Should I open the bag?
All the collectors are cringing right now.
It's rare to find an old Centuri kit where the clear bag hasn't deteriorated.
Oh what the heck, where are the scissors?
Some fun finds in the bag were the 25 cent catalog request where you tape the quarter and fold over the edges. Cross your fingers that the quarter would ever arrive at Centuri!
An addendum is added called "Tips For Plastic Nose Cones". Too many of the Centuri cones would break when the shoulder insert was snapped into place.
Model Rocket Mini Manual - A small booklet explaining the how-tos for the first time flyer.
The Chrome-ish stick on sheet. This wasn't as shiny as I thought it would be.
Long, red plastic nose cone. There is molding flash on the base and a "nubbin" at the tip. The nose cone shoulder insert is yellow.
The blue fin can
A thick engine mount coupler
White engine mount tube, browning up with age
Two (count'em two!) Centuri Shock Cord Fasteners - maybe two were included because the adhesive could eventually let go? You were always directed to "Inspect the shock cord fastener for a firm bond."
A yellow and black 12" Centuri Parachute
Hey Chris!:
ReplyDeleteDo you remember what the body tube length was on the Screaming Eagle?
Sincerely,
J.W. Hall
Hi J.W.,
DeleteThe upper body tube length is 8" long. The low end butts up against the shoulder lip of the plastic fin can. The fin can (tube) height is 2 3/4" exposed, the fins trail below that. The ST-7 engine mount tube out the back of the fin can is 1/8" exposed.