Apache 2 and Tiger Streak look good...
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