tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36120120253002194892024-03-19T04:48:19.094-04:00Model Rocket BuildingChris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.comBlogger7834125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-20088359161752664722024-03-19T00:14:00.000-04:002024-03-19T00:14:12.276-04:00Estes Skytracer Clone #1361 Build, Part 4, Making The Nozzles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PhGUvYOdkK5XuGSdWj-Pjg3YGAI_vFhqPLGQzvwcC30uoEtNyFvAZkqjLUuNwvTInv7GFzgDHN8_9eETGi8PkBusUl_Fj95LTTH2H-ci0j-mWnDEortR0WxYy1GvhB6jKavcxkUtvVyCojmOTrrKnFkQ9-D5-sqc6Tx7Xoc2o75l8MAA4gI0yxROxpM/s3512/E%20Skytracer%2014.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3248" data-original-width="3512" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PhGUvYOdkK5XuGSdWj-Pjg3YGAI_vFhqPLGQzvwcC30uoEtNyFvAZkqjLUuNwvTInv7GFzgDHN8_9eETGi8PkBusUl_Fj95LTTH2H-ci0j-mWnDEortR0WxYy1GvhB6jKavcxkUtvVyCojmOTrrKnFkQ9-D5-sqc6Tx7Xoc2o75l8MAA4gI0yxROxpM/w216-h200/E%20Skytracer%2014.JPG" width="216" /></a></div><div>I've asked myself: "Why do I hang on to old parts?" The answer: "For builds like this!"</div><div>I switched over to some old, pre-flown 20 sized nose cones. The intake tip needed to be a bit wider.</div><div><br /></div><div>This nose cone with the gold spiral stripe was off a Wizard my daughter assembled at school.</div><div>I used the <u>back</u> of my knife blade like a cabinet scraper to remove the paint. Why use the sharp side and dull the blade? The back of the blade scrapes pretty well.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNaiD4MrUHLbax7E7chT7At6IBI3NtqXzt2StKtzHjtLPTzS_pEtbOc61lNg1QJSOzISm0rjvd_jKQm-xAQeon7ZPA4zAcnVGClLCy21UJaCRfZVhU5xy-Dpzzl8fmcYYZfSVV1FKkgVpc75zXvVXQO8yu8WKS7AsIP4H4oo0Aa6BCf0lzyvfaEEfyZck/s3696/E%20Skytracer%2015.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1624" data-original-width="3696" height="102" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNaiD4MrUHLbax7E7chT7At6IBI3NtqXzt2StKtzHjtLPTzS_pEtbOc61lNg1QJSOzISm0rjvd_jKQm-xAQeon7ZPA4zAcnVGClLCy21UJaCRfZVhU5xy-Dpzzl8fmcYYZfSVV1FKkgVpc75zXvVXQO8yu8WKS7AsIP4H4oo0Aa6BCf0lzyvfaEEfyZck/w232-h102/E%20Skytracer%2015.JPG" width="232" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The second nose cone was already painted red/orange. It got scraped then smooth sanding.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9a3aqckmAl5z1RgtzBFvHQMwvLz2crIJk6g4FLqAxnVP5dVN2St_Bq2Qu_imuZ4aPfICjZZHgN6omnNF26M3WSwhHIaYEisslBu5E5ItMtgqaSpZ_7-OaUhx43Ico87Py0aGkbIhv1EMHP-rGBau-ksZ8xOnCPgaysNUpDgVYpsDEEzvWhT_q7EN_i70/s3608/E%20Skytracer%2016.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2344" data-original-width="3608" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9a3aqckmAl5z1RgtzBFvHQMwvLz2crIJk6g4FLqAxnVP5dVN2St_Bq2Qu_imuZ4aPfICjZZHgN6omnNF26M3WSwhHIaYEisslBu5E5ItMtgqaSpZ_7-OaUhx43Ico87Py0aGkbIhv1EMHP-rGBau-ksZ8xOnCPgaysNUpDgVYpsDEEzvWhT_q7EN_i70/w284-h185/E%20Skytracer%2016.JPG" width="284" /></a></div><div>The tips were cut off with a razor saw.</div><div>The tip was cut at a 1/2" length,</div><div>The nozzle cut off below that at another 1/2" down.</div><div><br /></div><div>On the right - </div><div>The rough sawn tip. Below that, the sawn edge sanded clean.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggSM23NoM5ipey0qbfAUcqNhs-ADEuKs6iWumSYxdhHQzj4w3gnIEc2oQGaH9fRf0laKSN_RZ1fAFu-a4SXCTwYW8CWwRszsirDXPRxULdr9chpnaRBVPud5d2SWYVj7ss_7BPLPaNAOeenGh9A5fqemQnCrsHAw0P34wiV__sUvrBW5CpOjr6K1P8cJ0/s3824/E%20Skytracer%2017.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="3824" height="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggSM23NoM5ipey0qbfAUcqNhs-ADEuKs6iWumSYxdhHQzj4w3gnIEc2oQGaH9fRf0laKSN_RZ1fAFu-a4SXCTwYW8CWwRszsirDXPRxULdr9chpnaRBVPud5d2SWYVj7ss_7BPLPaNAOeenGh9A5fqemQnCrsHAw0P34wiV__sUvrBW5CpOjr6K1P8cJ0/s320/E%20Skytracer%2017.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here's the first try at the cut pieces.</div></div><div>This first nozzle (middle piece) was too short, another piece was cut at the better length of 1/2".</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXpxpfMoSQV_DuyafMjayxsrQEMEC9Lt_IIozHvuajqct0Lm8M23qAUohcr-4IX1gVktMVON-NR8pKyh2XNKDJ8coFBHRWsxDBYQinRkxtoQKHOetr7-SiygE7FLEDRxHV_d3OJM_Kss59mhlaXlz9PVSFZXU6dQTUv9uenWmKjL_Yjq-wOECvunubHds/s2760/E%20Skytracer%2030.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1968" data-original-width="2760" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXpxpfMoSQV_DuyafMjayxsrQEMEC9Lt_IIozHvuajqct0Lm8M23qAUohcr-4IX1gVktMVON-NR8pKyh2XNKDJ8coFBHRWsxDBYQinRkxtoQKHOetr7-SiygE7FLEDRxHV_d3OJM_Kss59mhlaXlz9PVSFZXU6dQTUv9uenWmKjL_Yjq-wOECvunubHds/w236-h168/E%20Skytracer%2030.JPG" width="236" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Here's what I meant about cutting new nozzle bells.<div>On the left is the first try,</div><div>on the right is the better longer nozzle.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another reason I hang on to old rocket parts - I had to cut up two more surplus BT-5 nose cones from the spare parts drawer.</div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-53152865584815905512024-03-18T00:42:00.001-04:002024-03-18T10:27:10.768-04:00Estes Skytracer Clone #1361 Build, Part 3, Making The Nozzles<i>It's clever how the Estes designers used the old Centuri kit nozzle pieces. </i><div><i>Flip around the intake cone and glue into the back end of the nozzle!</i><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhIvneRPIWm_nUl96u9ZHV2lsQvAkJr0VJ7PfCW7BJh0BbP7HsECA7-kTrvvA6BkTBdlOw_ayn__8szzhbSt65LuCLkrfZkeOyiHd0abYZyBruxMU_fxEfcllh-SPdPlf174fsRAjcVf09BDN2meQ_g15RnZAPhjaKbd7lx76pvYmEtJQLwUji-pkRWQ/s3384/E%20Skytracer%209A.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1888" data-original-width="3384" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhIvneRPIWm_nUl96u9ZHV2lsQvAkJr0VJ7PfCW7BJh0BbP7HsECA7-kTrvvA6BkTBdlOw_ayn__8szzhbSt65LuCLkrfZkeOyiHd0abYZyBruxMU_fxEfcllh-SPdPlf174fsRAjcVf09BDN2meQ_g15RnZAPhjaKbd7lx76pvYmEtJQLwUji-pkRWQ/w200-h112/E%20Skytracer%209A.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Here's the back end of my homemade nozzles from the recent Centuri Quasar clone.<div>I made this end from a plastic pen barrel and a segment of a balsa nose cone.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDRJEz0Uucuj-LOFfdxosX1uYQ4RSshfo1NUxxqCjATciXmGmy5_AcsWQgIHiXCSRrpmqjPwg4D_dVqsgq5eaU9N2D8eeCmtxPxcKK-Pcu3NsAvnZomYyXLtyqbyAZaQnwkq2al2IUoR7Zrxx_6MsYJg4Fxh63RYch7hW_lJcSrSl75pVhunuZToUOZc/s2696/E%20Skytracer%209B.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1736" data-original-width="2696" height="129" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDRJEz0Uucuj-LOFfdxosX1uYQ4RSshfo1NUxxqCjATciXmGmy5_AcsWQgIHiXCSRrpmqjPwg4D_dVqsgq5eaU9N2D8eeCmtxPxcKK-Pcu3NsAvnZomYyXLtyqbyAZaQnwkq2al2IUoR7Zrxx_6MsYJg4Fxh63RYch7hW_lJcSrSl75pVhunuZToUOZc/w200-h129/E%20Skytracer%209B.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>The intake was made from the tip end of a sharpened dowel.</div><div>Here's a link to the Quasar jet intakes and nozzles: </div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com/2023/02/centuri-quasar-clone-build-kit-kc-7_8.html">CLICK HERE</a></span></b> and <b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com/2023/02/centuri-quasar-clone-build-kit-kc-7_9.html">CLICK HERE</a> </span></b></div><div><i>Are these exact copies of the original parts? </i></div><div>No, but they capture the feel of the design.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVl_1HozSyWA0RSloiu93iokDgjWm7k1v9KaqX377fZ7g1u-I_RE8H2kFww6ZfwGw43n0V0IBFFtml6pomdtA2CV7rxa7vF1NH1XtRr0n8CyUJNPmuMqMqa5QwQ0at0eKrVeQslVeMqKLmdCnAerGWXJ11N1_XN0LBVcQspHID_6xogX8PYyYiLvFICLg/s3536/E%20Skytracer%2010.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3536" data-original-width="3240" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVl_1HozSyWA0RSloiu93iokDgjWm7k1v9KaqX377fZ7g1u-I_RE8H2kFww6ZfwGw43n0V0IBFFtml6pomdtA2CV7rxa7vF1NH1XtRr0n8CyUJNPmuMqMqa5QwQ0at0eKrVeQslVeMqKLmdCnAerGWXJ11N1_XN0LBVcQspHID_6xogX8PYyYiLvFICLg/w208-h227/E%20Skytracer%2010.JPG" width="208" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The ramjet tip end needs a base that will slide in and glue into the BT-5 tube.</div><div><br /></div><div>Trace around a 13mm engine block onto some thick cardstock.</div><div>Cut out the circle piece with scissors.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8QunsdWBPY7wlTev1iG897jMWbH5R2Ahc4TTvhol2kHmv7riHNczEFLh0fVbf1slDX44Zyq2Gc94AQyLFMNIg2-RfMsldJe6moqiqbtJbCjXndkH5eEyIaOmxNAd1kWrzB0R9L8GiCMqNrTYYjanU_GuuKLsllstFKIZbWOrJHYxpnmtRmY4rRlVZDM/s2752/E%20Skytracer%2011.JPG" style="clear: right; display: inline; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="2752" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8QunsdWBPY7wlTev1iG897jMWbH5R2Ahc4TTvhol2kHmv7riHNczEFLh0fVbf1slDX44Zyq2Gc94AQyLFMNIg2-RfMsldJe6moqiqbtJbCjXndkH5eEyIaOmxNAd1kWrzB0R9L8GiCMqNrTYYjanU_GuuKLsllstFKIZbWOrJHYxpnmtRmY4rRlVZDM/w220-h143/E%20Skytracer%2011.JPG" width="220" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Glue the circle piece over the end of the engine block ring.</div><div>Sand and even up the edges even.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhltNJQ1r1_iXxcRZ5GJJ_b38y1FyM6h3XOTPPSrDX9FiW1hZmuGdb5fLo6_uGZ6ikgXQq0RlakRKO_fbpv-wiFrOTZlLliF-QUYycMicC21r4el_B0UskhdhLdgjStotqO86FjXfPJDyq6RXwfcQGJVyxrW8t_mqNVlluPXZUv62r8EFDUShf86aR91Pk/s2648/E%20Skytracer%2012.JPG" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2648" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhltNJQ1r1_iXxcRZ5GJJ_b38y1FyM6h3XOTPPSrDX9FiW1hZmuGdb5fLo6_uGZ6ikgXQq0RlakRKO_fbpv-wiFrOTZlLliF-QUYycMicC21r4el_B0UskhdhLdgjStotqO86FjXfPJDyq6RXwfcQGJVyxrW8t_mqNVlluPXZUv62r8EFDUShf86aR91Pk/w224-h179/E%20Skytracer%2012.JPG" width="224" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here's the two needed intake bases next to the short BT-5 tube.</div><div><br /></div><div>The sides don't have to be perfect, they will be recessed a bit inside the tube edge.</div></div></div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-17804024603238300532024-03-17T11:31:00.000-04:002024-03-17T11:31:14.848-04:00Estes Skytracer Clone #1361 Build, Part 2, Engine Mount<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcNg7c4ocBV33P-Yv7tgwQ-9F4HHenWsczM9GrvzDwgQTURMqlJEmeMz80tMUtnFNe9ZYx6msmtYyQB2cPWI2qiv2EVMiHJLL7T7tZUAJp_Ft0dsbtZZljP40XSDztmFPwnUv-5iDsMhhaM4ruZExyUfdrZL-fUg1Zp58rXeWCe4KC5MNY8k0F_hZiSKs/s2752/E%20Skytracer%205.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2752" data-original-width="2536" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcNg7c4ocBV33P-Yv7tgwQ-9F4HHenWsczM9GrvzDwgQTURMqlJEmeMz80tMUtnFNe9ZYx6msmtYyQB2cPWI2qiv2EVMiHJLL7T7tZUAJp_Ft0dsbtZZljP40XSDztmFPwnUv-5iDsMhhaM4ruZExyUfdrZL-fUg1Zp58rXeWCe4KC5MNY8k0F_hZiSKs/w184-h200/E%20Skytracer%205.JPG" width="184" /></a></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>The original kit did not have an engine block. I added the engine block.</i></div><div><br /></div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">TIP:</span></b> Instead of just cutting a slit 1/4" from the top (as shown in the instructions) I set the engine block beside the tube and mark the top edge with a sharp pencil. This puts the upper bend of the engine hook right above the bottom of the engine block. Quest kits are marked and slotted this way.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijEPcWh77a8hT1hKCIjJAs9wfL4xQJcPYWgpyUKdr57C-PrNsg5Mha9uxNnI1h344TibwRIB4oD_cU4JRUx4gbLpuWvgP-slQFo0dRlEwxgZkFVHYWTH-3C5wMyJoX6rCWmQrztixztv9ZAbCCtl6_mJ8hBOiydK3p1mLMj0e7uGKooaTeCgcwuLlI6mE/s4608/E%20Skytracer%206.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="4608" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijEPcWh77a8hT1hKCIjJAs9wfL4xQJcPYWgpyUKdr57C-PrNsg5Mha9uxNnI1h344TibwRIB4oD_cU4JRUx4gbLpuWvgP-slQFo0dRlEwxgZkFVHYWTH-3C5wMyJoX6rCWmQrztixztv9ZAbCCtl6_mJ8hBOiydK3p1mLMj0e7uGKooaTeCgcwuLlI6mE/s320/E%20Skytracer%206.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The centering rings were way too tight around the BT-20J engine tube. 400 grit sandpaper was wrapped around a finger and the inside burr was sanded down.<div><br /></div><div>On the right, a notch was cut in the upper ring for the Kevlar and engine hook fit.<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiymKbygpTqjcFEyioLcHlDRzUK5ea9TkIL5hdd8hrgcU3JEl6oszbOc5ZWV8yTp5pSSt6i9iW83Wsg8WcdoVjy4jfVLqPHKHHwx8mn9Bu_Tz3lG76S0hTpVKm8EUAACY9fLNoo5wYnN2PupIxLhINPu6WRXap_Xr_hPefWUlnxrCv8Iq365zxwKbksw2U/s4152/E%20Skytracer%207.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1712" data-original-width="4152" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiymKbygpTqjcFEyioLcHlDRzUK5ea9TkIL5hdd8hrgcU3JEl6oszbOc5ZWV8yTp5pSSt6i9iW83Wsg8WcdoVjy4jfVLqPHKHHwx8mn9Bu_Tz3lG76S0hTpVKm8EUAACY9fLNoo5wYnN2PupIxLhINPu6WRXap_Xr_hPefWUlnxrCv8Iq365zxwKbksw2U/s320/E%20Skytracer%207.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div>Here's a dry fit of the rings and engine hook. Kit instructions typically have the upper ring even with the top of the engine tube.</div></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">TIP:</span></b> For a stronger mount - Position the upper centering ring down over the top bend of the engine hook.</div><div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-weight: bold;">TIP: </span><span>Sand the face of the low centering ring flat before gluing onto the tube. That low face of the ring will be exposed on the finished model, when even with the end of the BT-50 main airframe tube. You'll want that flat surface smooth.</span></div><div><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b> </b></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEB0nRkAJTXVPWvUYgdSjZ9CpCOrwrO4h08o3Jc1zwsP8jhTS8HIVsf8u9IKx612VZ26qQ7iNFgKChXcFb86iQ83uW5XiXQ509Px7Nz_Bfs8uB0xVrMcy_u_gWZtO2SDAVVwq7rh0PbjDyKBbOWyWk_Bd7Yp2Tx4kMf15MizC9snB7nyLldCjsmeNyVY/s4400/E%20Skytracer%208.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2808" data-original-width="4400" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEB0nRkAJTXVPWvUYgdSjZ9CpCOrwrO4h08o3Jc1zwsP8jhTS8HIVsf8u9IKx612VZ26qQ7iNFgKChXcFb86iQ83uW5XiXQ509Px7Nz_Bfs8uB0xVrMcy_u_gWZtO2SDAVVwq7rh0PbjDyKBbOWyWk_Bd7Yp2Tx4kMf15MizC9snB7nyLldCjsmeNyVY/w238-h152/E%20Skytracer%208.JPG" width="238" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Fillets are applied to both sides of the rings leaving the Kevlar slot open.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tie the Kevlar line around the tube. I lace the end under and over the loop a few times. You could use a knot but there isn't much room between the BT-20 engine mount and BT-50 body tube.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQbODjpJTO3RbzT6JP52Ihm11943if7WfyNTVjrRnZryiyssaybQAsNsJeVSYFhXymVJ10-5DoFOXl0-xKBtk9ScnPhF104rUFcZE4_bltKJCKqWzg7O0qzRYWhWYIqxb8i-WQw97mr0VDaAZv4ULp0IyZuSE_Q7SqB2xX8Wx8SV4ifGNGiyPo2CuQNi8/s2392/E%20Skytracer%209.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2392" data-original-width="1984" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQbODjpJTO3RbzT6JP52Ihm11943if7WfyNTVjrRnZryiyssaybQAsNsJeVSYFhXymVJ10-5DoFOXl0-xKBtk9ScnPhF104rUFcZE4_bltKJCKqWzg7O0qzRYWhWYIqxb8i-WQw97mr0VDaAZv4ULp0IyZuSE_Q7SqB2xX8Wx8SV4ifGNGiyPo2CuQNi8/w184-h223/E%20Skytracer%209.JPG" width="184" /></a></div><br /> </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Cut off the excess and press the end into the wet glue fillet.</div><div><br /></div><div>Mentioned earlier, a engine block was glued into the top of the mount even with the top of the tube.</div></div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-26719713669226138922024-03-16T00:05:00.001-04:002024-03-16T00:05:41.840-04:00Estes Skytracer Clone #1361 Build, Part 1, Parts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdUqcGq_ssChDaM73165Loutq_fUByY12udsgmLR-vvg-Q3-mzXhuuUS4wJC3onVbeN9Xqa7dGStx43RLuv3sJDubIwiXxgm6K8UZs3Cr0yA6wd7ERvJsKO5Y35CWGLMPZMdosOgoqplDKLtpVgm4nAP6Rw7DmEsjR2larIUNpyQ-eOPjY_0kcyHCm6w0/s4808/E%20Skytracer%201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3152" data-original-width="4808" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdUqcGq_ssChDaM73165Loutq_fUByY12udsgmLR-vvg-Q3-mzXhuuUS4wJC3onVbeN9Xqa7dGStx43RLuv3sJDubIwiXxgm6K8UZs3Cr0yA6wd7ERvJsKO5Y35CWGLMPZMdosOgoqplDKLtpVgm4nAP6Rw7DmEsjR2larIUNpyQ-eOPjY_0kcyHCm6w0/w470-h309/E%20Skytracer%201.JPG" width="470" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ufI66AW4ZBcCf3Y-0QktSRo7myJ6dcjSqvhGWEHRgaKQ6Tz-aUnNwvjNZod2vicyjPAhfsDsYHWwsCmXRXD_9B2jOsBnVF80WZv1YpTC0ZevQBMNQZ0BfEkz2V_IEZTj-ZPG4WeAI3OcvyxVRTO1O4plzkifciMOlTACdeO9AnV7a4368f8EoGUAP98/s3296/E%20Skytracer%202.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3296" data-original-width="2848" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ufI66AW4ZBcCf3Y-0QktSRo7myJ6dcjSqvhGWEHRgaKQ6Tz-aUnNwvjNZod2vicyjPAhfsDsYHWwsCmXRXD_9B2jOsBnVF80WZv1YpTC0ZevQBMNQZ0BfEkz2V_IEZTj-ZPG4WeAI3OcvyxVRTO1O4plzkifciMOlTACdeO9AnV7a4368f8EoGUAP98/w238-h274/E%20Skytracer%202.JPG" width="238" /></a></div><i><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>All the parts:</i></div></i><div>You can see where I've penciled in the lengths of the pieces. </div><div>Many dimensions come from the John Brohm list: <b><a href="https://www.rocketshoppe.com/info/Estes_Body_Tube_List_3.1.pdf">CLICK HERE</a></b></div><div>Other lengths come from searching old catalogs.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglF8blVbEs62vC4wps60KHeGiANtiF-nbXEpKjCeRnHFTX-Pt8vV1zlvhvhVEuaR5PCLcqLngsDwReJvIznIjVvc5j3kTtkF6Qdb6DEpm_qsD9nPbBjKpa9SbbSKt-DtzTLGVjQ69qq7vPhQ3BNFUv2jDzq0zFobhodJLK6sjlhxPsf54fU2h8tyl_gZ8/s3720/E%20Skytracer%203.JPG" style="clear: right; display: inline; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3720" data-original-width="3312" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglF8blVbEs62vC4wps60KHeGiANtiF-nbXEpKjCeRnHFTX-Pt8vV1zlvhvhVEuaR5PCLcqLngsDwReJvIznIjVvc5j3kTtkF6Qdb6DEpm_qsD9nPbBjKpa9SbbSKt-DtzTLGVjQ69qq7vPhQ3BNFUv2jDzq0zFobhodJLK6sjlhxPsf54fU2h8tyl_gZ8/w196-h220/E%20Skytracer%203.JPG" width="196" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Parts "K" that make up the nozzles will be fashioned from some spare parts. Cut-up 13mm plastic nose cones, cardstock and engine blocks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghaDuuNxSVkX3me3jPN_Tev3unyY89v7RijUX_Th0_cOL9UHgJ0SqQWW8EXsF8G1whqhbTrFmuW5LixNYyZ3A7G9aQsi7ygaD14CfUF478DprAijAQ3osvDWVoPm_xvwUqXLBL41CWv-lZ9gSS2Jp3YmwrRHzLDFxL-_DXgcekMsSFCo1S42hvabsvvNw/s2040/E%20Skytracer%204.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="688" data-original-width="2040" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghaDuuNxSVkX3me3jPN_Tev3unyY89v7RijUX_Th0_cOL9UHgJ0SqQWW8EXsF8G1whqhbTrFmuW5LixNYyZ3A7G9aQsi7ygaD14CfUF478DprAijAQ3osvDWVoPm_xvwUqXLBL41CWv-lZ9gSS2Jp3YmwrRHzLDFxL-_DXgcekMsSFCo1S42hvabsvvNw/s320/E%20Skytracer%204.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div>The PNC-50S nose cone will be made from a Crossfire style cone with an added cardstock canopy drawn up by Greg Poehlein: <b><a href="https://www.rocketshoppe.com/info/PNC50SP.pdf">CLICK HERE</a></b></div></div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-51095543766425140692024-03-15T11:54:00.001-04:002024-03-16T00:04:56.827-04:00Estes Skytracer Clone #1361 Build, Background <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXDkUJMXtDl4ZJ6ykRzze3vJvnbbi9OzwItvoSr1H4EirzW6ZSMHcLQkv33dGcBzWRFvzbdUMCMbeiaIOPcHtwKf_4_Z_4f8xlmYbf2YwNSY7Me78ygCJayroM34WvgntpJVtVD-0RqZTnjOPq7ciAxxylJVS3E_tSKjllF-dy9-4_318ICOQJpgYflXg/s882/E%20Skytracer%20A.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="882" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXDkUJMXtDl4ZJ6ykRzze3vJvnbbi9OzwItvoSr1H4EirzW6ZSMHcLQkv33dGcBzWRFvzbdUMCMbeiaIOPcHtwKf_4_Z_4f8xlmYbf2YwNSY7Me78ygCJayroM34WvgntpJVtVD-0RqZTnjOPq7ciAxxylJVS3E_tSKjllF-dy9-4_318ICOQJpgYflXg/w486-h315/E%20Skytracer%20A.JPG" width="486" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I often browse the old catalogs at Ninfinger.org looking for the next interesting build.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This one caught my eye! Here's the page: <b><a href="https://www.ninfinger.org/rockets/nostalgia/81est032.html">CLICK HERE</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Skytracer was only sold in 981 through 1982. Sure, it's a bit different, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">but that's what'll make it a fun clone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong style="text-align: -webkit-center;">Specifications: </strong><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;">Length: 13.0", Diameter: 0.976", Weight: 1.9 oz.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Recommended 18 mm Engines:</strong> A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, B8-5, C5-3, C6-5</div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7AOBLMM77WM-YeksdkocEIgPujDjwLHWvmnVyfxu98k43hmO_yEbU67PtZZypadmFlGpT0JKHDnSHnnn-wNwhv2FciGfs_tub9T3lpvzaM1HDuhg3gkUJqOzU3RkvpQ5_P0jji-gof4IDW6Gf5Dk1SUFnFo0_VCJrzEenzqDJAjn27BRhlfSkGdeZrm8/s472/E%20Skytracer%20C%201971%20B.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="472" data-original-width="422" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7AOBLMM77WM-YeksdkocEIgPujDjwLHWvmnVyfxu98k43hmO_yEbU67PtZZypadmFlGpT0JKHDnSHnnn-wNwhv2FciGfs_tub9T3lpvzaM1HDuhg3gkUJqOzU3RkvpQ5_P0jji-gof4IDW6Gf5Dk1SUFnFo0_VCJrzEenzqDJAjn27BRhlfSkGdeZrm8/w247-h276/E%20Skytracer%20C%201971%20B.JPG" width="247" /></a></div><div>The two central fin nozzles (facing the rear in the photo above) are made by combining the front and rear of the old Centuri Shuttle SST jet engines. </div><div>Centuri also used these nozzles on their Quasar kit. To see my Quasar clone build: <b><a href="https://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com/search/label/C%20Quasar">CLICK HERE<br /></a></b><br /><div>If memory serves, my Shuttle SST kit originally had vacu-form nozzles. Later on the nozzles were injection molded. Estes found some use for the molds in the Skytracer. I'll be assembling the nozzles with segments cut from plastic nose cones.</div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><i>The build starts tomorrow . . .</i></div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-69343022106504176232024-03-12T00:27:00.007-04:002024-03-12T11:44:09.062-04:00My Spray "Booth"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcyzUNhlRuxfwvRs2vGlhFUXfLI0I9d71VsEscdrseYwwe74icmKbrnYDqfNQgaZlV_gs0FN8Jyt20rSvKZ2WRDmlNTXIPIia_hwqYkvam-UKti2Ee7I4Ur2TqWPbe4qkE5L5ueS6UpVZVsQtsDx2Q_kOMC_3nMdsTjFEMGUERyZzFGEz5HRvFmfjWW-I/s4296/A%20Spray%20Booth.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4296" data-original-width="3416" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcyzUNhlRuxfwvRs2vGlhFUXfLI0I9d71VsEscdrseYwwe74icmKbrnYDqfNQgaZlV_gs0FN8Jyt20rSvKZ2WRDmlNTXIPIia_hwqYkvam-UKti2Ee7I4Ur2TqWPbe4qkE5L5ueS6UpVZVsQtsDx2Q_kOMC_3nMdsTjFEMGUERyZzFGEz5HRvFmfjWW-I/s320/A%20Spray%20Booth.JPG" width="254" /></a></div><div>Here's where I spray my model rockets.</div><div>It's simply a walled patio between my townhouse to the right and separate garage to the left.</div><div><br /></div><div>The block walls are 8' high which (somewhat) provides a wind break. That cardboard on the ground protects my brick pavers from any paint drips that might form on the nozzle. </div><div><br /></div><div>I haven't found any overspray paint on the walls, floor or glass on the house walls.</div><div><br /></div><div>A windbreak is important. I did notice James Duffy's spray booth on his NARCON video. He sprays his models in a horse trailer.</div><div style="text-align: right;"> Why an enclosed horse trailer? No wind!</div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-10724944830595418292024-03-11T00:07:00.000-04:002024-03-11T00:07:23.280-04:00Clearing A Spray Can Nozzle?<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9lbtFRSZpTQPrnAbHuJI4AY5PVkcaTKDYA3BUTkK73gNXOjdW9qXa3Nu3IRJu5m-aqX_hQtnxU7PgwsjVYsMNmRApj0airWC7Cjrkd0IlfkkPjbeDiQjFhAAIOryVjxxXsnxnp1C7yajH6YkAJSYuLwNW8vkUHufzHPuLMYVc2IKEtd5gChAK614Yy0/s780/A%20Clear%20Nozzles.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="429" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9lbtFRSZpTQPrnAbHuJI4AY5PVkcaTKDYA3BUTkK73gNXOjdW9qXa3Nu3IRJu5m-aqX_hQtnxU7PgwsjVYsMNmRApj0airWC7Cjrkd0IlfkkPjbeDiQjFhAAIOryVjxxXsnxnp1C7yajH6YkAJSYuLwNW8vkUHufzHPuLMYVc2IKEtd5gChAK614Yy0/s320/A%20Clear%20Nozzles.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Jmg8torr posts construction and home tips on YouTube.</div><div>To see the video: <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1352589432027408">CLICK HERE</a></b></div><div><br /></div><div><div>I haven't tried this one out, but am curious.</div><div><br /></div></div><div>This might help with clogged spray can nozzles. </div><div>I would recommend spraying a few passes away from your rocket to be sure any WD-40 is blown out.</div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-40484340908958949322024-03-10T00:19:00.000-05:002024-03-10T00:19:11.771-05:00New Way Nike Ajax Build, Part 22, Finished<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifTR-MHJT18GB9txtm6Fygyt6vJBAbhgnmVY0nKOrpDwN1Qll8yBaGulmXhvcVVkI3K66nkCyiA-zgbhJVE7YejEu553YbCSkjb8oYLEH1vhSWm3E_esNg2-3gdrspKStug4xa5xA25mcc4ofJtCTg_pOf4sgOBCHQvIbPdB4hKJyENneP0lyw-mqex8Y/s4592/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2065.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4592" data-original-width="1112" height="463" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifTR-MHJT18GB9txtm6Fygyt6vJBAbhgnmVY0nKOrpDwN1Qll8yBaGulmXhvcVVkI3K66nkCyiA-zgbhJVE7YejEu553YbCSkjb8oYLEH1vhSWm3E_esNg2-3gdrspKStug4xa5xA25mcc4ofJtCTg_pOf4sgOBCHQvIbPdB4hKJyENneP0lyw-mqex8Y/w111-h463/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2065.JPG" width="111" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This is a tall one at 30.75" tall.</div><div>A good semi-scale representation.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGq4lkZb34PADWylGyrj5722Ph5Ax4aY1SzS9Ui1-33fwIwCYTHlj2puiLSdUzUMW-JZD2kRAv-D6UCgncDVhKrzXt9Q0Mqw-w9tSVNGn4-lFVPJ0ws0Up-OsP8VY9DC_r6hBFubVHAeFfTjQX-tAET6ipjdAmiOm6XSHwxB_MlFUySOEhbJJrWcSiGM/s4432/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2066.JPG" style="clear: right; display: inline; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="4432" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGq4lkZb34PADWylGyrj5722Ph5Ax4aY1SzS9Ui1-33fwIwCYTHlj2puiLSdUzUMW-JZD2kRAv-D6UCgncDVhKrzXt9Q0Mqw-w9tSVNGn4-lFVPJ0ws0Up-OsP8VY9DC_r6hBFubVHAeFfTjQX-tAET6ipjdAmiOm6XSHwxB_MlFUySOEhbJJrWcSiGM/w252-h175/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2066.JPG" width="252" /></a><div>The tunnels are hard to grain fill, the space is tight with 12 fins and four long tunnels.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>I sprayed a dull coat to visually hide some fillets that were rougher than I liked.</div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJeb-Qy8nwRzqEahuTzdwPVKvFaxgrekBEbz1B6-tPGNzdBgeTITUCWSeIsbMmGkGefZ8213LFWPm8QkQ6d9tyMrHpkUihrJsOo6lsyoYUvO6HZBh7xJFgOl58HUP_Hy1QXcnma-xyHPhy_9SCA2JvtlWFoma0OheP1BDZeZSSQtJ4Y9xmvWJZ1weIsmU/s4000/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2067.JPG" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1760" data-original-width="4000" height="115" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJeb-Qy8nwRzqEahuTzdwPVKvFaxgrekBEbz1B6-tPGNzdBgeTITUCWSeIsbMmGkGefZ8213LFWPm8QkQ6d9tyMrHpkUihrJsOo6lsyoYUvO6HZBh7xJFgOl58HUP_Hy1QXcnma-xyHPhy_9SCA2JvtlWFoma0OheP1BDZeZSSQtJ4Y9xmvWJZ1weIsmU/w261-h115/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2067.JPG" width="261" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The interstage portion with the black band decal simulating a gap between the stages.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMHD-Lw25uCqXzvGEhoYFoHFLH_hfinQ3lFpIj1nKl0Lo9udElb3P9rz4ywffy_QFCzUFckwPNr1Fzp2pE0d_thsaTNtpuyzRiL1C2jjF7tlkZH8cFGx4-kFA5b2HCeokPYff0eGbpXGbeOH2wel24Hcz4shMMWA8IAlRGzmd0zlVBCuiCGdTfXnvY9-I/s4824/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2068.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1528" data-original-width="4824" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMHD-Lw25uCqXzvGEhoYFoHFLH_hfinQ3lFpIj1nKl0Lo9udElb3P9rz4ywffy_QFCzUFckwPNr1Fzp2pE0d_thsaTNtpuyzRiL1C2jjF7tlkZH8cFGx4-kFA5b2HCeokPYff0eGbpXGbeOH2wel24Hcz4shMMWA8IAlRGzmd0zlVBCuiCGdTfXnvY9-I/w255-h80/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2068.JPG" width="255" /></a></div>The white decals work well if placed over a clear gloss coat. After the decals dry, follow up with a dull coat and the clear areas of the decals should dissapear.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC69fkF7V7x193VcBC-_QgWXu81TcgnSMOuAt0r62uGceg1zsc3U8mlA85IUr4n0VYtFg167rHRtks39yORLL0ubkAJwMY1lT5AMD6WgDF5R-Pm7QaOGX63Hq5B2y9AHbyUvyUS6Jskh9aI2MAGTDYeQfTJg3K41nv2cgSSr6LL3wy6mAFEF7waF9TuPQ/s4816/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2069.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3280" data-original-width="4816" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC69fkF7V7x193VcBC-_QgWXu81TcgnSMOuAt0r62uGceg1zsc3U8mlA85IUr4n0VYtFg167rHRtks39yORLL0ubkAJwMY1lT5AMD6WgDF5R-Pm7QaOGX63Hq5B2y9AHbyUvyUS6Jskh9aI2MAGTDYeQfTJg3K41nv2cgSSr6LL3wy6mAFEF7waF9TuPQ/w255-h174/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2069.JPG" width="255" /></a></div><br /> </div><div>The Nike style flat fins, built as shown in the instructions.</div><div>Interesting that the two piece fins are glued together at the mid point, the same centerline where a true diamond taper would start.</div><div><br /></div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-78140737255259279462024-03-09T10:32:00.001-05:002024-03-09T18:18:20.508-05:00New Way Nike Ajax Build, Part 21, White Decals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlHMrNbQYxJaMDPPh74M9xN49Tp33dODmEeZ-aotAhP44geEef5RlFNb03m4nPvdzkgR6NDDpwA2lgCjDsxQcgLV5Ctprs_DWmbRDt9S2Vo0z_2Q6c3dSIR3CuuSWzo6uOw4goDryknBEszci47ORPMMuhQfeltR63vcQRDv-OthyphenhyphenLjsrAtXKDreRNPY/s5152/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2063.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="5152" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlHMrNbQYxJaMDPPh74M9xN49Tp33dODmEeZ-aotAhP44geEef5RlFNb03m4nPvdzkgR6NDDpwA2lgCjDsxQcgLV5Ctprs_DWmbRDt9S2Vo0z_2Q6c3dSIR3CuuSWzo6uOw4goDryknBEszci47ORPMMuhQfeltR63vcQRDv-OthyphenhyphenLjsrAtXKDreRNPY/w425-h174/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2063.JPG" width="425" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I positioned the white decals on the lower stage tube to get an idea of the spacing.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioVD1irFBMaByq0YV9EMlIp8OvsfMJsL3d0VGV10Ldf6ILVV0lTn3MbqcME8lH5jsN2uX89MWdrBsHZto3ENQHb83lotjjLEYKXd6GbkfKNTJeewkrvZBtGF0BN1yKZ2Sxx9DOZA7UFF8HKUJmNlzxEMdfkPrhJNDCpV8cI8oXaZrYW1GDlEPFlpmvmdw/s4984/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2064.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1776" data-original-width="4984" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioVD1irFBMaByq0YV9EMlIp8OvsfMJsL3d0VGV10Ldf6ILVV0lTn3MbqcME8lH5jsN2uX89MWdrBsHZto3ENQHb83lotjjLEYKXd6GbkfKNTJeewkrvZBtGF0BN1yKZ2Sxx9DOZA7UFF8HKUJmNlzxEMdfkPrhJNDCpV8cI8oXaZrYW1GDlEPFlpmvmdw/w426-h152/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2064.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br />All the white decal go on one side of the tube, centered over the fin opposite the launch lugs.<div>After the decals dry, the lower body got a clear dull coat.</div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-23941522078213300712024-03-08T00:20:00.004-05:002024-03-08T23:06:57.753-05:00New Way Nike Ajax Build, Part 20, More Decals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIVhoOC5E_aNGVtY9VbhddGtbuATKyFWOfFbOAnEQRL1Nas_gmNjEFywrqewntiZQPZzMrW_cAYU-UvsCthssyEv1jGLD6wqFY22A7JIYDdpp7_0ibqXdmgQnybNfHHW9l3tRQtOYJ5dT5vsoPFMKoMydc6DDIGpk0FSDl7UY5PNXu4BcfhlJpt15FJqY/s3344/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2060.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2856" data-original-width="3344" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIVhoOC5E_aNGVtY9VbhddGtbuATKyFWOfFbOAnEQRL1Nas_gmNjEFywrqewntiZQPZzMrW_cAYU-UvsCthssyEv1jGLD6wqFY22A7JIYDdpp7_0ibqXdmgQnybNfHHW9l3tRQtOYJ5dT5vsoPFMKoMydc6DDIGpk0FSDl7UY5PNXu4BcfhlJpt15FJqY/w243-h207/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2060.JPG" width="243" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The brown squares are pre-cut in vinyl.<div><br /></div><div>These are in line with the upper tunnels, one square is in line with one of the supports.</div><div><br /></div><div>That tape line is a guide for the top of the square.</div><div><br /></div><div>I used the tip of my knife blade to lift and position the square.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9bnLb8ga4KRnmQZKH0On8bk02sfJZHXIdPqxqrM83uOxVv_CPc3dukj3ehXH00jz-Dvl3W27Tl12M6i6RHJuMKm46zMP_fFBIO_VpNrtZMOgsYADWr7EVR4-GTQKax2wshKmaURlIhYbljq-R8_dwDe22Lwbi4V0db8JmlzKmbF6VWlFJ1CSuQ3tXFk/s2024/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2061.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2024" data-original-width="1904" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9bnLb8ga4KRnmQZKH0On8bk02sfJZHXIdPqxqrM83uOxVv_CPc3dukj3ehXH00jz-Dvl3W27Tl12M6i6RHJuMKm46zMP_fFBIO_VpNrtZMOgsYADWr7EVR4-GTQKax2wshKmaURlIhYbljq-R8_dwDe22Lwbi4V0db8JmlzKmbF6VWlFJ1CSuQ3tXFk/w216-h229/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2061.JPG" width="216" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Here's the brown squares in place.</div><div>The brown is almost lost in the olive drab color, but they are there!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaulWzdT1EOMMH8X_x89k_4gaCR6t4cXqqDJNnx5CriqTdflm0NbrrBkZ_nSt-RT0zqTPIIlBU1F3mnRR5bKbmFLiLWLNJqFEzRFcdVuXY42a3vJc3XAZBMteLCtHqFmCXc4677w9JnXpEaCFlKFy9R4XRybUzuPDK_bEqeBe3q7YewNTyN7xwsycxH8/s4416/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2062.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3584" data-original-width="4416" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaulWzdT1EOMMH8X_x89k_4gaCR6t4cXqqDJNnx5CriqTdflm0NbrrBkZ_nSt-RT0zqTPIIlBU1F3mnRR5bKbmFLiLWLNJqFEzRFcdVuXY42a3vJc3XAZBMteLCtHqFmCXc4677w9JnXpEaCFlKFy9R4XRybUzuPDK_bEqeBe3q7YewNTyN7xwsycxH8/w234-h190/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2062.JPG" width="234" /></a></div><div>You shouldn't set decals down over a flat finish, the clear areas of the decal can "silver" not adhering well.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>You should apply a gloss clear coat, then apply the decals. Let dry for a day then reapply a clear dull coat.</div><div><br /></div><div>I had to re-mask the upper body. Smaller pieces of white copy paper were taped over the black interstage band. I didn't want the tape to touch and lift the black band decal. </div><div>Flat clear acrylic was sprayed to dull the olive drab paint.</div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-55170207451461081222024-03-07T00:02:00.002-05:002024-03-07T00:04:36.910-05:00New Way Nike Ajax Build, Part 19, Starting The Decals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIsUY9lio7mdqoP6NFViGYqqEcAjbdn0NQ4R3W7EQgZNID8L_dGHUWF48LLhSRhBTq9ahQS4QUeyW7ywip6K8TP2lSQ3E4BHJDBvTQ1e7O0DV6GaAeOgkpIuTHGS65T-H_50Nv9OhGXDXCxFz-X9SrJFo877ym5c6q-IBwUjNTzxdPiJA5wznqnAj8zVQ/s4064/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2057.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3256" data-original-width="4064" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIsUY9lio7mdqoP6NFViGYqqEcAjbdn0NQ4R3W7EQgZNID8L_dGHUWF48LLhSRhBTq9ahQS4QUeyW7ywip6K8TP2lSQ3E4BHJDBvTQ1e7O0DV6GaAeOgkpIuTHGS65T-H_50Nv9OhGXDXCxFz-X9SrJFo877ym5c6q-IBwUjNTzxdPiJA5wznqnAj8zVQ/w235-h188/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2057.JPG" width="235" /></a></div><div>There is a simulated gap between the first and second stages. A black band lays horizontally under the open areas at the base of the interstage supports.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">TIP:</span></b> I couldn't see any way to slip this long black rectangle around the tube, under the three vertical supports. I decided to cut it into three pieces. Water slide decals are too delicate to slip under the tight open support openings. </div><div>Wrap the decal around the tube (above the top of the supports) and mark the cut lines.<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6hHpeGxL8AXdyAY8Y5Hp-2S8uaC1DD-Fwv_khGpg0XcJXF9XSSQkiv-qv_VDLoBAOlmfIYpMTR-M_AyrN1X1lH-DzJxBBER3a3sajlEsu4ckLEKrWkSLlhsoHB6Lj28RQKudhyqWl9kh8gm6zgbilJIt-KnTyPP-guoKlBaZHLUsxv3dxHO8xmJtihIA/s2352/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2058.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2248" data-original-width="2352" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6hHpeGxL8AXdyAY8Y5Hp-2S8uaC1DD-Fwv_khGpg0XcJXF9XSSQkiv-qv_VDLoBAOlmfIYpMTR-M_AyrN1X1lH-DzJxBBER3a3sajlEsu4ckLEKrWkSLlhsoHB6Lj28RQKudhyqWl9kh8gm6zgbilJIt-KnTyPP-guoKlBaZHLUsxv3dxHO8xmJtihIA/w236-h226/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2058.JPG" width="236" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Here's the three pieced wrap. Tuck the start and stop ends of the band under the interstage supports.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-FlhfPX7dqWH0HK6wYyHg01URstOr5DLBmjOHGLWTvgkNe_gsXaWosWFfkE1PG5NGvO9PC2ZXnMQb4SR8QchzQGtXMnvPDT5IieqzCNSPJpwybyTCMGZT35wpxo80ogOfc860ju16I7Aija3IDSZRVrRQZ5ZeU3tVyswbMIO2l4xbQyz9g-ScjtCMm2s/s3728/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2059.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="3728" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-FlhfPX7dqWH0HK6wYyHg01URstOr5DLBmjOHGLWTvgkNe_gsXaWosWFfkE1PG5NGvO9PC2ZXnMQb4SR8QchzQGtXMnvPDT5IieqzCNSPJpwybyTCMGZT35wpxo80ogOfc860ju16I7Aija3IDSZRVrRQZ5ZeU3tVyswbMIO2l4xbQyz9g-ScjtCMm2s/s320/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2059.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The four U.S. ARMY decals go on the upper body centered between the tunnels. </div></div><div>Notice how they are flipped. Repeat the flip on the other side.</div></div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-54092400386269529232024-03-06T12:03:00.001-05:002024-03-06T12:05:10.080-05:00New Way Nike Ajax Build, Part 18, Masking For The Olive Drab<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3D5lb-c9tzL9Q3KR6wJCo3pIfvySzdfY60G_vfaVH5nps3xuuMJCHOiNO-g-mqeSITUko576SfGBS6vmo7VSxccTmXq8XqlRTY78S8qK7X_lc9GKgE4RSqaBUNwcKsi3lpll7ugydBBU-W850qmt2QmrfySELce1qOKFdJAqjtHRDSedX-rv0JiIGTIo/s2296/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2054.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="2296" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3D5lb-c9tzL9Q3KR6wJCo3pIfvySzdfY60G_vfaVH5nps3xuuMJCHOiNO-g-mqeSITUko576SfGBS6vmo7VSxccTmXq8XqlRTY78S8qK7X_lc9GKgE4RSqaBUNwcKsi3lpll7ugydBBU-W850qmt2QmrfySELce1qOKFdJAqjtHRDSedX-rv0JiIGTIo/w247-h207/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2054.JPG" width="247" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The lower BT-55 section is painted flat olive drab.<div>The mask is at the top of the widest ring at the interstage supports.</div><div><br /></div><div>I laid tape strips that overhung the edge of the largest ring. I know there is Sharpie ink on the inside of the three tape strips, but the mask/color separation is actually outside of the ring. The clear tape is set flat and overhangs the ring edge.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ96Qe3qeZJD69bI801CeimH0azNmkRd2QWYeBTkrjB418FpiTvRAq2fTlUsCqEb04uRWsdQapjIfofcC55fFWSeQeopjnxN_BqyXEM6XDQh7W_RjamRT2V0P_4HSiciF3TVZIB5i6AL9L2Ak9aZ2eXsL_wJHVk1tlNWb-f59IG6eNy_TL1Igm7Tvx35c/s3728/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2055.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2544" data-original-width="3728" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ96Qe3qeZJD69bI801CeimH0azNmkRd2QWYeBTkrjB418FpiTvRAq2fTlUsCqEb04uRWsdQapjIfofcC55fFWSeQeopjnxN_BqyXEM6XDQh7W_RjamRT2V0P_4HSiciF3TVZIB5i6AL9L2Ak9aZ2eXsL_wJHVk1tlNWb-f59IG6eNy_TL1Igm7Tvx35c/w306-h209/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2055.JPG" width="306" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Tape was wrapped around the low overhang of the interstage supports.</div><div>A plastic bag covered the rest of the upper body to remain white.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-li_yZdJ3NEj_4EKlBirJipHTGv19TxIJ3Guyz6J7xTFQK8uKIj4JcXlZMSH3-d2J6RioiA9p1UpU5Ucg9yXaepQi3llXh33WtqvaInqZJ4fNPYBXUkiQYofhS68S8sfJgLPp5HGVAas0oNVSVbT5jhFVKJv5FzkfKreBh5aJxiG6Hw5E2y2yRh7wnic/s2688/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2056.JPG" style="clear: right; display: inline; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2688" data-original-width="2112" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-li_yZdJ3NEj_4EKlBirJipHTGv19TxIJ3Guyz6J7xTFQK8uKIj4JcXlZMSH3-d2J6RioiA9p1UpU5Ucg9yXaepQi3llXh33WtqvaInqZJ4fNPYBXUkiQYofhS68S8sfJgLPp5HGVAas0oNVSVbT5jhFVKJv5FzkfKreBh5aJxiG6Hw5E2y2yRh7wnic/w206-h263/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2056.JPG" width="206" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here's the finished mask after the tape was removed. I was happy with the results.</div></div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-91379178298618971172024-03-05T09:59:00.000-05:002024-03-05T09:59:43.979-05:00New Way Nike Ajax Build, Part 17, Control Surfaces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXPv2au-Fq2bsD29ZiQtHLj25E72gPfdvWe3dn9aBWjhPyvHjtBQvM4uhIOrzU3A-DWsjyCwiSgMBiqQEhEPoc6z_nD1t6epgOoJ02rfNH3uolE7TdVNwyeU3YOkEYF7Rupnnq_WWppAbf2VbkkixfX0aEyZMlt3_jnDH_vwlSBi7AqawY1DcQaosr1LU/s3456/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2051.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="1792" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXPv2au-Fq2bsD29ZiQtHLj25E72gPfdvWe3dn9aBWjhPyvHjtBQvM4uhIOrzU3A-DWsjyCwiSgMBiqQEhEPoc6z_nD1t6epgOoJ02rfNH3uolE7TdVNwyeU3YOkEYF7Rupnnq_WWppAbf2VbkkixfX0aEyZMlt3_jnDH_vwlSBi7AqawY1DcQaosr1LU/w128-h247/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2051.JPG" width="128" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Here's the nose section showing the tunnel joint cuts.<div><br /></div><div>On the right side I have dabbed on some CWF to fill the open cut.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd-6Kf6vuIRW3bWAlYpQHVJMtybwaWJwoOXw-UbjFm3xh1vPLDFPw_HLK4y_QorbyeOsK8dPNGIVqwxOcBhOPn4W5ayU1gjv5Bvtz7ksj1zojZV0-2PBXjbo6vaX3ypg0FkcF0YsID-2DxhDkRnmsSQ-bzlFAGqJ4zviny-C5Ch3UV1S3CptgaAczuK8g/s2696/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2049.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2696" data-original-width="2312" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd-6Kf6vuIRW3bWAlYpQHVJMtybwaWJwoOXw-UbjFm3xh1vPLDFPw_HLK4y_QorbyeOsK8dPNGIVqwxOcBhOPn4W5ayU1gjv5Bvtz7ksj1zojZV0-2PBXjbo6vaX3ypg0FkcF0YsID-2DxhDkRnmsSQ-bzlFAGqJ4zviny-C5Ch3UV1S3CptgaAczuK8g/w213-h249/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2049.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The control surfaces are glued and centered onto the trailing edge of the upper triangular fins.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">TIP:</span></b> On the left - how glue is applied right out of the bottle.</div><div>On the right - The glue line is evened out before gluing onto the fin edge. </div><div>Swipe the side of your fingertip down both side edges leaving an even glue line in the center.</div><div>This smoothing of the glue line leaves less "squeeze out" and a cleaner finished joint.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkVM5KSMDa85Iztu7OWenBwEO9rZF0z1Ifc4jLoNCVFDzLRArD_Arw03uUmLerFZw3aW0V1CteeaAlXgMJrBq5ZgpOT9nyVkJxlef13-jeQGm1g-4fXLXEkfBoKF_Jl3PJph0RksBcx2tteO9aWLwPr5Dek9nJWlkJGIjZBnZWgHzk-68KnHUIgqPcjfQ/s3824/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2050.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3512" data-original-width="3824" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkVM5KSMDa85Iztu7OWenBwEO9rZF0z1Ifc4jLoNCVFDzLRArD_Arw03uUmLerFZw3aW0V1CteeaAlXgMJrBq5ZgpOT9nyVkJxlef13-jeQGm1g-4fXLXEkfBoKF_Jl3PJph0RksBcx2tteO9aWLwPr5Dek9nJWlkJGIjZBnZWgHzk-68KnHUIgqPcjfQ/w254-h233/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2050.JPG" width="254" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Here's the control surface piece centered down the trailing edge of the upper fins.</div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-6318143153393727602024-03-04T00:05:00.002-05:002024-03-04T16:45:39.052-05:00New Way Nike Ajax Build, Part 16, Nose Section Tunnels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic22324JCna2GIERjXsJOBgvfylRK18bcsRUu3mDLZ1idF3eAd73FhrxyjtW48CIO9ZFNY_NNEZ4KQE-39ZiV6d6R7kmA5bvcB6oomT8kGcBCR1K3pKrD8xsqGhhFbss6nzm7ZBhLQvPN5fCRbb9yAsCputGRcir8eeA4xJFS-mRYLRycAnCGOn_39SfY/s2880/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2046.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2600" data-original-width="2880" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic22324JCna2GIERjXsJOBgvfylRK18bcsRUu3mDLZ1idF3eAd73FhrxyjtW48CIO9ZFNY_NNEZ4KQE-39ZiV6d6R7kmA5bvcB6oomT8kGcBCR1K3pKrD8xsqGhhFbss6nzm7ZBhLQvPN5fCRbb9yAsCputGRcir8eeA4xJFS-mRYLRycAnCGOn_39SfY/s320/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2046.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">TIP:</span></b> Before gluing on the nose section tunnels - <div>I'd recommend filling the nose cone/tube and tube/adapter joints. I wish I had.</div><div><br /></div><div>The joints are noticeable after the white paint is applied and are hard to fill after the tunnel strips are in place. The small fins and tunnels are close together.</div><div><br /></div><div>There is good reason why Estes supplied the tunnels in balsa. I went with basswood thinking there wouldn't be grain to fill. Sanding the trapezoid profile in the tunnels would be difficult with the brittle balsa.</div><div>But - the balsa is more flexible and easily conforms to all the angles in the nose section.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5boKWvC6JCIR_bsVzDYSaB9FtqDYtYvnDMwojjHHVNWPdlzONJ1v9YSI7lwv32f8aIsXQVmEshHN6P8dj7Z2sWqPmMnPIWIlbNnZ8V-g6dJZwkMwiLi_lFrQ2Ij-wgIv8R3twwVMYzVMJh-KI-SZ0DEK8HDZQIPH5GtpgUfbCc_EdisY-jvoNA1mH_U/s2240/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2046A.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2232" data-original-width="2240" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5boKWvC6JCIR_bsVzDYSaB9FtqDYtYvnDMwojjHHVNWPdlzONJ1v9YSI7lwv32f8aIsXQVmEshHN6P8dj7Z2sWqPmMnPIWIlbNnZ8V-g6dJZwkMwiLi_lFrQ2Ij-wgIv8R3twwVMYzVMJh-KI-SZ0DEK8HDZQIPH5GtpgUfbCc_EdisY-jvoNA1mH_U/w200-h199/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2046A.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>My basswood tunnels were too stiff and had to be cut halfway through with a razor blade.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFXOxeihLmTpYYOt_Vfds1Qmq130HvKxyf1yFx00E1e2xFnuH5wdK7aUzu9ELF0M1P-J1VElysV4Kdm5uD4ykp-tWFhUdyRSBcdtqGoUPDcvGrDPDbak1k3BduXNyoSHHoWGNzLlsx8DCDdTyYzK8rTSkMepeWylyyLpDaKMgU_x6EEw7LVPmIPsibePA/s4744/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2047.JPG" style="clear: right; display: inline; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2776" data-original-width="4744" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFXOxeihLmTpYYOt_Vfds1Qmq130HvKxyf1yFx00E1e2xFnuH5wdK7aUzu9ELF0M1P-J1VElysV4Kdm5uD4ykp-tWFhUdyRSBcdtqGoUPDcvGrDPDbak1k3BduXNyoSHHoWGNzLlsx8DCDdTyYzK8rTSkMepeWylyyLpDaKMgU_x6EEw7LVPmIPsibePA/w262-h153/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2047.JPG" width="262" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The lower picture shows how I had to cut and lightly crack the tunnels to fit the angles of the nose section.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiykXVt3GZWux_a_kgYvXcp3T_vN8k1uxOfYGlbDsHeBUigP4Nw9stGjpNH9yycDGFZfh9Yny0J_u6L2-cDRn2FzDwGtWqh8oe7OB2Ay0rfOL21KNXOZL2z6ik2OvmhmSEHY9C_4V5iILtUb_-MtAmqNZMzCZ2Hv_Ki6VcToZ2bCe8MCsx3UERa_9Iv290/s4640/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2048.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2504" data-original-width="4640" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiykXVt3GZWux_a_kgYvXcp3T_vN8k1uxOfYGlbDsHeBUigP4Nw9stGjpNH9yycDGFZfh9Yny0J_u6L2-cDRn2FzDwGtWqh8oe7OB2Ay0rfOL21KNXOZL2z6ik2OvmhmSEHY9C_4V5iILtUb_-MtAmqNZMzCZ2Hv_Ki6VcToZ2bCe8MCsx3UERa_9Iv290/w265-h143/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2048.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Some 400 grit was wrapped around a Q-tip to sand away the primer for a better glue bond. The sanding also made a flatter gluing surface to match the flat bottom of the tunnels.</div></div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-80434566645577237892024-03-03T11:55:00.000-05:002024-03-03T11:55:22.564-05:00Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K., March 2, 2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXO-M08UJ9PFEYpr3ut6QzO4QYz2d1-j0CLjIfE1Y-Y-orx-lnii7jT1hqwd_0jyQB0B6luUctnmUmW43AUb_2GLwKU1tTfke0YLQFe98GLz9Cx_EKNsfn0JmaA1Zty49vP2PXkuH1wIjOPm5yIF1ghs8hmRyyUcJsFe-6nSR-fzmvtwMsZYgaL-6gzoo/s2956/ROCK%203.2.2024%201.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2956" data-original-width="2871" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXO-M08UJ9PFEYpr3ut6QzO4QYz2d1-j0CLjIfE1Y-Y-orx-lnii7jT1hqwd_0jyQB0B6luUctnmUmW43AUb_2GLwKU1tTfke0YLQFe98GLz9Cx_EKNsfn0JmaA1Zty49vP2PXkuH1wIjOPm5yIF1ghs8hmRyyUcJsFe-6nSR-fzmvtwMsZYgaL-6gzoo/w247-h254/ROCK%203.2.2024%201.JPG" width="247" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>This is a new clone build, soon to be featured on the blog.<div>A rare one, the Estes <b>SKYTRACER.</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Winds were picking up, I was concerned the large wing might turn the rocket into the wind. I went small for the first launch with a recommended A8-3.</div><div>Very stable, low 200' altitude and full chute. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQexhKyrI37T6oXVFNgkXjNjX1TXjgVuRWxRkx9_Z7iQ_Te5UjtEjsHQabYi-sJrNpwbLi3M_dgiMn4nUWEG65udwS8wD4rJrglKr2ULPki4Qa-1P_-VBR0Uxzj5o7oSsCUmB0_3y9kvYYrmLZMIrZvPdVg42610dXIahXogd15h6rASuHsLyS-fFxRg/s3261/ROCK%203.2.2024%202.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3239" data-original-width="3261" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQexhKyrI37T6oXVFNgkXjNjX1TXjgVuRWxRkx9_Z7iQ_Te5UjtEjsHQabYi-sJrNpwbLi3M_dgiMn4nUWEG65udwS8wD4rJrglKr2ULPki4Qa-1P_-VBR0Uxzj5o7oSsCUmB0_3y9kvYYrmLZMIrZvPdVg42610dXIahXogd15h6rASuHsLyS-fFxRg/w272-h270/ROCK%203.2.2024%202.JPG" width="272" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>This was a flight test build for a upcoming Odd'l Rockets kit, the <b>CYCLONE</b>.</div><div><br /></div><div>A simple offset ring make the rocket spiral during boost. You could easily see the wiggle in the smoke trail.</div><div><br /></div><div>Under the tie-dyed streamer, the rocket was blown towards the parking lot. Recovered with no damage.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghze_IBeW-Fobk5dmOxSTXIXDu38yBflZvAljZXsugWuK7XEElfTIjEK6gdf73ebbDVaiU9UdiHf0GKUQpEgHf6Lv_NnHUWd0b_tUHY7V6SDzZ8hanAG1luP8wnZ3nZ72fWQXupUo_2aXFO54TSRndchfZ3Db6CHiK7ZZe5EE2gYwOo6fQFfj3bGJFULQ/s2652/ROCK%203.2.2024%203.JPG" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2652" data-original-width="967" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghze_IBeW-Fobk5dmOxSTXIXDu38yBflZvAljZXsugWuK7XEElfTIjEK6gdf73ebbDVaiU9UdiHf0GKUQpEgHf6Lv_NnHUWd0b_tUHY7V6SDzZ8hanAG1luP8wnZ3nZ72fWQXupUo_2aXFO54TSRndchfZ3Db6CHiK7ZZe5EE2gYwOo6fQFfj3bGJFULQ/s320/ROCK%203.2.2024%203.JPG" width="117" /></a><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The New Way <b>NIKE AJAX </b>was another first launch. This is the same model being built now on this blog.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>The B6-4 got it to 325'. At ejection, the new elastic shock cord burned through! The nose section came down under chute, the long body spun and fell horizontally. </div><div>No damage except for a shock cord that needs replacing.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLid41y5cfWcSr3cCnfTUlZDpImjKxubHTmVfLCAgv_eXZWHBgV05eqDnnfOdEym85VJokekBF2noUMbdSEbXRtM4KdMHiqfEnYG7iReRBzCmioitm_icINRBvBWEH4moywKZYEpKHd_C9EAz2UI2lIBtXin-N1HBDGJJChE56NpeDsKGNGYqVa2R0oK4/s4280/ROCK%203.2.2024%204.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4280" data-original-width="2584" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLid41y5cfWcSr3cCnfTUlZDpImjKxubHTmVfLCAgv_eXZWHBgV05eqDnnfOdEym85VJokekBF2noUMbdSEbXRtM4KdMHiqfEnYG7iReRBzCmioitm_icINRBvBWEH4moywKZYEpKHd_C9EAz2UI2lIBtXin-N1HBDGJJChE56NpeDsKGNGYqVa2R0oK4/s320/ROCK%203.2.2024%204.JPG" width="193" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Rich Cody launched his classic Estes Space Shuttle with a C6-3. </div><div>The shuttle did separate into a slight stall glide.</div><div><br /></div><div>Rich also flew his Odd'l F-16 with a B6-4.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JdH2HgvJuYnPJb8ikkrwgfFuAjl2GLUUVh_s5OJk2bCqvEpYu9-5EIiXmjFiySId2LQGdBVIS7sodXXQlh-3o9u8LuCPwffJJ7G0Mhog1N4TWQfiFPZhk0ntoCNCGncjrtq6qW8c86c8nybhXvc-aNe8nOmO99mGtit2VfnaIpZVw8PK5ZpH_SNCttQ/s5136/ROCK%203.2.2024%205.JPG" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5136" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JdH2HgvJuYnPJb8ikkrwgfFuAjl2GLUUVh_s5OJk2bCqvEpYu9-5EIiXmjFiySId2LQGdBVIS7sodXXQlh-3o9u8LuCPwffJJ7G0Mhog1N4TWQfiFPZhk0ntoCNCGncjrtq6qW8c86c8nybhXvc-aNe8nOmO99mGtit2VfnaIpZVw8PK5ZpH_SNCttQ/s320/ROCK%203.2.2024%205.JPG" width="145" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here's Steve Moon's VENUS PROBE during boost.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMpt2sGy7g49lhCRer8t9eePEYbgucmKBr1zxoONIh1Zqm3il6VkwQvulLrmRujWMJgca9WrXaRo8GqRJ1ZguCMr89ecJm2YJkgazdAco6tsG79A0tVUcraInjZsRjou8Jg8Sh3C_J2Slq1oz-i-jTgFK9rRwVhHBcGciZpcuzbsovIs6Z-lnSuzel1XA/s4229/ROCK%203.2.2024%206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2336" data-original-width="4229" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMpt2sGy7g49lhCRer8t9eePEYbgucmKBr1zxoONIh1Zqm3il6VkwQvulLrmRujWMJgca9WrXaRo8GqRJ1ZguCMr89ecJm2YJkgazdAco6tsG79A0tVUcraInjZsRjou8Jg8Sh3C_J2Slq1oz-i-jTgFK9rRwVhHBcGciZpcuzbsovIs6Z-lnSuzel1XA/s320/ROCK%203.2.2024%206.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And landing!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEGQZKof3Is2DQQ26vwHeDQE8Lxy-jUFrapAtyR7ug0iZtoGDPUFNjpOwPGKwpjRehfvRqPZiul63eMYwv9VwulbPcUc4rdIO0yl41y_Fviad6mQVvor4Wh9HdmxGeEiPiegAwMfoIDDPVb66_1HRI470KRO0f65RoJe-qyWu4YbnMaFTulO1pRRhguzI/s2981/ROCK%203.2.2024%207.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2981" data-original-width="2470" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEGQZKof3Is2DQQ26vwHeDQE8Lxy-jUFrapAtyR7ug0iZtoGDPUFNjpOwPGKwpjRehfvRqPZiul63eMYwv9VwulbPcUc4rdIO0yl41y_Fviad6mQVvor4Wh9HdmxGeEiPiegAwMfoIDDPVb66_1HRI470KRO0f65RoJe-qyWu4YbnMaFTulO1pRRhguzI/w231-h279/ROCK%203.2.2024%207.JPG" width="231" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Fourth launch for me was the Excelsior <b>NIKE GOON.</b></div></div><div>A B6-4 got an altitude of 350'. Full chute, textbook flight.</div><div><br /></div><div>My fifth flight was the Rocketship Games <b>HAWKEYE</b> using a MicroMaxx motor. Boost is always fast on these little models, good thing I had some young eyes to point me to the landing area.</div><div><br /></div><div>Five up, five recovered. Only a shock cord to be replaced in the Nike Ajax. <br /> </div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-31644440974718422502024-03-02T08:24:00.000-05:002024-03-02T08:24:20.368-05:00New Way Nike Ajax Build, Part 15, Parachute<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDC8KmEAkf1maL79VtdFTdpvNr2nR-AcKJ__pFlsnpqZWboo0yF9vA2n_-PJIYHWOeJLPY1pYrBiP_Y6vMHc9a9nD9M4Rmo4czS6eLE7-hTAT_OQmJEO2cNhyF7wMvQrZBgRnADV4rqolBLZEcZ4H65ercjOWcD7DghUzzVVui7yxOKu4rU5BVoZZAxiE/s4264/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2051A.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3336" data-original-width="4264" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDC8KmEAkf1maL79VtdFTdpvNr2nR-AcKJ__pFlsnpqZWboo0yF9vA2n_-PJIYHWOeJLPY1pYrBiP_Y6vMHc9a9nD9M4Rmo4czS6eLE7-hTAT_OQmJEO2cNhyF7wMvQrZBgRnADV4rqolBLZEcZ4H65ercjOWcD7DghUzzVVui7yxOKu4rU5BVoZZAxiE/w277-h216/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2051A.JPG" width="277" /></a></div><div>A 18" diameter parachute is cut from the multi size parachute kit.</div><div><br /></div><div>These suggested shroud line lengths seem long. Some simple math tell me they are 1 1/2 times the cute diameter. </div><div>Years back there was a NARAM R&D presentation that showed a 1 1/2 length shroud line is the most efficient. </div><div>I'm used to the Estes lengths. I settled for three 40" long shroud line loops.</div><div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd6i0nBb-v7yF-ZTtbIMjXuwuQJAuayHG-OtyttZYMFEPDkI6sXQgPivx_v9U-oz7PWrPMMV09-tpnCza1SmMbReTK4jxcGlPxiiHmKQczplkOdVwSR7y5ChC8rUgnv9pi5EqGzMjx5ra2pJU2XVzFY4qNGcRLTZKC_e1tQPlNKKxjmMue6UDfZm4O3Pk/s2928/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2052.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1752" data-original-width="2928" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd6i0nBb-v7yF-ZTtbIMjXuwuQJAuayHG-OtyttZYMFEPDkI6sXQgPivx_v9U-oz7PWrPMMV09-tpnCza1SmMbReTK4jxcGlPxiiHmKQczplkOdVwSR7y5ChC8rUgnv9pi5EqGzMjx5ra2pJU2XVzFY4qNGcRLTZKC_e1tQPlNKKxjmMue6UDfZm4O3Pk/w231-h138/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2052.JPG" width="231" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">This red shroud line is a fire resistant Nomex.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The "spool" is interesting. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">When you set your index and thumb tips over the hole, the black spool <span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228;">and pull the string and it will teeter tot back and forth to unwrap.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #1d2228;">This is a big improvement over the Estes style of a long looped line that usually gets snagged when you try to open it up.</span></div><div><span style="color: #1d2228;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLv87CkqXCAQiRLpxkIH9DVCylufPTnLVN8XvSZdwBOTBevgZ7pxN8NzrdJtcEQEXNXv2gq-uNHLl5k9wyFZYwsZDwbm5cHgATQ_e7xMBdYRmTcBw9hgi-qpp1nc6YOixYwQLj0ofWZ5ZRs5w8mnc4ypiIvhwCnTkO9jeLfokVmU5jtE2H7k-KWv_iZLw/s3336/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2053.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3336" data-original-width="3288" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLv87CkqXCAQiRLpxkIH9DVCylufPTnLVN8XvSZdwBOTBevgZ7pxN8NzrdJtcEQEXNXv2gq-uNHLl5k9wyFZYwsZDwbm5cHgATQ_e7xMBdYRmTcBw9hgi-qpp1nc6YOixYwQLj0ofWZ5ZRs5w8mnc4ypiIvhwCnTkO9jeLfokVmU5jtE2H7k-KWv_iZLw/w261-h265/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2053.JPG" width="261" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This chute kit had round reinforcement rings instead of the folded jewelry tags normally seen in the New Way kits.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Cut the chute to 18".</div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">TIP:</span></b> Apply a ring to both sides of the chute material. Both sides is a great way to go, especially if you use paper reinforcement rings.</div><div>Punch holes and tie on the shroud lines.<br /> </div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-67778915653418508692024-03-01T00:06:00.001-05:002024-03-01T00:07:04.408-05:00New Way Nike Ajax Build, Part 14, Gluing On The Nose Section Fins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8It6HuizfwkBkHgpSB8YNYv5Ayj2l_AoGXJg-vvZZwfTX9EaX00yp14jx6x9FrpYdTcRXxGfuKKRoGDI-cXg-oiBOzaukoGcwwUcSYy_BDdTrQuHiRoP_8VnnVwi5RUSPzxFqYZg1TtD2OyWNBsJsv4haaSetgKW7NjJBiPrfweMIEqDcVkC22yQ961w/s2880/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2039.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2880" data-original-width="2424" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8It6HuizfwkBkHgpSB8YNYv5Ayj2l_AoGXJg-vvZZwfTX9EaX00yp14jx6x9FrpYdTcRXxGfuKKRoGDI-cXg-oiBOzaukoGcwwUcSYy_BDdTrQuHiRoP_8VnnVwi5RUSPzxFqYZg1TtD2OyWNBsJsv4haaSetgKW7NjJBiPrfweMIEqDcVkC22yQ961w/w237-h282/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2039.JPG" width="237" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There are a lot of fins glued to the nose section!</div><div>In order to fit over the angled adapter - </div><div><br /><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3-iKPI3KiB34xUEoG1_VjqcZgt256eAvXibEUsarkngng6BgELJQKQaKfL76fsgISz2JC70saCEppV1ZuXmQRobre3_ftN3jENnlcnJ5QBANmQk0LDlyPCc1ufyb18vL4Ig1w2qI0lYgGeqT45Q0S3FhSVaSszMl-ihcwWqVBqGFhVL8jADWvYLHTE8/s2608/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2044.JPG" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2608" data-original-width="1768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3-iKPI3KiB34xUEoG1_VjqcZgt256eAvXibEUsarkngng6BgELJQKQaKfL76fsgISz2JC70saCEppV1ZuXmQRobre3_ftN3jENnlcnJ5QBANmQk0LDlyPCc1ufyb18vL4Ig1w2qI0lYgGeqT45Q0S3FhSVaSszMl-ihcwWqVBqGFhVL8jADWvYLHTE8/s320/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2044.JPG" width="217" /></a></div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The overhanging root edge is sanded at a slight angle. This is where the aluminum sanding block comes in handy. It doesn't take much sanding for a tight fit. Sand a bit and check, then repeat.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">TIP:</span></b> I'd recommend filling the adapter/tube, tube /nose cone joints before gluing on the fins and tunnels. I didn't and had a hard time filling the balsa and tube joint after the fins and tunnels were glued on.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1qzHAimF9ntzFtpoZcfGYxPHjavGry4o4qQTOrH50F5RpVae8gkRF41BMOHtPOLHb6RUd4kmbjDHJ8S9c65xaT2qQxrl8Nv5V2sFCE7pGzIlfDukRm_0CAkhghCzxbRBcxLyt27kqBdmRE4VkKVsr5WtRJdy5f3PJCIsqWZT8znGUiN8E0y7A-tPZmNw/s4648/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2045.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1416" data-original-width="4648" height="97" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1qzHAimF9ntzFtpoZcfGYxPHjavGry4o4qQTOrH50F5RpVae8gkRF41BMOHtPOLHb6RUd4kmbjDHJ8S9c65xaT2qQxrl8Nv5V2sFCE7pGzIlfDukRm_0CAkhghCzxbRBcxLyt27kqBdmRE4VkKVsr5WtRJdy5f3PJCIsqWZT8znGUiN8E0y7A-tPZmNw/s320/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2045.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here's the upper section with eight small fins in place.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /> </div></div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-79085488602437016612024-02-29T00:10:00.001-05:002024-02-29T12:11:31.726-05:00New Way Nike Ajax Build, Part 13, Gluing On The Upper Fins & Tunnels
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTaFz3h0CEU11RNpsYfYvCP0peaZdAmd-aWuPcHMejIU1FBCJK2obfy5YkXzAEghX_SQ1cuOisIvBa5OQOGY4nr1bTi_zElaOGFWQq3eyXmr-d_gLGYzaz5L5gxUyR4wCbd3VqLXMPhABF02SAHg8KvP1WDs3m375JZBsOUWnzAJfnzf0oqywqvNrNJnY/s3200/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2038.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3064" data-original-width="3200" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTaFz3h0CEU11RNpsYfYvCP0peaZdAmd-aWuPcHMejIU1FBCJK2obfy5YkXzAEghX_SQ1cuOisIvBa5OQOGY4nr1bTi_zElaOGFWQq3eyXmr-d_gLGYzaz5L5gxUyR4wCbd3VqLXMPhABF02SAHg8KvP1WDs3m375JZBsOUWnzAJfnzf0oqywqvNrNJnY/w200-h191/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2038.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I used a tape wrap for a baseline when gluing on the upper four fins.</div><div><br /></div><div>Three fins below, four fins on the upper body. </div><div>It's a bit confusing as to how they line up, 4 over 3.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpYTdwRNin1FNp0b4P8H8QRruoR7TVycm9uBxh4UQcngj0rQ_jgNsorwNR7MEgZukoRyxq8HzoCWA6auyas6C01MZ4WPM7xSCNlxJSCtR-__GPsta9SbnI2eGOzHn7SWbmpNW54fOin0c6df8xgFpltSxFk8vZ5PnPH_tOmCpf0RBtRYDxk2nfMSk5Up4/s3536/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2041.JPG" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3192" data-original-width="3536" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpYTdwRNin1FNp0b4P8H8QRruoR7TVycm9uBxh4UQcngj0rQ_jgNsorwNR7MEgZukoRyxq8HzoCWA6auyas6C01MZ4WPM7xSCNlxJSCtR-__GPsta9SbnI2eGOzHn7SWbmpNW54fOin0c6df8xgFpltSxFk8vZ5PnPH_tOmCpf0RBtRYDxk2nfMSk5Up4/w252-h227/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2041.JPG" width="252" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The tunnels were set on the tube centered between the upper fins. Trace their top and bottom ends with pencil.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>In the right side picture, notice the tunnels extend just over the top of the tube. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUL8grpJddE8tNLxXx_A3vpmeRzuBcd5pWPCuvbFx7wMUaxyxIHOSVL1ReXnoZPbuHBbsA-Y6EdxDSedC6i_HlreTTMWN-Ji2En8LrIpFpEZ9N7m7-6ZB8ggfmEEIA9OeqOimHvuqVKDp3JB-wkfXK3Y3vatvXYDR_QafiU8NSoOh3ezM25t8Aa7dSUMM/s2344/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2042.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2344" data-original-width="2112" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUL8grpJddE8tNLxXx_A3vpmeRzuBcd5pWPCuvbFx7wMUaxyxIHOSVL1ReXnoZPbuHBbsA-Y6EdxDSedC6i_HlreTTMWN-Ji2En8LrIpFpEZ9N7m7-6ZB8ggfmEEIA9OeqOimHvuqVKDp3JB-wkfXK3Y3vatvXYDR_QafiU8NSoOh3ezM25t8Aa7dSUMM/w249-h277/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2042.JPG" width="249" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>After the glue dries,</div><div>Sand the overhanging tunnel ends even with the top edge of the tube.</div><div>This will make a tighter fit with less of a joint gap between the tunnels when the nose section is slid in.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgdQaSNIPxiDcUOtCf5vYWp-c5Mz10boB0hwqPFrwxftGuRpPzDgz3xKAps9NVX9pUNrZ5odVXOKnD7wim0fm3xdqUiw08DHnKGYvGK6nMra_l6TaLAX8Mudx6-T-luPr6JrisM7iQbUStiNVyBQpaA9CiThakSDb02iabAN_v-fn_2CZwzQY8sIahotM/s3072/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2043.JPG" style="clear: right; display: inline; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1936" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgdQaSNIPxiDcUOtCf5vYWp-c5Mz10boB0hwqPFrwxftGuRpPzDgz3xKAps9NVX9pUNrZ5odVXOKnD7wim0fm3xdqUiw08DHnKGYvGK6nMra_l6TaLAX8Mudx6-T-luPr6JrisM7iQbUStiNVyBQpaA9CiThakSDb02iabAN_v-fn_2CZwzQY8sIahotM/s320/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2043.JPG" width="202" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Here's the front end showing the ends flush with the end of the tube.<br /> </div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-51838952971307591942024-02-28T00:07:00.000-05:002024-02-28T00:07:58.292-05:00New Way Nike Ajax Build, Part 12. Interstage Support Details<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj37H24asIHI7LAOHHkkgYECS_4LPSgTaiNElz8gTIECrqtLq70afGZqb9NpJAvUGt6MOMQAic_J3kONpYxYRihqZvV7tHq3RfejOUFQ3BqPfLJnPA9zqAfo1b492sYKULRXCPPQRaWWgt1BO5jjOPysuIjgBMeVKbQeou0TijShHRGYmtuOjFVksmtFDc/s2928/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2031.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2928" data-original-width="2880" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj37H24asIHI7LAOHHkkgYECS_4LPSgTaiNElz8gTIECrqtLq70afGZqb9NpJAvUGt6MOMQAic_J3kONpYxYRihqZvV7tHq3RfejOUFQ3BqPfLJnPA9zqAfo1b492sYKULRXCPPQRaWWgt1BO5jjOPysuIjgBMeVKbQeou0TijShHRGYmtuOjFVksmtFDc/w247-h251/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2031.JPG" width="247" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The interstage supports are laser cut from thin cardstock.<div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">TIP:</span></b> Look close - you can see some rough edges. You can sand the edges smooth with careful passes with a sanding block.</div><div>Left is before, right is after sanding with 400 grit.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaH7YNYNC9YJ-14iaJzLv07zci50_NwlBu5Rurucm41Eduo239iop_U5tQitJv8Wen-pFre3UipgfK5rX_qEdWXUFupl03FV6_p0SO45GsB2_xIQzV4OivllotjbSnbC2pK5ruvUSfQmNlnHoHybfQ5PTZ8WF9bg2I3rUTgr5qVEeBTn_6J4vXPtv_mYg/s3256/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2032.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="3256" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaH7YNYNC9YJ-14iaJzLv07zci50_NwlBu5Rurucm41Eduo239iop_U5tQitJv8Wen-pFre3UipgfK5rX_qEdWXUFupl03FV6_p0SO45GsB2_xIQzV4OivllotjbSnbC2pK5ruvUSfQmNlnHoHybfQ5PTZ8WF9bg2I3rUTgr5qVEeBTn_6J4vXPtv_mYg/w271-h268/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2032.JPG" width="271" /></a></div><div>As shown in the instructions:</div></div><div>Glue the strip end first and let dry.</div><div>Notice the shape of the support piece. You want to glue the strip to the "flatter" side of the balsa piece. The bottom has a sharper angle.</div><div><br /></div><div>I use very little glue to adhere the cardstock in place. Enlarge the lower picture to see the even fine line of glue centered down the outside edge of the balsa. This glue line shouldn't have much squeeze out, if any to clean up.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">TIP:</span></b> Run a small line of glue, then remove the excess by running your finger at about a 45 degree angle down the sides. this gets the remaining glue to the center of the fin.</div><div><br /></div><div>These are glued down the three fin lines from the booster fin lines. as shown in Step 12 of the instructions.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-3venuKrkllW_j3oCn7iPK49YwFWEklUg1pAUXR0M2gBVzY_unjcAjFLWOp6pOQ8-9a8j-xe3HKZGPMmEy2WjSN5leme7pGvr7LA8tv_HshNxlPijsUiLTjtoQA0qt-hsLpGYFxa-M9Swx0Y_Gtc_PEPGOC3yPboYYDqT8JYchxX-S4jF6jzcnIUuU4/s3224/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2035.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2776" data-original-width="3224" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-3venuKrkllW_j3oCn7iPK49YwFWEklUg1pAUXR0M2gBVzY_unjcAjFLWOp6pOQ8-9a8j-xe3HKZGPMmEy2WjSN5leme7pGvr7LA8tv_HshNxlPijsUiLTjtoQA0qt-hsLpGYFxa-M9Swx0Y_Gtc_PEPGOC3yPboYYDqT8JYchxX-S4jF6jzcnIUuU4/w256-h221/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2035.JPG" width="256" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></b></div>TIP:</span></b> The upper ring also has laser cut ridges. </div><div>Sand smooth, then rub in a thin coat of wood glue into just the edge to seal it. After it dries, sand smooth with 400 grit.</div><div>I applied glue a second time and sanded.<br /><br /> </div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-86186414079478921062024-02-27T00:08:00.000-05:002024-02-27T00:08:31.138-05:00New Way Nike Ajax Build, Part 11, Lower Fins Gluing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDcGb3_ribSi5cfY8V-4zpmSX6zpjIgbRUZnQk37EeXVOvo-5oPCblSP17VVg8kXYqbaJUsTYV71zb2zAa37y0he6pfNXY5i4fjczOUbT2j6dHdKH6JmMeCnDhoqzb0gxxcLsPHUA3O_xlM8uiX8JUWOQFgXpxc39IHxr3Lm54jssQmwCHZ5NBplZhG7M/s3016/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2033.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3016" data-original-width="2680" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDcGb3_ribSi5cfY8V-4zpmSX6zpjIgbRUZnQk37EeXVOvo-5oPCblSP17VVg8kXYqbaJUsTYV71zb2zAa37y0he6pfNXY5i4fjczOUbT2j6dHdKH6JmMeCnDhoqzb0gxxcLsPHUA3O_xlM8uiX8JUWOQFgXpxc39IHxr3Lm54jssQmwCHZ5NBplZhG7M/w178-h200/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2033.JPG" width="178" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></b></div>TIP:</span></b> I like to line up the engine hook and launch lug positions.<div>When launching, set the launch lug to the back side of the model for better photos from the front. This also allows you to bend the igniter (starter) wires forward away from the launch rod and engine hook.</div><div> <br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5GqMStA9u7kFNG5vEZ_xdPERdRgk0uqf6AplGUybYQ131gbyUHdxji1hJ3vMm0iG6vODUC4KnumKIC5J16Ts-wNokuO7N4SVlKHlwUuauU8SkS89L5DYjpHWWdu83YKBGc86oz_mTtheu-U3jv6KIpymXUOrwoQTRW2q3TyU6xqLGMVdJ9E78h61HJbw/s3320/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2034.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2624" data-original-width="3320" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5GqMStA9u7kFNG5vEZ_xdPERdRgk0uqf6AplGUybYQ131gbyUHdxji1hJ3vMm0iG6vODUC4KnumKIC5J16Ts-wNokuO7N4SVlKHlwUuauU8SkS89L5DYjpHWWdu83YKBGc86oz_mTtheu-U3jv6KIpymXUOrwoQTRW2q3TyU6xqLGMVdJ9E78h61HJbw/s320/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2034.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Viewed from the rear, </div><div>This is how the fins line up - three on the booster, four fins on the "main stage". (It is a single stage model.)</div><div><br /></div><div>The instruction explanation is a bit confusing, just keep this view in mind and you can figure it out.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmW09vWMW9-4GAr99yYAP0VVz2lbJkamC1BqoAtKXkrcfJebO39w-yiojM-ABfSGeuWu07OujqB1_UYN4WziBqaRlh1AiyoNsNePb7hKX-4pvtJwM9Uy8aRS29BARjZp8utO5RwnARCaQK0wv2gBEc2bwhCboB1QwCldSFuiIlfl6tpr_1_EP0KWrW2ds/s4184/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2036.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3688" data-original-width="4184" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmW09vWMW9-4GAr99yYAP0VVz2lbJkamC1BqoAtKXkrcfJebO39w-yiojM-ABfSGeuWu07OujqB1_UYN4WziBqaRlh1AiyoNsNePb7hKX-4pvtJwM9Uy8aRS29BARjZp8utO5RwnARCaQK0wv2gBEc2bwhCboB1QwCldSFuiIlfl6tpr_1_EP0KWrW2ds/w240-h211/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2036.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div>The pressure sensitive (sticky back) ring goes around the BT-55 lower tube at 2 3/8" from the bottom.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Start and finish the wrap at a fin position. Cut off the excess. This joint will be covered by a fin.</div><div><br /></div><div>Note I used a wrap of tape for an edge guide to insure a straight wrap and the ends would meet up.</div><div><br /></div><div>With the trailing edge of the fin even with the end of the body tube, mark the notch position. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1ryAvbanpAr1qfnXDboI0XRdSatl8roj-gEmssJIs68K3V3PFmPtwdlEFVimiNtUWb2KVt3XDZxemd3MbnS6SLO-tF1rXE6L7ybnp1bwJnP_PUj2LZZPZAzmFNjDK2p9CVvWAZhKIawqK_Qkq9oyFBjgJjjcr3DpWypY2T9-u1yWt5ZJIpxDularLXc/s3592/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2037.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3528" data-original-width="3592" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1ryAvbanpAr1qfnXDboI0XRdSatl8roj-gEmssJIs68K3V3PFmPtwdlEFVimiNtUWb2KVt3XDZxemd3MbnS6SLO-tF1rXE6L7ybnp1bwJnP_PUj2LZZPZAzmFNjDK2p9CVvWAZhKIawqK_Qkq9oyFBjgJjjcr3DpWypY2T9-u1yWt5ZJIpxDularLXc/w239-h235/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2037.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Cut a very shallow notch with a sharp knife. You don't have to go very deep with the cut.</div><div><br /></div><div>The gray primer/filler was scraped away for a better glue bond. After scraping away the primer, you'll have to redraw the pencil lines for the fin alignment.</div></div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-38263921886590620102024-02-26T00:23:00.000-05:002024-02-26T00:23:31.198-05:00New Way Nike Ajax Build, Part 10, Engine Mount Gluing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiBwc-KVFzrMylEgKJQOTDA-ZZZLeagtSb6aDycNPnwb7f-tN-xhe0HJEwu-e-KmKChGA4RI1Eef5jV9I4enGbQ3nuFd50_lry0I5kBZO6uapnW1BpcKQHx_RLoHcPTt0rqr0comqmFOrcwrnlkwQOTi35NktywEqwPjgEy6SOwvLUlFPeMPbeBH0Tnfc/s3728/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2026.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2496" data-original-width="3728" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiBwc-KVFzrMylEgKJQOTDA-ZZZLeagtSb6aDycNPnwb7f-tN-xhe0HJEwu-e-KmKChGA4RI1Eef5jV9I4enGbQ3nuFd50_lry0I5kBZO6uapnW1BpcKQHx_RLoHcPTt0rqr0comqmFOrcwrnlkwQOTi35NktywEqwPjgEy6SOwvLUlFPeMPbeBH0Tnfc/w299-h200/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2026.JPG" width="299" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The instructions say to apply glue 2" up, inside the rear of the BT-55 tube.<div>Considering how high the mount sits, that would be pushing glue up farther than I'd like above the upper ring.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7IH7Sqc4HqCcs2wkb84M7MyRvT2xU4xi5mFm7D25oYVmT8dvBwuMvgMVaIOKfLpYiWmDiwSsyVXWhtCtlPhb-Zpm75WPQeljudlfY3LfhjVrJqm0SAU3pXmLbLxXDL5dc7A_WAmV5sXNva68sjgR9QTE8aUqvgqtRkYyFv6rMse0uoYWePmLEdAvM9Zk/s3248/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2027.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3248" data-original-width="2552" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7IH7Sqc4HqCcs2wkb84M7MyRvT2xU4xi5mFm7D25oYVmT8dvBwuMvgMVaIOKfLpYiWmDiwSsyVXWhtCtlPhb-Zpm75WPQeljudlfY3LfhjVrJqm0SAU3pXmLbLxXDL5dc7A_WAmV5sXNva68sjgR9QTE8aUqvgqtRkYyFv6rMse0uoYWePmLEdAvM9Zk/w197-h251/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2027.JPG" width="197" /></a></div><div>I apply a bead of glue like this using the end of a dowel. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>With the engine mount set next to the body tube and the engine hook bend even with the end,</div><div><br /></div><div>That puts the glue dowel applicator mark about 2 1/2" above the end of the tube.</div><div>Apply a ring of glue around the top end of the dowel. Set the dowel in the tube up to the 2 1/2" pencil mark and swirl the glue bead on the end inside the tube. Slide the mount in. </div><div>This glue ring will only contact the upper ring.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs-W7GQaNJKr_2-4JyRssvrBedzIo2P2Op_1dnbJdVMf7jAK9c2DJbAkSIKGrkj0sk4C0-iMMm2X2YBVozjF3doGOP87RNz4w9poF9aQSX2AnomtMUYyWuJyk8zOG-QucanyK9OTrtEJWhY6izGPHzgIsAWkCS1uQMIDurfTQyMbgoh38l2a6YVJyBDb8/s3304/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2028.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3304" data-original-width="3120" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs-W7GQaNJKr_2-4JyRssvrBedzIo2P2Op_1dnbJdVMf7jAK9c2DJbAkSIKGrkj0sk4C0-iMMm2X2YBVozjF3doGOP87RNz4w9poF9aQSX2AnomtMUYyWuJyk8zOG-QucanyK9OTrtEJWhY6izGPHzgIsAWkCS1uQMIDurfTQyMbgoh38l2a6YVJyBDb8/w196-h208/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2028.JPG" width="196" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>To remove excess and smooth out the glue ring, </div><div><br /></div><div>Tape a Q-tip to the dowel to reach that deep ring/tube joint.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1x9NS2csMcnEoQMhMIcTcwblINgQGTKd1GQ1_oLnJ5KVJJSdfBkTzWYta9B7FLYyAqEraVqBh0UZJqzSJK_QaI-4_ki90SNrvpGFB_1fz4j9NP1-6h0GrUYtFRZSmWFdKjEMARraTTLx9pjmt1E1qn1RHm76fiEOsvxQpKM3PYU34CBB2PPGZXG1hcu8/s3536/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2029.JPG" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3520" data-original-width="3536" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1x9NS2csMcnEoQMhMIcTcwblINgQGTKd1GQ1_oLnJ5KVJJSdfBkTzWYta9B7FLYyAqEraVqBh0UZJqzSJK_QaI-4_ki90SNrvpGFB_1fz4j9NP1-6h0GrUYtFRZSmWFdKjEMARraTTLx9pjmt1E1qn1RHm76fiEOsvxQpKM3PYU34CBB2PPGZXG1hcu8/w200-h199/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2029.JPG" width="200" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>The lower ring gets a fillet of wood glue. </div><div><br /></div><div>Smooth and remove excess glue with a Q-tip.</div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-37877410982164941292024-02-25T00:00:00.000-05:002024-02-25T00:00:52.592-05:00New Way Nike Ajax Build, Part 9, Tunnels Shaping<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZJEx74EkoFiiekayUZQZsNmYhWAborTkEcV51aXq5PrkZDjF_dyh5-3vNEvjzXlyu9H03U7kjnk_IsLK3LKdSF-HTFfUEbCRj5NcCA49kD1IIzc3utWcWkV8G6c01sq6hSzCfi0mssMRvFlrIrOdbl0Fi69YT1ZimGYyKyv8FyyYa5ay-Viso26uZ20/s4848/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2022.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2192" data-original-width="4848" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZJEx74EkoFiiekayUZQZsNmYhWAborTkEcV51aXq5PrkZDjF_dyh5-3vNEvjzXlyu9H03U7kjnk_IsLK3LKdSF-HTFfUEbCRj5NcCA49kD1IIzc3utWcWkV8G6c01sq6hSzCfi0mssMRvFlrIrOdbl0Fi69YT1ZimGYyKyv8FyyYa5ay-Viso26uZ20/w277-h125/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2022.JPG" width="277" /></a></div><div>I thought the balsa tunnels would be too weak when trying to sand the trapezoidal shape into the sides. (See last picture below.)</div><div>I cut them out of 1/16" thick basswood using a kit supplied balsa piece for a template.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzoH9PMdznvOhQ6_AF-C1pnEyvhq-adnTWemQUKVPxvUN7sTOdJ3qgYH52QfS4dowl3BxIeH6GrDg1o6Ys_klV_miQIrEzJMcpDKZNl3DOHq19emuVy8k3m9kQLA4mSi5Q7V-A1qjN4PyZU1FfGzSk2oqYf_pT8MPN8IyxJLzeyYPv5XllCvLrlQ2p60/s4296/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2023.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1736" data-original-width="4296" height="111" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzoH9PMdznvOhQ6_AF-C1pnEyvhq-adnTWemQUKVPxvUN7sTOdJ3qgYH52QfS4dowl3BxIeH6GrDg1o6Ys_klV_miQIrEzJMcpDKZNl3DOHq19emuVy8k3m9kQLA4mSi5Q7V-A1qjN4PyZU1FfGzSk2oqYf_pT8MPN8IyxJLzeyYPv5XllCvLrlQ2p60/w276-h111/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2023.JPG" width="276" /></a></div><div>Here's four of the upper body pieces below the original kit piece.</div></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">GOTCHA:</span></b> Well, got me anyway! I cut the lower, longer tunnels were fine cut from basswood. They fit a straight tube surface well. </div><div>On the upper, shorter pieces, the kit supplied balsa is more flexible. The balsa strip is easily pressed into the adapter dip and over the nose cone shoulder curves. I ended up having to cut notches in the upper basswood strips and "cracking" the wood slightly to fit the angle changes. More on this later.</div><div>If you want an easier build, stay with the balsa strips supplied with the kit. But, the balsa grain is more difficult to fill.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYZBdStjaQyEEsvYxyjBA5C_FjlOk8Wr8SnDUi6Q99lgwdKAULGROnTXHs8DmfgziPZdk3HTJTEIhtwmbOPHy6DvCL7WQIsOfzwH2aDIz-DZ7oe5eq_SCSpBOMiv-SHn-K2G48XP_g6IoDAw4FGjYsWwjd15jYngaP1ShDgI73fZ3fbQuBJq7vSPz990/s4024/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2024.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3488" data-original-width="4024" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYZBdStjaQyEEsvYxyjBA5C_FjlOk8Wr8SnDUi6Q99lgwdKAULGROnTXHs8DmfgziPZdk3HTJTEIhtwmbOPHy6DvCL7WQIsOfzwH2aDIz-DZ7oe5eq_SCSpBOMiv-SHn-K2G48XP_g6IoDAw4FGjYsWwjd15jYngaP1ShDgI73fZ3fbQuBJq7vSPz990/w243-h210/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2024.JPG" width="243" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The strips are sanded to a trapezoid shape, shown below.</div><div><br /></div><div>I marked the tunnel sides with a soft pencil. This gives me a better contrast, I can see what is sanded off.</div><div><br /></div><div>Use a sanding block to keep the side corners sharp.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9AvTVt9qSkAtYYxOhGO4Fm_DZhIXItCGFqlZYGI8LnJXqGlMjOkfwo2rq7NprbqNE0JNd8pv8uCfb1AwQXZhcU-PVitmlIAirBBI5Fg1RYqzcvt8EvStsuNXzkPk2Xi1OcDHSRnduZL-gzqlIstq1QPvnVUEh9cBWB4H7VOkL7UAO1NUhgkxUPseAU5U/s1112/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2025.JPG" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1112" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9AvTVt9qSkAtYYxOhGO4Fm_DZhIXItCGFqlZYGI8LnJXqGlMjOkfwo2rq7NprbqNE0JNd8pv8uCfb1AwQXZhcU-PVitmlIAirBBI5Fg1RYqzcvt8EvStsuNXzkPk2Xi1OcDHSRnduZL-gzqlIstq1QPvnVUEh9cBWB4H7VOkL7UAO1NUhgkxUPseAU5U/w200-h194/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2025.JPG" width="200" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Looking from the back end, here's what you should end up with - </div></div><div>The basswood is stronger and will hold up to more aggressive sanding.</div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-51034740330879238522024-02-23T11:00:00.000-05:002024-02-23T11:00:08.461-05:00New Way Nike Ajax Build, Part 8, Centering Rings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzmmLfrXyPhSj6wvz42hyydsXH_cQLiPpSqS4U3aGJxiRwLrvZLyRFQ0kL6fyYfRXwJyig2V2Cbh10N6o1wUrdITdfXiDpQW9J3s8nXXSIvN8RchAFMJYGafxzwD3fT5XxvATR1bDe5esNW8LzoQ_uRaj_h_SmyJCX7y4iTG0LY30ZN0HRLzOo_4gGiY/s2768/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2020.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2648" data-original-width="2768" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzmmLfrXyPhSj6wvz42hyydsXH_cQLiPpSqS4U3aGJxiRwLrvZLyRFQ0kL6fyYfRXwJyig2V2Cbh10N6o1wUrdITdfXiDpQW9J3s8nXXSIvN8RchAFMJYGafxzwD3fT5XxvATR1bDe5esNW8LzoQ_uRaj_h_SmyJCX7y4iTG0LY30ZN0HRLzOo_4gGiY/w282-h270/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2020.JPG" width="282" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Instructions typically tell you to run a line of glue around the tube, then slide the ring into the glue.<div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">TIP: </span></b>This is unnecessary and you run the risk of the rings freezing in the wrong position. </div><div>Dry slide the rings in place, then apply a glue fillet to either side of the rings. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ZC-kwZ6NbQZtk39zn3RXiE52PRXJOmnMUs6oVBEo822E1SlXBeZuVnnSW77JY5V6XCvuTpmaPEcpn0kEPSGmm7voccNrlb_dE0lU_83R_xLptkGZVBORWY_p7ReaxQ3qXEHUJ6BG37s_FSjcLcqc1TeAWJhKw4xaYvkEjMftdPS3B7KGyUjIJNpc-Ok/s4112/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2021.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3384" data-original-width="4112" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ZC-kwZ6NbQZtk39zn3RXiE52PRXJOmnMUs6oVBEo822E1SlXBeZuVnnSW77JY5V6XCvuTpmaPEcpn0kEPSGmm7voccNrlb_dE0lU_83R_xLptkGZVBORWY_p7ReaxQ3qXEHUJ6BG37s_FSjcLcqc1TeAWJhKw4xaYvkEjMftdPS3B7KGyUjIJNpc-Ok/w274-h225/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2021.JPG" width="274" /></a></div><div>One flat face side of the thick 50/55 centering ring will be visible on the finished model. </div></div><div>Apply a thin coat of glue on the flat face and let dry. This seals the exposed face. Sand the ring face flat with 400 grit on a block.</div><div><br /></div><div>Slide the rings into position with the glue sealed, sanded face down. Apply fillets to both sides.</div><div><br /></div><div>The assembly is glued into the BT-55 with the thicker ring (sanded flat) face even with the tip of the tube.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5gWDeMMBm7aMCrTr-9WRnQbuJROCtKxcw-NG4NcwaZxLzATU0zFJzhLSWVaWQMIjSJggjOOFdglaNuN1Yc_OBv2xg0K2v3ORt5654Ui_YMH27TS_6VQnoZ08vT4yL5uAEsDNdiiWgMLnpQnBjrKXRLSChKrabn3G8ihyphenhyphenM7zX5eMCllxjQlxicksXnyEk/s2984/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2030.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2984" data-original-width="2592" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5gWDeMMBm7aMCrTr-9WRnQbuJROCtKxcw-NG4NcwaZxLzATU0zFJzhLSWVaWQMIjSJggjOOFdglaNuN1Yc_OBv2xg0K2v3ORt5654Ui_YMH27TS_6VQnoZ08vT4yL5uAEsDNdiiWgMLnpQnBjrKXRLSChKrabn3G8ihyphenhyphenM7zX5eMCllxjQlxicksXnyEk/w219-h252/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2030.JPG" width="219" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I used some CWF in the joint between the ring and BT-55,</div><div>This was sanded smooth with 400 grit.</div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-21496636967323032142024-02-22T11:33:00.000-05:002024-02-22T11:33:21.852-05:00New Way Nike Ajax Build, Part 7, Filler/Primer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmumsQVy6_r-42dd3gO_orJyVwlzBY6ABwK5343nM2A6vxhphmWrTMhnSqf0LlW8LGH0uDjZPCKMS32KZliDxUzH6ExzUzCGTUiKIAK9nKCGRb1KX_Zd0HhWGweAGo-VtGgbgoe8SfhYDydo509eATpp4bW0W4EdEu8qaGoVwLmrzFzOzieqs-nGWdZCE/s3520/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2014.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3520" data-original-width="1952" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmumsQVy6_r-42dd3gO_orJyVwlzBY6ABwK5343nM2A6vxhphmWrTMhnSqf0LlW8LGH0uDjZPCKMS32KZliDxUzH6ExzUzCGTUiKIAK9nKCGRb1KX_Zd0HhWGweAGo-VtGgbgoe8SfhYDydo509eATpp4bW0W4EdEu8qaGoVwLmrzFzOzieqs-nGWdZCE/w152-h274/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2014.JPG" width="152" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Note the edges at the top and bottom of the balsa adapter. You'll see a raised ridge of CWF.<div><br /></div><div>I brush on CWF a little over the shoulder lip. While the filler is still wet, the adapter is slid into the tube and turned. This makes a raised bead of filler. </div><div><br /></div><div>When this is sanded with a block, it makes a more defined shoulder edge on the finished model.</div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjuWcj7igAevTNdQ8TSBx1BJh8h1fKNh_GwGQjERM6m4b0srQYs4J00y5N7pg9Rn3z-2l3GS0znG5l910gZIXPI2pCcKN3vYMwOZQQ8jINGxDYQnnc2UEkRyvN4j0B9shfUMWx0aENLapYXJ9GK4CPzrioWcDkZJYqnhQ5przzBSZJe98vlkI0I4nAfw/s3504/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2018.JPG" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3504" data-original-width="2808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjuWcj7igAevTNdQ8TSBx1BJh8h1fKNh_GwGQjERM6m4b0srQYs4J00y5N7pg9Rn3z-2l3GS0znG5l910gZIXPI2pCcKN3vYMwOZQQ8jINGxDYQnnc2UEkRyvN4j0B9shfUMWx0aENLapYXJ9GK4CPzrioWcDkZJYqnhQ5przzBSZJe98vlkI0I4nAfw/s320/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2018.JPG" width="256" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>All the sanded balsa pieces then got a fairly heavy shot of filler/primer.<br /></div><div>The forward fin shows the filler left in the remaining balsa grain after sanding with 400 grit.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is a two-step fill, CWF and sand then filler/primer and sand. There shouldn't be any grain left. Like anything else, a new technique takes practice.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZpvh8FqTupYUvhUf4HwgFXtKx5jWbSEU44YlG9tSgY85hOshWnrF4bFpjVfcDYU4VtjU2SuL4QEqcsHzAApHwk-e1LpiDh6G4TljKRM9TRo7wXN2wGUixMHnAbl3fRZyGUq6_IqhaZ4SWZYKiYR0OooW9wukn06i_sy28__Yv2Ly2A0_shOxCOdgD4YY/s3384/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2019.JPG" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3384" data-original-width="3208" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZpvh8FqTupYUvhUf4HwgFXtKx5jWbSEU44YlG9tSgY85hOshWnrF4bFpjVfcDYU4VtjU2SuL4QEqcsHzAApHwk-e1LpiDh6G4TljKRM9TRo7wXN2wGUixMHnAbl3fRZyGUq6_IqhaZ4SWZYKiYR0OooW9wukn06i_sy28__Yv2Ly2A0_shOxCOdgD4YY/w244-h257/NW%20Nike%20Ajax%2019.JPG" width="244" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Here's the booster BT-55 tube.</div><div><br /></div><div>CWF was used first on the tube seams, followed by sanding.</div><div><br /></div><div>On the right, the picture shows how much of the filler/primer is sanded off leaving the gray primer filling any remaining tube seams.</div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-1663271690901199682024-02-21T11:46:00.005-05:002024-02-21T13:00:57.796-05:00New Estes 2024 Catalog Now Online<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2nf0QMzPlw3d0c5RW3yuhYiuT2KVYt6gpa57a5Qae_Xykt1VLkV9xbVEGEdq4mIB_DFZfafTRwcqz5EX_zhUdU2hfr5HNnaPqPw-lJPeCOB3ljRUFB82c2cJXw4OlMR1D8hJNc_MlsaU6c0e8123LWAcBwVDm9reyBoPuo5UnytyvlXXXTl8iVTSBPIg/s862/Catalog_2024_WEB.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="862" data-original-width="549" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2nf0QMzPlw3d0c5RW3yuhYiuT2KVYt6gpa57a5Qae_Xykt1VLkV9xbVEGEdq4mIB_DFZfafTRwcqz5EX_zhUdU2hfr5HNnaPqPw-lJPeCOB3ljRUFB82c2cJXw4OlMR1D8hJNc_MlsaU6c0e8123LWAcBwVDm9reyBoPuo5UnytyvlXXXTl8iVTSBPIg/s320/Catalog_2024_WEB.jpg" width="204" /></a></div><br /> <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The new Estes 2024 Catalog is now online!</div><div><br /></div><div>To see it: <b><a href="https://estesrockets.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/catalogs/Catalog_2024_WEB.pdf">CLICK HERE</a></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><i>From YORF, Turbofireball did all the research on new products and discontinued items - </i></div><div>Thanks Turbo!</div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i>New items:</i><br />Tri-Flyer Starter Set #0647<br />Roto Rocket Starter Set #0648<br />Olympus Mega Starter Set #0642 (available direct only, no hobby shops)<br />Green Eggs Starter Set #9990 (available direct only, no hobby shops)<br />Mini Alpha Launch Set #2458<br />Mini Bertha Launch Set #2469<br />Mini Max Launch Set #2445<br />Star Hopper Launch Set #2427<br />Long Ranger Kit #0814 (was Hobby Lobby exclusive)<br />Roto Rocket Kit #1322<br />Tri-Flyer Kit #1323<br />Saturn V Kit #1969<br />Mini Alpha Kit #2098<br />Mini Bertha Kit #2099<br />Mini Arcas Kit #2441<br />Power Patrol Kit#2481 (rerelease)<br />Vapor Kit #7294 (rerelease)<br />Space Shuttle RTF #9991<br />F15-4 Bulk Pack (available direct only, no hobby shops)<br />Launch Rail Launch Pad #2311 (available direct only, no hobby shops)<br />100 lb. Aramid Cord #3140 (available direct only, no hobby shops)<br />200 lb. Aramid Cord #3141 (available direct only, no hobby shops)<br />300 lb. Aramid Cord #3142 (available direct only, no hobby shops)<br />Pro Series Parts Assortment #9987 (available direct only, no hobby shops)<br />Cosmic Ray Bulk Pack #1112 (available direct only, no hobby shops)<br />Cosmic Cargo Bulk Pack #1752 (available direct only, no hobby shops)<br />D12-5 Bulk Pack #1786<br />Mini Launch Pad & Controller #2244 (rerelease)<br />Sanding Bar Sandpaper 180 Grit #2323<br />Sanding Bar Sandpaper 300 Grit #2324<br />Sanding Bar Sandpaper 400 Grit #2325<br /><br /><i>Discontinued items:</i><br />Gnome Kit #0886<br />Terra GLM Kit #7292<br />Xtreme Kit #7306<br />220 Swift Kit #0810<br />Mars Longship Kit #7296<br />Gnome Bulk Pack #1749<br /><br /><i>Catalog error:</i><br />MAV Rocket Kit incorrectly listed as #7297 (correct #7283)</span></div>Chris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.com4