Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Estes DARC-1, #7307 Build, Finished





This was something very different from Estes!
A good build challenge with interesting kit materials.
The view from the top above,

The the view of the underside with the black vinyl covering on the inside tube.








The canopy is a tough mask.
The metallic paint worked well here.






The front end with the (display) landing skid in place.

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12 comments:

  1. DerekAugust 17, 2021 at 3:44 PM

    Thanks for this series. I think I'm ready to tackle my DARC-1, now!

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  2. LeoAugust 17, 2021 at 3:53 PM

    Well done! This kit is a bit more challenging than I had realized when seeing the pictures.

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    1. Chris MichielssenAugust 19, 2021 at 12:42 AM

      Hi Leo,
      At first I thought it would be a cardstock shroud. Cutting out the plastic shroud can be a challenge.

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  3. JimmyAugust 17, 2021 at 6:48 PM

    Hi Chris,
    "This was something very different..."
    You got that right. I probably won't build this kit but I learned a lot from your build techniques.

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    1. Chris MichielssenAugust 19, 2021 at 12:43 AM

      Hi Jimmy,
      I have never built a rocket kit like this one -

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  4. LonnieAugust 18, 2021 at 9:30 AM

    Love the variation of the Estes logo on the fins.

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    1. Chris MichielssenAugust 19, 2021 at 12:40 AM

      Hi Lonnie,
      Wait until you see the variation of the Estes logo in the Vesta Intruder kit...

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  5. Ed MittonAugust 19, 2021 at 8:24 AM

    Hi, Chris,
    Great build! As always, up to your perennially excellent model building standards.

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  6. The Rocket N00bAugust 25, 2021 at 3:59 AM

    I admire anyone who takes this on.

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    1. Chris MichielssenAugust 25, 2021 at 3:01 PM

      Hi Daniel,
      It's a do-able kit for anybody with some rocket building experience. You just have to slow down on the cutting being careful around the thinner outside rounded edges of the shroud.

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