Fliskits MACME Shrew Build, Part 1, Parts

Here's the one kit I packed for Mexico.
It's small with strong tubes. I could put this into my carry-on bag for a more gentle transit on the plane.
With the available skins there is no filling or painting! Perfect for an "away build".

This is a MMX downscale of one of the more popular Flis kits.
When finished it'll stand 4.42" tall. The body sections are BT-5 based.

The parts going clockwise from left to right:
Pattern Sheet, Clay weight
Nose Block, Kevlar cord anchor nail
Streamer 1/2" X 12" long, Stiff Kevlar 24" long
Instructions, Laser cut ring and fin sheet
Launch Lug, Engine Block
BT-5 tube 5 3/16" long, BT-2.5 tube 5 1/8" long

Parts of interest:
Pattern sheet for cutting tube segments, base shroud and nose cone cap, all printed on 24 lb. stock
Kevlar is stiff, not braided
The smallest nose block I've ever seen
Thick card stock rings and fins, very clean laser cuts



If you go to the FlisKits website you can download the skins and print them at home CLICK HERE
I picked the standard print, a Mercury Deadstone decor is also there.
I made extras and all got a shot of clear coat.

I scanned the pattern sheet and printed up a few more to be safe.



This build may seem a little long for such a small model. Fitting all the tube angles takes some extra time.
Many of the build ideas can probably be used on the larger FlisKits A.C.M.E. Spitfire.