Sunday, April 2, 2023

Estes EAC VIPER #0820, BT-55 Upscale, Finished


Drawing up the decal revisions took more time than the build itself!
I wanted to make the home print decals to match currently available spray paints. The pink/purple stripe decals are a good work around instead of some difficult paint masks.

The decal PDFs are available to Patreon supporters in both the upscale BT-55 and original BT-50 size.
Email me at: oddlrockets@bellsouth.net and request the EAC Viper decal PDF. 



All the other decals fit well.

The very thin outline on the flipped "E" on the left side logo works well and sets off the yellow ink.





The hard to mask small upper fins -





And the nose cone to finish it off.
The Ace Tropical Pink spray paint matches the purple decal wrap perfectly.
I'll get the more accurate nose cone in the future. This temporary nose cone works for now.

A long 1/8" wide elastic shock cord and 12" Odd'l Rockets parachute finish out the build.

1 comment:

  1. A really handsome and well-done build, as usual. I had this kit in the 70's and have always been fond of it. Thanks for bringing back good memories.

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