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Thursday, May 11, 2017

Estes Photon Probe #3026 Build, Finished



I do like the orange instead of the original pink center section.
Getting the smaller fin fillet areas smooth was a chore.
A clean looking model with a different, clever decal treatment.
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6 comments:

  1. BAR GeezerMay 11, 2017 at 2:47 AM

    Nicely done. Which one goes on EBay, the orange or purple?

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    1. Chris MichielssenMay 11, 2017 at 10:46 AM

      Hi BAR,
      Probably this orange one will go on Ebay. I wasn't as happy with the finish on the purple one. I only sell the ones which turn out better.

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  2. AnonymousMay 11, 2017 at 9:54 AM

    I'll have to look at my Probe - I think I built the strakes/secondary fins as a unit and sanded the sides smooth. Can't recall at the moment and it's been awhile since I launched it.

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    1. Chris MichielssenMay 11, 2017 at 10:48 AM

      Hi Anonymous,
      I thought about doing the same thing. It would have been a whole lot easier doing it that way. It was difficult to fillet and smooth sand the undercoats with the additional strake edges in the way.

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  3. UnknownMay 29, 2017 at 12:30 PM

    All your builds look great! I too, went with a different color. I really enjoyed how a darker green turned out with it, as it is one of my favorite in my small collection to shoot.
    -Side note: just found your blog looking for tips on the Mercury Redstone, and am feeling much more confident in my upcoming attempt with your guide. Thank you!

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    1. Chris MichielssenMay 29, 2017 at 10:17 PM

      Thanks Daniel!
      Good luck with the Mercury Redstone build.

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