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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Estes Little Joe 1, #7255, Build Finished




This is a big impressive model. I've been a fan of the Mercury Little Joe since I first saw a picture of it in High School. At one time I was trying to collect scale data.

The orange and black leading edge fin trim are difficult masks. I did go back and do some extra fill at the wide end of the shroud. The extra time was worth it, the shroud joint is cleaner.
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7 comments:

  1. LeoNovember 12, 2019 at 1:33 AM

    Wonderful job Chris. Makes me want to start a build with mine.

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  2. Joe JamesJune 25, 2021 at 1:45 AM

    Sweet picture of the booster area

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    1. Chris MichielssenJune 26, 2021 at 10:45 AM

      Thanks Joe!

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    2. Joe JamesJune 30, 2021 at 9:31 PM

      your welcome I was just looking again the detail on the black stipes are awesome is the leading edge all that you beveled? It looks like the skin may fit on squared edges except the leading edge

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    3. Chris MichielssenJuly 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM

      Hi Joe,
      Here's a link to the fin sanding. https://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com/2019/10/estes-little-joe-1-7255-build-part-3.html
      The entire fin was tapered (if I understand your question correctly) The leading edge almost goes to a knife edge. Just about the time you have sanded off the laser burnt edges - you are there.
      Here's the entire build from finished model to start, you have to scroll back: https://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com/search/label/E%20Little%20Joe%201

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  3. Joe JamesJune 30, 2021 at 9:27 PM

    Thanks for the pics im building mine now

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