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Old 03-05-2022, 11:59 AM
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Default Long neglected project

I wasn't happy with how the nose cone turned out when I started on this several years back. Yesterday I got the parts back together and put some mojo into it. Today I located the centering rings and motor mount, so I'm hoping that I can have it flightworthy by the next club launch.
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Old 03-05-2022, 12:49 PM
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It's cool--but what is it?
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Old 03-05-2022, 01:37 PM
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It's cool--but what is it?

Sorry, forgot that part. It's a Centuri Bulldog.
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Old 03-05-2022, 06:04 PM
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What's with the paper cap on the nose cone? Painting mask?
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Old 03-05-2022, 06:58 PM
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What's with the paper cap on the nose cone? Painting mask?

Nope, part of the cool look.
When it's painted and decalled should be awesome.
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The blunt nose contained an optical sensor for laser guiding/laser seeking purposes. The Bulldog itself, while eventually tested and approved for use never entered actual service.

Link to photos and discussion of the real item: https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/th...a-bulldog.1724/


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Cool. Are you gonna do a boat tail?
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Are you going to do the Marines livery?
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I got a bulldog around 1990, great kit. It was the first kit I had where the decals disintegrated.
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Old 03-06-2022, 09:35 AM
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Cool. Are you gonna do a boat tail?

Yeah, it's just not rolled yet. Today it gets the motor mount and Kevlar cord. I might get to the boat tail if there's time.
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