Estes has released a 29mm three engine cluster model, the new 4" Mega Red Max. Checking the instructions: CLICK HERE
It looks like it has laminated fins you'll actually have to cut out! Oh, the 1960s horrors!
To the younger (laser cut) builders: "It'll build character." You'll end up with thicker, stronger fins than the previous 3" diameter Big Red Max.
The "decals" are vinyl this time around.
I'm glad to see the fin decals are parallel with the table top like the original BT-60 Citation kit. On some recent versions the fin decals were set at an angle, parallel with the leading edge of the fins.
I just finished my Big Red Max. I ended up using Vanderburn fins/CRs, so there's still nose weight to be added. I also went to StickerShock as I despise peel-n-sticks. The new MDRM is sold out now. Hopefully, I'll be able to get one on the next run.
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DeleteThey have more available shortly, Estes just has to open more boxes.
I won't be buying or making solid plywood fins for mine but I'll probably replace the two-piece balsa skin with one cut whole from a single sheet. Not that it'll be all that much stronger but since I have to cut them out anyway why bother with edge gluing the balsa that comes in the kit.
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