Let's start the New Year off right!
The "practical size" Estes semi-scale Saturn V was introduced in 1969 and available through 1979.
I had assembled this model in the early 1970s, remembering some confusion about the clear plastic fins. This might have been the first kit to incorporate thru-the-wall fins!
The catalog picture at the right doesn't mention or show clear fins.
The engine mount coupler was clear plastic. The root edge of the fins were adhered to the internal coupler through thin slots cut into the BT-60 main tube.
Small self-adhesive paper fins were stuck onto the the permanent clear fins. This was a smart work around considering the clear fins and fairings.
There were small half dowels adding tunnel, fairing and ullage motor details.
The build starts tomorrow!
