Quest AS-1 Escort Finished and Comparisons

I mentioned at the start of the build this was a replacement for my older AS-1 Escort rocket built over five years ago. I really like this design, it's perfect with A engines at the schoolyard launch.
I do see why the kit was discontinued. It's rated a Skill level 2 but should have been higher. Tube and lug cutting with difficult decals made a tough build. There are mistakes in the instructions that could confuse younger builders.
Still, a great design. My old build needed replacement after almost 20 flights.

On the left is the earlier build, on the right the new one.
The aluminum paint on the first build looks dull compared to the Rusto Metallic silver.

I took more time with the decal placement using the first build as the placement guide.





The canopy decal on the new build is set a little forward so the black line is at the body tube break. I did have to make some cuts so the decal would wrap around the nose cone.
I also added the "escape" and "Caution" triangles under the canopy.

This build was a pain, but it's a great Shrox design and worth the effort.
I remember this model also needed a little nose weight for better stability. I still have to add that.