The first Estes kit named the Odyssey (# 1289) was in production from 1987 - 1982.
(Photo above from stickershock23.com)
The current Estes Odyssey kit is a great design and challenging build. I've been reluctant cut open the bag because of all the thick cardstock detail pieces. There will be extra time spent prepping and sealing the cardstock before gluing up the assemblies. This blog build will bounce around, not necessarily in the order shown in the instructions.
This nose cone was previously used in the Estes Voyager II (#2002) and the Xarconian Destroyer (#1903).
The kit nose cone was part #71037, is now part #72689. New nose cone molds were made a few years ago.
Information from John Brohm's Estes Nose Cone / Kit List Reference: CLICK HERE
Online pictures show the model painted white with red trim. Even the canopy window is red, shown in the picture above.
I'll be painting the model as shown on the face card with some silver details as shown below.
I love this design, but would dread all the painting all the detail inside the scoops. Seems like it would be tough with the usual rattle cans. Looking forward to seeing how this one goes.
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DeleteI'll have to paint many of the inside surfaces before final assembly. There are a lot of things that need to be pre-painted with enough masks for gluing.
I was indeed pleased when Estes came out with the "Sci Fi Nosecone Assortment" pack, as it contained many of the nosecones that I'd wanted for some kitbashes (e.g. Interceptor/Vindicator nosecone, Odyssey nosecone, Voyager II/Xarconian Destroyer nosecone, Manta Bomber nosecone, etc.). I did find it interesting that most of them were BT-55 sized (what is it about the BT-55 size and SF-styled model rockets?).
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