Saturday, September 16, 2023

Estes Black Brant XII, Kit # 9723 Build, Part 2, More Parts



LOTS of balsa!
Here's the balsa for the lower stage fins.

On the left is the tabbed central core (Part K) of the laminated fins.
In the middle and on the right are the outside laminations (Parts L & M). 
Launch lug standoff pieces are in the center.


The second stage fins, 
The tabbed center core (Parts N) is on the left.
The two middle sheets are the laminations. (Parts O & P)

On the right side is the seventh balsa sheet with the tunnel pieces and the "U" detail pieces.


The upper stage fins are molded plastic, well detailed.

There is a 1/4" wide elastic shock cord. Beneath that is Kevlar! Kevlar in an Estes kit?
Two 1/4" launch lugs
A green retention ring
29mm engine retainer rings.
A ESTES name decal.


Here's a better look at the plastic upper stage fin.
Kevlar

The upper nose section is a one piece blow molded tube section and nose cone.









The parachute and shroud line tie point on the adapter lug is reinforced. A new design, much stronger than earlier loops.

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