Thursday, February 13, 2025

Estes Black Star Voyager Build, Finished




The upper section with nine basswood strips.








The smaller vanes - 







The large vanes below that.

I took this picture outside to try and show the reflection of the metallic paint. Like I mentioned earlier, probably not worth the extra effort.
Nine more vanes around the engine mount tube.

This is an impressive model and a challenging build.
I've never encountered built up fins like this.
 
A great design from Jon Boren.

 

6 comments:

  1. Looks Awesome ! Great job. Don't think I could take on this one. Thanks for posting.

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    1. Thanks Bill,
      Definitely a builders kit. The multi-piece fins make it a skill Level 5.

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  2. Very nice! Did you fix the torn decals? Ken Caldwell

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    1. Hi Ken,
      No I didn't. The small tip that didn't release from the backing paper couldn't be saved for use on the model.

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  3. Hey Chris. Tried to email you several times. Email didn't go thru.

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    1. Hi Bill,
      Try me at:
      oddlrockets@bellsouth.net
      or
      hcmbanjo@bellsouth.net

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