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Old 05-09-2011, 01:25 PM
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Sorry but it seems to me that if I took the discount for a damaged kit AND then asked to have the manufacturer replace it, I'm not being able to sleep well at night.


Ditto.
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Old 05-09-2011, 02:48 PM
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I picked up a couple of the new/old Estes designs at Hobby Lobby this week, specifically a Photon Disruptor and the new Super Alpha. I was disappointed to find that both kits had tube damage that seemed to be caused by the packaging. I know my way around this tragedy due to my vast experience, but someone new to the hobby might be more put off by it. I had a similar experience with Quest several years ago. Anyone else noticed anything of the such? I'm all for a tight fit when circumstances call for it, but in rocketry packaging, not so much.


What is your way around the damaged tubes?
I have a few semi, and unbuilt kits from years gone by that have some issues.
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Old 05-09-2011, 04:29 PM
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What is your way around the damaged tubes?
I have a few semi, and unbuilt kits from years gone by that have some issues.


As long as it's just an ovaled end, I just use that as the motor end. The centering rings do all the work. There are also ways to fix creased tubes, but they involve CA, wood filler and sanding. I'm lazy enough to chuck the original tube and call Carl for replacements.
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Old 05-09-2011, 09:12 PM
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...snip..... I'm lazy enough to chuck the original tube and call Carl for replacements.

Yeah, that's my method as well.....
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